Floor height is one of the main factors in developer pricing. It almost goes without saying that, as far as new launches go, a higher floor will cost more than a lower one. Even floor height discounts only have meaning because of this assumption; otherwise “all-floors-same-price” wouldn’t be much of a sales promo. But just […] The post How To Decide Between A High Or Low Floor Condo Unit — And Why Most Buyers Get It Wrong first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The Government Is Actively Cooling the Market Down Singapore’s property market is not slowing by accident — it is being actively managed. In this video, I break down why the government has turned on the BTO supply tap, what the numbers really say from 2018 all the way to 2026, and how this policy shift […] The post Govt Just killed the Good Days of HDB Resale Market! Next would be the Condos! first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A four-room flat in Clementi Crest has set a new record price for a four-room HBD in Clementi. According to transaction data, the 1,001 sq ft unit, which is on the 40th to 42nd floors, in block 445A Clementi Avenue 3 was sold for $1.35 million ($1,349 psf) earlier this week. This transaction trumps the […] The post This 4-Room HDB Just Crossed $1.3M — Outside the Usual Prime Hotspots first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Million-dollar flats are no longer a rarity, but not all of them offer the same value. This week, we’re looking specifically at renovated HDB units that are within walking distance of an MRT station, where the price tag is backed up by location, layout, and move-in-ready condition. These homes stand out not just for their […] The post Here Are 5 Rare Newly-Renovated HDB Flats Near MRT Stations You Can Still Buy In 2026 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Hi Stacked, I have been following your articles and would appreciate it if you can help analyse our present home situation. My husband and I own a unit in Windermere and a 5-room flat at Yew Tee, which are both fully paid. We are in our late 50s: one is retired and the other is […] The post We’re In Our 50s And Own An Ageing Leasehold Condo And HDB Flat: Is Keeping Both A Mistake? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Our en bloc journey has yet another twist in the tale before the final conclusion. It’s been a pretty crazy ride, one that lasted 3 attempts over 8 years, but there’s one last fight in this aging estate yet. Loyang Valley will relaunch for tender on 8 January 2026 at the same Reserve Price of […] The post Loyang Valley en bloc relaunch in January 2026 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

On paper, a one-bedder seems like the most obvious choice for a landlord. Its relatively smaller size and corresponding lower price tag doesn’t just mean lower capital commitment; it often means a higher rental yield, lower maintenance, and renovation costs. But today, you’ll hear many more objections to this conventional approach – sometimes directly from […] The post Does Buying A One-Bedroom Condo Still Make Sense As An Investment In 2026 first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Expect to hear much more about Woodlands in the near future, thanks to the upcoming Johor Bahru – Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) link. This four-kilometre cross-border rail line will connect Woodlands to Malaysia; and this also means proximity to Johor’s planned Special Economic Zone (SEZ). This will cement Woodlands’ status as the regional centre […] The post Why This Once-Ulu Town In Singapore Is Going To Change (In A Big Way) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

While the title may sound contradictory, it reflects a deeper reality. Reading and researching about the Singapore REIT sector and how, over the years, retail investors have suffered substantial losses, it dawned onto me the reality of investing in Singapore. The Lippo Playbook- Enriching Themselves not Singapore Investors The Lippo Group owns stakes in several […] The post HDB Resale Prices Finally Slowed in 2025 — Will It Continue in 2026? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

When I told people I used to live in the Bayshore neighbourhood in East Coast, the usual response used to be: “Huh? Japan is it?” For most of my teen years when I lived in that neighbourhood, the Bayshore area was associated with being an obscure and ‘ulu’ estate. For decades, when giving taxi drivers directions […] The post I Lived In Bayshore When It Was ‘Ulu’. Here’s How Much It Has Changed first appeared on TheFinance.sg.