Why 3-Bedders May Be The Smarter Investment (Over 2-Bedders) In 2025: Here’s The Breakdown
April 22, 2025
In this Stacked Pro breakdown:
- We break down which districts saw three-bedders outperform two-bedders in both capital appreciation and rental yield
- Reveal the areas where the price gap between a resale 3-bedder and a new 2-bedder is now under $100K.
- Plus: Where two-bedders are still holding their own — and why the RCR’s pricing trends might surprise you.
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Two-bedders are an increasingly popular choice for buyers, as prices reach new heights. Investors may purchase these units due to a lower capital commitment and a higher potential yield (if they’re renting out), while small families may see them as less of a financial stretch. On the other hand, three-bedders are still regarded by many as being a “true” family-sized unit; and as some realtors may tell you, they’re easy to sell and could fetch stronger resale gains.
The good news is that, in some areas, you might have an option: here are some locations where you can choose between a new launch two-bedder or a resale three-bedder, at roughly the same quantum:
Annualised growth rates of two versus three-bedders
We’ll start by comparing the annualised growth rates of two versus three-bedders across Singapore. For this, we’ll look at the past decade of transactions (2014 to 2024):
Ryan J. Ong
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