Commentary

The Hard Truth About Buying A Home With Your Partner In Singapore (Most People Don’t Talk About This)

When my partner and I started discussing marriage, one of the things we brought up was a prenup. Not exactly the most romantic conversation (and maybe even one that rubs some people the wrong way), but a necessary one. Because…

• 16 Apr 2025
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Why Being The First Seller In A Condo Can Be Risky (And How To Make It Work)

Depending on who you ask, being the first seller in a condo project is either a blessing or a curse. On the one hand, there’s no prior transactions to hamper your price; and buyers may be more open to negotiation….

• 8 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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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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How Condo Kitchen Preferences Have Changed In 2025

There are definitely trends when it comes to condo layouts, and one of the most notable ones – as of 2025 – is the layout of the kitchen. There are many possible reasons, from families moving into more compact spaces,…

• 23 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
• 5 min read
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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
• 5 min read
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Why Lentor Central Residences And Aurelle Sold 1,127 Units In One Weekend

It’s been quite the weekend for new launches: Lentor Central Residences and Aurelle of Tampines saw overwhelming demand, with nearly all units snapped up (93 and 90 per cent, respectively). While both projects are in different locations, the strong sales…

• 10 Mar 2025
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How High Will Singapore Property Prices Get In 2025? Here’s What AI Predicts

Everything is being overtaken by AI, including – some have claimed – the jobs of analysts and realtors. But how well can a few strings of code stand up to human intuition, especially something as unpredictable as the Singapore property…

• 9 Mar 2025
• 6 min read
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Why Are Dual-Key Condo Units Struggling To Sell In 2025?

Trends tend to come and go in the Singapore property market; and one of these is the dual-key unit. First introduced in Caspian in 2009, these units drew interested buyers for close to a decade, before the trend seemed to…

• 4 Mar 2025
• 7 min read
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Why This New Clementi Condo Sold 326 Units At $2,537 PSF: 4 Reasons For Elta’s Demand

Perhaps it’s an echo chamber effect; but despite a lot of online grumbling, ELTA defied expectations on the ground to sell 65 per cent of its units at launch. This Clementi-area condo, which drew some negative comments over pricing and…

• 3 Mar 2025
• 5 min read
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8 Key Things To Note When Right-Sizing From A Condo To An HDB In 2025

Whether you planned the move from the beginning, or your finances have changed, it’s time for you to switch back down to an HDB flat. This doesn’t just involve lifestyle changes: it may also mean regulatory hurdles like the waiting…

• 27 Feb 2025
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5 Reasons Why Parktown Residence Sold A Record 1,041 Units During Launch

Parktown Residence is set to change Tampines North, and it has two qualities Singaporeans love: it’s a mega-development, and it’s integrated. But while it was always going to be popular, most people wouldn’t have predicted the mad rush during its…

• 24 Feb 2025
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The Effect Of Trump’s Policies On Singapore Property: What Could Happen This Time?

The US seems to be undergoing a volatile time, and it’s just the start of their current President’s (the Trump administration) four-year term. So it’s not surprising how many questions we’ve had of late, regarding how all of this is…

• 20 Feb 2025
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How Will Budget 2025 Affect The Singapore Property Market? 8 Key Changes To Note

It’s that time of year again—Budget 2025 was just announced, and many are wondering how it will impact the property market. In this SG60 year, key concerns include the high cost of housing, a volatile global economy, and an ageing…

• 18 Feb 2025
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Struggling To Find A Resale Condo In 2025? Here’s Why Supply Is Drying Up

If you’re in the market for a resale condo, you may find that your options feel limited in 2025. Wherever you look, there seem to be few available listings, and in some projects, almost no transactions may have occurred in…

• 15 Feb 2025
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Resale HDB Or BTO In 2025: Why The Long Wait May Still Be Worth It

Despite high resale flat prices, many of the homebuyers we meet still want to start their property journey with a resale flat. The reasons are varied: from faster upgrading potential, to neighbourhoods they must live in, to simple frustration at…

• 7 Feb 2025
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How Will CPF Changes In 2025 Affect Your Housing Decisions In Singapore?

Several changes to the Central Provident Fund (CPF) have taken effect from 2025, prompting questions about their impact on housing purchases in Singapore. The effects vary between individuals, depending on their reliance on CPF for housing and the extent of…

• 5 Feb 2025
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