Why do early property buyers often win bigger?

Why do some property buyers make money just by being early? Because sometimes, the biggest gains don’t come from buying the most famous project. They come from buying the first one. Just look at Punggol. One early project, A Treasure Trove, became a strong example of first-mover advantage. A

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Is it time to tighten the EC market?

Rivelle Tampines sold 92.5% of its units on launch weekend. So let’s be honest — many buyers no longer see ECs as just homes. They see them as a wealth-building opportunity. And that’s why Leslie Yee says Singapore may need to tighten the EC market. His first point is remove DPS. Because

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Daughter fought for 26 properties her name is in..

Have you ever heard parents say, “Just put the child’s name in first… easier for admin”? Sounds harmless, right? Not always. In Singapore, there was a case where a woman added her daughter as joint owner to 26 properties. Later, things turned ugly, and it became a costly legal fight. Th

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How to predict future condo prices?

How to predict future price of condo in Singapore? let me tell you something interesting. Do you know how to predict the future prices of condos in Singapore? Let me give you an example, did you know recently land at Dover was sold at $1,556 psf ppr. So what does this mean? Property exper

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Is 20% prime BTO clawback fair or not?

Is 20% Prime BTO clawback fair or too much? People are debating whether a 20% clawback for top Prime BTO projects is too much. But here’s the thing — Singapore has seen high housing levies before. Under the older HDB resale levy framework, the levy could go up to 25%, depending on flat typ

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Is HDB flats near MRT confirm better?

HDB flat: near MRT confirm better? Not always. Everyone says: buy near MRT, confirm better. And yes, MRT distance does affect HDB resale prices. In some towns, for every extra 100m away from the MRT, prices can drop by about $35 psf. But here’s the part many buyers miss: that impact

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Affordable HDB Flats Still Exist in Singapore

Think all HDB resale flats in Singapore are too expensive now? Not exactly. Yes, million-dollar flats are getting attention. But there are still bargains if buyers know where to look. Take Choa Chu Kang. Last year, the highest 5-room resale was about $815,000, and the highest 4-room was ab

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New Singapore retirement hack?

New Singapore retirement hack? It’s not MM2H People think MM2H is the hack. Honestly, it’s not. It’s mainly for richer people who don’t mind locking in cash and buying property. For most Singaporeans, the smarter move is simpler. Keep the Singapore property. Rent it out. Live cheaper i

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When world gets shaky, wealth looks for safety

Think uncertainty is bad for property? Not always. When the world gets shaky, wealth looks for safety. And Singapore is still one of the places global money trusts. That’s why luxury homes here are still seeing serious interest. Nassim Quattro on Nassim Road is even testing prices a

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Wisma Atria office vs OpenAI deal, which riskier?

I was thinking about this recently — between a short-lease office at Wisma Atria, and one of those exclusive private deals linked to names like OpenAI or SpaceX… which one is actually riskier? Most people will probably say the Wisma Atria office, right? Because the risk is very obvious. Short le

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Singapore has a problem…

Singapore has a problem… Birth rate is down to 0.87. Households are getting smaller. And more people are getting older. And condos are getting more expensive. So the question is: Who will buy the condos? Singapore already knows the answer. Over the next 5 years, the government ex

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Pinery is more expensive..but may be easier to buy

Pinery Residences is more expensive… but may be easier to buy than Rivelle. Pinery pulled in 8,500 visitors over the weekend. At first that sounds surprising, because Rivelle is cheaper. But here’s the real reason. For some buyers, the cheaper option may actually be harder to enter.

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One condo gained 40%, while others only 5%

Best Location ≠ Best Property Returns? Most people think the best location gives the best property returns. But these 3 Singapore condos tell a very different story. 1 gained close to 40%. The other 2 gained only about 5%–15%. Let’s look at what happened. Based on resale transacti

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The most interesting new launch in Tampines

Is this the most interesting new launch in Tampines right now? This is Pinery Residences — a mixed development directly connected to Tampines West MRT Station. You get MRT access underground and a mall right downstairs. That kind of convenience usually supports both rental demand and resale l

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Would you pay $170k more for this 3rm flat?

Would you pay $170k more for this 3 room flat? People always say Jurong is cheap. But a 3-room HDB here just sold for $628,000. Pause. The average 3-room flat in Singapore is about $450k. So this one is almost $170k higher than average. So why would someone pay that? Look at wh

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The Hidden Risk of Buying Old Condos in Singapore

Buying an old condo to wait for en bloc sounds like a great idea… But in Singapore, many owners end up waiting for something else. Pause Maintenance bills. Once a condo reaches about 25 to 30 years old, owners usually face two choices. Option one: Spend millions upgrading the devel

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Something strange’s happening in SG property mkt

Singapore’s property market is showing a very strange contradiction right now. A recent survey by the National University of Singapore shows that real estate sentiment has turned slightly more cautious. Developers are worried about things like economic slowdown, financing costs, and construc

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Middle East war pushes more money into SG property

A war in the Middle East… might actually push more money into Singapore property. And we might already be seeing it. River Modern just sold over 90% on launch weekend. But if you look closely at River Valley, prices have actually been moving up step by step. So the market was alread

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Why young couples are skipping BTO for first home?

Why young couples are skipping BTO for first home? Most Singaporeans follow the same path. BTO first… then upgrade to a condo. But some buyers are skipping BTO completely. They go straight to private property as their first home. And surprisingly… sometimes this strategy actually ma

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Why rich investors in Singapore avoid buying condo

Why do some rich investors in Singapore avoid buying condos? It’s not because condos are bad investments. It’s because of tax. If you already own one or two properties in Singapore, buying another residential property means paying Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty. That can be 20%, 30% or e

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Jonathan Kong S’pore Realtor