Property Market Commentary

I Reviewed HDB’s Showroom For 4 And 5-Room Flats. Here’s What Future Homeowners Should Know

Cheryl visits HDB’s refreshed show gallery—peek inside the new 4- and 5-room mock-ups and see what design ideas are worth stealing for your own flat.

• 6 Jun 2025
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The Biggest Misconceptions About Buying Property In Singapore’s CCR In 2025

Buying in the CCR isn’t as straightforward as it seems. This article unpacks what most buyers get wrong—and what to look out for in 2025.

• 4 Jun 2025
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4 Potential Residential En Bloc Sites That Could Be Worth Watching In 2025

En-bloc deals are heating up in 2025. From River Valley to Thomson View, here are the sites that could reshape Singapore’s property landscape.

• 27 May 2025
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Can Singapore’s Housing Market Handle A Rapidly Ageing Population?

As Singapore’s population ages, are our homes keeping up? We examine what our senior housing lacks today, and how others are doing it differently.

• 26 May 2025
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Looking To Buy Singapore Property In 2025? Here’s What’s Different (And What Could Catch You Off Guard)

The 2025 property market is going to be unique, for several reasons: a pivot to the Core Central Region (CCR), a tight supply of resale homes, and an uncertain economy are at the top of these. Besides this, we’ll also…

• 17 May 2025
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7 New Residential Sites Near MRT Stations In URA’s Latest Master Plan Update (And What To Expect)

The URA Master Plan 2019 saw some notable amendments on 24th April and 7th May. A slew of new residential sites is being prepared, and they share a common thread: proximity to MRT stations. This is part of the ongoing…

• 16 May 2025
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Distressed Property Sales Are Up In Singapore In 2025: But Don’t Expect Bargain Prices

Mortgagee listings were up as of Q1 2025. Also referred to as distressed properties, these are homes that have been foreclosed on. The rise in mortgagee sales is a bit unsurprising, given the volatile economy and the higher interest rates…

• 7 May 2025
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Why Do Property Agents Always Recommend New Launch Condos? Is It Really About The Money?

A common suspicion among buyers is that realtors will always push new launch properties on them, whether or not it’s suited to their purposes. The assumption is that new launch properties will have higher commissions, because new launches tend to…

• 1 May 2025
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Is It Still Safe To Buy A Home In 2025? Why Singapore Property Buyers Shouldn’t Panic

With recent fears of an escalating trade war, we’ve seen more buyers switch to a nervous, “wait and see” approach. This is despite the risk of rising prices, and potentially having to pay more for their home later (or worse,…

• 27 Apr 2025
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What DIY Property Buyers In Singapore Might Miss Out On (And Why It Matters)

Some home buyers have the idea that, if they skip the buyer’s agent, they’ll save money or have an easier time: this is because HDB flat buyers are expected to pay their own agent, whilst in private property, sellers’ agents…

• 21 Apr 2025
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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