Property Analysis

7 Less Central HDB Towns With Flats Creeping Towards $1 Million Price Tags

With a record number of million-dollar flats sold, some Singaporeans are starting to wonder if it’s ever going to be the norm. That day won’t be anytime soon, as million-dollar flats are still a small number of outliers; but it…

• 19 Apr 2022
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Is $700,000 For A Keppel Club Site BTO Worth It?

When the Greater Southern Waterfront (GSW) was announced in 2013, one of the first things to draw attention was the announcement of public housing. How was it fair, we wondered, if future owners could land a flat in such a…

• 18 Apr 2022
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Are Property Valuations A Hidden Culprit In Rising Property Prices?

An often overlooked, but important, element of home loan financing is the valuation. For anyone buying a resale private property, the valuation can impact the initial cash outlay, the stamp duty, and which bank gets chosen. But is the hunt…

• 15 Apr 2022
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23.8% Senior Citizens By 2030: How Singapore’s Ageing Population Will Affect Physical Real Estate

We recently came across this article in Straits Times with quite eye-opening statistics on Singapore’s ageing population: The proportion of Singapore residents who are seniors is estimated to double from 16 per cent in 2021 to 33 per cent by…

• 13 Apr 2022
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Resale HDB Flat Prices Reach A Record High For Q1, But There’s Hope For Buyers Yet

Let’s start with a bit of bad news for homebuyers: resale flat prices ended Q1 2022 at a record high. This is, in fact, the highest we’ve ever seen in around a decade – we’ve even beat the previous peak…

• 11 Apr 2022
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Are Executive Condominiums A Better Investment Now With The New Cooling Measures?

Executive Condominiums (ECs) are more in demand than ever, given peak home prices in 2022. We’re expecting at least four EC launches before the year is out, and a big question now is how they’re impacted by new cooling measures….

• 5 Apr 2022
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Fab Or Fail: We Rate These 7 New Condo Trends Of The Past Decade

Every now and then, a developer tries something new that takes off – then before you know it, every other developer is following suit, and you have the makings of a trend. But how practical are these? Will they go…

• 30 Mar 2022
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Is Housing In Singapore Still Affordable To The Average Singaporean In 2022?

Home prices are at record highs in 2022, and now we face the threat of higher interest rates; we’re not surprised that home buyers are starting to get anxious. This leads us to that old battleground of divisive opinions: how…

• 29 Mar 2022
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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
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The Housing Struggles Of Singles Below 35: Should We Be Easing Restrictions?

Homes for singles continue to be a hot topic, on sites from Reddit to coffee shop talk. Of late, we’ve seen discussions about lowering the age requirement, as mentioned by Member of Parliament Pritam Singh (check out a Reddit discussion…

• 19 Mar 2022
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The Impact Of War On The Singapore Property Market: Here’s What History Teaches Us

The year of the Tiger was supposed to be “roar-some”. Yet, there hasn’t been much to cheer about from the start of 2022 so far. The last thing on our minds was a war breaking out, which was exactly what…

• 17 Mar 2022
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Japan Vs Singapore: Why Japan’s Zoning Laws Make Sense And What We Can Learn

It’s no surprise that space constraints are a major factor in Singapore. However, Japan – while admittedly bigger – often has the same issues, with most of the country consisting of islands. And as Singapore’s population grows, and we seek…

• 16 Mar 2022
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Stop Blaming Just The IDs: Here’s The Less-Talked About Side Of The Renovation Industry

I last wrote about the inside track on the construction industry in Singapore.  But as I ended off – it takes two hands to clap, and customers also have to take a fair share of the blame for how rotten…

• 13 Mar 2022
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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
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Old HDB Flats Are Being Snapped Up By Young Singaporeans, But Why?

In the past year, we’ve seen a renewed surge of interest in younger couples who are buying older (40+ year old) HDB flats. This runs contrary to attitudes from five years ago, when HDB flats were often criticised as “99-year…

• 4 Mar 2022
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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
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4 Key Factors That Could Impact The EC Market In 2022

With prices hitting new peaks since 2021, first-time homebuyers are at a bit of a loss; this is especially true for the sandwiched demographic, who are slightly above the HDB income ceiling. Executive Condominiums (ECs) seem a natural choice here…

• 27 Feb 2022
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Budget 2022 Property Tax: How Much More It’ll Cost You + What It Means For The Market

In the recent budget 2022 announcement, the government said it would raise property taxes starting next year. While the increment isn’t significant for most homeowners, it adds to a series of mounting costs for investors and landlords; and we expect…

• 21 Feb 2022
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