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The Scarcity of Resale Condos in Singapore (2025): Understanding the Supply Shortage

Jayson Ang – September 10, 2026 –

TLDR Resale condos in Singapore are facing a sharp supply crunch in 2025, driven by fewer new launches, developers holding back due to rising land costs, and owners reluctant to sell amid escalating prices. This scarcity has created intense competition among buyers, pushing resale values...

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Surprising Shifts: Evolving Trends in Singapore’s Property Market

Jayson Ang – September 7, 2026 –

TLDR Singapore’s property market is undergoing surprising shifts in 2025, reshaping long-held assumptions. Rising land costs and cautious developer sentiment are limiting new launches, while resale condos face supply shortages that push prices upward. HDB owners upgrading to new launches often trade space for modern...

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The Strategic Advantage: Why Owning a Condo Near HDB Flats Can Be Your Best Property Move

Jayson Ang – September 4, 2026 –

TLDR Owning a condo near HDB flats in Singapore offers a strategic advantage often overlooked by buyers. Proximity to HDB enclaves fuels strong resale demand, as many upgraders prefer staying close to familiar neighborhoods, amenities, and family ties. Projects like Chuan Park, AMO Residence, and...

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The Dynamics of Being the First Seller in a New Condo: Risks, Rewards, and Strategies

Jayson Ang – September 1, 2026 –

TLDR Being the first seller in a new condo project offers both opportunity and risk. With no prior transactions, you can set aspirational pricing, but lack of benchmarks means buyers compare against nearby developments, which may distort valuations. Local HDB resale prices and MOP timelines...

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The Paradox: Why New Launch Condos in Singapore Are Flying Off the Shelves Despite Affordability Concerns

Jayson Ang – August 28, 2026 –

TLDR Despite widespread online complaints about housing affordability, new launch condos in Singapore continue to sell rapidly. HDB resale prices climbed another 2.5% last quarter, with over half of transactions above $600,000 and 328 flats crossing the million-dollar mark. Private launches like Chuan Park achieved...

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Singapore Property Prices in 30 Years: Understanding Their Unique Inflationary Trajectory

Jayson Ang – August 25, 2026 –

TLDR Singapore’s property market has shown a unique inflationary trajectory over the past 30 years, consistently outpacing general consumer inflation. While everyday goods like meals or medical bills rose at about 2.5–3% annually, resale HDB flats and private properties appreciated far more aggressively. For instance,...

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Navigating the Transition: Right-Sizing from a Condo to an HDB Flat in 2025

Jayson Ang – August 22, 2026 –

TLDR Right-sizing from a condo to an HDB flat in 2025 requires careful planning beyond lifestyle adjustments. Sellers face a mandatory 15-month wait before buying resale flats (30 months for BTO/SBF), unless aged 55+ and downsizing to a 4-room or smaller unit. Early loan repayment...

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The Unconventional Wisdom: Why Choosing a Home You Love Over Pure Profit May Be Singapore’s Smartest Move

Jayson Ang – August 13, 2026 –

TLDR In Singapore’s property market, prioritizing a home you genuinely love over chasing maximum profit may be the smarter long-term move. While financial gains are tempting, homes are more than assets—they shape daily life, family experiences, and personal well-being. Chasing “perfect” investment timing often leads...

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The Peril of Rejecting the First Offer: A Singapore Property Market Insight

Jayson Ang – August 7, 2026 –

TLDR Rejecting a strong first offer in Singapore’s property market can be a costly mistake. Fresh listings attract the most attention in the first two to three weeks, often yielding the highest bids. Sellers who dismiss early offers—especially those above market value—risk anchoring their expectations...

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Understanding Government Land Sales (GLS) and Their Influence on Singapore’s Property Market

Jayson Ang – July 23, 2026 –

TLDR Singapore’s Government Land Sales (GLS) Programme is a key tool used by the government to manage land supply and urban development in a country where land is scarce. The programme releases state-owned land twice a year through two lists: the Confirmed List (sites actively...

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Is Price Per Square Foot (PSF) Still a Reliable Metric in Singapore’s Property Market?

Jayson Ang – June 26, 2026 –

TLDR Price Per Square Foot (PSF) is increasingly a poor measure of property value in Singapore due to regulatory changes that improved space efficiency, excluding non-livable areas from Gross Floor Area (GFA). Older properties with lower PSF may have inefficient layouts and higher renovation costs,...

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6 Factors Making Singaporean Properties Difficult to Sell (Even in a Strong Market)

Jayson Ang – June 2, 2026 –

TLDR Properties in Singapore may linger on the market due to several key factors. Small boutique developments face price volatility, while mega-developments suffer from intense competition amid many listings. Tenanted units deter most buyers due to viewing difficulties and untidiness. Multiple decision-makers, especially co-owners, can...

