The Crest was a headline development when it launched, and its architecture is iconic: it was designed by Pritzker Prize laureate Toyo Ito from Japan. Its “blooming flower” facade and sweeping views of the landed Jervois estate make it one of the more recognisable RCR condos. It’s also especially known for its generously sized units, […] The post Why This Large-Unit Condo in the Jervois Enclave Isn’t Keeping Up With the Market  first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

2018 was when the property market began recovering, after the trough years of 2016/17. At the time, most of us market watchers had the sense that home prices were about to start rising again; but many of us were caught flat-footed when cooling measures came again later in the year. For the projects that did […] The post These 5 Condos In Singapore Sold Out Fast in 2018 — But Which Ones Really Rewarded Buyers? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

This week, we’re taking a look at some of the cheapest 4-bedroom condos built in the recent few years. These homes are great for families, with plenty of space for kids, a home office, or even a little hobby corner. Being newer projects, they come with modern facilities and longer leases, so you get comfort […] The post We Found The Cheapest 4-Bedroom Condos You Can Still Buy from $2.28M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

It has been more than a decade since Pasir Ris last saw an Executive Condo (EC) launch, so when Qingjian Realty picked up the Jalan Loyang Besar site, it naturally drew attention. This might be especially true for buyers who missed Aurelle of Tampines, which launched earlier this year, not too far away and offers […] The post This New Pasir Ris EC Starts From $1.438M For A 3-Bedder: Here’s What You Should Know first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Dual-key units have been an interesting property type to watch recently. Previously, we noted that dual-key units appeared to move more slowly at new launches, as of 2025. However, it’s challenging to draw a sweeping conclusion as to why: dual-key units have very different layouts and sizes, and not to mention, the transactions are low. […] The post We Analysed Dual-Key Condo Units Across 2, 3 and 4 Bedders — And One Clear Pattern Emerged first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Dairy Farm Residences had a bit of a rocky start, and you may remember it from complaints about maintenance fees (which were eventually cut by around 40 per cent). That said, Dairy Farm Residences came to market with a mixed-use concept and a strong nature-focused pitch. With its greenery views and the fact that it would […] The post Why This Mixed-Use Condo at Dairy Farm Is Lagging Behind the Market first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

You’d think by now, the idea of using polls to push a point would be obsolete; but it’s still going strong among insurers and property agencies. I’m talking about polls that are thinly veiled sponsored messages, along the lines of “nine out of 10 doctors prefer…etc.” style persuasiveness (or lack thereof.) Take, for instance, this report on […] The post Are Singaporeans Moving Away From Property As A Retirement Strategy? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

On paper, the answer is just a straight yes. But due to confusion involving things like GFA harmonisation and actual increased affordability in prime districts, this has become a very loaded question to answer. It’s not that property agents or other industry players want to bamboozle you – it’s just that the current stewpot of factors makes […] The post Are New Launch Condos Really Getting Cheaper in 2025? The Truth Isn’t What You Think first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) exercises used to have a bad rep. In the past, it was often dismissed as buying the “leftovers nobody wants.” Some even whispered that such flats were possibly unlucky, because they were returned due to financial issues or divorces. But by the late 2010s, buyers have been more grounded and rational […] The post How We Saved $300K And Got Our 4-Room Toa Payoh Flat in Just 7 Months first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Another month, another Bishan record. A 5-room DBSS flat at Block 275A Bishan Street 24 has just sold for $1.632 million, setting a new benchmark for the flat type, and once again, the headline comes from Natura Loft, the town’s seemingly perennial price leader. This new benchmark is only a bit higher ($64,000) than the previous […] The post This 5-Room Bishan HDB Just Hit a Record $1.632M — Here’s What the Sellers Likely Made first appeared on TheFinance.sg.