New Launch vs Resale One and Two Bedders in D15: Here’s Where The Price Gaps Are The Biggest
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A seasoned content strategist with over 17 years in the real estate and financial journalism sectors, Ryan has built a reputation for transforming complex industry jargon into accessible knowledge. With a track record of writing and editing for leading financial platforms and publications, Ryan's expertise has been recognised across various media outlets. His role as a former content editor for 99.co and a co-host for CNA 938's Open House programme underscores his commitment to providing valuable insights into the property market.
District 15 is one of the most recognisable names in the private property market. Mention it, and most Singaporeans will immediately think of Katong shophouses, East Coast Park, or Meyer Road’s “Millionaire’s Row.” It’s also a district where you can find almost every kind of private housing – boutique condos hidden in side lanes, sprawling old apartments from the 1980s, and shiny new launches with rooftop pools.
But for singles and couples, the real question isn’t Meyer Road versus East Coast Road, it’s whether to go for a bigger, older resale unit, or stick to a compact new launch. The gap between the two has widened in interesting ways, and it’s worth asking which side really delivers better value.
So is it worth buying a larger and pricier resale unit? Or should they stick to the new launch one and two-bedders, which may be a bit smaller, and hence sometimes cheaper (in an overall sense)? Here’s a deeper look at the state of the price gap:
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A seasoned content strategist with over 17 years in the real estate and financial journalism sectors, Ryan has built a reputation for transforming complex industry jargon into accessible knowledge. With a track record of writing and editing for leading financial platforms and publications, Ryan's expertise has been recognised across various media outlets. His role as a former content editor for 99.co and a co-host for CNA 938's Open House programme underscores his commitment to providing valuable insights into the property market.Read next from Property Investment Insights
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