10/06/2026
๐ง ๐ช๐ต๐ ๐ฑ๐ผ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐บ ๐๐ผ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐๐น๐?
One big reason is ๐ฉ๐๐ง.
When you buy from a developer, you are usually not buying a โcapital asset.โ You are buying an ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐.
Hereโs the simple difference:
๐ก ๐๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐
This is usually a personal property being sold by an individual โ like a family home, an inherited lot, or a property they are not selling as part of a real estate business.
The taxes are usually simpler. Instead of VAT, the sale may involve taxes and fees like:
โข 6% Capital Gains Tax
โข 1.5% Documentary Stamp Tax
โข Transfer tax
โข Registration fees
In simple terms: this is usually a resale property from a private owner, and 12% VAT normally does not apply.
๐ข ๐ข๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐
This is usually a property being sold by a developer or someone in the real estate business. Because it is part of their business inventory, 12% VAT may apply.
That matters because VAT is often already built into the selling price.
So when you see a โฑ5M condo or house-and-lot from a developer, part of that price may actually be tax โ not just the value of the property itself.
This is why developer prices and resale prices are not always โapples to apples.โ
Before buying, always ask:
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Is VAT already included in the price?
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Are there transfer or processing fees?
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What is the total cost, not just the selling price?
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How does this compare with a resale property?
Real estate can feel confusing, but understanding the basics can help you make smarter decisions. ๐ก
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For general information only. This is not legal or tax advice.