Key Takeaways Major Transformation: The Greater Southern Waterfront (GSW) spans 2,000-ha, transforming Singapore’s southern coastline into a dynamic urban hub. Site Redevelopment: Key areas like Keppel Club and Pasir Panjang Power District will be redeveloped into new neighbourhoods with a mix of housing and lifestyle […]
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The Sen Preview: September/October 2025 (TBC) This is an in-depth property review of The Sen Condo, a 99-year leasehold development located at De Souza Avenue, off Jalan Jurong Kechil in Singapore’s District 21. The area is known for its serene environment and proximity to several […]
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Key Takeaways: Singapore’s Second CBD: The Jurong Lake District (JLD) is a 410-hectare project in western Singapore aimed at becoming the nation’s second central business district. Sustainability Focus: The development aligns with Singapore’s Green Plan 2030, establishing a new benchmark for sustainable urban living. Four […]
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Can an executive condo (EC) be a good investment? To answer this question, let’s undertake the following EC case studies: Comparison of 10-year island-wide price trend of executive condos (EC) versus 99-year leasehold private condos. Comparison of average price (psf) growth between executive condos and […]
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Greater One-North is set to become one of Singapore’s emerging property hotspots. Originally conceived as a high-tech research hub, it is evolving into a fully integrated live-work-play-learn precinct. The 200-hectare R&D and innovation district, comprising Biopolis, Fusionopolis, Mediapolis, and Launchpad, alongside the Singapore Science Park […]
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Penrith Condo Preview: 3- 18 October 2025 (tentative) This is a property review of Penrith Condo, a 99-year leasehold development at Margaret Drive in Singapore’s District 3. It is conveniently situated within a 4-minute stroll from Queenstown MRT station on the East-West Line, linked by […]
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Faber Residence Preview: 3 – 18 October 2025 This is a property review of Faber Residence, a 99-year leasehold condo at Faber Walk in Singapore’s District 5. It will be developed by a consortium comprising GuocoLand, TID (a joint venture between Hong Leong Holdings and […]
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Skye At Holland Preview: 26 September – 6 October 2025 This is a property review of Skye At Holland, a 99-year leasehold condo development with two 40-storey blocks offering 666 residential units ranging from 2- to 5-bedroom. Located at Holland Drive, it is a stone’s […]
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Zyon Grand Preview: 10 – 20 October 2025 This is a property review of Zyon Grand, a mixed-use development integrated with the Havelock MRT station situated at Zion Road, Singapore’s District 3. Developed through a joint venture between City Developments Limited (CDL) and Mitsui Fudosan, […]
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Key Takeaways Housing & Lifestyle: Over 80,000 new homes planned in Singapore’s North over the next decade. Sembawang Shipyard to be redeveloped into a waterfront lifestyle district. Kranji’s Turf Club site to transform into 14,000 homes with nature-centric living. “Housing by the Woods” in Woodlands […]
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Buying an HDB BTO flat in Singapore involves several key steps, from finding out the upcoming sales launch, eligibility checks, submitting an application, securing a ballot number, to choosing a unit and completing financial arrangements. To begin, applicants must meet eligibility criteria such as citizenship, […]
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Key Takeaways Eligibility: Check whether you meet the eligibility criteria to purchase an HDB resale flat. Budgeting: Evaluate your financial commitments, taking into account CPF usage, loans, and grants. Property Search: Finding the right resale flat that meets your needs. Property Financing: Deciding on whether […]
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Key Takeaways: HDB Resale Flat Listing (RFL) Service: Streamlined Process: The RFL portal integrates listing management, viewings, and transactions for sellers and buyers, offering a seamless experience. Enhanced Visibility and Verification: Sellers gain increased exposure to genuine buyers with HDB Flat Eligibility letters, ensuring interest […]
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Although many Singaporeans aspire to own private properties, would investing in HDB flats be a good option? It can certainly be for first-time buyers such as young couples looking to purchase their first matrimonial homes. Firstly, HDB flats are highly subsidised and home ownership is […]
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Singapore has consistently transformed its urban landscape, a process evident in both its public and private housing sectors. In the public housing sphere, this includes the introduction of SERS (Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme) in 1995. However, the scheme is now set to be succeeded […]
