Commentary

Is A HDB Flat Oversupply Inevitable In The Future? What Happens When Our Parents Generation Passes On

Given the demand for HDB flats over the pandemic period, HDB has ramped up production of new flats in 2021/22,…

• 20 Oct 2022
• 8 min read
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4 Ways URA’s New Move To Curb Shoebox Units In Central Areas Could Affect The Singapore Property Market

The last time URA moved to curb shoebox units (one-bedder units, generally defined as 510 sq. ft. or smaller) was…

• 19 Oct 2022
• 7 min read
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The Real Effect Of Loan Curbs On The Singapore Property Market: A Quick Look Back At History

One of the most dreaded policy tweaks by MAS is loan curbs – restrictions on how much you can borrow….

• 18 Oct 2022
• 5 min read
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Are New ECs Still Attractive After The New Cooling Measures?

After the December 2021 cooling measures, the general consensus was that Executive Condominiums (ECs) would be more attractive. At the…

• 17 Oct 2022
• 8 min read
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“I Ended Up A Tenant Of My Old Home” How 3 Singaporean Homeowners Are Dealing With The New Cooling Measures

The 15-month wait-out, from the September cooling measures, was one of the most stunning last-minute shifts we encountered. Several Singaporean…

• 12 Oct 2022
• 6 min read
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A Record 45 Million Dollar Flats In Sept 2022: But All Eyes On 4-Room And Smaller Flats

The cooling measures on 30th September seem timely, after the latest results. September 2022 has seen a record number of…

• 11 Oct 2022
• 5 min read
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Biggest Winners And Losers Of The Latest Cooling Measures In 2022: How Does This Affect You?

With tighter loan limits and a 15-month wait for some for resale flats, the latest round of cooling measures is…

• 10 Oct 2022
• 7 min read
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New Central Condos Cheaper Than City Fringe Ones In 2022? Here Are 4 Simple Reasons Why

The CCR has long maintained a reputation as Singapore’s prime region, where one finds the most luxurious – and pricey…

• 4 Oct 2022
• 8 min read
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“I’m Essentially Homeless For 15 Months Now”: New Cooling Measures Leaving Some Homeowners In A Difficult Situation

Ever since the July 2018 cooling measures (remember the one with the overnight queues at show flats), the Government has…

• 1 Oct 2022
• 5 min read
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NEW Cooling Measures Announced: An Attempt To Cool The Hot Property Market And How It May Affect You

The Singapore government has announced new cooling measures, in a response to rising interest rates and record-high home prices. Some…

• 30 Sep 2022
• 9 min read
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Why Is A Million-Dollar Flat Reasonable To Some Homeowners In 2022?

We’re nine months into 2022 and already, more resale flats have crossed the $1 million mark than the whole of…

• 28 Sep 2022
• 7 min read
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Property Prices May Get Even More Expensive In 2023: Why New Land Betterment Charge Rates Will Affect Prices

When it comes to new launch prices, most Singaporeans are quick to pick up on the most obvious factors like…

• 26 Sep 2022
• 7 min read
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6 New MRT Stations On The Cross Island Line: How Will It Impact Property Prices?

If you haven’t heard already, the Cross-Island Line (CRL) will begin the phase two roll-out in 2023. This phase will…

• 21 Sep 2022
• 9 min read
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Are Foreigners Really The Major Cause Of The Rise Of Property Prices In Singapore?

Whenever private home prices start to soar in Singapore, there’s a tendency to look toward foreign buyers. We were, for…

• 20 Sep 2022
• 6 min read
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6 Reasons Why Lentor Modern Sold 84% Of Its 605 Units During Launch

Despite rising interest rates and cooling measures, Lentor Modern had a phenomenal showing during its launch weekend: 508 units were…

• 19 Sep 2022
• 10 min read
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Unaffordable Homes In Singapore Are Causing The Younger Generation To Rent: Is This A Good Idea?

In a recent PropertyGuru survey, two-thirds of Singaporeans aged 22 to 29 said they’re renting because home ownership is still…

• 12 Sep 2022
• 9 min read
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We Reveal How Much Property Agents In Singapore Are Really Making: Here’s A Detailed Breakdown

With commission rates of around 2 per cent (it can even be 3 to 4 per cent for new launches),…

• 11 Sep 2022
• 10 min read
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How Bad Is The Price Gap Between Resale HDB Flats And Private Condos In 2022?

While we’ve seen a record number of million-dollar flats, private home prices have also reached new peaks in 2022. In…

• 7 Sep 2022
• 6 min read
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