Same Condo, Same Layout — But A $1M Profit Gap: A Data-Driven Study On Martin Modern
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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 analysed sales data across 2- to 4-bedder units at Martin Modern to reveal how purchase timing impacted profits
- See why some early buyers walked away with $1 million more than later buyers — even when units had similar holding periods
- Understand how floor level, market cycle, and launch phase strategy all play a role in resale outcomes
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Watertown condo is an interesting case study, as buyers weren’t sure what to expect when it launched in 2012. At the time, many still considered Punggol to be too “ulu” to see good resale gains, and some were sceptical about the impact of Waterway Point as a major recreational/family hub. Still, some buyers were bold and jumped in early, perhaps because of the integrated status and access to Punggol MRT. Let’s see if their decision paid off, compared to those who took longer to decide:
Ryan J. Ong
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