Property Analysis

Is The Upcoming 552-Unit Nava Grove Worth A Look? What You Need To Know About Pinetree Hill’s Direct Rival

It’s not every day that you see two new launch condos popping up right next to each other in quick succession. Nava Grove, located just beside Pinetree Hill (perhaps a little too close for some), is launching at a busy…

• 21 Oct 2024
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Larger Condo Units But Higher PSF? The Strange 2024 Singapore Property Trend You Need to Know

With the exception of some penthouses or very special premium units, the rule of thumb is “Smaller unit = higher price psf”. Condos like Piccadilly Grand, for example, had one-bedders which were priced at close to $2,200 psf at launch,…

• 14 Oct 2024
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Should You Buy Norwood Grand? A Pricing Review Comparison With Rosewood And Surrounding Condos

There has been a lot of inevitable interest in Norwood Grand, and despite all the talk about prices in Woodlands hitting nearly $2k psf, the reality is also that this is just where the current new launch market is at…

• 12 Oct 2024
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An Overview Of The Bedok Property Market In 2024: HDB Price Trends And Key Developments

Bedok is one of the most transformed parts of Singapore, between the post-independence generation and today. This area used to be a coastal town; the aptly named Bayshore was the literal shoreline before East Coast Parkway and Marine Parade came…

• 8 Oct 2024
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Is Chuan Park Residences The Next Hot Mega Development? Here’s What You Should Know

When the former Chuan Park was sold in an en-bloc, there was immediate attention: this was a sizeable land plot right next to Lorong Chuan MRT station. That’s a big deal, as this station happens to be situated between the…

• 5 Oct 2024
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With Singapore’s Population At 6.04 Million, Who Wins And Who Loses In The Property Market?

There’s been quite the uproar about Singapore’s population reaching a historic high of 6.04 million, mostly driven by non-residents (their number rose by around five per cent over the previous year). This is a sore spot among many Singaporeans, who…

• 2 Oct 2024
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Are Resale Flats “Across The Road” From Prime Location HDBs A Better Buy?

One of the effects of Plus and Prime model housing is the impact on pricing “across the road”. Because these housing models are not applied retroactively, existing resale flats may share the high value Plus or Prime locations, but lack…

• 1 Oct 2024
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How Much Will The Falling US Interest Rates Affect Singaporean Homeowners?

The United States Federal Reserve (the Fed) recently cut interest rates by 0.5 per cent. This is a big move, as the Fed typically raises or lowers the interest rate in smaller increments (0.25 per cent). This has a knock-on…

• 28 Sep 2024
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The Cheapest Condos For Rent In 2024: Where To Find 1/2 Bedders For Rent From $1,700 Per Month

For singles, younger couples waiting for their BTO, or even foreigners looking to settle in Singapore for a while, finding a temporary rental can be a practical choice. If you’re searching for something beyond room rentals, we’ve identified some of…

• 26 Sep 2024
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How Condo En-Bloc Sales Became A Speculative Exit Strategy In Singapore

En-bloc sales and private property go hand-in-hand; some Singaporeans even claim that en-bloc potential is the main advantage of old private homes. But elements of the trend may be newer than you think, and en-bloc sales didn’t quite work the…

• 25 Sep 2024
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Just 14% Of 4-Room HDB Flats Under $500K Now: The Shocking Shift In HDB Prices Since 2000

When it comes to housing, it’s easy to get caught up in the headlines about skyrocketing prices or cooling measures. But to truly understand the shifts in HDB flat affordability, it’s essential to dig deeper than just average price tags…

• 24 Sep 2024
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5 “Benchmark” Condos In Singapore To Pay Attention To 

In Singapore’s dynamic property market, certain condos have come to serve as unofficial “benchmarks.” These aren’t guidelines laid out in any rulebook, but rather an unspoken consensus among buyers, agents, and investors. Whether it’s their prominence, their size, or simply…

• 22 Sep 2024
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Which BTO Flats Are The Most Profitable In 2024?

By now, you’ve probably heard all about those headline-grabbing, million-dollar resale flats. But let’s be honest – that’s not the kind of news most of us can act on, especially when such transactions represent just a tiny fraction of the…

• 21 Sep 2024
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Should You Buy 8@BT? A Pricing Review Comparison With The Reserve Residences And The Linq @ Beauty World

The official prices for 8@BT aren’t out yet, but the developers have indicated a starting $PSF of $2,530. With that, here’s a guesstimate of what we think the starting $PSF for each unit type would be based on this information:…

• 17 Sep 2024
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When My Gong Gong With Dementia Went Missing: Are Singapore’s Neighbourhoods Prepared For An Ageing Crisis?

Just the other day, I received a distressing call from my panic-stricken auntie asking for help.   “Cheryl, your gong gong is missing! He left home alone without me knowing and I don’t know where he is now. I need help…

• 17 Sep 2024
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Can Lower-Income Singaporeans Better Afford HDB Flats In 2024? Here’s What The New Measures Mean

Since the news of the cooling measures in August, we’ve written about how it has impacted the middle-class group in Singapore. However, the news comes with a silver lining for the lower-income group – the maximum Enhanced Housing Grant (EHG)…

• 7 Sep 2024
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Can Older HDB Flats Really Hold Their Value? A Look At Resale Price Trends In 2024

As some of you may already know, prices of resale HDB flats can continue to go up even after 50 years. But does that mean they’re a safe bet in the long run? The real concern for many buyers is…

• 6 Sep 2024
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Are Middle-Class HDB Homebuyers Losing Out After The Latest HDB Loan Restrictions?

The latest cooling measures on 20th August 2024 had a target: to slow the rising prices of HDB flats. To this end, the maximum Loan To Value (LTV) ratio for HDB loans has now decreased to 75 per cent, down…

• 28 Aug 2024
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