Homeownership is often seen as a key milestone of adulthood and a dependable way to build long-term wealth. However, I have learned that the financial reality of buying a property is far more nuanced than simply acquiring an asset. While it can be a powerful wealth-building tool, it also introduces a unique set of financial […] The post How buying a property reshaped my personal finance and investing journey first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Because lately it feels like if you want a child, you need to sacrifice the square footage where it would learn to walk. That’s the first problem that comes to mind – price – when I look at a 25-year loan tenure and long BTO queues. But price may be adjacent to a wider range of factors, […] The post Is Our Housing Policy Secretly Singapore’s Most Effective Birth Control? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

This is actually a continuation from last week, when I mentioned Pasir Ris Northshore. While that’s one interesting part of Pasir Ris, I wanted to talk more about how this particular town has evolved tremendously, even though it’s often out of the limelight; and it’s particularly timely with the strong response to the upcoming Pasir Ris EC […] The post Why More Young Families Are Moving to Pasir Ris (Hint: It’s Not Just About the New EC) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

This week, we’re shining a light on something a little harder to come by these days: proper space. We’re talking full-sized, old-but-freehold condos that go well beyond the usual 1,200 or even 1,600 sq ft. Each of these units clocks in at over 2,650 sq ft, which makes them ideal if you’re after room to […] The post 5 Spacious Old But Freehold Condos Above 2,650 Sqft first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

In Singapore, the peak condo launch periods typically fall in the second half of the year, while avoiding the Lunar Seventh month (starting 23 Aug 2025) and the school holidays(mid-November to end-December). Sentiment in Singapore’s private new sales market remains positive despite ongoing geopolitical trade tensions and regional conflicts. Buyers remain confident, driven by shifts in […] The post 11 Upcoming New Condo Launches in Singapore in 3Q 2025 – Which to Look Out For? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

With new launches regularly crossing $2,200 psf in 2025, many buyers are asking: “Why not go for resale instead?” It’s a fair question: after all, resale condos often come with more space, may have a lower quantum, and established locations. But the resale-versus-new decision isn’t always so clear-cut. Depending on the district, the price gap between new […] The post New Launch Vs Resale: Which Districts Have The Biggest Price Gaps In 2025? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

If you told me a few years ago that a new EC would be right opposite Downtown East, I’d probably have waited a bit before buying my place. Downtown East is where I picture teen birthday parties, drenched children at Wild Wild Wet, and the unmistakable smell of BBQ smoke wafting through chalets. It really is […] The post This Upcoming 710-Unit Executive Condo In Pasir Ris Will Be One To Watch For Families first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Today, we’re on the 2nd tour requested by Jordan: Carpmael Road. It’s actually very close to his 1st requested tour- Onan Road– but I’m giving it its own piece because the 2 streets felt totally different when I visited. (And I ran out of space in my first article. Ho Loon, thanks for your comment- I’ll […] The post Where To Find Freehold Terrace & Semi-D Landed Homes From $4.85m In The East first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

There was a time when living in the Core Central Region (CCR) had a simple meaning: you were near Orchard, which had brands and shops you couldn’t find in the heartlands, and probably you had an easier time getting to work (in the CBD). However, the meaning of “prime” has changed over the years, and […] The post Which Central Singapore Condos Still Offer Long-Term Value? Here Are My Picks first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

For long-time patrons, the redevelopment of Robertson Walk (once a staple in the neighbourhood) may feel bittersweet. Frasers Property, which previously owned and managed Robertson Walk, will be redeveloping it into Robertson Opus: a 348-unit mixed-use development with 26 commercial units. And perhaps more importantly, it stands as the only 999-year leasehold new launch in […] The post The Only 999-Year CCR New Launch Condo In 2025: Our Preview Of Robertson Opus first appeared on TheFinance.sg.