Data-driven analysis and practical advice for navigating the Singapore property market.
A combined jumbo HDB flat in Telok Blangah was listed at S$2.18 million, then cut to S$1,999,999, and is still unsold. Per square foot it is not unusual, but the cash buyers would need is. Why this price is an outlier while HDB prices drift down for a third quarter.
August 2026 was the first month with more than 200 HDB resale flats sold above S$1 million, beating the previous record of 188. It was also the first full month after the 15-month wait-out period was removed. Here are the numbers, the towns leading it, and what it means if you are buying, selling or downgrading.
From 28 July 2026, private property owners no longer have to wait 15 months to buy a resale HDB flat. The move looks aimed at cooling the private property market by making it easier to downgrade. The likely knock-on effect: HDB resale demand, and prices, tick up.
Far East Organization has told tenants on levels 5 to 12 of Orchard Central to vacate by 30 November 2026, ahead of a revamp that turns the upper floors into offices. Consulting giant Deloitte has secured a permanent home there from 2027. Here is who is affected and what it means for Orchard Road.
Metro is shutting its two remaining department stores, at Paragon in Orchard and Causeway Point in Woodlands, once their leases run out. The brand plans to return with smaller concept stores, while new owner CICT eyes a Paragon revamp.
Kallang Wave Mall begins a phased revamp in May 2026, adding a 21m climbing wall, rooftop padel courts and a new wave of sport-lifestyle brands by 2028. The bigger story for buyers is the wider Kallang Alive rebuild, and the first private-housing land sale in the area since 1997.
A Geylang condo banning foreign workers shows why condo by-laws matter. Here is what an MCST can change, the rules to read before you buy or lease, and what catches investors out.
Singapore's updated CEA Public Register makes it easier to choose a property agent with confidence. Here is what changed, how to read it fairly, and how to vet your agent in five minutes.
CICT just paid a record S$5,455 psf for Paragon, valuing the mall at S$3.9 billion. Asia Square Tower 2 traded in the same announcement at S$3,180 psf. Here is what that 1.7x spread says about Orchard Road retail, with real District 9 rent data from URA.
Singapore just doubled the EC Minimum Occupation Period and scrapped the Deferred Payment Scheme. Here is what it means for your wallet, and why the same upfront cash buys a much better condo than a $1.5M EC.
We compared Government Land Sale prices against actual condo PSF across every major district. Here is what the numbers reveal.
Buying near a future MRT station sounds smart. But there is a side of this story that agents rarely tell you upfront.
Buying your first home in Singapore means choosing between two very different paths. Here's what you need to understand before deciding.
These are not just jargon. They directly affect pricing, investment returns, and who typically buys in each area.