Can Leasehold Condos Deliver Better Returns Than Freehold? A 10-Year Data Study Says Yes
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A seasoned content strategist with over 17 years in the real estate and financial journalism sectors, Ryan has built a reputation for transforming complex industry jargon into accessible knowledge. With a track record of writing and editing for leading financial platforms and publications, Ryan's expertise has been recognised across various media outlets. His role as a former content editor for 99.co and a co-host for CNA 938's Open House programme underscores his commitment to providing valuable insights into the property market.
In this Stacked Pro breakdown:
- We compared 10 years of freehold and leasehold condo transactions across resale, sub-sale, and new launches
- In shorter time frames, one tenure outpaced the other by over 20%, revealing patterns most buyers overlook
- But stretch the timeline far enough, and a surprising reversal happens — with returns most buyers don’t expect
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It’s been drilled into the Singaporean mindset that “freehold is better.” But this is an oversimplified saying that ignores a key fundamental factor: that of time.
Ryan J. Ong
A seasoned content strategist with over 17 years in the real estate and financial journalism sectors, Ryan has built a reputation for transforming complex industry jargon into accessible knowledge. With a track record of writing and editing for leading financial platforms and publications, Ryan's expertise has been recognised across various media outlets. His role as a former content editor for 99.co and a co-host for CNA 938's Open House programme underscores his commitment to providing valuable insights into the property market.Read next from Property Investment Insights
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