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2H 2024 GLS: Bumper Crop of Sites to Boost Singapore’s Land Supply

On the 25th June 2024, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) announced a list of ten sites on the Confirmed List for their Government Land Sales (GLS) program. These will comprise nine residential sites, inclusive of an executive condominium (EC) plot, and a residential and commercial plot. This is part of an active effort by the […]

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Boutique Condos: What’s The Big Deal With These Small Condos?

Heard of developments like Ardor Residence, The Hillshore, or Straits at Joo Chiat? Then you might already be familiar with some of the newest boutique condominiums, or boutique condos on the market now. Consisting of 100 units or less, boutique condominiums (or condos) are small, yet sophisticated. And though they possess smaller site areas and […]

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Will New Launch Condo Prices Drop with Lower Land Costs? Don’t Bet on It.

In recent months, land bids for Government Land Sales (GLS) sites have fallen, with noticeably lower participation by developers. In the first five months of 2024, the average number of developers bidding for awarded sites with residential use fell to 2.4, down from 3.4 in 2H 2023 and the peak of 8.6 in 2021.   […]

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Landed Property in Singapore 101: Understanding Types, Leases, and More!

Among the three types of residential properties available in Singapore, from HDBs, to condos, and lastly landed property, landed property is the most elusive. Making up only 17.9% of private housing in Singapore, there is much about the landed property segment that most don’t know about. Not only are landed properties expensive, they come with […]

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Mega-Development Condos: Should You Be Interested in One?

Picture this: You end a long day of work, and step foot into the mega-development you call home. You are immediately greeted by the familiar sights and sounds of children frolicking about, enjoying their playtime in the estate gardens and the splash pools as the sun sets. Their parents, who are watching closely, are chatting […]

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New Launch Condos in District 15: Should You Buy One?

District 15 possesses a unique blend of heritage, convenience and quietness. It has always been lauded by Easties as one of the best places to live in Singapore. Being a location well loved by both locals and expats alike, District 15 has always been a popular district among homebuyers. This is due to the allure […]

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HDB Resale Flat Listing Service (RFL) – What Does It Mean To Sellers And Buyers?

HDB has launched the Resale Flat Listing (RFL) service to create a transparent, reliable and trusted marketplace for the listing and transactions of HDB resale flats. Flat owners or their property agents can list flats for sale and complete their resale transactions on the HDB Flat Portal. The RFL service will soft launch on 13 […]

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BTO Launch Review (June 2024) – What Can We Expect?

The first wave of Build-To-Order (BTO) flats launched in February 2024 were generally well received by the public, receiving an application rate of about 2.5 times (10,521 applications for 4,126 units). The application rate even peaked at 5.2 times (with 1,300 applicants for 251 units) for the Tanglin Halt Courtyard project, under the Prime Location […]

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Will Singapore’s Rental Market Favour Tenants in 2024?

Just earlier in April last year, local headlines were dominated by news about soaring rents in Singapore, putting the spotlight on the declining affordability of tenants and fuelling discussions about an overheated rental market. However, that story has since lost much of its relevance. Due to the easing of factors which contributed to cost pressures […]

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New Condo Launches in Singapore: Q3 2023 Projects Round-Up!

With a respectable line-up of no less than 40 new condo launches making their debut this year, prospective homebuyers in Singapore can expect to have their pick of the best private residential properties around the island. Which brings up the question: What new developments can they look forward to in the third quarter of 2023? […]

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