Property Tax Programme Level 1

Build a strong foundation in Singapore property tax principles, assessment methods, valuation, and stamp duty.

Last updated on 10 July 2026

Programme Overview

Provides basic knowledge on the principles and practices of property tax assessment.
Reinforcement of basic property tax principles and concepts through lectures, discussions, and practical cases.

Programme Details

Delivery Mode and Admission Requirements

Delivery Mode	Virtual (Zoom)
Admission Requirements	Participants with little or no knowledge in property tax
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Topics Covered

Topics Covered in Property Tax L1

Main Topics	Sub topics	Trainer	Dates and Time
Introduction to Property Tax	Overview of Property Tax Assessment What is Chargeable to Property Tax? Determination of Annual Value and Property Tax Payable Who pays the tax Amendment to annual values and recovery of taxes Reliefs and Exemptions Objections and appeals Enforcement of taxes	Ms Liang Ling Ling Tax Specialist	1 October 2026 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Via Zoom
Principles of Property Tax Assessment	Principle of Independent Assessment Principle of Hypothetical Tenancy Principle of Rebus Sic Stantibus	Ms Mabel Lee Senior Tax Specialist	2 October 2026 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Via Zoom
Methods of Assessment and Valuation	Introduction to the assessment methods to determine Annual Value Considerations for selection of assessment method Market value and Introduction to valuation methods Illustration through case examples	Ms Seah Huaikuan Senior Assistant Director	5 October 2026 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Via Zoom
Introduction to Stamp Duty	Background and History Stamp Duty Chargeability Rates & Computation General Principles When to pay Stamp Duty? Who should pay Stamp Duty? Examples of Stamp Duty Assessment Remissions and Refunds Adjudication and Objection Compliance

Note:

Participants will be given access to online training materials on the Learning Management System, Canvas 1 week before course commencement to (provide end date which is usually exam date).
All classes will be conducted online via Zoom.
Programme qualifies for a total of 18 CPE hours recognised by accreditation and professional bodies.

Written Examination

Participants must achieve at least 60% attendance to take the written examination. Participants will be awarded a certificate of achievement with a grading.
- Date: 3 November 2026
- Time: 10am to 12pm
- Venue: Tax Academy of Singapore Hub, Newton Road, #01-03, Revenue House.
The examination is open-book format. You are allowed to bring in all materials provided by Tax Academy such as the course slides and your own notes.
The Property Tax Act will be allowed into the examination hall as reference. Copies of the Act can be downloaded from the AGC Singapore website: http://sso.agc.gov.sg (opens in new tab). You may also purchase the Act from Toppan Leefung Pte. Ltd.
Please refer to the exam format and marks allocation for each question below:

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Topic	Weightage
Introduction to Property Tax	30 marks
Principles of Property Tax Assessment	20 marks
Methods of Assessment and Valuation	35 marks
Introduction to Stamp Duty	15 marks
Total Weightage	100 marks

Course Fees

Fee: $1,144.50 (including GST)

Fees include course materials and written examination fee for the first sitting.
The same course fee applies for participants who opt out of the examination.
Overseas participants who in their business capacity belong overseas and are sponsored by overseas employers, will pay SGD1,050, excluding GST.
Self-funded individuals may apply for SkillsFuture Credit claim and Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) funding, subject to the respective conditions.

NOTE: Please ensure that you have read and understood the Terms and Conditions for courses before you register. Photographs and footage may be taken during the course. These will be used by Tax Academy for marketing and publicity in our publications, website and social media platforms.

Tax Academy Merit Book Prizes

To recognise the outstanding performance of candidates who scored well for the examination, Tax Academy will award “Tax Academy Merit Book Prizes” to the top 10% of the cohort. Each Book Prize winner will receive $200.