The practical picture from Singapore
Calling & timezone
Singapore is two and a half hours ahead of Kolkata, so your evening lines up neatly with our early evening.
Currency
Transfers are planned from Singapore Dollar (SGD) into your Indian accounts.
Payment route
Through your NRE / NRO / FCNR accounts via normal banking channels.
Tax treaty
India and Singapore have a double-taxation avoidance agreement (DTAA), which can prevent the same income being taxed twice.
Why NRIs from Singapore buy in Kolkata
Singapore's Indian and Bengali professional community maintains strong links to Kolkata, and the short flight makes visits easy.
- A short flight home for easy visits.
- A rupee asset alongside SGD earnings.
- A home for parents or a return base.
- Rental potential as an investment.
How we handle it while you're in Singapore
The distance is our job to manage. We shortlist verified, Sidus-scored projects, send video walkthroughs, produce a personalised memo with the all-in cost, and coordinate a lawyer for title and Power of Attorney and a CA for tax and repatriation. You get a single named point of contact reachable in your timezone — and if you visit during Puja or the winter, we build a site-visit day around your dates.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy property in Kolkata from Singapore?
Yes. NRIs in Singapore can buy remotely through NRE/NRO accounts, and the short flight also makes visiting easy.
Is there a tax treaty between India and Singapore?
Yes, India and Singapore have a double-taxation avoidance agreement. Confirm how it applies with a CA.
Buying from Singapore? Start with a call.
Tell us your goal and budget. We'll send a scored shortlist and call you at a time that works where you are.