CONDOS

THE LEVEL GROUND

Should the government have boosted housing supply in its H1 2026 land sales programme?

More supply could help meet robust demand from homebuyers and developers, moderate prices and generate more economic activity

Low interest rates may not be sufficient to keep private housing demand buoyant in 2026.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Housing developers should brace for rougher conditions in 2026

Slower economy, more tepid HDB resale market and stiff competition for land await 

The 5.2% year-on-year growth in household mortgage loans during Q2 is the highest increase in six consecutive quarters, official data shows.
SINGAPORE PROPERTY

Real estate players brace for market curbs as housing debt climbs: NUS poll

Debt-limiting rules such as loan-to-value and mortgage servicing ratio are seen as more effective than ABSD

The Rest of Central Region leads in condo and private apartment sales, accounting for 50.5% of transactions.

October surge could push developers’ new home sales for 2025 to four-year peak

Last month’s 2,424 units sold are up about 9 times on-month and 224% on-year

The Sen, located just off Jalan Jurong Kechil, is the final new project to hit the market this year.

The Sen in Upper Bukit Timah sells 23% of units at launch weekend at average S$2,358 psf

While sales were measured compared to recent launches, developer Sustained Land remains encouraged by the ‘healthy interest’ in key unit types

A prime landed home may be less effective than a luxury condo unit in meeting future needs of wealthy local owner-occupiers.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Luxury condo or landed house? A local homebuyer has sound reasons to buy prime condos

The right apartment unit can make a great home and investment for a wealthy Singaporean

The 61-storey luxury tower will have more than 200 condos starting at US$5.8 million.

Bentley condo tower with car elevator lands US$630 million loan

Branded residential projects have boomed in recent years

Despite an uncertain economic outlook, recent major new condo launches have seen hot sales.
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Hot sales at new condo launches can be too much of a good thing for developers

Increasing risks include fierce bidding for land and government action 

Keen demand: Penrith will be the first private residential project launched in Queenstown since 2018

Penrith sells 97% of project at average S$2,800 psf; Faber Residence moves 86% at average S$2,160 psf

Queenstown and Clementi projects ring up firm sales after near sell-out of Holland Village condo last week

Activity in September was sluggish as expected, as the month coincides with the Hungry Ghost Festival, a traditionally quiet period for property launches and home purchases.

September new home sales fall to a low, but strong rebound expected in October

Developers sold 255 private homes in September, down 88.1% on month and 36.4% on year