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How To Lower Property Prices In Singapore: More Loan Curbs Or ABSD?

The Additional Buyers Stamp Duty (ABSD) is seen as a core component of cooling measures. Every time prices creep too high, we see the government ramp up ABSD – most recently on 27th April 2023, when the ABSD on foreign…

• 27 Jun 2023
• 7 min read
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The Myst, A New Launch Condo With Prices Under $1 Million: A 5-Minute Overview Of Upper Bukit Timah’s Latest Launch

The new condo launches are coming in thick and fast, with City Developments Limited (CDL) launching The Myst (yes, I didn’t spell it wrongly, it’s supposed to represent the misty mornings in the nearby Bukit Timah Nature Reserve) on the…

• 23 Jun 2023
• 5 min read
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8 New GLS Sites Revealed For 2023: We Explore Each Site And How They May Impact Homebuyers

In an unexpected move, the government has announced eight new GLS sites for the second half of 2023; one of the biggest land sales events we’ve seen in around a decade. On top of that, two of the GLS sites…

• 22 Jun 2023
• 8 min read
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The First New Launch In 14 Years In Ulu Pandan: Pinetree Hill And What You Need To Know

Pinetree Hill will be an interesting launch to note, as it’s a little less in the limelight because Ulu Pandan isn’t traditionally an area that will pop into mind for buyers. But it’s been apparently 14 years since there was…

• 21 Jun 2023
• 6 min read
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Inside 2023’s Biggest Condo Launch: Everything You Need to Know About Grand Dunman

It’s been a while since we’ve had two new condos launching on the very same weekend – Grand Dunman (near Old Airport Road and Dakota), and Pinetree Hill (along Ulu Pandan Road in Clementi). For those looking for a new…

• 21 Jun 2023
• 7 min read
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Singapore Vs Vienna Public Housing: Is Vienna Doing It Better Than Singapore (And What Can We Learn)

Imagine a city where public housing doesn’t just meet basic living standards, but can be architectural masterpieces as well, scattered in prime locations throughout the city. And no, we’re not talking about Singapore. Welcome to Vienna, Austria, where public housing…

• 21 Jun 2023
• 9 min read
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Avoid Homebuying Regrets: 9 Commonly Overlooked Things to Consider Before Buying a Home

There are some housing issues that you can quickly research online, and there are issues which you only learn to spot with experience (or some in-depth expert insight). Rather than cover the usual stuff like defects, checking on the neighbours,…

• 19 Jun 2023
• 7 min read
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Singapore Rental Market Challenges: Can Landed Homes Outperform The Slowdown?

The condo rental market recently saw record highs, but the momentum finally appears to be slowing. Many tenants have now found cheaper alternatives, even if it means moving to more fringe locations. However, one property segment that remains untouched –…

• 16 Jun 2023
• 5 min read
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40 New Condos With Profitable Sub Sales: A Look Into Their Performance And What You Need To Know

Every now and then, we publish updates on condo sub sales, and the profits that sometimes result. In recent years we’ve seen some windfalls, on the back of a (possibly overheated) property market. Here’s an update on the sub sale…

• 14 Jun 2023
• 6 min read
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How To Get Money Out Of Your Home Without Selling It: 4 Creative Ways To Do It

It’s a story we come across surprisingly often: someone has a fully-paid up flat, condo, or perhaps even a $6 million bungalow (you can read about a real-life story here). However, they lack sufficient income as retirees or are facing…

• 14 Jun 2023
• 7 min read
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Up To $400k In New Launch Condo Discounts: 10 New Launches With Discounts In 2023

Most of the time, new launch condos are cheaper at the start and get pricier as the units get sold out (classic demand and supply). It’s all part of the usual developer strategy, to entice early buyers with early bird…

• 9 Jun 2023
• 5 min read
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Record Million-Dollar Property Prices: Skillful Agents Or Just A Hot Market?

While most of us know the conventional cost of a property agent (two per cent of the sale price) when it comes to selling a home, we’ve also seen more exceptions in recent years. Some sellers, for example, have told…

• 8 Jun 2023
• 8 min read
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10 Surprising Most Profitable Condos So Far In 2022/23

Whether you’re thinking of selling your home or checking out investment prospects, here’s a history you can use: we’ve picked out the top 10 most profitable developments based on the past year’s transactions. And while you know the cliché saying…

• 6 Jun 2023
• 5 min read
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How Profitable Are Old 1990s Freehold Condos In Singapore? Here’s The Top 20 Since 2013

In the Singapore property market, sometimes appearances can be deceiving. Despite the aged facades, peeling paintwork, and limited amenities, some old condos have managed to defy expectations and offer a trove of advantages that can’t be overlooked. These gems from…

• 5 Jun 2023
• 7 min read
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5 Reasons Why The Reserve Residences Sold 71% Of Its 732 Units During Launch

Several market watchers are surprised at the strong sales of The Reserve Residences, so soon after the latest cooling measures (although Blossoms by the Park was another that did well). This point in 2023 is also perceived as a market…

• 30 May 2023
• 8 min read
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New ABSD Rates In 2023: Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Additional Buyers Stamp Duty In Singapore

The so-called “temporary” ABSD measure has now been with us for over a decade – and over the years there have been changes. The multiple revisions have, we notice, caused some confusion among buyers; and many first-timers get confused by…

• 23 May 2023
• 5 min read
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Can An Old Condo Perform Better Than A New Condo? Here Are 3 Real-Life Examples

A common sales pitch is that newer condos tend to outperform older ones; whether due to the shiny newness factor, having newer facilities, or maybe a more suitable, modern layout. Some seasoned property investors have also disputed this, however, with…

• 22 May 2023
• 7 min read
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A Review Of New Launch Condos Performance In 2023: Here’s How Major Launches Have Fared So Far

As we approach the mid-year mark in 2023, we thought it would be appropriate to look back and see how the new launches have been doing. With the new cooling measures just announced recently, it certainly has dampened things, with…

• 10 May 2023
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