March 20, 2025

Resilient resale condo activity in February amidst robust new launch marketSales momentum in the resale condo market rallied in February, with 892 condo units worth $1.97 billion being resold during the month - compared with the 868 resale transactions valued at nearly $1.91 billion transacted in January. The pick-up in market activity could have been spurred by a flurry of new launches, which may

February 21, 2025

Once upon a time, million-dollar properties in Singapore were the domain of luxury condos, Good Class Bungalows (GCBs), and prime landed homes. Districts like Orchard, Tanglin, and Bukit Timah reigned supreme, commanding eye-watering price tags that made them the undisputed prestige zones of the city.But fast forward to today, and the real estate landscape has changed dramatically. Million-dollar

February 14, 2025

After some years without any brand-new major condo launches, River Valley will soon see a fresh injection of new private condo units, particularly around the Great World MRT station. In 2024, the government awarded a site in River Valley Green (Parcel A) which can offer some 400 new homes. More recently, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has closed the public land tender for an adjacent site

January 22, 2025

Being the first new HDB town in over 20 years, Tengah was conceptualised as Singapore's first smart and sustainable estate. Despite being a new entrant to the West side, Tengah should definitely not be overlooked, as plenty of developments are coming to the area. At the time of writing, the HDB has launched 22 build-to-order (BTO) in Tengah since 2018, and two executive condo projects - Copen Gran

November 20, 2024

A mature town in the West side of Singapore, Clementi marries a rich history with modern aesthetics and attractive amenities. Perhaps this is why the town is relatively popular with both owner occupiers and renters alike, making it a vibrant residential neighbourhood. Within the bustling Clementi estate lies a serene and exclusive, private residential enclave in Faber Walk, where a new waterfront

August 14, 2024

Located in the city fringe of Singapore, Queenstown checks many boxes for home buyers - high connectivity, variety of amenities, close to the city, and its rich history. Boasting such attributes, it is no surprise that the area remains a highly sought-after place to live for both locals and foreigners alike.New homes in Queenstown tend to be snapped up fairly quickly. Fortunately for interested bu

September 13, 2023

By now, many home buyers will be familiar with the up and coming Lentor estate, with some new projects – such as Lentor Modern, and Lentor Hills Residences – having been launched for sale in the neighbourhood.These projects have been well-received by buyers and soon, another new development will be added to the mix in the Lentor estate. A 1.47-hectare site in Lentor Central which can p

April 19, 2023

A suburban Upper Serangoon mixed-use project – Choon Kim House – chalked up average resale gains of more than $915,000. Nine resale transactions were recorded for the units on the 3rd and 4th floors. The project had previously been launched for collective sale in 2019 and 2021 without success. In March, several resale condos in the suburbs have garnered relatively decent gains amid the

April 5, 2023

More private homes in the lush Lentor Hills neighbourhoodBy Wong Siew Ying The new Lentor Hills estate is taking shape with another residential site awarded in the up-and-coming neighbourhood. Lentor Gardens, a 2.18-hectare plot which can potentially yield 530 residential units is the latest site that would-be home buyers can watch for.In a government land tender that closed in April 2023, the sit

February 24, 2023

Bedok Reservoir condo project booked gains of more than $920,000 on average in JanuaryA suburban Bedok condo project – The Clearwater – chalked up average resale gains of more than $920,000. In January, several resale condos in the suburbs and city fringe have garnered relatively decent profits amid resilient demand for homes, based on caveats analysed by PropNex Research.First, some d