To be blunt, $1.8 million is the “going rate” for most new launches these days, and will get you a two-bedder, or a compact three-bedder (e.g., a two-bedroom + 1 study unit). For those with a tighter budget, I have some good news: a $1.5 million budget doesn’t price you out entirely; at least not yet. The […] The post 10 Most Affordable New Launch Condos Under $1.5 Million—Some Are Surprisingly Central first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

In Singapore, homeownership has long been tied to major life milestones like marriage. But that’s starting to change. With rising property prices and changing social norms, more singles, friends, siblings, and unmarried couples are looking for the option of co-owning a home without getting married. So, is it actually possible to co-own property in Singapore […] The post Co-Owning a Home in Singapore Without Being Married first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The URA 2025 Master Plan provides an important glimpse into how Singapore’s landscape will change in the next 10 to 15 years. TL;DR, 80,000 new homes are slated to be built across 10 estates, including the Newton/Monk’s Hill/Scotts Road cluster, Dover–Medway/One-North, and the former Turf Club at Kranji. But new homes are also planned for […] The post URA 2025 Draft Master Plan: 6 Under The Radar Changes You May Have Missed first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Turning a 3-room flat into a potential $623,000 profit might sound like something out of the 2000s boom era, but it just happened in Bidadari. A high-floor 3-room flat at Block 115C Alkaff Crescent was sold for $920,000 in July 2025, making it the second-most expensive 3-room resale flat on record (the record holder is […] The post This 3-Room Flat in Toa Payoh Just Sold for $920K — Here’s What The Seller Could Have Made first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

“Which crazy person will buy this condo, the EC next door is $X psf cheaper.”  That’s the kind of offhand remark that sends prospective buyers spiralling into existential dread; and I’ve heard it more times than I care to admit. And I get it, because of the direction ECs have been going in. Yes, there […] The post Would You Still Pay More For A Private Condo, If The EC Next Door Looked The Same? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Project: River Green District: 9 Address: 11 River Valley Road Tenure: 99-years No. of Units: 524 Site Area: 9,293.32 sq ft Developer: Winchamp Investment Pte. Ltd. (Wing Tai Holdings Limited) TOP: 15 July 2030 We’d never say CCR properties are cheap. But as prices in the RCR and OCR continue to edge closer to core […] The post River Green Condo Review: Attractive Entry Price To River Valley From $1.2m first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Singapore’s property market has reached a point where many professionals face an uncomfortable choice: accept increasingly compact living spaces or stretch budgets well beyond comfortable limits. This reality has prompted a growing number to look beyond familiar borders. Buying property in Japan has emerged as an intriguing alternative, offering urban lifestyle familiarity while potentially delivering better […] The post Why Singapore Professionals Are Buying Property in Japan Instead first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Want the spaciousness and privacy of a landed home, and the community feeling of a condo? Cluster houses are likely the best bet for your next home buy. Like traditional landed homes, when you buy a cluster house, you essentially own your plot of land, and get to renovate and furnish your home (multi-storey, entrances, […] The post 5 Spacious Cluster Landed Homes That Cost Less Than You’d Expect (From $2.79M) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Emerald Hill is a proven area for quality of life, if you want to stay within the Orchard area. It’s right alongside the shopping belt, but it retains its quality as a quiet enclave. The condos in this area have long been popular for striking that balance: privacy, but with convenience. 111 Emerald Hill isn’t […] The post Spacious 4-Bedroom In Orchard Is On The Market For $6.3M – With a Rare Standout Feature first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The July 2025 BTO launch is here, with 5,547 flats across eight projects. And as usual, the big draw is in the city fringe: Alexandra Peaks, Alexandra Vista, Clementi Emerald and Toa Payoh Ascent — all under the Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) model, so expect the usual longer MOPs and tighter rental rules. The rest of […] The post July 2025 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit first appeared on TheFinance.sg.