How Purchase Timing Affects Returns In Mega Developments: A Case Study Of Treasure At Tampines
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A seasoned content strategist with over 17 years in the real estate and financial journalism sectors, Ryan has built a reputation for transforming complex industry jargon into accessible knowledge. With a track record of writing and editing for leading financial platforms and publications, Ryan's expertise has been recognised across various media outlets. His role as a former content editor for 99.co and a co-host for CNA 938's Open House programme underscores his commitment to providing valuable insights into the property market.
In this Stacked Pro breakdown:
- We studied over 30 resale transactions at Treasure at Tampines to uncover if early buyers actually profited more
- See how a mere 6–12 month difference in purchase timing impacted returns — sometimes up to 150% more profit
- Learn why later buyers occasionally outperformed, and how resale timing plays a crucial role in your investment outcome
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As the largest condo development currently existing in Singapore (2,203 units), Treasure at Tampines is the very embodiment of a mega-development. With room for a wider range of facilities and lower costs (both in quantum and for maintenance), it’s emblematic of why many Singaporeans prefer bigger projects today. There’s also one more added advantage: due to its vast size and longer period of developer sales, Treasure provides an excellent study of whether it’s best to buy earlier or later for a new launch. Here’s what we found out:
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A seasoned content strategist with over 17 years in the real estate and financial journalism sectors, Ryan has built a reputation for transforming complex industry jargon into accessible knowledge. With a track record of writing and editing for leading financial platforms and publications, Ryan's expertise has been recognised across various media outlets. His role as a former content editor for 99.co and a co-host for CNA 938's Open House programme underscores his commitment to providing valuable insights into the property market.Read next from Property Investment Insights
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