By James Ong in Ultra-Luxury — 24 Mar 2026

The 60% ABSD Wall: Who Still Buys Singapore Ultra-Luxury Property and Why the Math Still Works (2026)

Despite 60% ABSD on ultra-luxury Singapore property, foreign buyers persist. Who are they? Three key factors most never discover: sovereign wealth structures, depreciation mathematics, and the Singapore premium that outlasts tax costs.

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