Property Analysis

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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An Inside Look Into The “Shady” Renovation/ID Industry In Singapore: Here’s How It Really Works

We recently wrote about a horrible renovation story in Singapore, and it was clear it struck a chord with many of you.  Many wrote in to share similar experiences, and some had helpful tips and advice for homeowners who are…

• 20 Feb 2022
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A List Of Rental Rates From 2021 To See How Much To Charge In 2022 (By District)

With rental rates at a six-year high, both landlords and tenants are eyeing their existing leases. For landlords, it may be time to crank up the rental prices; for tenants, now may be a time to extend the lease if…

• 16 Feb 2022
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Will My HDB Flat Be Worth $0 When The Lease Expires, And Should We Change Things?

Probably one of the biggest questions most HDB buyers have is: what happens when the 99-year lease is up? Does it just go down to zero? Or will you have an option of extending the lease? A recent discussion on…

• 9 Feb 2022
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Is 2022 The Best Or Worst Time To Upgrade From An HDB Flat?

Looking ahead in 2022, one question is likely to stand out: is it a great time to upgrade, given record high resale flat prices? Or is it, conversely, the worst time to upgrade, given that property prices are high across…

• 8 Feb 2022
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Looking To Invest In Property In 2022? Here Are 5 Property Investment Trends That Have Changed

With a slew of policy tweaks over the past decade, the property market in 2022 is almost unrecognisable to those who bought in 2012 or earlier. One common gripe we hear is that long-term plans, laid out over 10 or…

• 30 Jan 2022
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Free Car Anyone? 4 Special Types Of New Launch Condo Promotions In Singapore

I recently came across this incredibly fascinating story of how a furniture business does its promotions. Enter Jim McIngvale, better known as Mattress Mack. He owns Gallery Furniture, one of the top furniture retailers in the US, with more than…

• 27 Jan 2022
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An In-Depth Update Of 102 New Launch Condos In 2021: How Have The Prices Changed?

With property prices at a peak, everyone’s on the lookout for better prices. Discounts that developers are hard-pressed to give, with ever-rising land prices and tight deadlines. However, there are always exceptions to be found; and some unit layouts may…

• 21 Jan 2022
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5 Property Types That May Be Most Affected By The New Cooling Measures

We previously looked at how various buyers and sellers are affected by cooling measures; but what about property types? Will landed homes, for instance, be affected more than condos? And is there a wider impact on resale than new launches?…

• 17 Jan 2022
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11 Proposed Developer Changes To Help Homebuyers: A Breakdown + How It Affects You

URA is proposing some amendments to the venerable Housing Developers Rules. This set of laws covers a whole range of topics, from the way properties, are marketed, to the way you book a new launch unit. We will be going…

• 12 Jan 2022
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Why 4,580 Homeowners Have Negative Cash Sales Despite High Property Prices

The CPF Board said this week that around 4,580 Singaporeans couldn’t refund the full amount of CPF they used for housing, after selling their property. This number was higher than around 3,960 people the year before, and around 3,380 people…

• 11 Jan 2022
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6 Major Property Trends To Watch In The Singapore Property Market In 2022

With the start of the new year, some first-time homebuyers in Singapore are understandably nervous: home prices are at record highs across the board, and it’s uncertain if late cooling measures from last December will have a significant impact. At…

• 8 Jan 2022
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4 Reasons Why Alexandra May Just Be The Next Hottest BTO Launch Site

Getting a good BTO flat location is a proven windfall; and demand for PLH sites, even with all their restrictions, is proof of that. For homeowners, the site at Alexandra ticks all the right boxes; and it’s already being discussed…

• 6 Jan 2022
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From A HDB Undersupply To Interest Rates Hikes, Here’s Why The New Cooling Measures Were Necessary

There’s been much talk and chatter around the new cooling measures. Understandably so, as housing is always such a touchy topic for many people. So far there have been lots of contributions and viewpoints on how the new cooling measures…

• 4 Jan 2022
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