Why This New Condo in a Freehold-Dominated Enclave Is Lagging Behind
November 27, 2025
The Jovell launched with an impressive set of features: a sprawling 29,063 sq ft pool, a spacious resort-style layout, and a quieter, low-density pocket of D17. But two long-standing challenges have shaped its trajectory: its Flora Drive location and its 99-year leasehold status in an enclave dominated by freehold condos. These factors slowed early sales, and its resale performance continues to lag the broader 99-year leasehold market. Here, we take a deep dive into The Jovell to find out what’s wrong:
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The overall performance of The Jovell from launch till Q3 2025
| Year | Average $PSF |
| 2018 | $1,287 |
| 2019 | $1,290 |
| 2020 | $1,264 |
| 2021 | $1,336 |
| 2022 | $1,474 |
| 2023 | $1,543 |
| 2024 | $1,535 |
| 2025 (Up to Q3) | $1,484 |
| Annualised | 2.06% |

This is how it compares to the wider leasehold market (because Jovell is a leasehold project), and to the specific leasehold market in D17:
Ryan J. Ong
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