...selling entails:
1)
Holding period of 1 year : 16% of price or market value, whichever is higher
Holding period of 2 years : 12% of price or market value, whichever is higher
Holding period of 3 years : 8% of price or market value, whichever is higher
Holding period of 4 years : 4% of price or market value, whichever is higher
http://www.iras.gov.sg/irasHome/page04.aspx?id=10212
2) Agent's fee
3) legal fees
Existing property prices do not necessary match new launches for various reasons.
Possibly cheaper to just renovate the kitchen.