Property Insights
Data-driven guides for Singapore property buyers and owners. 40 in-depth articles covering buying, owning, investing, regulations, and strategy.
Top 5 Investment Districts in Singapore for 2026 →
The five Singapore districts with the strongest 2026 investment case. PSF ranges, key projects, supply pipeline, and the catalysts driving each district.
Best Singapore Districts for Families with Children →
Top districts for families: school catchments, child-friendly amenities, space, and long-term liveability.
School Catchment Property Premium: The 1km Rule →
How the 1km school rule drives 5-15% PSF premiums. Top primary schools, Phase 2A and 2B priority, real examples from districts 10, 11, and 15.
Best Singapore Districts for Young Professionals 2026 →
Districts that suit young working professionals: lifestyle, F&B, transit, and affordable entry points.
First-Time Buyer's Guide to Singapore Property 2026 →
Step-by-step framework for first-time buyers. Budget, BSD, loan qualification, viewing checklist, and common pitfalls.
Property Agent Commissions in Singapore →
Standard 1% buyer and 2% seller commissions, rental fee norms, what is negotiable, exclusive vs open listings, and what agents actually deliver.
Complete Guide to Singapore's 28 Property Districts →
Every district explained: PSF ranges, demographics, characteristics, and investment outlook for CCR, RCR, and OCR.
How MRT Proximity Affects Property Value: The 800m Rule →
How MRT proximity drives Singapore property PSF. Distance bands, the 800m rule, upcoming Cross Island Line and Jurong Region Line opportunities.
New Launch vs Resale: Which Makes More Money? →
Data-driven comparison of new launch and resale condo returns in Singapore. Based on 361,000+ real transactions from URA.
Government Land Sales: How to Read Tender Results →
How to interpret GLS results in Singapore. What bidder counts mean, how land bid PSF predicts new launch pricing, and recent examples.
Condo vs Landed Property: Which Is the Better Investment? →
Returns, liquidity, lifestyle, and capital requirements compared across condo and landed segments.
Condo vs HDB Resale: Total Cost of Ownership →
30-year cost comparison of condo and HDB resale. Mortgage interest, maintenance, tax, and capital appreciation modelled side by side.
Landed Property in Singapore: Terrace, Semi-D, Detached Compared →
A practical guide to Singapore landed housing. Terrace, Semi-D, Detached, GCB, strata landed compared by price, plot ratio rules, and performance.
Freehold vs 99-Year Leasehold: The Data-Driven Answer →
Lease decay below 60 years, 99-year in good locations vs freehold in weak locations, en-bloc potential, decision framework.
Why Mixed Developments Command 15-20% Premium →
Why integrated developments in Singapore command 15-20% PSF premium. Real examples, the convenience tax, and when the premium is worth paying.
Floor Premium Analysis: Is a High Floor Worth the Extra Cost? →
Typical 1-3% per floor band premiums, when justified, when not. Data patterns from real Singapore transactions.
1-Bed vs 3-Bed: Which Unit Size Gives Better Returns? →
Data showing 3-bed outperforms in capital appreciation, 1-bed has higher PSF but limited buyer pool. Size matters for investment.
HDB Upgrader's Guide: When and Where to Buy Private →
MOP timing, budget planning, ABSD considerations, which districts offer best value, EC vs private comparison.
BTO vs Resale HDB: Which Is the Better Buy in 2026? →
The 30-40% pricing gap, 3-5 year wait, location trade-off, MOP, grants comparison, and when each route makes sense.
Prime Location Housing (PLH) Model Explained →
10-year MOP, subsidy clawback, no whole-flat rental, and what PLH means for buyers in River Peaks, Central Weave, Queensway Canopy, and Alexandra Peaks.
Executive Condominium vs Private Condo: 5-Year Outlook →
EC eligibility, 5-year MOP, 10-year privatisation, exit demand, price gap with private, recent EC launches, upgrader playbook.
Foreign Buyer's Guide: 60% ABSD Reality →
What foreigners can buy in Singapore property, the 60% ABSD math, FTA exceptions, Sentosa Cove approvals, and why some still buy.
CPF for Property: Maximising Use, Accrued Interest, Refunds →
How CPF Ordinary Account funds property, the 2.5% accrued interest, valuation and withdrawal limits, and refund implications at sale.
Singapore Mortgage Guide: TDSR, MSR, and Stress Testing →
A practical Singapore mortgage guide covering TDSR (55%), MSR (30%), the 4% stress test rate, LTV by loan count, and how to calculate maximum loan.
Singapore Property Cooling Measures Explained (2025) →
ABSD rates, SSD timeline, TDSR, LTV limits, BSD tiers. Everything you need to know about Singapore property regulations.
Singapore Property Tax Explained: Owner-Occupier vs Investment Rates →
Owner-occupier rates, investment property rates, how Annual Value is set, recent 2024-2025 hikes, and tax optimisation strategies.
Rental Income Tax Guide for Singapore Landlords →
How rental income is taxed, allowable deductions, marginal tax rates, and tax-efficient landlord strategies.
Condo Maintenance Fees Explained: What Is Reasonable →
How fees are set by share value, typical ranges by project size, MCST red flags, sinking fund health, and the special levy risk.
Property Renovation ROI: Which Upgrades Add Real Value →
Singapore renovation budget guide. What kitchens and baths return, where money is wasted, the 3-year rule, and staging vs full reno.
Rental Yield Guide: How to Calculate and What to Expect →
Gross vs net yield formulas, typical yields by district, factors affecting yield, tenant profiles, and maximisation strategies.
Singapore Rental Market: Trends, Tenants, Outlook →
From the 2022-2023 surge to 2026 normalisation. Tenant profiles, district yields, lease norms, and what comes next.
How Supply Pipeline Affects Your Property Value →
How incoming TOP affects resale prices, absorption rates, districts with heavy pipeline, and strategies to navigate.
Understanding PSF Trends: What the Numbers Really Mean →
How to read PSF (Price Per Square Foot) trends in Singapore property. What rising, falling, and flat PSF means for your investment.
Singapore Property Cycles: 50 Years of Data Lessons →
Five decades of Singapore property cycles. Peaks, troughs, what triggered each turn, and where 2026 sits on the cycle.
Property Decoupling Strategy: How to Avoid ABSD Legally →
Step-by-step Singapore property decoupling guide. Mechanism, costs, loan re-qualification risks, recent regulatory changes.
Building a Singapore Property Portfolio: 3 Strategies →
Single high-quality unit, decouple-and-buy second, and leveraged multi-property. Risk-adjusted returns and exit planning.
How to Identify Properties with En-Bloc Potential →
A practical framework for spotting Singapore en-bloc candidates. Plot ratio, tenure, age, location indicators, recent successful sales.
Distressed Property Sales: Spotting Real Value Plays →
Mortgagee sales, divorce listings, emigration sales. Typical 5-15% discounts, the risks, and a fast-evaluation checklist.
Negative Cash Flow: When Holding for Capital Gain Works →
The math behind accepting monthly shortfalls for capital appreciation. Stress testing rates, rents, and when to cut losses.
Sell and Lease Back: When This Strategy Works →
How sell-and-lease-back works in Singapore, the rental cost reality, HDB Lease Buyback Scheme alternative, and the long-term risks.