Property Market Commentary

25 En Bloc Sales Sites Up For Grabs In 2021: The Return Of En Bloc Fever?

According to some news reports, there are now around 25 en-bloc sales sites in 2021; this is more than double the 11 sites last year. On the one hand, this was expected due to the last tranche of 2017 en-bloc…

• 12 Oct 2021
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Could Prime CCR Condos Start Surging In Demand After Q3 2021?

Overall home prices continued their steady upward pace in 2021; but property analysts have tipped private property prices to continue their rise as 2021 comes to a close. Prime region properties, which were lagging far behind fringe region counterparts, have…

• 10 Oct 2021
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Is There Still A Chance Of Cheaper Resale HDB Flats In 2021?

2021 has been one of the toughest years for first-time homebuyers; and for those who want resale flats, it gets worse. Take a deep breath, because as of Q3 2021…resale prices are now officially worse (higher) than they were even…

• 6 Oct 2021
• 6 min read
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You Can Buy A House In Japan For Just $500. Here’s What You Need To Know

Quite a number of Singaporeans dream of overseas properties, and a favourite aspiration is Japan. So with news of vacant Japanese homes going for around $500 – or even outright free in some cases – a number of locals may…

• 2 Oct 2021
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13.4% Of BTO Flats Were Sold Within A Year Of MOP: What Does It Mean For Homebuyers?

According to HDB, a greater proportion of HDB flats are being sold within a year of reaching the Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP), compared to 2016. Over at Stacked, we note this coincides with a record number of flats reaching MOP…

• 22 Sep 2021
• 5 min read
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China’s Biggest Developer Evergrande Is $300 Billion In Debt: Here’s What Overseas Property Investors Need To Know

Evergrande is China’s largest property developer and – at this point – possibly its largest real estate disaster. All of this has happened at a rapid pace – from red flags raised in 2018, to the risk of stalled construction…

• 16 Sep 2021
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Why Are Good Class Bungalows (GCBs) Headed For A Record High In 2021?

Property prices really have gone up across all segments, even the extreme luxury end. Good class bungalows (GCBs) have been all the rage in 2021: from $144 million worth in transactions in 48 hours (in July), to news of tech…

• 15 Sep 2021
• 5 min read
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New Launches That Dropped Prices in 2013/14: How Are They Faring Now?

2013 was the peak of the last property market, with all the havoc that often implies. As cooling measures swept in, many developments – especially new launches at the time – took a nosedive. Now if you’re buying in 2021,…

• 13 Sep 2021
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6 Major Upcoming Changes You Need To Know In The URA Master Plan

In earlier articles, we’ve pointed out that the URA Master Plan is a critical factor in property planning. Beyond the confines of a given street or avenue, however, it also pays to know the big picture plans for a neighbourhood….

• 9 Sep 2021
• 6 min read
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Moving From A Public Rental Flat To Home Ownership Is Not Easy. Here’s What It Takes.

In his recent National Day rally speech, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong highlighted the increased number of people moving into public rental flats. While the number was highest in the Malay community, it’s worth noting that the number of renters…

• 6 Sep 2021
• 7 min read
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5 Reasons Why OCR Condos Are Dominating The Property Market In 2021

By now, property prices and transactions have been rising non-stop (barring Covid-19 measures) since January. As there’s been a general uptick in almost every market segment, it’s tempting to think that an owner-investor can “do no wrong” right now –…

• 2 Sep 2021
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Comparing Sentosa Cove Condos To District 9/10 Properties: How Much Cheaper Are They Today?

The resurgence in Sentosa Cove condos, in August this year, is one of the more unexpected events in the property market. Besides a decade of decline, the combination of ABSD and weak rental prospects offered no silver lining. Despite this,…

• 31 Aug 2021
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We Ranked The Bottom 10 Singapore Districts By Appreciation (2021)

2021 has been rough on first time home buyers, as well as new investors. With property prices rising across the board, you’d be hard-pressed to find discounts, or even just a bigger condo. But property is always about specifics, and…

• 22 Aug 2021
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Is The New DBS Reverse Mortgage Loan Good For Asset-Rich, Cash-Poor Retirees?

DBS and CPF have tied up, to create the new DBS Home Equity Income Loan. This helps older Singaporeans to monetise their property assets, without having to sell. The concept behind this loan isn’t new (banks have tried selling reverse…

• 17 Aug 2021
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What Will Happen To The Resale Condo Market For The Rest Of 2021?

For a brief moment in May and June, resale condo volumes started to fall from record highs. It was a glimmer of hope for homebuyers who are truly looking for an own stay option. That hope was dashed when the…

• 15 Aug 2021
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GuocoLand Wins The Lentor Site; But Is It Worth Waiting For (At Potentially $2,000 PSF)?

The Lentor Central site, which was on the Government Land Sales (GLS) list this year, has been awarded to GuocoLand. This site is one of the highlights of the property market this year; and those looking to upgrade in a…

• 3 Aug 2021
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You Will No Longer Make Huge Profits: 5 Crucial Truths About The Property Market In 2021

Let’s start with a story today. A police officer sees a drunken man intently searching the ground near a street lamp and asks him what he is looking for. The drunk man replies that he is looking for his car…

• 30 Jul 2021
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Property Market Predictions In 2021: Have Cooling Measures Been Effective? (A Savills Research Recap)

In the Savills blog, executive director Alan Cheong recently examined the correlation between Singapore’s GDP, and rising property prices. In this recap, we’ve picked out the crucial points that we feel are most useful to home buyers/investors right now; along…

• 27 Jul 2021
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