Little India & Jalan Besar · District 8Little India & Jalan Besar shophouses for sale & rent
Colourful shophouses along Serangoon Road and Jalan Besar — city-fringe value with strong rental demand.
About Little India & Jalan Besar shophouses
Little India grew up around Serangoon Road in the 19th century and was among the first areas conserved by URA in 1989. Its shophouses on streets such as Dunlop Street, Campbell Lane and Buffalo Road are full of shops, restaurants and small hotels.
Neighbouring Jalan Besar is conserved as a secondary settlement, where owners may build a new rear extension. Prices are lower than in Chinatown, making both areas popular with investors looking for yield.
- Area type
- Historic District & Secondary Settlement
- District
- District 8
- Tenure
- A mix of freehold, 999-year and 99-year leasehold.
- Nearest MRT
- Little India, Farrer Park, Jalan Besar, Rochor, Bendemeer
- Key streets
- Serangoon Road, Dunlop Street, Campbell Lane, Buffalo Road, Jalan Besar, Syed Alwi Road, Tyrwhitt Road
Buying a shophouse in Little India & Jalan Besar: common questions
Can foreigners buy a shophouse in Little India & Jalan Besar?
Yes, if the shophouse is approved for full commercial use. Shophouses with a residential component are restricted property, and foreign buyers generally need government approval. We check the approved use of every property before you commit.
Is ABSD payable on Little India & Jalan Besar shophouses?
No. Full commercial shophouses carry no Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) and no Seller's Stamp Duty. Buyer's Stamp Duty still applies, and GST may be payable if the seller is GST-registered. If part of the building is residential, ABSD may apply to that part.
What can a Little India & Jalan Besar shophouse be used for?
Retail, F&B, offices, hostels and hotels. We check the approved use for every property.
General information only — see our disclaimer. For advice on a specific property, call +65 6988 0707 or read our shophouse guides.
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