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This is an in-depth property review of Springleaf Residence, a 99-year leasehold condo development situated along Upper Thomson Road in Singapore’s District 26. The 32,023.7 sqm site (Parcel B) is located next to the Springleaf MRT station on the Thomson-East Coast Line. To be jointly […]
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How to sell your private property in Singapore without an agent? This step-by-step guide will cover research, pricing, preparation, marketing, and legal procedures. This process is often referred to as a “For Sale By Owner” (FSBO). The primary motivation is clear: to save the substantial […]
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New HDB Classifications Key Takeaways: New HDB Flat Classifications: HDB BTO flats will now be classified under Standard, Plus, and Prime to reflect their locational attributes and hence, pricing. Implementation: The new HDB flat classifications took effect from the October 2024 BTO launches. End of […]
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This is an in-depth property review of Promenade Peak, a 99-year leasehold condo development at Zion Road (Parcel B) in Singapore’s District 3 and at the margin of Prime District 9. It is a short walk from Great World City Shopping Centre (4 minutes) and […]
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River Green Condo Preview: 17 – 29 July 2025 This is a in-depth property review of River Green Condo, a 99-year leasehold development located next to the Great World MRT station on the Thomson-East Coast Line and directly linked to Great World City Shopping Mall, […]
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Canberra Crescent Residences Preview: 19 – 29 July 2025 This is an in-depth property review of Canberra Crescent Residences, a 99-year leasehold condo development in Singapore’s District 27, a rapidly growing region in the north close to Woodlands Regional Centre. Its address is 51 Canberra […]
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UpperHouse @ Orchard Boulevard Preview: 5 – 17 July 2025 This is an in-depth property review of Upperhouse @ Orchard Boulevard, a prestigious 99-year leasehold integrated development located at the junction of Orchard Boulevard and Grange Road in Singapore’s prime District 10. Its address is […]
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The Tampines Regional Centre was first developed in Singapore in 1992. After three decades, it has become one of the most established and vibrant regional centres with a wide range of amenities and nature parks, catering to residents and workers in the eastern region of […]
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Otto Place EC Preview: 4 – 15 July 2025 This is an in-depth property review of Otto Place EC at Tengah Plantation Close in Singapore’s District 24. It will be developed by a joint venture between Hoi Hup Realty and Sunway Developments, which also developed […]
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This is an in-depth property review of The Robertson Opus, a luxury mixed development located at Unity Street in vibrant Robertson Quay, Singapore’s prime District 9. Situated just a 5-minute walk from Fort Canning MRT station, it will be the first new launch in the […]
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This is a detailed property review of Lyndenwoods, the first condominium development at Science Park within the Greater One-North area. To be developed by CapitaLand Development (CLD), the project occupies a site area of 0.7 hectares and will offer 343 residential units, ranging from 2 […]
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In Singapore, property investment is one of the favoured options for asset progression. As a highly developed city-state with a well-regulated property market, it offers a sound investment channel for investors to grow and preserve their wealth. However, investing in Singapore’s property market requires detailed […]
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In this overview of the Singapore property market, we will cover some important features to facilitate an informed decision-making. These include the following: Different housing types. Property regulations. Financing frameworks Investment factors. The Singapore property market has attracted strong interest from both locals and foreigners […]
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The Government has announced increases in the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) rates to promote a sustainable property market. The revised rates will take effect from 27 April 2023. Although the implementation of the property cooling measures in December 2021 and September 2022 has had […]
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For foreigners who wish to buy residential properties, either for own stay or investment, there are a number of Singapore property rules to take note of. The purchase of residential properties is governed by the Residential Property Act (RPA) which specify, among other things, what […]
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