Property Analysis

Are Million-Dollar HDB Landed Homes Still Worth A Look In 2024 Despite Their Age?

The most affordable landed homes in Singapore aren’t usually private properties; rather, these are HDB terraced units, many of which date back to the 1950s. Because they’re so rare, there’s always a lot of attention when one is sold –…

• 9 Aug 2024
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5 Condos That Lost Money Initially But Became Profitable Later On

Sometimes, condos that had bad sales launches or were bought at price peaks look like a bad investment; but sometimes with real estate, the key is holding power. Keep it long enough, and there can be a turnaround in performance….

• 23 Jul 2024
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Is A New Or Resale 1 Bedroom Condo More Profitable? Here’s The Interesting Answer

For new homeowners, singles, and investors, a one-bedroom condo is still the most popular unit type to look at. In a property market where price is a concern, and given higher stamp duties and a lower quantum, some buyers still…

• 18 Jul 2024
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Why We Need To Be Careful About A Property Oversupply In Singapore

Recent real estate troubles in China have shown how Governments can, and do, intervene in real estate. The Chinese government’s attempts to support its struggling property industry have come at the cost of investors and homeowners, as former policies are…

• 17 Jul 2024
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Is The Best Time To Sell Your New Launch Condo Before Or After Completion? Here’s What The Data Says

There has been considerable interest in determining the optimal time to sell your new launch condo, particularly as the supply increases with more condos from recent launches nearing completion. The debate is straightforward: Should you sell before the condo is…

• 16 Jul 2024
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15 Condos That Lost The Most Money In 2024 (Largest At $2.5m!)

Singaporeans are so inundated with stories of property tycoons, million-dollar profits, and “safe haven” theories, we forget that property can sometimes become a liability. While it’s far from the norm, some property owners do get burned when it comes to…

• 13 Jul 2024
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Why Some Older Luxury Condos Are Struggling To Impress Modern Buyers In Singapore Today

Whenever buyers ask to view older luxury condos – the sort in places like Orchard, River Valley, and Holland V – some property agents cringe internally. The reason is simply that, besides their location, many of these older prime area/luxury…

• 9 Jul 2024
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Does Renting For Life Ever Make Sense In Singapore?

Renting for very long periods, let alone for life, is an aberration in the eyes of some Singaporeans. In a country with a near 90 per cent home ownership rate, it’s expected that – at some point in your life…

• 9 Jul 2024
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$828k For A 3-Room HDB In 2024? Here Are The Most Expensive 3-Room HDB Transactions So Far

4-room and 5-room flats may be more popular, but let us explain why 3-room flats are important: they are, for the most part, the best option for family units on a tight budget. They’re even seen as a springboard by…

• 6 Jul 2024
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Why You May Want To Wait For The Oct 2024 BTO Launch: 8,500 New Homes + New “White Flat Model”

We’ve just finished the June 2024 BTO launch, and for those of you who’ve missed out or are looking for different locations – there’s always the October 2024 BTO launch to look forward to. What’s interesting this time is that…

• 4 Jul 2024
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The Growing Number Of $2 Million Condos In Singapore: Is This The New Norm In 2024?

While many buyers still like to compare properties by the price per square foot, ultimately it is the quantum that is still more important. In recent years, we’ve heard some buyers deliberately opting for older or smaller properties with a…

• 2 Jul 2024
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10 Interesting New Land Plots Coming Up In 2024 (Including An EC In Woodlands)

There was a time when the thought of GLS sites getting no bids was unthinkable; and if there weren’t sufficient sites, the en-bloc market would be roaring. But recent events show just how much things have changed, from the 2017…

• 27 Jun 2024
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Should You Rent Your HDB Out To Rent A Condo Instead? How Rentvesting Could “Save” You Money

I follow a few property blogs, and the reason I do so is to look at different property landscapes and analyse the different financial strategies that come from these markets. One particular strategy that has caught my eye recently has…

• 25 Jun 2024
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Should You Buy Sora? A Pricing Review Comparison With Lakegarden Residences And Surrounding Resale Condos

Given the attractiveness of Sora’s launch pricing in the wider context of the property market in 2024, let’s now take a closer look at how this really matches up with new launch competition, as well as surrounding resale condos.  (If…

• 22 Jun 2024
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This Korean Housing System Lets You Live Rent-Free: Could It Work in Singapore? (And Other Unique Housing Models)

Like Singapore, every country has its own challenges and hence its own unique quirks, when it comes to housing. These are of interest to local property investors as well: apart from the most obvious use cases (e.g., they intend to…

• 18 Jun 2024
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4 Curious Singapore Property Trends We’re Seeing In 2024

Buying a property is seldom as detached and rational as buying into a unit trust, or a drum of oil. Because there’s so much in the way of aspirations, emotional connections, and the sheer magnitude of the debt (something most…

• 15 Jun 2024
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This New Launch Condo Will Have 78% Of Units Facing Jurong Lake Gardens: Is Sora Worth A Look?

With the Jurong Lake District becoming a major hub, it’s unsurprising that developer interest has picked up. One of the latest upcoming additions to the area is Sora, which was formerly the site of Park View Mansions. Hot on the…

• 13 Jun 2024
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Why En-Bloc Sales Will Continue To Be Slow In 2024

If it’s been a while since your last en-bloc sale, you may be surprised at how much can change in a single decade. 2014 to 2024 has been an interesting time; not just because of Covid, but because of the…

• 12 Jun 2024
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