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  • Government bumps up supply of private homes for full-year 2023 to highest in a decade. Orchard Road, Zion Road sites among 8 state land plots to be offered in H2 for private housing. Charming Garden makes third and final bid at collective sale with same S$175 million guide price. When new condo units are pricier than older ones by over 70 per cent. New private home sales up 17% in May from April, on the back of a doubling in launches.      
  • Government bumps up supply of private homes for full-year 2023 to highest in a decade. Orchard Road, Zion Road sites among 8 state land plots to be offered in H2 for private housing. Charming Garden makes third and final bid at collective sale with same S$175 million guide price. When new condo units are pricier than older ones by over 70 per cent. New private home sales up 17% in May from April, on the back of a doubling in launches.      

Is 2022 the year of Black Swans?

First, crazy high inflation, next war in Ukraine, then Fed rug-pulling the stock markets, and cryptos crashing down. It seems that 2022 is full of surprises in itself. And not the good kind. In our latest Insights article, we explore the potential black swans of 2022 and how they might affect Singaporean real estate.

How would 28 year old Eligibility for HDB affect the Real Estate Market?

The parliamentary session earlier in March stirred up plenty of questions, debates, and opinions on whether the age criteria for single Singaporeans to buy HDBs should be lowered. Every one might have their own stance on this matter and we are not here to set the record straight. This article runs a simple thought experiment on what might potentially happen if the eligibility criteria for age is indeed lowered.

Is the Prime Time for Landed Properties in 2021 – 2022?

Owing to the low-interest rate environment and a sudden surge in demand for bigger homes, 2021 saw a new high in property prices propelling the Singapore real estate market into the spotlight in our national discussions and news channels. In this article, we focus on the landed property market, a property class that we think will become a key segment in the market in the coming years.

EV market – Are owners finally finding ground

Efforts to push forward the EV market have been ramped up. But before you dump your petrol cans and joystick for an electric-powered motorcar, you might want to consider charging options. Come find out in the latest Insights article where we dive into the latest product and charge-and-earn service, an initiative to be powered up by a Singaporean company. How does this affect the housing market?

What are the Trends in this HOT Landed Market?

The landed market is getting increasingly interesting. The local crowd is not the only competition. The need for space has been accelerated because of the pandemic. With markets moving quickly and only a short amount of time to process all the information, what are the key trends you should be considering? In order to stay on top of the competition, you will need all the information you can get. We got you covered. Check out our latest Insights article to find out more!

Will increasing interest rates cause property prices to drop? Should I wait for that to happen?

Knowing the correlation between low interest rates and high property prices, investors buying real estate have been timing the market to ask: Will increasing interest rates cause property prices to drop? If so, should I wait for that to happen? In this article, we examine the correlation between interest rates and property prices, and make the case for the “Singapore Exceptionalism” – arguing that various factors that cushion the real estate market in Singapore make it unlikely for property prices to fall, despite rising interest rates.