For many Singaporeans, homes in the Outside-Central Region (OCR) have long been the bread-and-butter choice of private property. It’s seen as the sensible, mass-market segment; condos here are defined by practicality, affordability, and the aspirations of HDB upgraders. But here’s the eyebrow-raiser: the once-distinct price gulf between the OCR and more “prime” areas is disappearing. […] The post Are Singapore’s Suburban Condos Still Affordable? The Surprising Truth first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

There’s a bit of irony in District 15, in that – while it’s known for smaller boutique condos – it’s also known for large private land parcels, like this one at Goodman Road. This is a newly furnished bungalow sitting on a massive 16,424 sq ft of freehold land (close to three tennis courts), with […] The post Rare 16,000 Sq ft Freehold Plot In D15 Hits The Market For $39M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

There’s a bit of irony in District 15, in that – while it’s known for smaller boutique condos – it’s also known for large private land parcels, like this one at Goodman Road. This is a newly furnished bungalow sitting on a massive 16,424 sq ft of freehold land (close to three tennis courts), with […] The post Inside Rare $39m Freehold Bungalow In District 15 – With Over 16,000 Sq Ft Of Space first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The FIRE movement, short for Financial Independence, Retire Early, is attracting more people who want freedom from the traditional 9-to-5 grind. Real estate has long been a popular route to FIRE, offering rental income, capital gains, and control over one’s financial future. In 2025, though, the property landscape has shifted. Interest rates remain high, regulations […] The post Can Real Estate Help You Achieve FIRE in 2025? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Not too long ago, one and two-bedder units were mainly properties for landlords. These smaller units were mostly prized for high rental yields, but were considered too small for family homes. At the most, a two-bedder was considered a stepping stone for young couples. Today though, a new pattern has emerged. From sales numbers in […] The post Why More Families Are Choosing Two-Bedders Over Bigger Properties in 2025 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The OCR has been the ultimate property tycoon speed-run for the past 10 years. Maybe it was some uncle or auntie who couldn’t stand the loud neighbour in block 117. Or maybe some couple wanted to stay closer to the CBD and thought “$1 million? For that price I may as well have a pool.” Quite […] The post Where Condo Prices Rose Fastest (and Slowest) in Singapore’s Outside Central Regions first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

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Not many roads in Singapore carry the kind of weight that Meyer Road does. It’s been considered an exclusive landed enclave since before the Second World War, when even then wealthy Europeans would have seaside homes here. Among the detached plots that remain, you occasionally find one like this. This rare 5,000 sq ft freehold plot also […] The post Rare Detached Freehold Home On Singapore’s ‘Millionaire’s Row’ Up For Sale At $14m first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Although I’ve been investing and writing about real estate for over a decade now, some questions still make me pause and take a deep breath. Because what’s going to follow is a very long-winded explanation, chock-full of words like “unless,” “maybe,” and “contextually.” And at the end of it, I know you’re going to be disappointed and […] The post The 5 Most Common Property Questions Everyone Asks In Singapore – But No One Can Answer first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

We’ve hit yet another terrible milestone in the scheme of crazy HDB prices, with a 5-room in Boon Keng reaching $1.54 million. It’s the usual culprit though: City View @ Boon Keng, which has single-handedly rebranded Boon Keng as “that place where the DBSS can cost more than a condo.” Here’s a look at the […] The post $1.54 million HDB Flat in Boon Keng: We Live in a Timeline Where This Is Normal first appeared on TheFinance.sg.