Dual-key units are undeniably a niche property type, with many developers struggling to move these units in recent new launches. However, our research shows that – contrary to certain beliefs – dual-key units aren’t worse for resale gains (they just…
Homeowner Stories
One of the most challenging milestones is getting married, because a whole host of other major decisions – in rapid succession – tend to follow right after. One of these is picking out the first home; and because everyone has…
Property Advice
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Today, we’re heading back east, but to District 16 instead of Katong. We’re touring Lucky View, which is part of a network of streets all named Lucky (Lucky Heights, Lucky View, Lucky Crescent etc.) As shown above, it’s in between…
Editor's Pick
It’s been quite the weekend for new launches: Lentor Central Residences and Aurelle of Tampines saw overwhelming demand, with nearly all units snapped up (93 and 90 per cent, respectively). While both projects are in different locations, the strong sales…
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In recent years, executive maisonettes and jumbo flats have been known to defy gravity and logic, in terms of market returns. These tend to be among the oldest HDB flats, which aren’t even produced anymore. But despite the lease decay,…
Property Investment Insights
There’s hope yet for the en-bloc scene for bigger properties, as of this week. The Government has announced planned revisions to ABSD deadlines for developers. These will be applied to “complex large-scale urban transformation developments,” in which ABSD deadlines can…
Property News
Everything is being overtaken by AI, including – some have claimed – the jobs of analysts and realtors. But how well can a few strings of code stand up to human intuition, especially something as unpredictable as the Singapore property…
Property Market Commentary
In news that will please north-end residents (and possibly annoy those who feel the train lines are already too convoluted), the government has announced feasibility studies into two possible new lines: these are the Tengah and Seletar lines, which appear…
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The first BTO flats in the new Mount Pleasant estate are launching in October 2025. Consisting of around 1,500 new flats, it’s part of six planned BTO projects for this estate. Once all the projects are complete, Mount Pleasant will…
Property News
With private property prices so high, the best option may be to start looking from the lowest transacted prices. In this straightforward list, we’ve sought out the cheapest resale units in each district, sorted by the unit sizes. Now there’s…
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For those who love the idea of living large with a unique layout, duplex units offer a sweet spot—more space, better segregation between communal and private areas, and often, a unique layout that sets them apart from standard apartments. This…
On The Market
Tampines is a large area, with places like Tampines West, Tampines Central, the new Tampines North, etc. There are a lot of condos scattered around this area, with notably large price differences. That’s good news for those who must live…
Property Picks
With projects like Emerald of Katong and Parktown Residence selling out fast, it’s clear that buying season is upon us. That isn’t just true for new launches either: good resale condos have become an increasingly rare find, that you’ll want…
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Trends tend to come and go in the Singapore property market; and one of these is the dual-key unit. First introduced in Caspian in 2009, these units drew interested buyers for close to a decade, before the trend seemed to…
Property Market Commentary
Aurea is the residential component of the conserved Golden Mile Complex, which has stood along Beach Road for more than half a century. Once a representation of the hopes and aspirations of a fledgling nation, the rebirth of this icon and its new 45-storey residential tower are testament to Singapore’s success in the years that followed. With 188 exclusive units across 2 to 6 Bedroom Penthouses, will buyers be wowed by the panoramic views of Kallang Basin and Marina Bay (Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Flyer, MBS and MBFC), proximity to the city and great layouts for its larger units?
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Perhaps it’s an echo chamber effect; but despite a lot of online grumbling, ELTA defied expectations on the ground to sell 65 per cent of its units at launch. This Clementi-area condo, which drew some negative comments over pricing and…
Property Market Commentary
In this week’s episode, we explore a thoughtfully redesigned shophouse that seamlessly blends warmth and functionality. Originally divided into four mini living studios, the home underwent a complete transformation, resulting in an open and inviting layout centred around cooking and…
Home Tours
We’ve been heading to the East for the last few weeks, so I thought it was time for something different. This week, we’ll go to Martaban Road, a rather under-the-radar street in the Balestier area. I first learnt about it…
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