New Launch Condo Analysis

This New Tampines Condo Owner Made Nearly $1 Million In Profit: Insights From Treasure At Tampines Sales So Far

When Treasure at Tampines first launched, it was one of those projects that captured the attention of many and divided the opinion of many too. Launched about a year before the onset of the pandemic in March 2019, it sold…

• 11 Mar 2024
• 4 min read
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This Up-And-Coming Area Has 5 New Condos In Just 2 Years: Is Lentor Mansion Still Worth A Look?

Lentor has been a hotspot since 2022, with the launch of projects like Lentor Modern and Lentoria. The next project in this area, however, will be the largest in terms of land area to date (around 21,887 sqm.) Given the…

• 23 Feb 2024
• 5 min read
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Should You Buy Lentoria? A Detailed Pricing Review Against Lentor Modern, Lentor Hills Residences And Hillock Green

While we’ve always done this as part of our condo reviews, Lentoria is a particularly interesting one because there are already 3 other developments for sale before Lentoria’s launch (check out our review here). As such, potential buyers have a…

• 19 Feb 2024
• 15 min read
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Grand Dunman vs The Continuum vs Tembusu Grand: How To Choose Between The 3 New Launch Condos In District 15

It’s been some time since we had a concentrated launch of condos in one area (the last was the glut of 7 new launches at Holland), and the three names above are the headline projects in the East right now….

• 7 Jul 2023
• 10 min read
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The Myst, A New Launch Condo With Prices Under $1 Million: A 5-Minute Overview Of Upper Bukit Timah’s Latest Launch

The new condo launches are coming in thick and fast, with City Developments Limited (CDL) launching The Myst (yes, I didn’t spell it wrongly, it’s supposed to represent the misty mornings in the nearby Bukit Timah Nature Reserve) on the…

• 23 Jun 2023
• 5 min read
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The First New Launch In 14 Years In Ulu Pandan: Pinetree Hill And What You Need To Know

Pinetree Hill will be an interesting launch to note, as it’s a little less in the limelight because Ulu Pandan isn’t traditionally an area that will pop into mind for buyers. But it’s been apparently 14 years since there was…

• 21 Jun 2023
• 6 min read
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Inside 2023’s Biggest Condo Launch: Everything You Need to Know About Grand Dunman

It’s been a while since we’ve had two new condos launching on the very same weekend – Grand Dunman (near Old Airport Road and Dakota), and Pinetree Hill (along Ulu Pandan Road in Clementi). For those looking for a new…

• 21 Jun 2023
• 7 min read
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5 Reasons Why The Reserve Residences Sold 71% Of Its 732 Units During Launch

Several market watchers are surprised at the strong sales of The Reserve Residences, so soon after the latest cooling measures (although Blossoms by the Park was another that did well). This point in 2023 is also perceived as a market…

• 30 May 2023
• 8 min read
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A Review Of New Launch Condos Performance In 2023: Here’s How Major Launches Have Fared So Far

As we approach the mid-year mark in 2023, we thought it would be appropriate to look back and see how the new launches have been doing. With the new cooling measures just announced recently, it certainly has dampened things, with…

• 10 May 2023
• 7 min read
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Should You Rent Or Sell Your New Launch Condo In 2023? Here’s How You Can Decide

You’re one of the “lucky” ones that bought a new launch condo in 2019/20 before the prices shot up because of the effects of the pandemic. You may have bought it as an investment property, or maybe you even had…

• 26 Jan 2023
• 8 min read
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6 Reasons Why Lentor Modern Sold 84% Of Its 605 Units During Launch

Despite rising interest rates and cooling measures, Lentor Modern had a phenomenal showing during its launch weekend: 508 units were sold, out of 605 units total (around 84 per cent sold out). It’s quite the reception for what some buyers…

• 19 Sep 2022
• 8 min read
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8 Reasons Why Amo Residence Sold 98% Of Its 372 Units During Launch

AMO Residence launched last Saturday, and if you want a unit… well, you’re probably out of luck. All but seven of its 372 units sold over the weekend (98% sold), and the whole development may be sold out by the…

• 25 Jul 2022
• 9 min read
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Buying A New Launch Condo Early Vs Late: Here’s How It Compares

You’ve done all your homework, and have finally found the right home after months of searching. It’s a popular new launch condo, and you submit your cheque to be part of the balloting process. There have been more than 1,000…

• 21 Mar 2022
• 8 min read
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Why Jervois Mansion Sold 98% During Launch: We Break Down A Successful Project Launch

If you haven’t heard already, Jervois Mansion has now fully sold out, with its show flat completely packed up.  It sold 98% of its units during launch weekend – quite a stunning result, if you ask me.  Some naysayers may…

• 11 Mar 2022
• 10 min read
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Freehold Vs Leasehold: How Have New Launch Condos Performed Since 2014

It’s a common question many homebuyers ask when looking to buy a new launch condo: is freehold or leasehold a better choice? While it may sound like a simple question on the surface, it is actually a very nuanced and…

• 3 Mar 2022
• 6 min read
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Is Your New Launch Within A Popular Primary School Now? 122 New Projects Updated With The New Home-School Distance Changes

One of the biggest concerns among home buyers is school proximity. Even if you don’t have children yourself, it’s well known that schools are part of the “secret sauce”, when it comes to future appreciation. Now that the Ministry of…

• 10 Sep 2021
• 6 min read
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A Detailed Comparison Of The 7 New Launch Condos At Holland Village + Unit Picks

These days, you can’t walk more than 10 minutes around Holland Village without seeing a new condo for sale. It probably isn’t a surprise to anyone too, given that there were a ton of en bloc deals happening in this…

• 9 Jun 2021
• 12 min read
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