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$281.2M in Singapore Shophouse Deals in 2H2025 — But That Number Doesn’t Tell the Full Story

$281.2M in Singapore Shophouse Deals in 2H2025 — But That Number Doesn’t Tell the Full Story

December 18, 2025 by Timothy Tay

Shophouse transactions fell to a 10-year low in 2025, even as prices for central freehold and 999-year assets stayed firm.…

CapitaLand–UOL’s $1.5 Billion Hougang Central Bid May Put Future Prices Above $2,500 PSF

CapitaLand–UOL’s $1.5 Billion Hougang Central Bid May Put Future Prices Above $2,500 PSF

December 16, 2025 by Timothy Tay

A major mixed-use GLS site in Hougang Central closed with a top bid of $1.5 billion. The closely contested tender…

Why New Condo Sales Fell 87% In November (And Why It’s Not a Red Flag)

Why New Condo Sales Fell 87% In November (And Why It’s Not a Red Flag)

December 16, 2025 by Timothy Tay

Singapore’s new home market crossed 10,600 units sold in 2025, but November sales fell 87 percent. The shift points to…

How Much Smaller Can Singapore Homes Get?

How Much Smaller Can Singapore Homes Get?

December 14, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

How bad can the compact unit trend get? It’s all a matter of perspective. Singaporeans like to think we have…

The Hidden Costs of Smaller Homes in Singapore

The Hidden Costs of Smaller Homes in Singapore

December 7, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

The surest way to raise someone’s blood pressure in Singapore is to say shrinking home sizes don’t matter, because there…

10 New Upcoming Housing Sites Set for 2026 That Homebuyers Should Keep an Eye On

10 New Upcoming Housing Sites Set for 2026 That Homebuyers Should Keep an Eye On

December 4, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

The pace of Government Land Sales (GLS) sites is slowing a little in 2026, with 10 sites announced for H1…

Will Relaxing En-Bloc Rules Really Improve the Prospects of Older Condos in Singapore?

Will Relaxing En-Bloc Rules Really Improve the Prospects of Older Condos in Singapore?

December 3, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

The en-bloc market has been slowing, helped along by a steady stream of GLS sites that give developers far less…

A Housing Issue That Slips Under the Radar in a Super-Aged Singapore: Here’s What Needs Attention

A Housing Issue That Slips Under the Radar in a Super-Aged Singapore: Here’s What Needs Attention

November 30, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

We often focus on the needs of Singaporeans being relocated, which is great – but we need to spend more…

This 5 Room Clementi Flat Just Hit a Record $1.488M — Here’s What the Sellers Took Home

This 5 Room Clementi Flat Just Hit a Record $1.488M — Here’s What the Sellers Took Home

November 26, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

A 5 room flat at Clementi Crest has sold for $1.488M, setting the estate’s latest record and surpassing the previous…

Are Singaporeans Moving Away From Property As A Retirement Strategy?

Are Singaporeans Moving Away From Property As A Retirement Strategy?

November 23, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

You’d think by now, the idea of using polls to push a point would be obsolete; but it’s still going…

This 5-Room Bishan HDB Just Hit a Record $1.632M — Here’s What the Sellers Likely Made

This 5-Room Bishan HDB Just Hit a Record $1.632M — Here’s What the Sellers Likely Made

November 20, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Another month, another Bishan record. A 5-room DBSS flat at Block 275A Bishan Street 24 has just sold for $1.632…

Why More HDB Owners Are Suddenly Refinancing Again in 2025

Why More HDB Owners Are Suddenly Refinancing Again in 2025

November 16, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

It’s time for the refinancing Public Service Announcement again. Whenever interest rates are on the decline, some HDB owners will…

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