James's analytical takes on Singapore property — investment thesis, market positioning, the property-as-hedge argument, and the decisions most agents don't cover. Informed opinion grounded in transaction data and 15+ years of Managing Agent experience.
Thomson View sold for $810M after 17 years of failed attempts. Here's what the headlines missed — and why buyers who chose new launches instead came out significantly ahead.
For eight years, Braddell View buyers have chased an en bloc windfall that has yet to arrive. With a 56-year lease remaining and a massive $2.5B+ developer quantum, the "lottery ticket" is getting expensive. We compare the data against JadeScape to show where smart capital is moving in 2026.
Prata at midnight, artisan coffee at dawn, MacRitchie five minutes on foot. Upper Thomson is one of Singapore's last neighbourhoods with genuine character at an accessible price point. Here's the complete 2026 guide — food, housing options, and why buyers who move here rarely want to leave.
You cannot build another MacRitchie. In property, "permanent" is the ultimate value driver. We break down the data behind the District 20 nature premium—from JadeScape's resale performance to the record-breaking Springleaf Residence launch—and what it means for your 2026 exit strategy.