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The Rise of New Launch 2-Bedroom Condos: Why Homebuyers are Prioritizing Them Over Resale Options in 2025

Jayson Ang – May 27, 2026 –

TLDR Two-bedroom condominiums are shifting from primarily rental investments to popular family homes, especially among small families and HDB upgraders, due to rising home prices forcing size compromises. New launch two-bedroom units priced around $1.8 to $2 million attract more buyers than cheaper, often larger...

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Why Older Freehold Condominiums Are Losing Their Edge in En‑Bloc Deals (2025)

Jayson Ang – April 14, 2026 –

TLDR Older freehold condominiums in Singapore are losing their edge in en‑bloc deals due to several structural shifts. Developers increasingly prefer Government Land Sales (GLS) sites, which offer certainty, lower costs, and faster timelines compared to the complexities of collective sales. Rising replacement-home prices push...

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Are We Going Into Recession? What It Means for You—and Singapore Property

Jayson Ang – March 28, 2026 –

TLDR Singapore faces rising recession risks as global trade slows, with GDP contraction and cautious sentiment signaling economic headwinds. For property, downturns typically bring short-term price dips, fewer transactions, softer rentals, and mortgage stress for over-leveraged owners. Yet history shows resilience: after crises like 2008...

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Why Singapore Families Are Opting for Two-Bedroom Homes in 2025

Jayson Ang – March 24, 2026 –

TLDR By 2025, Singapore families are increasingly choosing two-bedroom condos as practical long-term homes rather than temporary stepping stones. This shift is driven by four main factors: affordability, smarter layouts, shared facilities, and smaller household sizes. Developers now design compact two-bedders (500–600 sq ft) with...

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Selling Your Singapore Condo? Don’t Overlook This Critical Factor

Jayson Ang – March 14, 2026 –

TLDR When selling a condo in Singapore, the number of units listed in the same development plays a crucial role. High listing volume can reduce buyer urgency and extend the selling period, while low inventory often creates urgency but may lead to unrealistic price expectations....

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Selling Your Home for the First Time in Singapore: A Step-by-Step Guide

Jayson Ang – March 10, 2026 –

TLDR Selling your home in Singapore involves careful planning over several stages. Start 4-6 weeks before listing by consulting a property professional, setting a realistic price based on valuation, assessing outstanding mortgage and CPF refund, and preparing the property for viewings. List and market your...

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Integrated Developments and Condo Values: A Look at Sengkang Grand Residences

Jayson Ang – March 6, 2026 –

TLDR The impact of the new integrated development, Sengkang Grand Residences, on nearby condo prices was studied by comparing it with neighboring developments like The Quartz and Jewel @ Buangkok. While Sengkang Grand Residences itself showed the lowest price appreciation due to its higher launch...

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The Real Impact of Industrial Areas on Condo Prices: A Tale of Two Towns

Jayson Ang – March 2, 2026 –

TLDR A case study comparing condos near light industrial areas in Yishun and Bishan found that proximity to these zones does not negatively impact condo prices or profitability. In fact, condos closer to light industrial areas showed higher returns on investment (ROI) and better profitability...

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The 15-Month Wait-Out Period: An Unnecessary Burden in a Challenging Economy

Jayson Ang – February 6, 2026 –

TLDR The 15-month wait-out period introduced in September 2022 requires private property owners to wait before buying a resale or BTO HDB flat, aiming to curb million-dollar HDB transactions by limiting demand from private owners. However, despite reducing private owner purchases of million-dollar flats from...

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The Unexpected Choices: Why Some Singaporean Homebuyers Opt for Smaller Condos (Even When They Could Afford More Space)

Jayson Ang – February 2, 2026 –

TLDR In Singapore's property market, buyers often prioritize factors beyond just size. Many choose smaller units within their budget due to better layouts, locations close to MRT stations, or newer developments offering efficient designs and fewer renovation costs. Older homeowners may downsize strategically to better...

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Punggol Northshore HDB Flats Reaching MOP: Navigating the Resale Window

Jayson Ang – January 26, 2026 –

TLDR In 2025, around 1,765 HDB flats from Northshore Residences I & II and Northshore StraitsView in Punggol’s Northshore will reach their Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP), flooding the resale market. This creates a brief “MOP window” where early sellers can command higher prices due to...

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Beyond Profit: Singaporean Homeowners Share Stories of Purpose-Driven Property Purchases

Jayson Ang – January 18, 2026 –

TLDR In Singapore, some homeowners prioritize personal comfort, convenience, and family needs over financial gains in property purchases. YC bought a familiar condominium she had rented for years despite its aging lease and less attractive location, valuing emotional connection and space. Aaron chose a less...

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Timing the Market: Lessons from Singapore’s Property Price Fluctuations

Jayson Ang – December 18, 2025 –

TLDR Singapore’s property market has seen price declines during major crises such as the 1985-1989 pre-recession, 1996-1998 Asian Financial Crisis, 2000-2004 dot-com bubble and SARS, 2008 Global Financial Crisis, and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. However, timing these dips is difficult because recovery periods are often...

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