Singapore Property News

Clementi 4-Room HDB Sold For Record $1.28 Million – Here’s What Makes It So Special

A recently-MOP 4-room HDB flat in Clementi just sold for a record $1.28M – more than double its original price. Here’s what’s keeping prices high.

• 16 Jul 2025
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The Trick to Seeing Through a Condo Showflat (Most Buyers Never Do This)

There’s always a Birkin in the closet, but never a Playstation on the floor.  I’m talking about showflats, and now is an appropriate time, with a slew of new launches like Canberra Crescent Residences, River Green, Promenade Peak, etc., all…

• 13 Jul 2025
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So Is The 99-1 Property Split Strategy Legal Or Not?

Most people assume it is, since it’s something that’s been going on for over a decade. The idea is that one co-owner (most often a spouse) owns 99 per cent of the property, whilst another owns just one per cent….

• 6 Jul 2025
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Higher 2025 Seller’s Stamp Duty Rates Just Dropped: Should Buyers And Sellers Be Worried?

Seller’s Stamp Duty rises to 16%, effective July 4, 2025. Buyers and sellers—here’s what you need to know about the new rules and their impact on the market.

• 4 Jul 2025
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They Paid Rent On Time—And Still Got Evicted. Here’s The Messy Truth About Subletting In Singapore.

Paying rent on time doesn’t always protect you—especially as a subtenant. Here’s what can go wrong, and why caution is key when subletting in Singapore.

• 1 Jul 2025
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Is Our Housing Policy Secretly Singapore’s Most Effective Birth Control?

Smaller flats, longer waits, and rising costs—are we making it harder, not easier, to start a family in Singapore? A look at space, policy, and time.

• 29 Jun 2025
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URA’s 2025 Draft Master Plan: 80,000 New Homes Across 10 Estates — Here’s What To Look Out For

URA’s Draft Master Plan 2025 outlines 80,000 new homes. We highlight key sites likely to draw interest, and what they could mean for future buyers.

• 25 Jun 2025
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She Lost $590,000 On A Shop Space That Didn’t Exist: The Problem With Floor Plans In Singapore

Let me tell you a heartwarming story about property, trust, and losing $590,000.  All because you thought you were buying a shop and instead bought air in the shape of an invisible trapezoid. A beauty salon owner recently sued her…

• 22 Jun 2025
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9,800 New Homes Across 11 GLS Sites In 2H 2025: What To Know About Tanjong Rhu, Dover, And Bedok

Reviewing 2H 2025 GLS sites: key launches from Tanjong Rhu to Woodlands, and what to watch as nearly 10,000 new homes hit the market.

• 15 Jun 2025
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Why HDB Needs To Build More 4 Bedroom Flats

Why do 1,200 sq ft HDB flats only have 3 bedrooms? What if layouts were redesigned like condos to better fit modern family needs?

• 15 Jun 2025
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This West-Side GLS Plot Just Got A $608M Bid And 6 Bidders: Why Lakeside Drive Bucked The Trend

Lakeside Drive drew strong bids despite a quiet GLS season. Here’s why developers are getting more selective — and what this site tells us about 2025.

• 9 Jun 2025
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The 1KM Primary School Rule In Singapore: Fair Game Or Property Power Play?

Is it time to rethink the 1km school rule? We unpack how home addresses shape opportunity — and why some parents are risking it all.

• 8 Jun 2025
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1,765 Punggol Northshore HDB Flats Reaching MOP: Should You Sell Quickly or Wait?

Nearly 1,800 Northshore flats are reaching MOP in 2025. Early sellers could benefit most—before the market floods and resale prices start to dip.

• 7 Jun 2025
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$1.658 Million For 5-Room HDB Loft In Queenstown Sets New Record

A $1.658M Dawson loft has become Singapore’s most expensive 5-room HDB flat. What makes it so special—and is it worth the record-breaking price?

• 5 Jun 2025
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In a Weak Economy, This Policy Hurts Singaporean Homeowners Most

The 15-month wait-out period hasn’t curbed $1M flats—but it may be hurting real families trying to downsize. It’s time to rethink this policy.

• 1 Jun 2025
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Rare Mixed-Use Site At Hougang MRT And New Sembawang EC Plot Just Launched: What You Need To Know

Two new GLS sites—Sembawang and Hougang—could yield over 1,000 homes. We break down what makes each site significant and who they’re likely to attract.

• 30 May 2025
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$1.16M For A 4-Room HDB In Clementi? Why This Integrated Development Commands Premium Prices

A 4-room flat at Clementi Towers just hit $1.16M—setting a new record and proving prime, integrated HDBs can rival private condos in value.

• 28 May 2025
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Why Lower Land Prices In Singapore Don’t Mean Cheaper New Condos

Lower GLS prices might not mean cheaper condos. Developers still price based on demand—so don’t expect new launches to get much cheaper.

• 25 May 2025
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