Property Investment Insights

What Can We Learn From The Worst Performing Freehold Condos In Singapore In 2024?

Some Singaporeans still insist on buying freehold properties, if for no reason beyond a sense of permanence (one that isn’t well-founded, as many freehold condos tend to go en-bloc just like leasehold counterparts.) This sometimes creates the impression that freehold…

• 18 Jan 2025
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Are Ground Floor Condo Units Less Profitable In Singapore?

In the Singapore property market, most people would gravitate towards a higher floor unit. This is even clearly reflected in developer pricing, where we expect that the higher floor units will come at a premium. But we’ve also discovered that…

• 7 Jan 2025
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10 Pandemic Property Losses That Turned Into Huge Profits Later (One Could’ve Made $2.5 Million More)

Covid was an unprecedented time, and the news was dominated by naysayers and pessimists. Beyond just pessimism, of course, there were real crises in certain market segments, which saw some people scrambling for funds. The combination of the two led…

• 4 Jan 2025
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Where 2024’s Most Profitable Resale Property Deals Were In Singapore (One Made $36 Million!)

While new launches stole the limelight for 2024 (and might for the coming year as well), the resale market has been as active as ever. With the number of new launches we’re seeing, it’s unsurprising there’s a bit of a…

• 30 Dec 2024
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The Mystery Behind This Freehold Condo On Top Of A Mall: Why Katong Regency Isn’t As Profitable As You Might Think

Given the rise of Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ) and the prominence of District 15 (RCR), any properties in the area should be doing well. And if there is anything that Singaporeans love in their condo developments: it is the trifecta…

• 24 Dec 2024
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7 Surprising Condos That Are Profitable Despite Not Being Near An MRT Station

Here’s the thing about profitable condos, it’s never really down to just one reason. A lot of people mistakenly believe that it needs to be near an MRT, or it has to be freehold – for it to be a…

• 23 Nov 2024
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Should You Buy An Old Tiong Bahru HDB In 2024? Here’s A Breakdown Of The Performance

Tiong Bahru is unusual as far as HDB enclaves go. Some of the flats here are among the oldest in Singapore, and predate the HDB era; the housing board’s predecessor, SIT, is known for having built larger and less standardised…

• 19 Sep 2024
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Why Some Old 99-Year Condos Can Still Be Worth Investing In: Here’s The Math

There’s no shortage of biases in the Singapore property market. Some long-time investors swear by freehold properties, while others prefer resale homes, finding new launch prices too steep. And if you’ve spoken to a property agent, you’ve likely heard the…

• 14 Sep 2024
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Will A Premium Facing Improve Your Condo’s Resale Value? A Case Study Of High Park Residences And Panorama

In just about any new launch, sales teams will be eager to point out “premium” stacks, where the facing is better (and prices are also obviously higher). And while you might feel the difference as a homeowner (fewer people want…

• 4 Sep 2024
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This Affordable Condo Enclave Is Priced From $867 Psf In 2024: Is It Worth A Closer Look?

As we approach the end of 2024, private property prices remain stubbornly high, pushing homebuyers to explore less conventional areas in search of more affordable living options. One such area gaining attention is the Flora Drive enclave, a cluster of…

• 29 Aug 2024
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Revealing The Most Profitable New Launch Condos Since 2018 (Find Out Which Bedroom Types Earned the Most)

If you are one of those who bought from the bumper crop of new launch condos between 2018 to 2022, you’d be mostly happy with your decision. Prices have risen tremendously since the Covid-19 era, and there have been very…

• 22 Aug 2024
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How To Spot An “Undervalued Property” In Singapore In 2024: 6 Simple Tips

Undervalued properties have become a lot harder to find in today’s market. Unlike in the past, when the market was more opaque and dependent on word-of-mouth or the classifieds, the internet allows everyone to compare prices with a few taps…

• 5 Aug 2024
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Does Facing The Highway Really Affect Your Property Value In Singapore?

As most homeowners are quick to point out, highway-facing units are harder to sell or rent out, and should generally be avoided. This is a nugget of property wisdom that’s been around for decades, and is one of those things…

• 1 Jul 2024
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Are Larger Condo Units A Better Investment? Comparing Profits Of One, Two, and Three Bedroom Units

Some property buyers swear by family-sized units (i.e., three-bedders or bigger), whereas others believe in low quantum one and two-bedders. But as far as returns go, which of these unit sizes is actually better for investment? It’s worth a look…

• 26 May 2024
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Can “Ulu” Condos Still Be Profitable?

An ongoing assumption about condos is that, it is all about location location, and location. And while no one is really going to argue about the importance of that, it does make you wonder about the more obscure and less…

• 22 May 2024
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Can You Make Money From Sentosa Property? Here’s What We Can Learn From The Profitable Ones

With prices at the recent The Residences at W slashed by over 40 per cent, there has been much talk and excitement about Sentosa properties again. But frankly for anyone looking at buying in Sentosa, they fill a very clear…

• 7 May 2024
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Can A Leasehold Landed Property Be Profitable? (And Some Other Surprising Examples)

We tend to fall back on common sayings or beliefs when it comes to comparing properties in Singapore. These range from the age-old belief in the supremacy of freehold condos, to assumptions about region and size. But here’s the thing…

• 6 May 2024
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What Makes A Small Boutique Condo Profitable?

Boutique condos are something of a niche buy. Often with 100 units or less (in some cases even fewer than a dozen units), these projects are known to be typically volatile: transactions tend to be few, so even a single…

• 27 Apr 2024
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