Analysis

How Well Do Regional Centre Properties Compare Against The CBD?

A short while back, we put out an article explaining how the Bugis – Beach Road area (district 7) has since become more expensive than Orchard. But those of you who follow Singapore’s private property scene may not be surprised;…

• 22 Aug 2020
• 7 min read
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An Analysis Of 5 Shoebox Units Floor Plans From An Architecture Student

For many young singles in Singapore, purchasing and owning a property might be the biggest hurdle to overcome in their late twenties or early thirties.  Looking around me, the conversations have indeed shifted.  Although most of my peers are in…

• 19 Aug 2020
• 10 min read
• 0

We Ranked Every District By Their Cluster Housing vs Landed Price Gap – Here’s What We Found

I recently sat down with some of our writers to piece together an article on the elusive Cluster Housing sector. In that article, we analysed a jaw-dropping 25 years of Cluster Housing Price Trends amongst a number of rather intriguing…

• 26 Jul 2020
• 12 min read
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How ABSD Deadlines Can Negate Your New Launch Discounts

It’s practically a guaranteed profit. That’s what you’ll often hear at a VIP preview or the first phase of a new launch. Buy the unit now at a seven to 10 per cent discount, and when the “normal” price is…

• 19 Jul 2020
• 5 min read
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Does Buying The Best Stack Always Mean The Highest Appreciation?

If you’ve ever bought a Mac before, you’d know that speccing one out can be a slippery slope to a big hole in your wallet.  32gb ram? Check. 2TB SSD hard drive? Check. Final price? $6,549 SGD.  The only consolation…

• 17 Jul 2020
• 4 min read
• 0

New Condos That Saw Prices Fall Soon After Completion: What Went Wrong?

We all say we want a running start to our home values; but we don’t mean a running start off a cliff. Sometimes though, that’s exactly what happens: the price looks like it’s going to hike up all the surrounding…

• 16 Jul 2020
• 5 min read
• 5

Cluster House: All You Need To Know + 25 years of Price Trends

Massive Upside Potential?

• 12 Jul 2020
• 12 min read
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Has District 7 Really Overtaken District 9 in Residential Property Prices? We Look at the Numbers to Date

District 9, with Orchard Road, has long been considered the crown jewel of Singapore real estate. The Bugis to Beach Road stretch (District 07) is just the place you pass on the way to Orchard Road; most of its value…

• 9 Jul 2020
• 5 min read
• 0

An RHB Analyst View Of The Singapore Property Market (Post Covid-19): A Recap

As we head into the second phase of the circuit breaker in Singapore, things are looking to be slightly more positive in the near future.  Retail shops are gradually reopening, bubble tea shops are back, and to the delight of…

• 19 Jun 2020
• 8 min read
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Why Developer Discounts Doesn’t Always Mean A Good Deal

Everybody loves a good deal – even the rich.

• 10 Jun 2020
• 5 min read
• 2

Is An Executive Condo Still Worth It: An Analysis of 53 ECs

Just 2 years ago in 2018, a record was broken in the realm of executive condos in Singapore.  There was a big commotion about this Sumang Walk purchase – and with good reason too.  It broke the record for the…

• 2 Jun 2020
• 10 min read
• 8

GuocoLand Developer Review: A Detailed Look And Analysis

Here is everything you need to know about GuocoLand.

• 25 May 2020
• 9 min read
• 0

CapitaLand Developer Review: A Detailed Look And Analysis

An analysis into how well Capitaland projects have done over the years.

• 13 May 2020
• 9 min read
• 2

A Buyer’s Case Study With Stacked: Eco Sanctuary

An in-depth case study into a buyer’s journey with Stacked

• 6 May 2020
• 5 min read
• 0

$6M Profit!? – The Biggest Winners From The 08/09 Property Market Crash

It’s the 1st of May, Singapore has now reported 932 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total national tally past the 17,000 mark. HDB resale, rental volumes are expectedly down in the first quarter of 2020 – with stagnant prices to…

• 1 May 2020
• 6 min read
• 2

Are Dual Key Condos Profitable? Here Are The Results From All 193 Transactions So Far

It’s easy to see why Singaporeans like dual key condo units. They are functional, offer flexibility, and are good options for having a little rental income without having to fork out additional cash for the ABSD. So it is of…

• 25 Apr 2020
• 7 min read
• 5

$5M Loss?! – The Biggest Losers of the 08/09 Property Market Crash

It’s not a surprise that we’re often drawn to stories of the biggest winners…

• 10 Apr 2020
• 8 min read
• 2

Taking a Look at 123 New Sale Condos From 2010 And How They Have Done Today

Who will top this star-studded list?

• 31 Mar 2020
• 9 min read
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