Property Analysis

Are Singapore’s Oldest HDB Flats Finally Losing Value? A 2025 Price Update

Singapore’s oldest HDB flats (50+ years) haven’t collapsed in value. Many have even appreciated since 2014, though growth is uneven. Demand, ageing demographics, and rising land values are still keeping prices afloat.

• 30 Sep 2025
• 9 min read
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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 the rise of the open-concept kitchen in the 2000s, here’s how culture, housing, and design reshaped the heart of the home.

• 29 Sep 2025
• 9 min read
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5 Ways Singapore’s Condo Layouts Have Changed Over The Years (And What We No Longer Value)

Singapore’s condo layouts are evolving, from the balcony debate to enclosed kitchens, compact studies and shrinking unit sizes. We explore how these design shifts reflect changing lifestyles and priorities.

• 25 Sep 2025
• 8 min read
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Why These “Ulu” Estates May Be The Next Property Investment Hotspots In Singapore (By 2035)

Northern Singapore is transforming: Kranji becomes a new town with 14,000 homes, Sembawang Shipyard turns into a waterfront district, Woodlands links to JB via the RTS, and Yishun grows by 38,600 flats. We break down what this means for buyers, sellers, and investors.

• 25 Sep 2025
• 7 min read
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Queenstown’s First New Launch In 7 Years Comes With Full Facilities — Even With Just 462 Units

Penrith condo review: Hong Leong’s 462-unit launch at Margaret Drive marks Queenstown’s first major condo launch since 2018. We cover its unit mix, layouts, site plan, and pricing context against nearby projects.

• 22 Sep 2025
• 6 min read
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This New Holland Village Condo Starts From $2,598 Psf: Here’s All You Need To Know

Skye At Holland preview: Launching from $2,598 psf, this CCR condo offers 666 units near Holland Village MRT. See how it stacks up against One Holland Village Residences, Leedon Green, and Hyll On Holland.

• 20 Sep 2025
• 7 min read
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Why Land Price Is the Single Biggest Factor Behind New Launch Condo Pricing

Land cost is the key factor behind every new condo launch price. Learn the 70/20 rule developers use, see real examples like AMO Residence and Sceneca Residence, and find out how to tell if you’re paying a fair psf.

• 18 Sep 2025
• 8 min read
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5 Property Hotspots In Singapore You Did Not Know Were Built Over Graveyards

Bishan, Bidadari, Tiong Bahru & Orchard turned from former graveyards into prime HDB and condo hotspots, showing how stigma can become high demand.

• 15 Sep 2025
• 14 min read
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Why More Families Are Choosing Two-Bedders Over Bigger Properties in 2025

In 2025, more families are buying two-bedders—drawn by lower quantum, smarter layouts & facilities. Smaller homes are fast becoming the new norm.

• 9 Sep 2025
• 7 min read
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What The URA Master Plan Reveals About Marina Bay’s Future (And How It Could Impact Property Values)

Marina Bay lacks schools, shops & social roots—but URA’s Master Plan 2025 could turn it into a true neighbourhood with 10,000 new homes.

• 8 Sep 2025
• 6 min read
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The 5 Most Common Property Questions Everyone Asks In Singapore – But No One Can Answer

5 property questions in Singapore no one can answer simply — and the better questions you should be asking instead.

• 3 Sep 2025
• 8 min read
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6 Upcoming New Condo Launches To Keep On Your Radar For The Rest Of 2025

Discover the top new condo launches in Singapore for 2H 2025. From Holland V to Queenstown and the CBD, here are the projects buyers are watching.

• 1 Sep 2025
• 7 min read
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PRO Condo vs HDB: The Estates With the Smallest (and Widest) Price Gaps

Condo vs HDB 2024–2025: See how prices differ estate by estate, from central towns to heartlands, and where flats may offer better value than condos.

• 28 Aug 2025
• 8 min read
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I Tested ChatGPT Against Claude on Singapore Condo Floor Plans — And There Was a Clear Winner

What if AI designed your next condo? We tested popular tools on a 3-bedroom unit at Promenade Peak—here’s how their layouts compare to real design needs.

• 27 Aug 2025
• 10 min read
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Why Developers Are Now Building for Families in Singapore’s Most Expensive Districts

3 signs Singaporeans are reclaiming the Core Central Region (CCR) as their own—driven by policy shifts, new launches, and URA’s liveable city plans.

• 25 Aug 2025
• 5 min read
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5 Ways Housing Shapes Singapore’s National Identity

How housing shapes Singapore’s identity: From nation-building and homeownership to class, culture, and family life, explore five ways homes define who we are.

• 9 Aug 2025
• 7 min read
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PRO Springleaf Residence Pricing Review: How It Compares To Nearby Resale And New Launches

Springleaf Residence: With low entry prices and D26’s strong 10-year growth, is this first-mover condo the best value new launch in 2025?

• 7 Aug 2025
• 17 min read
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4 Condo Layouts And Features Buyers Are Moving Away From in 2025

Singapore condo buyers in 2025 are rejecting dual-key layouts, open kitchens, PPVC constraints and shoebox units. Here’s what’s turning them away.

• 6 Aug 2025
• 6 min read
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