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
Housing developers should brace for rougher conditions in 2026
Slower economy, more tepid HDB resale market and stiff competition for land await
Owning luxury hotels is tough but can be richly rewarding for patient capital
Jardine Matheson and Frasers Property could gain from hotel ownership over the long term
Expand HDB choices for seniors: Offer new dual-key homes and short-lease 3-room flats
Let seniors who own a private home buy an HDB resale flat without selling the private unit
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
Stronger Singdollar makes ‘long Singapore property, short overseas property’ strategy compelling
Local currency strength can erode overseas property returns, while foreign purchases of Singapore real estate may gather momentum
Despite 14% subsidy clawback, a S$788,000 Berlayar BTO flat is a solid buy
The desirable estate will be a good ‘forever home’, and also has potential to generate robust capital gains and rental income
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
Singapore wins when a foreigner pays S$6,274 psf for a luxury condo here
Lowering ABSD for sales of big ticket luxury condo homes to foreigners could yield benefits
The internal management model’s uphill task in gaining traction among Singapore Reits
Lack of size confronts Sabana Reit’s new internalised manager
