Analysis

Are Older HDB Maisonettes And Jumbo Flats Worth the Premium? A Deep Dive Into Pricing Trends

In recent years, executive maisonettes and jumbo flats have been known to defy gravity and logic, in terms of market returns. These tend to be among the oldest HDB flats, which aren’t even produced anymore. But despite the lease decay,…

10 Mar 2025 by Ryan J
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Are Condos Further From MRT Stations Underperforming? The Data Tells a Different Story

We’ve come a long way in the past two decades, and so has the Singapore transport system. There are more MRT stations and train lines now; and that in turn would have affected some condos. In the past, it was…

27 Feb 2025 by Ryan J
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Premium

Here’s Why These Condos Lost Money Despite Buying At A Property Market Low

This week, we looked at some properties that saw losing transactions, despite being bought at an “ideal” time – during 2003 to 2005, or 2015 to 2016 (all low points in the property market). And while many of the reasons…

6 Nov 2023
7 min read
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Is Flipping Your Property In 3 To 4 Years A Good Move?

Do you remember a time in Singapore when you could buy a property and “flip” it in a couple of months (in some cases, just a few days) for a profit? SOLDON ADDRESS UNIT AREA(SQFT) SALE PRICE(S$ PSF) BOUGHTON PURCHASE…

27 Oct 2023
6 min read
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Buying Singapore Property In A Downturn: Can You Still Lose Money?

We’re often warned to avoid “buying at the peak” as if it’s possible to identify when exactly that is (you never truly know except in hindsight, right?). But this tends to distract from a very important fact: timing the property…

26 Oct 2023
2 min read
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How Much Would You Have Made If You Invested $1 Million In Singapore Property?

Yes, it is a very common question that’s been used for clickbait, but this isn’t another advertisement. Rather, it’s a closer look at this topic, which rears its head once every few years (or when we’ve had a slow news…

5 Oct 2023
6 min read
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How Much Does A “Bad” Facing Really Affect Your Property Value?

When it comes to property investments, certain preconceived notions often dictate our decisions, even before we delve deep into the details. One such popular belief revolves around properties facing undesirable landmarks, like the power station, or the internal substation, and…

19 Sep 2023
4 min read
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Freehold Vs Leasehold Landed Property: Is Leasehold Really All Bad?

In previous articles, we’ve found that freehold status may not help as much as we think with condos. But when it comes to landed properties, it’s a whole different ball game. Looking at the performance of leasehold versus freehold landed,…

14 Sep 2023
6 min read
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“Freehold Condos Had More Losses Than Leasehold” 7 Surprising Lessons From Unprofitable Condos Transactions Since 2011

Stories about sky-high profits are common in the property market – but fewer people talk about losing transactions. The fact is, some people do lose money when selling their homes, or make so little that they’d have been better off…

22 Aug 2023
8 min read
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Analysing Unprofitable Freehold Condos: 4 Reasons Why Starlight Suites Has Performed Poorly

In July 2023, Starlight Suites set a record-low price since the condo was launched for sale in 2010 – $1,359 psf for a 1,163 sq. ft. unit. It’s not something you’d expect for a freehold luxury development in walking distance…

17 Aug 2023
2 min read
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45 New Profitable Condos Since 2017: 6 Key Things You Can Learn From The Numbers

As we reach the end of Q3 2023, more homes are finally being finished, and new cooling measures are starting to bite. This will no doubt have an effect on sales eventually, but for now, it seems as if those…

14 Aug 2023
2 min read
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How Much Have New Launch Condo Prices Risen (Or Fallen) In 2023: We Track 74 New Condos

The appeal of buying early is usually the “early bird discount” granted by a developer. In theory, once prices “normalise” in subsequent sales phases, you would then make a quick return on your property already. Unfortunately, due to competition from…

2 Aug 2023
7 min read
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Living Near A Popular Primary School: The Data On HDB Prices Within 1KM May Surprise You

When it comes to property, the proximity to popular schools is often touted as a significant factor that can influence prices. Most people believe that there’s a premium attached to properties located within the catchment area of esteemed schools, attributing…

1 Aug 2023
6 min read
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Top Vs Ground Floor Condo Units: A Look At 6,402 Transactions To See Which Is More Profitable

As condo living becomes increasingly ubiquitous (particularly with the emergence of PPVC buildings leading to standardised layouts) discerning buyers might be on the hunt for unique living experiences. Typically, this can be found on the extreme ends of a condominium…

13 Jul 2023
5 min read
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How We Ended Up Buying 2 Units At Reserve Residences: A Buyer’s Case Study

Our first interaction with J unfolded more as a casual inquiry rather than a formal consultation. J, already immersed in discussions with another property agent, approached us on 17th January 2021. He sought an alternate viewpoint and additional insights on two projects: Pasir Ris 8 and The Ryse Residences.

29 Jun 2023
10 min read
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The Allure Of Integrated Developments: Are They Worth The Price Premium?

Singaporeans love convenience. And nothing shows this better than the sales trend of new launch integrated developments, which have been flying off the shelves: Integrated Development % Sales at launch The Reserve Residences 71% Lentor Modern 84% Canninghill Piers 77%…

13 Jun 2023
7 min read
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Uncovering 10 Startling Loss-Making Condos Of 2022/23: What Valuable Lessons Can We Learn?

Whether you’re checking the background of a property, or looking for a potentially undervalued unit, it helps to know the losers as well as the winners. It’s unusual indeed for projects to see substantial losses in a bull market like…

29 May 2023
7 min read
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Is The CCR Really Undervalued Right Now? Here’s What The Price Gap Between The CCR And RCR/OCR Look Like

One of the recent questions we’ve been asked pertains to Core Central Region (CCR) condos. A trending sales pitch is to claim prices in the Outside of Central Region (OCR) and the Rest of Central Region (RCR) are not too…

17 May 2023
5 min read
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5 Condos With Disappointing Early Sales That Became Profitable Later (Some Had To Discount)

If you are visiting a hawker centre for the first time, how do you decide which chicken rice stall to go for? Is it the photos displayed? How the chicken looks as it is hung up? While that may play…

4 May 2023
6 min read
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Can New ECs Actually Lose Money? 4 Lessons Learned From 1,094 Unprofitable Transactions

While most property stories in Singapore are success stories, it’s important to know the flip side as well. So you may be surprised to know that even “sure-fire” investments like new Executive Condominiums can sometimes transact at a loss. But…

20 Apr 2023
4 min read
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