Private Property Sale Proceeds Calculator Singapore 2026
Net Cash After SSD, Agent Commission, Legal Fees, Outstanding Mortgage & CPF Refund
Calculate the exact net cash proceeds you receive when selling your Singapore private property — condominium, landed, or executive condominium. The gross sale price is only the starting point: deduct Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) if held under 3 years, your selling agent’s commission, legal fees, pro-rated property tax, any outstanding mortgage, and your CPF refund (principal + accrued interest at 2.5% which returns to CPF OA, not as cash). This calculator shows the full waterfall so you know exactly what ends up in your bank account.
The outstanding home loan amount to be repaid to the bank at completion. Enter 0 if fully paid.
CPF principal (total withdrawn from OA for downpayment + monthly instalments) is refunded to your CPF OA together with accrued interest at 2.5% p.a. compounded. This is NOT cash — it goes back into your CPF account.
Property tax is typically apportioned between buyer and seller at completion based on the completion date. Other deductions may include maintenance arrears or contra payment adjustments.
Enter your sale price, holding period, outstanding mortgage, CPF used, and selling costs to see your net cash proceeds from the private property sale.
Singapore Private Property Sale Proceeds 2026 — The Full Waterfall Explained
Many sellers are surprised by how little cash they actually receive after a private property sale. The gross sale price flows through a series of deductions before any money reaches your bank account. Understanding the proceeds waterfall is essential for planning your next purchase: can you afford the new property’s down payment from these proceeds? Do you need a bridging loan?
Private Property Sale Proceeds Waterfall
| Step | Item | Typical Amount | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gross sale price | Your agreed price | + Start |
| 2 | Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) | 0%–12% of price | − Cash outflow |
| 3 | Selling agent commission | ~2% of price | − Cash outflow |
| 4 | Legal / conveyancing fees | S$3,000–S$5,000 | − Cash outflow |
| 5 | Property tax apportionment | Varies | − Cash outflow |
| 6 | Outstanding mortgage repayment | Balance to bank | − Loan repaid |
| 7 | CPF refund (principal + interest) | OA usage + 2.5% p.a. | − To CPF OA (not cash) |
| 8 | Net cash proceeds | What you actually receive | = To your bank |
SSD Rates 2026 — Auto-Applied in This Calculator
| Holding Period (from purchase date) | SSD Rate | On S$1.8M Sale |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 year | 12% | S$216,000 |
| 1 year to under 2 years | 8% | S$144,000 |
| 2 years to under 3 years | 4% | S$72,000 |
| 3 years and above | 0% | S$0 |
How This Sale Proceeds Calculator Works — Step by Step
Step 1 — Enter Sale Price and Holding Period
Enter your agreed sale price and select your holding period (from the date you exercised the OTP to buy to the current date of sale). SSD is auto-applied for holdings under 3 years: 12% (under 1yr), 8% (1–2yr), 4% (2–3yr), 0% (3yr+).
Step 2 — Enter Financial Commitments
Enter the outstanding mortgage balance (to be repaid to the bank at completion), CPF principal withdrawn for the property, and years of CPF usage. The accrued interest (2.5% p.a. compounded annually) is auto-calculated and added to the CPF principal for the total OA refund.
Step 3 — Enter Selling Costs
Enter your agent commission (typically 2%), estimated legal/conveyancing fees, any pro-rated property tax adjustment, and other deductions. The result shows net cash to your bank account, CPF amount returned to your OA, and the full breakdown by category.
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CPF Refund Is Not Cash — Plan Your Next Purchase Accordingly
The most common seller surprise: the CPF refund (principal + accrued interest) returns to your CPF OA account, not your bank. On a S$1.2M property where you used S$400,000 CPF over 10 years, the refund could be S$510,000 — but none of this is cash you can spend freely. It is stuck in CPF until your next property purchase (where it can fund the DP and instalments) or until you reach 55 and can withdraw above the Retirement Sum. When planning your upgrade: only the net cash (not the CPF component) is freely available for the next property’s cash portion of the down payment (5% must be cash). Plan your finances around the net cash figure, not the gross proceeds.
Waiting 3 Years Saves 4%–12% SSD — Always Worth It
If you’re approaching the 3-year mark, waiting is almost always worth it. On a S$1.8M property, the SSD at 2yr 11mo is S$72,000 — selling just one month later (at 3yr) saves this entirely. Even if the market falls slightly, you need the property to drop by only S$72,000 (4%) to break even on the waiting decision — and a 4% fall in one month is rare. Run the numbers: the SSD you avoid by waiting = money in your pocket at zero cost. The only exception: if the market shows clear signs of severe correction and you believe the price drop over the next 3–6 months will exceed your SSD saving.
Sync Completion Date with Your Next Purchase to Minimise Bridging Needs
The “proceeds gap” — the time between paying for your new property and receiving your old property’s sale proceeds — is the primary driver of bridging loan costs. Strategies to minimise the gap: (1) sell first, then buy (no bridging, but you need temporary accommodation); (2) use Contra — target the same completion date for both sale and purchase so proceeds arrive on the same day; (3) negotiate your sale completion date to match the new property’s expected completion (for new launches, TOP date is known in advance). Each month of bridging on S$500,000 at 6% costs S$2,500 — perfect timing coordination saves tens of thousands.