Why More Young Families Are Moving to Pasir Ris (Hint: It’s Not Just About the New EC) Pasir Ris has quietly evolved into one of the East’s most family-friendly towns. Here’s how years of steady upgrades have reshaped the estate in 2025. 28 Jun 2025 by Gail 6 min read 1
The First New Condo In Science Park After 40 Years: Is LyndenWoods Worth A Look? (Priced From $2,173 Psf) LyndenWoods is the first condo launch in Science Park in 40+ years—backed by CapitaLand’s vision to turn the area into a liveable, mixed-use precinct. 26 Jun 2025 by Cheryl 8 min read 1
Slower Sales At One Marina Gardens And Bloomsbury Residences: A Sign That Buyer Sentiment Is Cooling? The fast sales of Parktown Residence, Lentor Central Residences, and previously Emerald of Katong have set expectations quite high. A number of market watchers speculated that we might see the same for Bloomsbury Residences and One Marina Gardens (OMG). After… 17 Apr 2025 6 min read 0
Should You Buy A Freehold Or Leasehold Condo In 2025? Here’s The Surprising Better Performer One of the most common questions we get is “Should I buy freehold instead of leasehold?” It’s a constant point of concern, although not one that’s easy to answer: property prices move for many different reasons besides the lease (or… 14 Apr 2025 4 min read 1
Why Did This Bayshore GLS Site Sell For A Record $1,388 PSF: We Break It Down One of the most talked-about sites recently is the Bayshore GLS site. Already, we’re seeing pre-emptive websites set up to sell the “new Bayshore integrated condo.” But what is it about this site that makes it so hot when, up… 11 Apr 2025 6 min read 0
This New Launch Condo In The East Is 4-Minutes From Katong Park MRT: A Preview Of Arina East Residences In recent months, we’ve seen how pent-up demand can drive strong sales in areas that have gone without a new launch for some time. Chuan Park, The Orie, and even the smaller Bagnall Haus all recorded robust take-up rates—76, 86,… 7 Apr 2025 9 min read 0
4 Reasons New Condos Are Launched At Higher Prices Than You Might Expect In the Singapore property market, the general expectation is that you get a better price (i.e., early-bird pricing).. But whilst this is a common developer pricing strategy, it’s not universal; every now and again, you will come across a new… 6 Apr 2025 6 min read 0
Is Bloomsbury Residences Worth A Look? A Detailed Pricing Review Against One-North Condo Alternatives Bloomsbury Residences launches in One-North with good differentiating factors: it’s a post-harmonisation project with newer and more efficient layouts, and some might say its facilities are a step-up from surrounding alternatives. But the most important factor, as most of us… 4 Apr 2025 13 min read 0
Is The 937-Unit One Marina Gardens Condo Worth A Look? (Prices Start From $1.16m) If you subscribe to the idea of first-mover advantage, One Marina Gardens (OMG) could be one of the more interesting plays in today’s market. Buying into a brand-new precinct (particularly in a district like Marina Bay) comes with its fair… 3 Apr 2025 10 min read 0
“We Spent Just $5k On Reno” Why Some Buyers Are Skipping Big Renovations In 2025 For most Singaporeans, a huge part of moving costs includes renovations and furnishing. It’s not just about the money, it’s the time involved: there are families who have had to wait additional months due to the common delays, changes of… 1 Apr 2025 5 min read 0
Why Are Homebuyers Choosing Pricier New Launch 2-Bedders Over Resale Options In 2025? In the current property market, we’re seeing a change of attitude toward two-bedders. These were once seen as little more than rental assets which give tenants the option to take one a room mate; but now they’re viewed as being… 24 Mar 2025 5 min read 0
How Condo Kitchen Preferences Have Changed In 2025 There are definitely trends when it comes to condo layouts, and one of the most notable ones – as of 2025 – is the layout of the kitchen. There are many possible reasons, from families moving into more compact spaces,… 23 Mar 2025 5 min read 0
Why More Singaporeans Are Upgrading To Bigger HDB Flats Instead Of Condos In 2025 For many Singaporeans, the word “upgrade” means moving from an HDB flat to a condo, or perhaps an EC. But as of 2025, there’s a change in the air: we’ve met more readers and homeowners who have deferred their plans,… 21 Mar 2025 5 min read 1
This New Condo Will Be The Biggest Project In One-North: Is Bloomsbury Residences Worth A Look? Bloomsbury Residences is the latest entrant to the One-North area, which has traditionally been better known as a hub for R&D, start-ups, and tech companies rather than a residential hotspot. But that’s starting to change. With the URA’s push for… 20 Mar 2025 10 min read 0
5 Biggest Misconceptions About The Singapore Property Market In 2025 Most of us don’t buy property very often, unless we’re very lucky and affluent. For most of us, we might buy two or three times in our lives, and some even less than that. So unless you’re an industry professional,… 18 Mar 2025 6 min read 0
Do High-Floor HDB Flats Appreciate More In Value? The Data May Surprise You One common perception about HDB flats is that higher floors command a premium – often due to the view or privacy. However, HDB dwellers can be a practical bunch: in our interactions with homeowners and readers, many cite the hassle… 17 Mar 2025 6 min read 5
Will Core Central Region Condos Make A Comeback In 2025? Here’s What’s Changing The Core Central Region (CCR) has long held a reputation of being exclusive, expensive, and the stomping ground of wealthy foreigners. For this reason, news about the CCR seldom gets as much traction: most people want to read or know… 16 Mar 2025 5 min read 3
$1.89m For A New Luxury Condo In District 7: A Pricing Review Of Aurea One of Aurea’s heavily marketed selling points is that units start from below $2 million. That’s interesting for a centrally located condo for sure; but those competitive numbers refer to two-bedders or smaller. For family buyers, we think a more… 14 Mar 2025 13 min read 0
Why Lentor Central Residences And Aurelle Sold 1,127 Units In One Weekend It’s been quite the weekend for new launches: Lentor Central Residences and Aurelle of Tampines saw overwhelming demand, with nearly all units snapped up (93 and 90 per cent, respectively). While both projects are in different locations, the strong sales… 10 Mar 2025 5 min read 0
How High Will Singapore Property Prices Get In 2025? Here’s What AI Predicts Everything is being overtaken by AI, including – some have claimed – the jobs of analysts and realtors. But how well can a few strings of code stand up to human intuition, especially something as unpredictable as the Singapore property… 9 Mar 2025 6 min read 0