We analysed 56,000 property transactions in Singapore to find out if there’s a best time to buy or sell. Here’s what the data reveals.
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There’s always jokes that HDB flats are “hamster cages,” and complaints about how small they’ve gotten. But in reality, HDB flats can be incredibly spacious; and some of them come with high-ceilings that make even a regular 4-room feel like…
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Good news for Easties, as URA’s master plan now shows five former school sites zoned for Residential. The former school sites are Bedok Town Secondary, Temasek Primary and Secondary, Qiaonan Primary and Siglap Secondary. Putting aside the inevitable attacks of…
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$73 million could buy you: Savills Singapore just dropped one of the more interesting commercial listings of 2025: a portfolio of six shophouses all in prime spots: directly connected to MRT stations, bus interchanges, and right beside footfall anchors like…
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How much do views affect your property’s returns? At The Clement Canopy, some forest-facing units outperformed their sea-facing counterparts.
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Do sea views really translate to higher resale gains? We analysed transactions at Seaside Residences to see if the premium is worth it.
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Of all the factors that catch new homesellers off guard, this is one of the most common: the number of listings in the same project. This is easily overlooked because it’s not a tangible feature in the project itself: it’s…
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When SL and her spouse picked their first home, they selected something a little less common: not a flat or a condo, but an old-school walk-up apartment, with a fantastic Holland V location and greater privacy. Their story explains why…
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Located up on a hill, Balmoral Park is something of a secret enclave. I know people who’ve lived just down the road from it for years, but still don’t know about it. In fact, before I visited, I thought the…
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I just found out something interesting about landed homes in Q1 this year: they’ve officially breached the $2,000 psf mark. If you’re thinking, “What? So low?”—It’s not. Not for landed property. The larger the property, the lower the price per…
Singapore Property News
In 2001, Singapore abolished the Control of Rent Act—a move that changed the landscape for commercial tenants. In 2025, a beloved Japanese-inspired bakery named Flor Patisserie announced the closure of its Siglap Drive outlet after facing a 57% rent increase…
Homeowner Stories
The phrase “I’ll wait and buy later when prices fall” draws a lot of cynicism these days, and there’s a lot of precedent behind it: most of the time, people who wait end up paying more. While a handful do…
Property Trends
We analysed over 25 years of Pebble Bay resale transactions to understand how different facings — from waterfront to inward views — affect pricing
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Is freehold always better? We analysed 10 years of data and found cases where 99-year leaseholds outperformed. Here’s what buyers should know.
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In this week’s episode, we explore a two-bedroom loft apartment located in the east of Singapore. Spanning approximately 95 square metres, the home is designed as a tranquil retreat from the digital world, prioritising calmness, openness, and intentional living. The…
Home Tours
If you’re on the lookout for something new and affordable in the resale market, new MOP flats are about as good as they get. These units tend to strike the right balance: modern interiors, (almost) full lease terms, and move-in-ready…
On The Market
Mortgagee listings were up as of Q1 2025. Also referred to as distressed properties, these are homes that have been foreclosed on. The rise in mortgagee sales is a bit unsurprising, given the volatile economy and the higher interest rates…
Property Market Commentary
If you’re keeping track of million-dollar HDB transactions, here’s one to add to your list: a Bukit Timah executive maisonette just changed hands for an eye-watering $1,501,555 in May 2025. And no, that’s not a typo. This 154 sqm (1,658…
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