
Terrace Houses in Singapore
Terrace houses are properties that are part of a row of similar houses joined together by a common boundary, giving them the associated name of row houses. According to URA guidelines, a set of terrace houses has to part of a row of at least three units joined together. While joined, each Terrace House is a property in its own respect and has its own walls and roof.
Terrace houses have a reputation for being dark and not well-ventilated because they only have windows on their narrow ends. Thus, the better terrace houses are often designed with an air well or inner courtyard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Terrace House?
Terrace houses are properties that are part of a row of similar houses joined together by a common boundary, giving them the associated name of row houses. According to URA guidelines, a set of terrace houses has to part of a row of at least three units joined together.
Can a foreigner or Permanent Resident (PR) purchase a Terrace House?
According to the Singapore Land Authority (SLA), which regulates land use and property ownership, foreigners and PRs must seek approval from SLA if they want to buy a Terrace house. This special approval’s success rate is largely determined by these two factors:
- The foreigner must be a Singapore PR for at least five years; and
- Has made an exceptional economic contribution to Singapore. This is assessed taking into consideration factors such as employment income assessable for tax in Singapore
- The foreigner must be a Singapore PR for at least five years; and
- Has made an exceptional economic contribution to Singapore. This is assessed taking into consideration factors such as employment income assessable for tax in Singapore
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