Guides

Articles and study guides for the Singapore RES exam. Written by the ConfirmPass team.

• RES EXAM28 Jul 2026

  How to Read RES MCQ Questions Without Falling for Traps

  Use a repeatable stem-first process to simplify RES-style MCQs, identify the distinction being tested, separate controlling facts from background details and evaluate every option against the exact question asked.

• RES EXAM15 Jul 2026

  Can You Take the RES Exam? Eligibility, Course Completion and Documents Explained

  A comprehensive guide to the educational qualifications, course completion requirements, and documentation needed to register for the RES examination in Singapore.

• RES Exam Guide13 Jul 2026

  RES Paper 1 vs Paper 2: What Is the Difference and Which Feels Harder?

  Compare the syllabus, format and topic coverage of RES Paper 1 and Paper 2, and work out which paper may require more preparation.

• RES EXAM18 Jun 2026

  2027 RES Exam Syllabus Changes: New Topics and Transition Rules

  The Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) will implement a revised Real Estate Salesperson (RES) Examination syllabus starting 1 January 2027. The mandatory course duration increases to 65 hours to accommodate three new competency units covering ethics, anti-money laundering and green buildings. The exam format and the two-year validity of course certificates and modular passes remain completely unchanged.

• RES EXAM10 Jun 2026

  RES Exam Retake Rules: Modular Passes and Certificate Validity

  If you pass one paper of the RES exam and fail the other, you only need to resit the failed paper. The catch is the timeline: you must pass the remaining paper before your Certificate of RES Course Completion expires. Miss that deadline, and your partial pass is voided, forcing you to retake the entire course and both

• CPF8 Jun 2026

  Using CPF for Property in Singapore: A Clear Guide for RES Candidates

  What CPF can be used for in property Central Provident Fund (CPF) savings can be used to finance the purchase of a residential property in Singapore and to service the monthly housing loan instalments. Subject to specific limits and lease conditions, buyers can tap their CPF for the downpayment and ongoing mortgage payments, and may use CPF to reimburse stamp duty and legal fees after completion. However, this applies strictly to residential properties....

• ABSD6 Jun 2026

  Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) in Singapore: A Clear Guide for RES Candidates

  What ABSD is Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) is a tax levied on top of the standard Buyer's Stamp Duty (BSD) for residential property purchases in Singapore. The exact rate depends entirely on the buyer's residency profile and the number of residential properties they already own at the time of purchase. Introduced as a cooling measure to manage housing demand, ABSD ensures that property remains accessible for genuine owner-occupiers while imposing higher costs on investors and foreign..