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Why Singapore Property Often Benefits When Global Uncertainty Rises

26 Apr 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

There’s an old saying that the funniest joke in investment markets is the phrase: ‘This time it’s different’. Now that’s only partially true, because there are differences in market cycles…

Why Singapore Property Often Benefits When Global Uncertainty Rises

Two-Tier Office Market Emerges in Singapore – Here’s Why Its A Landlords Market In 2026

April 26, 2026 by Timothy Tay

Historically, demand in Singapore’s office market is shaped by a trait among corporate occupiers to move into the newest and…

Tengah Garden Residences Sells 853 Units At $2,120 PSF; Vela Bay Hits 72% At $2,886 PSF

April 26, 2026 by Timothy Tay

Tengah Garden Residences is the third new project so far this year to achieve a near sell-out performance during its…

Singapore Retail Market 2026: Shop Closures Rise But Prime Retail Demand Stays Strong

April 25, 2026 by Sihan Chia

Against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, Singapore’s retail market remains bifurcated. The average price for retail space…

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Where To Buy A Condo In Serangoon: Prices, Best Areas And Growth Trends In 2026

April 23, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Serangoon condo prices have grown steadily while remaining the priciest in the North East. A full look at price trends…

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The Esparis EC Price Review: How This Older Pasir Ris Executive Condo Compares To Newer Projects

April 21, 2026 by Joey Peh

The Esparis is a 21-year-old EC in Pasir Ris with three-bedders below $1.4 million and larger layouts than most new…

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The Only Place In The East Where Condo Prices Didn’t Go Crazy — And Where Buyers May Still Find Value In 2026

April 16, 2026 by Joey Peh

In this article, we’re taking a closer look at the private residential housing market in Pasir Ris and try to…

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The Eden At Tampines: How This Older Executive Condo Performed Over 20 Years

April 14, 2026 by Joey Peh

The Eden at Tampines launched in 2001 with unit sizes that dwarf most new launches today. But early buyer gains…

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Where to Find Singapore’s Oldest HDB Flats (And What They Cost In 2025)

November 1, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

We analysed where Singapore’s oldest HDB flats are and what they cost today, from 3-room to 5-room units in mature…

Where To Find The Cheapest 2 Bedroom Resale Units In Central Singapore (From $1.2m)

May 6, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

One of the common beliefs in the Singapore property market, perhaps thanks to property influencers, is that you should always…

19 Cheaper New Launch Condos Priced At $1.5m Or Less. Here’s Where To Look

May 5, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

With new launches reaching prices of $2,600+ psf, it’s no longer uncommon for the “typical” quantum to reach $1.8 million…

Here’s Where You Can Find The Biggest Two-Bedder Condos Under $1.8 Million In 2025

May 2, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

New launch two-bedders are now reaching – and even pushing past – the $1.8 million mark. And with affordability issues…

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I’ve Lived At Seastrand In Pasir Ris For 4 Months: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like For A Couple

July 29, 2024 by Cheryl Teo

While house-sitting might not be a common practice in Singapore, it does present a useful opportunity to discover different neighbourhoods…

I’ve Lived At The Esparis In Pasir Ris For 7 Years: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like For a Multi-Gen Family

July 24, 2024 by Cheryl Teo

The Esparis at Pasir Ris is situated in quite a unique location. For one, it is tucked within a primarily…

I’ve Lived At Sky Everton For 4 Months: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Live In A New Condo In The City

April 17, 2024 by Cheryl Teo

For those who can recall, 2019 was an interesting year for District 2’s real estate landscape. This included the mega-development…

I’ve Lived At Urban Vista In Tanah Merah For 6 Years: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Live Next To An MRT

April 10, 2024 by Cheryl Teo

In our previous coverage of Urban Vista, we delved into the factors driving its resale market performance. This time, we…

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How A Clementi HDB Owner Upgraded To A $2.29M 3-Bedroom Condo At One-North Eden: Buyer Case Study

April 20, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A 32-year-old Singaporean couple upgraded from a 4-room Clementi HDB flat after MOP with a budget of around $2M to…

How First-Time Buyers Went From A $1M HDB Budget To A $1.628M Nava Grove Condo: A Buyer’s Case Study

April 16, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This case study is based on a recent consultation conducted by Norman (R015193B), a property agent and partner property consultant…

How We Upgraded From A 2+Study To A 5-Bedroom Condo: A Buyer’s Case Study

April 10, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

How a couple upgraded from a stalled two-bedroom plus study at Normanton Park to a 1,690 sq ft five-bedder at…

How We Upgraded From An Ageing 3-Room HDB To A $2.3M Condo Before Financing Became A Problem: A Buyer’s Case Study

