The Level Ground

THE LEVEL GROUND

Does progressive payment for new projects fuel high new condo prices?

Can applicants look forward to having more five-room flats in new HDB projects in sought-after locations?
THE LEVEL GROUND

Why it makes sense to include 5-room HDB flats in Berlayar BTOs – even if price tag may be higher

With private homes largely bought for owner-occupation, might a future shortage of rental homes loom?
THE LEVEL GROUND

Meet rental demand by letting developers keep ownership of some condo units without hefty penalties

As Singapore's Reit sector matures, Reits need to stand out by having unique selling points.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Investment story trumps size for Reits; the key is to be sufficiently differentiated 

As household size is hardly growing, is there a need to build super-large landed homes?
THE LEVEL GROUND

Think twice about rebuilding that old landed property into a super-big house to max out GFA

Young adults, worried over job security, should not hold back from applying for HDB BTO flats.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Worried over job prospects? Young adults should go forth fearlessly to buy an HDB BTO flat

Newport Residences spans levels 23 to 45 of the 45-storey Newport Plaza, which will also have Grade A offices, F&B spaces and branded serviced apartments.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Should buyers get more excited over relatively ‘cheap’ freehold Newport Residences?

Applying a 10-year MOP to homeowners can be extremely harmful to housing mobility.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Allow flexibility on 10-year minimum occupation period for homeowners with sufficient deterrents

A one-bedder unit is cheaper than larger flats, and also has lower recurring costs as management fees and maintenance costs are generally higher for bigger units.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Should developers build more one-bedroom condo units?

How the HDB resale flat market performs has a huge bearing on the private housing market's fortunes.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Drop in HDB resale flat prices in Q1 no cause for panic among condo buyers