There’s luxury, and then there’s ultra luxury – a term that has been bandied about more commonly recently in Singapore’s private condominium scene. Exclusivity that comes at a price With just 59 units spread across 84,289 sqft of land space,…
New Launch Reviews
Seeing how we’ve written about Sentosa properties recently, it seemed like such an obvious choice to hone on in this weeks Units Of The Week. Talk about living in Sentosa all the way back in 2006/2007 and you may just…
Units Of The Week
Before you fork out $20,000 or $30,000 in Cash Over Valuation (COV), you should pay close attention to what National Development Minister Desmond Lee has been saying. Amid various discussions on Covid-19, mortgages, and help for the construction industry, the…
Commentary
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…
Analysis
You’ve found the ideal property that’s five minutes from work and the children’s school, but there’s just one issue: a tenant is living there, and his lease only expires almost 10 months from now. That’s a long time to wait…
Buying
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…
Analysis
Let’s start with some numbers that we’ve gathered on Sentosa. Number of Profitable/Unprofitable Transactions Condominium Detached House Terrace House Grand Total Breakeven 1 1 – 2 Gains 518 69 33 620 Loss 166 15 7 188 Average Gains and Losses…
Property Stories
Having stayed in an (old) resale flat for almost my entire life, I have grown accustomed to having sufficient space in my home. However, as I’m at the stage where getting my own place is becoming a distinct possibility, I…
Property Stories
So the children have moved out, and you’re sick of cleaning up your huge 1980’s five-room flat / three-storey bungalow / humongous condo. Or perhaps it’s time to cash out and retire early or retire well. Whatever the case, you’re…
Investment
Queens Peak is great for those who prioritise convenience above all else
Condo Reviews
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24 Nov 2020
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In this week’s Units Of The Week issue, it’s time for a district that has possibly fallen out of the limelight – especially with the current Covid-19 and WFH situation. If that isn’t already a big enough hint, it’s actually…
Units Of The Week
It’s BTO launch time, and once again your eyes are being drawn to places like Bidadari and Bishan. But a part of you may be thinking: this is all a fantasy right? Even if the balloting works out, the flats…
Resale HDB
Have you noticed the lift at your block being extra slow lately, as movers or renovators keep cramming into it? Or have you seen more strangers walking up and down the corridors of late, peering into nearby flats? Consider it…
Resale HDB
By now, you’ve probably seen the YouTube ads warning you about declining HDB flat values; or the older ads claiming you can own multiple properties with no money down. Most recently, a certain education company has come under fire for…
Commentary
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…
Analysis
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20 Nov 2020
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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…
Analysis
“Lease decay” is the buzzword that never seems to go away. On the HDB end of things, it leads to constant complaints that you “don’t really own your flat”. In Singapore’s private property market, it leads to comments like “99-year…
Investment
District 23 may not be the first place on your mind if you are on the look out for a home. It isn’t best placed if you work in the CBD (although the Downtown Line has helped leaps and bounds),…
Units Of The Week
