Commentary

10 Pandemic Property Losses That Turned Into Huge Profits Later (One Could’ve Made $2.5 Million More)

Covid was an unprecedented time, and the news was dominated by naysayers and pessimists. Beyond just pessimism, of course, there were real crises in certain market segments, which saw some people scrambling for funds. The combination of the two led…

• 4 Jan 2025
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Where 2024’s Most Profitable Resale Property Deals Were In Singapore (One Made $36 Million!)

While new launches stole the limelight for 2024 (and might for the coming year as well), the resale market has been as active as ever. With the number of new launches we’re seeing, it’s unsurprising there’s a bit of a…

• 30 Dec 2024
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Are Executive Condos Getting Too Expensive Compared To Private Condos In 2024?

Most of us understand that Executive Condominiums (ECs) should be cheaper than private condos; but the question is how much cheaper. There’s been a lot of grumbling that ECs are getting too expensive these days and that buyers may as…

• 17 Dec 2024
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10 Most Profitable Executive Condos In 2024 (One Owner Made A Stunning $1 Million)

2024 is a very different time from when Executive Condos (EC) were first conceived in the 1990’s. Given how much private property prices have risen since the pandemic, the profits that some EC owners have made have been substantial. In…

• 3 Dec 2024
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2 Newest Executive Condos Hitting MOP Soon In 2024/25 For HDB Upgraders

Executive Condominiums (ECs) are a favourite for upgraders. HDB upgraders find them affordable, while those upgrading to private condos find them easy to resell after five years. If you are looking for something that is still new, here are 2…

• 25 Nov 2024
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Is PSF Still Relevant In The Singapore Property Market? Why Price Per Square Foot Could Be Misleading in 2024

Price Per Square Foot (PSF) is a time-honoured way of comparing prices in the property market; but along the way, it became far too intertwined with notions of value. It’s just an easy, intuitive way to think: if two properties…

• 24 Nov 2024
• 4 min read
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7 Surprising Condos That Are Profitable Despite Not Being Near An MRT Station

Here’s the thing about profitable condos, it’s never really down to just one reason. A lot of people mistakenly believe that it needs to be near an MRT, or it has to be freehold – for it to be a…

• 23 Nov 2024
• 12 min read
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1,480 New Condos Sold In 1 Weekend: Why Are Singaporeans Rushing Despite “High” Prices?

If you haven’t heard the news, well, new launch fever has hit town. Emerald of Katong sold out 99 per cent of its 846 units over the launch weekend, Nava Grove moved 65 per cent of its units, and Novo…

• 19 Nov 2024
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Are New Launch Condos In 2024 Really Shrinking In Size? The Surprising Truth About Efficient Layouts

By now, it’s hard to dispute that condo units have shrunk in terms of square footage. Back in the ‘80s, even 700 sq. ft. could be considered a mere one-bedder; today, even 800 sq. ft. is sometimes marketed as a…

• 15 Nov 2024
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Could Your HDB Flat Be Worth $1 Million? Here’s How Many Are Close In 2024

As the old saying goes, don’t focus on the ball but on where the ball is going. We’ve seen an explosive rise in the number of million-dollar flats in the past few years, even if they’re still the minority of…

• 24 Oct 2024
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Are We Finally In A Buyer’s Property Market? Why The Recent Price Dip May Not Tell The Full Story

Speak to some agents and sellers, and you may be told the tide has turned: the housing supply crunch is over, and it’s buyers who now have more negotiating power. There’s also a dip in private home prices between July…

• 22 Oct 2024
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October 2024 BTO Breakdown: Prime And Plus Projects Revealed (And Key Details To Note)

The October 2024 BTO launch is just around the corner as we write this, and it’s one of the most significant in recent years. This will be the first launch using the new classification system, where flats are divided into…

• 10 Oct 2024
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An Overview Of The Bedok Property Market In 2024: HDB Price Trends And Key Developments

Bedok is one of the most transformed parts of Singapore, between the post-independence generation and today. This area used to be a coastal town; the aptly named Bayshore was the literal shoreline before East Coast Parkway and Marine Parade came…

• 8 Oct 2024
• 6 min read
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With Singapore’s Population At 6.04 Million, Who Wins And Who Loses In The Property Market?

There’s been quite the uproar about Singapore’s population reaching a historic high of 6.04 million, mostly driven by non-residents (their number rose by around five per cent over the previous year). This is a sore spot among many Singaporeans, who…

• 2 Oct 2024
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How Much Will The Falling US Interest Rates Affect Singaporean Homeowners?

The United States Federal Reserve (the Fed) recently cut interest rates by 0.5 per cent. This is a big move, as the Fed typically raises or lowers the interest rate in smaller increments (0.25 per cent). This has a knock-on…

• 28 Sep 2024
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5 “Benchmark” Condos In Singapore To Pay Attention To 

In Singapore’s dynamic property market, certain condos have come to serve as unofficial “benchmarks.” These aren’t guidelines laid out in any rulebook, but rather an unspoken consensus among buyers, agents, and investors. Whether it’s their prominence, their size, or simply…

• 22 Sep 2024
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When My Gong Gong With Dementia Went Missing: Are Singapore’s Neighbourhoods Prepared For An Ageing Crisis?

Just the other day, I received a distressing call from my panic-stricken auntie asking for help.   “Cheryl, your gong gong is missing! He left home alone without me knowing and I don’t know where he is now. I need help…

• 17 Sep 2024
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Can Lower-Income Singaporeans Better Afford HDB Flats In 2024? Here’s What The New Measures Mean

Since the news of the cooling measures in August, we’ve written about how it has impacted the middle-class group in Singapore. However, the news comes with a silver lining for the lower-income group – the maximum Enhanced Housing Grant (EHG)…

• 7 Sep 2024
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