Insights Singapore's property market moves fast. This section cuts through the noise — breaking down URA data, price trends, cooling measure impacts, and macro shifts that actually affect what you buy and when. No fluff, no forecasts dressed up as facts. Just clear analysis to help you read the market with confidence, whether you're buying your first private home or adding to your portfolio.
New launches average $2,200+ psf. Resale condos average $1,761 psf. That 20–30% gap sounds like a resale bargain — until you run the full numbers. Here's what 2025 transaction data actually says about which makes more money.
Oil above $95. COE at $111,890. URA property prices up 9 years straight. The signals look contradictory — here's the honest risk framework for Singapore property buyers in 2026, and why the biggest risk may be doing nothing at all
Twice the size of Punggol and with port relocation in full swing, the Greater Southern Waterfront is a massive opportunity. While many wait, 2026 data shows the window for buyers is closing fast. Here is why the GSW is the decade's biggest land play.
Integrated developments cost more at launch and charge two maintenance funds — one for the Main MC, one for the Residential Sub MC. Here's the full picture: what you actually pay, what the resale data shows, and when the premium makes financial sense.
A resale condo renovation can cost $80K–$150K once you factor in rewiring, plumbing, waterproofing, and carpentry. A new launch costs nothing upfront to fit out. Here's the honest 2026 comparison — and when each option actually makes financial sense.
Down payment, BSD, ABSD, TDSR, CPF — most buyers only discover the real cash required after they've already fallen in love with a unit. Here's the exact 2026 breakdown for a $1M to $2M condo purchase, so you walk in prepared.
SORA is falling toward a projected 1.32% by end-2026. If you're still on a 2023 peak-rate package, you could be overpaying $300–$500/month. We break down the fix vs. float mechanics, refinancing costs, and the "war factor" variables you must check before your next repricing window opens.
Thomson Three has delivered gains for 99% of owners who transacted. Then the $810M Thomson View en bloc happened 200m away. The corridor is repricing — and most owners haven't recalculated their position yet. Here's the data, the opportunity, and the honest verdict.
Your leasehold property is worth 74.7% of a freehold equivalent at 50 years remaining — and the drop accelerates from there. CPF restrictions shrink your buyer pool. Bank loans tighten. Most owners find out too late. Here's the curve, the cliff, and what to do before both hit you.
