Are Older One- and Two-Bedders in District 21 Holding Up Against the New Launches? We Break It Down
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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.
District 21 (D21) covers Upper Bukit Timah, Clementi Park, and Ulu Pandan, and it’s one of the most varied districts. D21 is really not easy to categorise because it has the full range of landed housing, boutique condos, some larger mass-market condos, etc. If there’s one thing they all have in common, it’s a good amount of green space and family-oriented amenities.
For one- and two-bedders, D21 tends to draw a mix of investors and younger buyers. Investors are attracted by the rental potential from nearby educational institutions, while homeowners are drawn to the lower entry price compared to CCR districts, with a similar lifestyle setting.
The big question, however, is whether newer or older projects here are falling behind with age. In this article, we’ll break down the performance of older versus newer one- and two-bedders in D21 over the past decade, to help inform your buying or selling decisions.
Ryan J. Ong
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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