Analysis

27 New Launch Condos in 2020: Here’s How They’ve Performed

It’s possible that more happened to the real estate market in 2020 than in the whole of the past two to three years combined. An unprecedented circuit breaker period, construction and manpower issues, Singapore’s worst recession in 50 years…and yet,…

• 5 Dec 2020
• 6 min read
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Are The Ang Mo Kio And Tengah Residential GLS Sites Worth Waiting For?

Perhaps you’ve seen all of 2020’s launches and nothing appeals to you; or perhaps your timeline for getting that condo is a few years down the road. In any case, don’t just look for the named, upcoming developments. Sometimes, it…

• 30 Nov 2020
• 5 min read
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Can “Ulu” Condos Match The Performance Of The Overall Condo Market?

There are two schools of thought regarding condos in “ulu” or less accessible locations. The first are the buyers who shun them as bad decisions – to them, the inaccessibility means limited potential for appreciation. Then there’s a second group…

• 28 Nov 2020
• 8 min read
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6 Fastest-Selling New Launch Condos: How Are They Doing Now?

New launches are a bit like the Premier League matches of the property market. Behind the scenes, there’s always an undercurrent of nerves as developers – and their marketing teams – see whether their multi-million-dollar ventures are going to pan…

• 20 Nov 2020
• 13 min read
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6 Developer Pricing Strategies For New Launch Condos

One of the great mysteries in Singapore’s private property market is developer pricing for new launches. We’ve encountered few events that are more laden with myth, rumours, and outright falsehoods. In most cases, the only part that most people get…

• 18 Nov 2020
• 9 min read
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Shoebox Units: A Performance Review Over The Past 10 Years

Go into any showflat as a single, and the first unit you’ll be guided to is the shoebox units; more pleasingly called a “compact unit” these days.  These units – which are typically defined as 500 sq. ft. or under…

• 8 Nov 2020
• 6 min read
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Here’s How The Sellers Stamp Duty Has Affected Boutique Condos

Have you ever wondered why things in limited quantities are so weirdly appealing? Just attach the word “exclusive” to any product and it seems to take on a whole new light.  So much so that entire businesses are built upon…

• 29 Oct 2020
• 7 min read
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Are Luxury Or Mass-market Condos Better Investments In Singapore?

There are two conflicting theories we often hear in the Singapore private property market. The first is that luxury condos, such as those in prime areas, are better investments: they’re scarce, in high demand, and see better appreciation. On the…

• 28 Oct 2020
• 6 min read
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Shophouse Versus Bungalows: Which Are Better Investments?

If you’ve explored the more hipster-ised parts of Singapore, or happen to live near historic areas, you may have noticed flashier shophouses. From boutique hotels to serviced apartments to restaurants, shophouses are starting to make their presence felt like it’s…

• 23 Oct 2020
• 7 min read
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Which Districts Have Seen The Strongest Gains Since Covid-19?

It may sound like a bit of a strange title, given that most people wouldn’t expect to associate gains with the word Covid-19, but this is the current situation we find ourselves in. If you’ve been following the news, you’ll…

• 15 Oct 2020
• 5 min read
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How Have The 2015 Batch Of Executive Condominiums Performed So Far?

In 2012, the first of the 2015 TOP bunch of Executive Condominiums (ECs) went up for sale across the island. It was a bit of a tough time, as 2011 had seen a slew of cooling measures (ABSD introduced); and…

• 9 Oct 2020
• 7 min read
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Why Are Private Home Sales And HDB Prices Rising Despite The Recession?

From all the property news you’ve read, you might be inclined to think real estate is pandemic proof. As of August, new private home sales in Singapore are up for a fourth straight month – according to URA data, 1,307…

• 5 Oct 2020
• 6 min read
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A Buyer’s Case Study With Stacked: Kopar At Newton

Project Case Study: Kopar Client Details Buyer’s Brief Challenges They Faced Introductory Consultation (First meet) A couple of years ago, no one would have actually thought of Instagram as a place for people to begin their home buying journey. But…

• 3 Oct 2020
• 10 min read
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Analysing 3 Condo Floor Plans In District 21: Which Is The Best Family Friendly Unit?

Unlike buying a home if you’re single, buying a home for your family is a whole different proposition.  Why? Put simply, you no longer have to contend with just what you want – you now have to account for the…

• 16 Sep 2020
• 8 min read
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Unraveling The Mystery Behind These 3 Highly Unprofitable District 9 Condos

With the high costs of property in Singapore, we all want to buy a condo whose value stands the test of time. Unfortunately, good unit appreciation potentials aren’t always fulfilled. Take Urban Vista for instance. A beautiful development situated within…

• 14 Sep 2020
• 9 min read
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Here’s What Happens When You Buy A New Launch At The Peak Of The Property Cycle

When is the right time to buy a house?  It’s a million-dollar question, both literally and figuratively.  Buy low and sell high is the mantra that everyone chants, but anyone experienced in real estate will know that it is impossible…

• 10 Sep 2020
• 8 min read
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How Does An Upcoming MRT Line/Station Impact Housing Prices? A Case Study On The Downtown Line

With an average of over 3.5million passengers daily, the Singaporean MRT has to be one of, if not the most utilised amenity in Singapore since its inauguration back in November 1987. It’s also a no brainer that almost every investor/homeowner…

• 5 Sep 2020
• 9 min read
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Can New Launches Raise the Prices of Older Condos Nearby?

It happens to every property owner at some point: you look out the window, and see that a massive crane is now obstructing your expensive/expansive view. Along with the drilling noises and dust, it slowly sinks in: the land plot…

• 30 Aug 2020
• 6 min read
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