March 30, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

How a couple upgraded from a leasehold HDB with 40 years left to a Highline Residence three-bedder, navigating buyer financing…

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Vela Bay Review: 515-Unit Bayshore Condo Launch Next To Bayshore MRT That Starts From $1.2M

April 22, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

We review Vela Bay, a 515-unit new launch condo at Bayshore with direct access to Bayshore MRT, covering its location…

Tengah Garden Residences Review: New 863-Unit Tengah Condo From $980,000 Near Hong Kah MRT

April 13, 2026 by Matthew Kwan

We review Tengah Garden Residences, an 863-unit private condo in Tengah with direct MRT access and prices from $1.11 million,…

I Visited Pinery Residences: A 588-Unit Mixed-Use Condo From $2,378 PSF — Here’s What Stood Out

March 21, 2026 by Matthew Kwan

We review Pinery Residences, a 588-unit mixed-use development in Tampines West with direct MRT access and prices from $2,378 psf,…

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February 2026 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit

February 4, 2026 by Sean Goh

The February 2026 BTO launch is expected to offer around 4,600 flats across Bukit Merah, Sembawang, Tampines, and Toa Payoh.…

October 2025 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit

October 15, 2025 by Sean Goh

Get the full breakdown of the October 2025 BTO launch including prices, layouts, and the best stacks to pick across…

July 2025 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit

July 23, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Here's a look at the July 2025 BTOs on offer, their location/floor plan pros and cons, best stacks, afternoon sun…

We Review The July 2025 BTO Launch Sites (Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Clementi, Sembawang, Tampines, Toa Payoh, Woodlands)

February 12, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

With resale flat prices refusing to drop enough, BTO flats are the hope of the average Singaporean right now. And…

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We Could Walk Away With $460,000 In Cash From Our EC. Here’s Why We Didn’t Upgrade.

January 23, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

In 2018, a couple bought an Executive Condominium as their first home, expecting to upgrade after MOP. But post-Covid price…

What I Only Learned After My First Year Of Homeownership In Singapore

December 28, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Homeowners share lessons from the first year of owning a Singapore home, from mindset shifts and maintenance realities to space…

I Gave My Parents My Condo and Moved Into Their HDB — Here’s Why It Made Sense.

December 4, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

If you owned a two-bedder condo unit, would you move back into an older (35+ years) 4-room flat, while your…

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Here Are 5 Large Old Freehold Condos With 1,700 Sqft+ Space — From Under $3.5M

April 25, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week rounds up five freehold condo units sized 1,700 sqft and above, all with three…

A Ground-Floor F&B Unit At People’s Park Complex Is On The Market For $8M

April 21, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A 1,615 sq ft ground-floor F&B unit at People's Park Complex in Chinatown has been launched for sale at $8…

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Why Singaporean Families Are Looking At This Landed Enclave From Around $4M

December 21, 2025 by TJ

Explore Fowlie Road, a low-density landed enclave in Katong near East Coast Road, offering park access, Tanjong Katong Primary nearby,…

We Toured A Quiet Freehold Landed Area Near Reputable Schools — Where Owners Rarely Sell

December 14, 2025 by TJ

A few weeks back, we visited the landed houses on Dyson Road. One reader commented on the proximity of the…

We Toured a Freehold Landed Area Buyers Overlook — It’s Cheaper (and Surprisingly Convenient) From $3.2M

December 7, 2025 by TJ

Today, we’re back East again. I always enjoy the landed tour walkabouts in the East, as the residents tend to…

Inside One of Orchard’s Rarest Freehold Enclaves: Conserved Homes You Can Still Buy From $6.8M

November 30, 2025 by TJ

I’ve always admired the conservation houses on Emerald Hill Road but figured that they would be too unaffordable: it’s prime…

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Why SingHaiyi Bought Loyang Valley For $880 Million: What The En Bloc Sale Means For Singapore Property Buyers

SingHaiyi paid $880 million for Loyang Valley in Singapore's largest en bloc since Thomson View. Here's what the land size,…

Singapore Retail Rental Market Outlook 2026: Prime Retail Rents May Rise Up To 4%

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The Room That Changed the Most in Singapore Homes: What Happened to Our Kitchens?

We trace how the Singapore kitchen lost its soul over the decades. From enclosed multi-generational hubs in the 1960s to…

Condo vs HDB: The Estates With the Smallest (and Widest) Price Gaps

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Is Singapore’s Rental Market Really Softening? We Break Down The 2024 Numbers By Unit Size

Most landlords and agents agree that, with housing supply stabilising after Covid, the rental market is set to soften. But…

The Cheapest Condos For Rent In 2024: Where To Find 1/2 Bedders For Rent From $1,700 Per Month

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