Residential

THE LEVEL GROUND

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

Mind the high construction and recurring costs of building a gigantic home for owner occupation 

Four projects housing 1,679 units will likely test buyer appetite in July.

Up to 11 new condo projects with 3,550 units lined up for H2 launch as price ceilings emerge

Analysts do not expect average launch prices to breach the S$4,000 psf mark in the near term

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

Bank on creating wealth from purchasing a subsidised home amid rising uncertainty

The average land rate for sites with a residential component is up almost 13% from the previous year, PropNex data shows.
NEWS ANALYSIS

Rising land bids push new condo prices into focus – will S$3,000 psf be a new normal?

Strong take-up at new launches fuels developer confidence, but higher land costs will test buyer demand

Senior-living accommodation facilities with community programming can support independent ageing and foster social connections.
BRUNCH

Room for new ideas: Private-sector players eye opportunities in Singapore’s senior-living space

Options such as intergenerational co-living are emerging, but obstacles to take-up remain, say observers

What is the state of play in the resale market for private homes?

Who are buying private homes and how do agents stay relevant? With PropNex’s CEO Kelvin Fong

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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?

The project’s underperformance versus River Modern may not be justified

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

Needs and financial circumstances of owners of HDB Plus and Prime flats and new EC units can change

Including executive condominiums, 1,649 units were sold in April, with 1,426 units launched.
SINGAPORE PROPERTY

Developers sell 1,548 new homes in April, chalking up the highest sales in six months

The Outside Central Region accounts for 87.7% of condo and private apartment deals last month

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?

Affordability, leasing demand and an ageing population support having more of such housing