Downsizing from a fully paid HDB 5-room flat to a resale 4-room can be a smart way to manage lease decay and unlock capital, but sequencing matters. We break down when buying first and selling later is viable without a loan, and why selling first often provides a safer transition for a 55-year-old homeowner with no employment income.
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4 Feb 2026
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The February 2026 BTO launch is expected to offer around 4,600 flats across Bukit Merah, Sembawang, Tampines, and Toa Payoh. With a tighter town spread, a mix of Prime, Plus, and Standard projects, and cooling application rates, this first launch of the year could signal a more selective phase in Singapore’s public housing supply outlook.
BTO Reviews
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4 Feb 2026
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Savills data shows Singapore’s Central Business District (CBD) office market ending 2025 on firmer footing, as vacancies eased and rents continued to rise. Net take-up for the year reached about 941,000 sq ft, the highest since 2019, against a tight pipeline of new office supply.
Singapore Property News
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4 Feb 2026
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SLA has put 19 conserved pre-war bungalows at Adam Park up for tender on a 30-year lease. The concept-first process prioritises heritage conservation, with only limited single-storey extensions or infill development permitted.
Singapore Property News
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4 Feb 2026
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Who actually made money at Grandeur Park Residences, and why did outcomes vary so widely? This Stacked Pro analysis breaks down performance by entry timing, entry price, and unit type post-TOP, showing how small differences at entry can shape very different results in the Tanah Merah condo cluster.
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3 Feb 2026
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The February 2026 BTO launch includes around 1,300 Shorter Waiting Time flats, completed in under three years across Tampines Bliss, Tampines Nova, and Sembawang Deck. Shorter timelines help households move in sooner, and shorten the path to resale since MOP starts at key collection.
Singapore Property News
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3 Feb 2026
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HDB will launch three BTO projects in the Upper Thomson area at Lakeview and Shunfu from June 2026, offering about 1,600 new homes. The first Lakeview project in the June 2026 sales exercise will include about 1,200 units near MacRitchie Reservoir.
Singapore Property News
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3 Feb 2026
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Can first-mover advantage still work in a decentralised Singapore? Earlier buyers in towns like Punggol and Woodlands benefited from years of delayed upgrades. Today, new estates launch with transport and amenities already planned or built, which may shorten the resale upside window and change how gains play out.
Property Market Commentary
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2 Feb 2026
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What methods should we consider to control how a property is presented on online listing platforms? This is a longstanding challenge in an industry where, for the most part, the sales process is fragmented and often individualised. Some weeks ago,…
Singapore Property News
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2 Feb 2026
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Narra Residences, a 540-unit condominium at Dairy Farm Walk, sold 126 units, 23% of the project, on launch day on Jan 31.
Sales included all three one-bedroom plus study units and a mix of two- to four-bedroom units, while none of the 1,658 sq ft five-bedroom units with private lift were sold. Agents say demand is largely from owner-occupiers, especially families and multi-generational households, with HDB upgraders from Bukit Panjang, Bukit Batok and Choa Chu Kang as a key source.
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1 Feb 2026
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South Korea is globally known for its K-pop, beauty products, and advanced technology. Beyond its cultural influence, the country also has a distinctive property market that has been attracting increasing international attention. In this article, we’ll explore some of the…
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1 Feb 2026
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Newport Residences is a freehold mixed-use redevelopment of the former Fuji Xerox Towers, positioned between the CBD and the future Greater Southern Waterfront. As the first freehold mixed-use development approved under URA’s CBD Incentive Scheme 2.0, the launch is an early read on how 2026 demand is shaping up in Central, and what buyers will trade for a CBD address.
Singapore Property News
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31 Jan 2026
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ERA’s 4Q 2025 landed market update highlights continued price growth and an increase in transactions, with demand supported by condominium upgraders. In 4Q 2025, transaction volume reached its highest quarterly level since 2Q 2022, led by stronger activity in the OCR and RCR.
Property Market Commentary
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30 Jan 2026
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Anchorpoint, a rare freehold suburban mall along Alexandra Road, is up for sale at a guide price of $295 million via an Expression of Interest exercise closing on 10 March 2026. The listing is being watched as a gauge of commercial investment momentum in 2026 as interest rates fall below net property yields across most asset classes.
Singapore Property News
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30 Jan 2026
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This Units of the Week features reader-submitted HDB flats with unblocked views, from park and landed-facing greenery to high-floor city views, plus a rare sea-facing option at Marine Terrace. Shortlist spans Ang Mo Kio, Outram and Tanjong Pagar, Marine Parade, Bukit Merah, and Queenstown.
On The Market
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30 Jan 2026
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Most buyers assume older HDB flats will inevitably lose value as their lease runs down. But resale data shows a small group of ageing flats that outperform younger peers even after controlling for lease age. This analysis reveals where these flats are, and why scarcity, layout, and accessibility can delay lease-related price pressure.
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29 Jan 2026
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Strata-titled malls are disappearing through redevelopment and a post-2022 policy shift that limits strata subdivision in key central areas. As these malls fade out, neighbourhoods may become more curated and predictable, but lose the lower-rent retail mix that supports small, everyday businesses.
Property Market Commentary
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29 Jan 2026
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A single-income family in their early 40s is upgrading from a 5-room HDB and choosing between Savannah Condopark and The Eden at Tampines. We compare layouts, pricing, historical performance, and liveability to assess which condo makes more sense as a long-term home with the option to rightsize later.
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28 Jan 2026
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