Ismail Gafoor and Wong Siew Ying

In March, the first EC project launch of 2025, Aurelle of Tampines (above), shifted 90 per cent of its 760 units at an average price of S$1,766 per square foot over its launch weekend.
BT PROPERTY WEEK

Executive condos still a popular pick, but how high will prices go?

This segment is likely to stay firm from sustained demand from HDB upgraders, but may find a new level with fresh sites being released and the effects of the Trump tariffs

Core Central Region non-landed home prices have held up, while rising at a slower pace, and median prices have touched new highs.

Clouds clearing in Singapore’s prime residential market

Core Central Region’s stable prices, growing secondary market sales point to improving outlook post-ABSD hike

Will the successful launch of J’den at a new benchmark of more than S$2,400 psf spark an upward spiral in OCR prices? This is unlikely, since most projects do not share the same attributes that made the project attractive to buyers.
BT PROPERTY WEEK 2024

Are mass-market condo projects still compelling?

Suburban condo prices have risen strongly, pulled up by new launch benchmarks, but are expected to slow in 2024

Artist’s impression of the Copen Grand executive condominium in Tengah. Buyers may perceive that new ECs in Tengah – where thousands of new BTO flats are being built – are likely to enjoy good HDB upgrader demand in the future.
PROPERTY 2023

Executive condos are still residential market darlings

Even as prices continue to rise, new ECs remain accessible and show strong potential for investment gains