Property Review of New Launches & Investment Guides
It is important to know what are the Singapore property stamp duties – BSD, ABSD and SSD – as they will have an impact on your property investment. But first of all, what are they? Basically, they are acronyms for Buyer’s Stamp Duty, Additional Buyer’s […]
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4th quarter 2022 resale HDB prices rose 2.3%, easing from 2.6% in the 3rd quarter. This was the slowest increase for the year. Data from HDB also revealed that transactions during the same period fell by 12.6% compared to the preceding quarter, or 6,597 versus […]
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Singapore is a popular destination for property investment for the following factors: Resilient economy Political stability and a well-functioning government Safe-haven status due to its geo-political neutrality Pro-business environment with a well-developed infrastructure An international financial centre with a robust legal system that is transparent […]
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December 2022 HDB resale flat prices in Singapore climbed for the 30th consecutive month, albeit at a slower pace of 0.2% compared to November’s 0.6% increase. Meanwhile, the price of HDB resale flats is expected to moderate further in 2023 due to the following factors: […]
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HDB resale flat prices in November 2022 edged up for the 29th consecutive month, according to flash estimates. More units have changed hands after buyers digested the latest round of property colling measures that took effect on 30 September 2022. HDB resale flat prices grew […]
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This is a review of Tenet EC, an executive condo located at Tampines Street 62 in Singapore’s District 18. The 99-year leasehold development by TQS Development Pte Ltd, a joint venture between by Qingjian Realty, Santarli Realty and Heeton Holdings Pte Ltd, will offer 618 […]
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Target Preview: January 2024 The Hill @ One-North is a 99-year leasehold mixed-use development with commercial and F&B outlets at first storey. Located along Slim Barracks Rise in Singapore’s District 5, it will offer 142 residential units. They will be spread over two blocks of […]
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This is a review of Sceneca Residence, a 99-year leasehold mixed-use development in Singapore’s District 16. The condominium will comprise 268 residential units of 1- to 4-bedroom types along with 2,000 sq m (21,530 sq ft) Sceneca Square retail mall on the ground floor. Located […]
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October 2022 HDB resale flat prices advanced for the 28th consecutive month, rising 0.5%. This brought the overall year-on-year price increase to 10.8%, lifting the median price of HDB resale flat to a record high of $545,000. This is 35% higher than its pre-pandemic level […]
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The following is a snapshot on Q3 2022 property prices. Prices in the HDB resale market edged up 2.6% in Q3 2022, a slower pace than the 2.8% rise recorded in Q2. This marked the 10th consecutive quarter of price increase amid the backdrop of […]
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On 9 May 2019, the Ministry of National Development (MND) and the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) jointly announced a change in CPF usage and housing loan rules. Under the new rules, how much CPF monies can be used for a property purchase will depend on […]
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This is a property review of Copen Grand, an executive condo (EC) development at Tengah Garden Walk in Singapore’s District 24. It will be located within walking distance of 3 MRT stations on the upcoming Jurong Regional Line (JRL). Copen Grand will be the first […]
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September HDB Resale Prices climb 1.2% for the 27th straight month, with a record of 45 million-dollar units transacted in a month. The pace is faster than the 0.4% increase in August. At the same time, the transaction volume has also increased to 2,589 units, […]
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On 29 September 2022 close to midnight, the Singapore government announced a new round of property cooling measures. They will come into effect on 30 September 2022. In a joint statement by MAS-MND-HDB, the objective is “to promote sustainable conditions in the property market by […]
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This is a review of Hill House, an exclusive and luxurious 999-year leasehold condo development located at Institution Hill, just off River Valley Road, in Singapore’s prime District 9. Located at 10A, 10B, and 11 Institution Hill and offering 72 residential units of 1- to […]
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This is a review of Lentor Modern condo, a 99-year leasehold mixed-use development at Lentor Central in Singapore’s District 26. Developed by well-known developer GuocoLand, it will be integrated with the Lentor MRT station along the Thomson-East Coast Line (TE5). The development will consist of […]
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Below is an analysis of the Lentor and Bukit Batok government land sale. On 16 September 2022, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) announced the results of 3 government land sales – Lentor Central and Lentor Hills Road (Parcel B) for private condos, and Bukit Batok […]
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HDB resale flat prices in August 2022 increased for the 26th consecutive month, with 33 apartments sold for at least $1 million. According to recent data, HDB resale flat prices are up 10.8% year-on-year, increasing 0.4% in August compared to a 0.7% rise in July. […]
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This is a condo review of Sky Eden @ Bedok, a 99-year leasehold mixed-use development in Singapore’s District 16. With a site area of 44,526 sqft (4,136.6 sqm) and a plot ratio of 3.5, it will comprise one 17-storey block offering 158 residential units of […]
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This is a property review of Amo Residence, a 99-year leasehold condominium development situated at Ang Mo Kio Rise, just off Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, in Singapore’s District 20. It will overlook the Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park and is about 7-8 minutes’ walk to […]
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UOL’s developments have usually received strong interest. This can be attributed to their competitive pricing and reputation for building quality homes. Their developments are also known for their functional layouts and attention to detail, achieved through many years of experience in the real estate business. […]
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This is a review of The Commodore condo, an upcoming 99-year leasehold development at Canberra Drive in Singapore’s District 27. It will be developed by Oasis Development Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of boutique developer JBE Holdings Group. With a land size of 143,325 sq ft […]
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This is a review of Atlassia, a rare freehold mixed-use development comprising a row of conserved shophouses that will be reimagined into 31 condo apartments, 6 boutique shops and 2 restaurants. Located at the nostalgic Joo Chiat Place in Singapore’s District 15, the original 2-storey […]
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This is a review of North Gaia, an executive condo (EC) at Yishun Close in Singapore’s District 27 by well-known local developer Sing Holdings Ltd. To be completed in 2025, the 99-year leasehold development has a site area of 21,514 sqm (231,575 sqft). There will […]
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This is a review of Liv @ MB, a 99-year leasehold condo at Arthur Road in Singapore’s District 15. Located just off Mountbatten Road and in a highly coveted Good Class Bungalow (GCB) area, it will comprise one 20-storey and three 19-storey blocks totalling 298 […]
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This is a review of Piccadilly Grand Condo, a 99-year leasehold mixed-use development in Singapore’s District 8. Located at the fringe of the city along Northumberland Road and directly linked to the Farrer Park MRT station, it is only 6 minutes’ walk to City Square […]
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This is a review of 10 Evelyn, a freehold condo development located at 10 Evelyn Road in Singapore’s prime District 11, just off Newton Road. Consisting of four 5-storey blocks comprising a total of 56 units of 1- to 3-bedrooms, it is within walking distance […]
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This is a review of Mori, an upcoming freehold condo situated at 217-223A Guillemard Road and 1-21A Jalan Molek in District 14. The land was acquired by RL East Pte Ltd, a fully-owned subsidiary of mainboard-listed property and hospitality group Roxy-Pacific Holdings. Occupying a land […]
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This is a review of Jervois Mansion, a freehold low-rise condo development by Kimen Realty Pte Ltd and Roxy-Pacific Holdings Ltd. Consisting of six 5-story blocks totalling 130 exclusive units, it is located in the prime residential District 10 near the Malaysia High Commission and […]
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This is a review of Perfect Ten, a luxurious freehold condo development in Bukit Timah. Nested within Singapore’s prime District 10, it will occupy the site of the former City Towers that was sold en-bloc in August 2019 to Japura Development, a company linked to […]
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