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Comparison
We analysed 10 years of pricing data for two-bedroom condos in District 7 – from 2014 to 2024 – focusing on the new sale versus resale/sub sale gap. Key projects include Midtown Bay and The M on the new launch front, while resale options include DUO Residences, City Gate, Southbank, and The Plaza.
Key Insight
In 2024, the average price gap between new launch and resale two-bedders in District 7 hit 52.79 per cent, the largest across all districts. New units averaged $2.54 million, while resale counterparts hovered around $1.66 million. That’s a $878,394 difference for units that often have less space.
Why This Matters
This raises a serious question for homebuyers and investors alike: are District 7’s new launch two-bedders still worth it, especially when resale options in the same area offer more space and convenience at a far lower price point? We break down what’s driving the gap, and whether the premium is truly justified.
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District 7’s new versus resale two-bedders: is a 52.8 per cent premium worth paying?
District 7 has taken centre stage in Singapore’s property urban landscape: it’s a rare convergence of heritage, commerce, and high-density city-fringe living, for which there are few close equivalents. This district holds landmarks like Bugis Junction, the National Library, South Beach, and the upcoming Ophir-Rochor Corridor; but that prominence comes at a cost.
In 2024, D7 recorded the largest price gap between new and resale two-bedroom condos in the country: a jaw-dropping 52.8 per cent difference. With new launches averaging $2.54 million and resale counterparts at just $1.66 million, buyers face a critical question: Is the district’s new launch premium still worth paying for?
A general look at the price gap in District 7
Average price
| Year | New sale | Subsale and resale | Price gap | % difference |
| 2014 | $1,267,108 | $1,259,286 | $7,822 | 0.62% |
| 2015 | $1,312,875 | $1,072,915 | $239,960 | 22.37% |
| 2016 | $1,478,000 | $1,205,741 | $272,259 | 22.58% |
| 2017 | $1,800,000 | $1,350,750 | $449,250 | 33.26% |
| 2018 | $2,536,671 | |||
| 2019 | $2,246,007 | $2,955,581 | -$709,574 | -24.01% |
| 2020 | $1,650,129 | $1,655,692 | -$5,563 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | $1,813,380 | $1,507,225 | $306,155 | 20.31% |
| 2022 | $2,104,796 | $1,473,021 | $631,775 | 42.89% |
| 2023 | $2,338,456 | $1,584,403 | $754,053 | 47.59% |
| 2024 | $2,542,347 | $1,663,952 | $878,394 | 52.79% |
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