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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.      

PLB 2021 Q3 Market Updates

Rising land cost, eager developers, En-bloc revival, and enthusiasm from our very own Singaporeans are some of the key takeaways from this quarterly update. We are approaching the final quarter of the year, as we inch closer to the reopening of our borders. We are excited for what is to come and cannot wait to see what Q4 has in store. Read more on our latest article by our Insights Team!

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.

Population Census 2020 — Part 2, The Focus on each Micro-Segment

In our previous article, we spoke a little about the general trends and inferences from the data gathered in the Population Census 2020. In this Part 2 installation of our analysis, we focus on each micro-segments and their possible Insights for homeowners in every market. You’ll be missing out if you miss this article!

Pasir Ris 8 New Launch Condo Review — Is it Worth the Premium?

Pasir Ris 8 offers unparalleled connectivity and convenience as the new kid on the block. The facilities and amenities within the development will be very attractive to tenants looking around the area. Future developments also might potentially appreciate what is already a premium price tag. With all the different offerings the development has, Pasir Ris 8 is one of the most exciting developments of 2021. Check out our Insights article for more!

5 popular estates in Singapore for expats

Have you ever wondered which estates in Singapore are more popular among expats? Or if you are an incoming resident-to-be of the city-state island of Singapore, this article will tell you which are the more commonly chosen estates to start your journey in. Are you ready to find out what these 5 popular estates have to offer? Come find out in this Insights article, from the east coast to the city centre, as even with Singapore’s land scarcity, there is still a place for everyone to be in.

Why invest in Singapore Real Estate versus other investments

You may have seen our home tours and wonder what’s so great about rental yields in property, or you may wonder why is there a surplus of agents now? Is property booming? We know COVID-19 is the cause, but what’s the effect? In this article, we compare real estate to the other asset classes, from cryptocurrency to stocks, and even Coca Cola shares!

A macro look at the Singapore property market in 2021. Is now the time to buy?

The condo resale market has been experiencing strong growth across all districts in Singapore in recent quarters. Overall year-on-year prices increased by 5.8% over April 2020. Furthermore, macro trends across Singapore and internationally may also be pushing property prices higher. So, is now the time to buy? Let’s take a closer look at some trends we see the real estate market moving towards in our post pandemic world.