Property Analysis

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
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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
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Singapore Vs Vienna Public Housing: Is Vienna Doing It Better Than Singapore (And What Can We Learn)

Imagine a city where public housing doesn’t just meet basic living standards, but can be architectural masterpieces as well, scattered in prime locations throughout the city. And no, we’re not talking about Singapore. Welcome to Vienna, Austria, where public housing…

• 21 Jun 2023
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Singapore Rental Market Challenges: Can Landed Homes Outperform The Slowdown?

The condo rental market recently saw record highs, but the momentum finally appears to be slowing. Many tenants have now found cheaper alternatives, even if it means moving to more fringe locations. However, one property segment that remains untouched –…

• 16 Jun 2023
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The Allure Of Integrated Developments: Are They Worth The Price Premium?

Singaporeans love convenience. And nothing shows this better than the sales trend of new launch integrated developments, which have been flying off the shelves: Integrated Development % Sales at launch The Reserve Residences 71% Lentor Modern 84% Canninghill Piers 77%…

• 13 Jun 2023
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Record Million-Dollar Property Prices: Skillful Agents Or Just A Hot Market?

While most of us know the conventional cost of a property agent (two per cent of the sale price) when it comes to selling a home, we’ve also seen more exceptions in recent years. Some sellers, for example, have told…

• 8 Jun 2023
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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
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Is The CCR Really Undervalued Right Now? Here’s What The Price Gap Between The CCR And RCR/OCR Look Like

One of the recent questions we’ve been asked pertains to Core Central Region (CCR) condos. A trending sales pitch is to claim prices in the Outside of Central Region (OCR) and the Rest of Central Region (RCR) are not too…

• 17 May 2023
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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
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Do We Still Need Property Agents In 2023?

With property portals and the HDB resale portal now so established, buyers and sellers alike have started to wonder: why do we still need realtors? Has Proptech evolved to the point where we can cut out the middlemen? The answer…

• 3 May 2023
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What’s With The Rising Defects In New Launches In 2023?

Perhaps it’s due to tough construction issues during the Circuit Breaker, or perhaps it’s just slipping standards due to the rush, but we’ve been hearing an inordinate number of complaints about recent new launches. While we don’t want to point…

• 26 Apr 2023
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New Housing For Low-Income Singles: We Share What Some Older Singaporeans Think

We’ve had some time to think of HDB’s new pilot rental housing scheme: the Single Room Shared Facilities units. While this is a new kind of flat, the concept is not entirely new – it’s somewhat comparable to co-living. But…

• 14 Apr 2023
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Will Rental Rates Drop Soon? Here’s What Landlords (And Tenants) Need To Know

As a landlord, if you had the choice between a short and a long lease – which would you choose? On the surface, it seems like such an obvious answer. Who wouldn’t want to have a longer lease? But over…

• 7 Apr 2023
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7 Easy Hacks To Save On High Rental Rates In 2023

As we mentioned in a previous article, rental rates are at a six-year high, and are still likely to increase. 2022 has proven kind to landlords, but not so much to tenants. 2023 could be the year when rental starts…

• 7 Apr 2023
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Could This Be The Real Reason Why ACS Moved? Uncovering The Future Potential Of Newton/Novena

There’s been a lot of talk over the moving of ACS Primary from its Barker Road location, to Tengah. However, the attention so far has been on brand obsession issues, the age-old complaints of elitism, and the discussion on whether…

• 4 Apr 2023
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Can You Really Upgrade From A BTO To Landed Property Without Any Additional Cash?

Property progression is often discussed, and just as often misunderstood, by many home buyers. We blame sales pitches over the years, which have over-simplified it as a way to “get rich with property” while going only into the skimpy details….

• 3 Apr 2023
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Can Every HDB Flat Be A Valuable Nest Egg For Retirement? Not Everyone Agrees. Here’s Why.

We’ve heard some angry arguments bounding around lately, both for and against HDB flats as retirement assets. The root of this seems to be a recent incident when it was claimed that “Every HDB flat will be a valuable nest…

• 27 Mar 2023
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The URA Master Plan Can Make Or Break Your Property’s Potential: Why You Need To Pay Attention

When it comes to the URA Master Plan, most homeowners are familiar only with big upcoming changes – announcements like the planned move of Paya Lebar Airport, or the development of a Punggol Digital District. These are blasted in the…

• 17 Mar 2023
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