Singapore Property News

$1.16M For A 4-Room HDB In Clementi? Why This Integrated Development Commands Premium Prices

A 4-room flat at Clementi Towers just hit $1.16M—setting a new record and proving prime, integrated HDBs can rival private condos in value.

• 28 May 2025
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Why Lower Land Prices In Singapore Don’t Mean Cheaper New Condos

Lower GLS prices might not mean cheaper condos. Developers still price based on demand—so don’t expect new launches to get much cheaper.

• 25 May 2025
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Ang Mo Kio’s Most Expensive 5-Room HDB Flat Sold For $1.5 Million: Here’s Why

Another day, another record. In May 2025, a 5-room flat at 588B Ang Mo Kio Street 52 transacted for $1.5 million – the highest ever for a 5-room HDB flat in Ang Mo Kio. Located in Park Central @ AMK,…

• 22 May 2025
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This Rare HDB Maisonette In Queenstown Just Set A $1.51M Record: Here’s Why

Another day, another million-dollar HDB transaction. Except this one deserves a closer look. In May 2025, a 146 sqm executive maisonette at Block 147 Mei Ling Street changed hands for $1.51 million, becoming the most expensive executive flat in Singapore…

• 21 May 2025
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Why Some Central 2 Bedroom Homeowners In Singapore Are Stuck

Maybe it’s because of my age, but I prefer space over convenience these days; and that sets me apart from recent homebuyers.  I’m talking about the number of homebuyers who are interested in living within the Core Central Region (CCR),…

• 18 May 2025
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5 Former School Sites In The East Are Now Zoned For Homes In Singapore: Here’s What We Know

Good news for Easties, as URA’s master plan now shows five former school sites zoned for Residential. The former school sites are Bedok Town Secondary, Temasek Primary and Secondary, Qiaonan Primary and Siglap Secondary. Putting aside the inevitable attacks of…

• 14 May 2025
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New Record For Landed Home Prices In Singapore: It’s Like An A+ in The Least Important Exam

I just found out something interesting about landed homes in Q1 this year: they’ve officially breached the $2,000 psf mark. If you’re thinking, “What? So low?”—It’s not. Not for landed property. The larger the property, the lower the price per…

• 11 May 2025
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This $1.5M Bukit Timah Executive HDB Flat With 62-Years Lease Left Just Set A Record: Here’s Why

If you’re keeping track of million-dollar HDB transactions, here’s one to add to your list: a Bukit Timah executive maisonette just changed hands for an eye-watering $1,501,555 in May 2025. And no, that’s not a typo. This 154 sqm (1,658…

• 7 May 2025
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Now That GE2025 Is Over, Let’s Talk About The Housing Proposals That Didn’t Get Enough Scrutiny

Our alternative housing proposals are missing a few steps.  I’m talking about the election, and the proposals from different parties that are going around. Some of these are quite surprising to me. Case in point: the proposal to make every…

• 4 May 2025
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GE2025: Who’s Got the Better Housing Plan? We Break Down PAP, WP, RDU, PSP And SDP Proposals

Housing and housing affordability are topics of contention in Singapore, and will likely always be. From those who feel HDB is a miracle of public housing, to those who feel we’re a step away from living under that bridge of…

• 30 Apr 2025
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Why No Property Developers Bid For Media Circle Parcel B (And What It Means For One-North)

It seems Media Circle Parcel B won’t be doing much for the government coffers, with zero bids received. A GLS site failing to draw interest is a rare (though increasingly less uncommon) outcome. This time, the afflicted area is in…

• 29 Apr 2025
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Can The CCR Convince Singaporeans To pay $3M For ‘Prime’ Again?

The Core Central Region is about to be a new frontier again.  This is where the spotlight will be for the next part of the year – heck, for most of the year, in fact. About 14 new launches of…

• 27 Apr 2025
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Can Singapore Property Prices Come Down In 2025?

Times are tough and our nation is about to be tested; but one of those tests is going to be a test of patience. As any property agent can tell you right now, the challenge is in finding people willing…

• 20 Apr 2025
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What Property Agents Really Look For at Viewings (That You Might Miss)

Always view a resale property more than once: it’s a rule most of us are familiar with.  But increasingly, I find there’s a certain “form over function” approach to this. While most buyers do view a property more than once,…

• 13 Apr 2025
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How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect Singapore’s Condo And HDB Prices

With tariff disruptions in the news right now, it’s unsurprising that there are so many questions about the property market, and how we’re affected by all this. The blunt answer, when it comes to such top-level economic issues, is that…

• 9 Apr 2025
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Are New Executive Condos Still For The “Sandwich Class” In Singapore?

Is there even a point to the Executive Condominium (EC) scheme anymore? I know this will ruffle some feathers, but it’s time we gave this some thought. The EC scheme, which dates back to 1995, was designed as a form…

• 8 Apr 2025
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An Executive Condo Just Sold For $3.05m: Is This An Outlier Or A Sign Of Things To Come?

Hundred Palms is likely the first Executive Condo to breach the $3 million mark ($3,058,888) for a resale, non-penthouse unit, with the Option secured as we write this. This is for a 1,528 sq. ft. unit on the 13th floor,…

• 30 Mar 2025
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Why Rejecting The First Property Offer In Singapore Could Cost You

Imagine you’re a property agent, and the very first offer for a property you’re selling is very high. That’s a good thing, right? Logically, yes. But once you factor in how people think and behave, it gets more complicated and…

• 30 Mar 2025
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