Commentary Can The CCR Convince Singaporeans To pay $3M For ‘Prime’ Again? Singapore’s Core Central Region is shifting fast. Here’s why new launches, local buyers, and changing expectations are redefining this prime district. Ryan J. Ong · 27 Apr 2025 · 5 min read 111
Commentary What Property Agents Really Look For at Viewings (That You Might Miss) Learn what agents watch for at property viewings: sun glare, weekend noise, cicadas versus crickets, and why timing matters more than repeat visits. Ryan J. Ong · 13 Apr 2025 · 6 min read 257
Commentary Are New Executive Condos Still For The “Sandwich Class” In Singapore? Punggol EC prices like Prive now rival condos such as River Isles, raising doubts if new executive condos still serve Singapore's sandwich class. Ryan J. Ong · 8 Apr 2025 · 6 min read 385
Commentary Why Rejecting The First Property Offer In Singapore Could Cost You Why rejecting an offer to sell too soon can backfire on sellers, plus how price anchoring makes early property offers hard to beat later. Ryan J. Ong · 30 Mar 2025 · 4 min read 318
Commentary Why One-North Is A Property Mystery To Me One-North has strong fundamentals yet subdued nightlife and staggered housing supply. Ryan J. Ong · 23 Mar 2025 · 4 min read 523
Commentary This Bidadari Flat Just Made Nearly $800k In Profits.. A Bidadari 4-room flat resold for $1,258,888 post-MOP, a Toa Payoh record. Ryan J. Ong · 16 Mar 2025 · 6 min read 246
Commentary Will We See An En-Bloc Revival In 2025 Because Of This New Rule? New ABSD deadline extensions for large-scale projects could revive Singapore's en-bloc market and boost mega-development sales. Ryan J. Ong · 10 Mar 2025 · 4 min read 374
Commentary Why Some Homebuyers In Singapore Hate “Efficient” Layouts Why do some buyers dislike the dumbbell layout? We explore the trade-offs between efficient designs, corridors, balconies and raw square footage. Ryan J. Ong · 2 Mar 2025 · 5 min read 1.1k
Commentary Why Some Singaporeans Should Hold Off Buying A Home – Even With Grants Budget 2025 raises Fresh Start housing grants to $75,000, but low income and cash flow strain mean some buyers should stay renting longer before buying. Ryan J. Ong · 23 Feb 2025 · 6 min read 1.7k