Summary A room in central Singapore for around S$600 a month sounds like a bargain — until you see how small it is. CNA speaks to tenants about adjusting to life in extremely small rental rooms, where space for even basic belongings can be limited. We look at why some renters turn to these “pocket-sized” […] The post [Post 1565]Inside Singapore’s market for ‘pocket-sized’ rental rooms first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

With September just around the corner, activity in the new launch market is set to pick up significantly in the coming weeks. We know of at least three launch-ready developments lined up: Lucerne Grand, Amberwood at Holland, and The Serra Residences. This comes after a robust pipeline of new developments in the last eight months, […] The post 10 New Launch Condos From 2026 That Still Have Units Available — From $1.38M first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Over eight months ago, we identified the HDB projects that would be entering the resale market in 2026. As we move closer to the end of the third quarter of 2026, it’s about time we revisit this list of eligible resale flats. The size of the incoming supply of resale eligible flats is certainly significant. When we […] The post 18,425 HDB Flats Could Reach MOP In 2026 — Here’s Where Buyers Will Have The Most Choice first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Three freehold commercial properties behind National Junior College and Raffles Girls Primary School have been listed for $18.5 million. The ground floor retail units are located at 20, 26 and 28 Greenwood Avenue within the Hillcrest Park landed enclave. Collectively, the three units have a combined gross floor area of 4,456 sq ft, and the […] The post 3 Rare Freehold Bukit Timah Retail Units Are Asking $18.5M — Up To 18% Below A Recent Sale first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

A 4-room flat at Natura Loft has set a new record price in Bishan. The 1,023 sq ft unit at 273A Bishan Street 24, between the 34th and 36th floors, sold for $1.3 million ($1,271 psf) this month. This beats the previous town record for a resale 4-room flat in Bishan by $37,000. That earlier transaction was […] The post This 14-Year-Old Bishan 4-Room Flat Just Sold For A Record $1.3M — Here’s Why first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Prior to the Executive Condominium (EC) scheme, Singapore had Executive Flats. Among these, the most famous are probably the Executive Maisonettes (EMs). Introduced in 1983, these double-storey flats were a massive 1,400 to 1,600 sq ft; and they indicated a major advancement in housing policy. The creation of these duplex units marked the point when […] The post Where To Find HDB Executive Maisonettes Under $900K In 2026 — Plus An Updated Price List first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

The widening price gap between the HDB housing market and the private residential market made headlines recently, with observers noting that the two housing markets may start pulling in separate directions. In 2Q2026, the HDB resale price index fell by 0.3% q-o-q. That’s not a very substantial figure, but it was significant because it was […] The post HDB Prices Are Falling While Condo Prices Rise — But Upgraders Have A Bigger Problem first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

With HDB resale prices having risen considerably over the past few years, a budget of $450,000 doesn’t stretch as far as it once did. This is especially true for buyers looking for a 4-room flat, where prices can quickly climb once you factor in proximity to an MRT station, a mature estate, or simply a […] The post Here Are 5 Of The Cheapest 4-Room HDB Flats You Can Still Buy — All Under $450K first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Landed properties in Singapore are homes built on privately owned land, and they include terrace houses, semi-detached houses, detached bungalows and cluster houses. In each case the buyer owns both the building and the plot beneath it. This ownership of land, rather than just a strata unit, commands the premium and drives the aspiration to […] The post How Much Salary Buys Landed Properties in Singapore in 2026? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Singaporean homebuyers are wired for fairness. When it comes to some pricey items and experiences, an amount like $2,700 psf might make some of us sigh and shrug. And when it comes to property, we’re okay with squeezing into a two-bedder, even if the kitchen has no yard. What absolutely will set us off, however, is […] The post Should Property Agents Get First Dibs At New Condo Launches? There May Be A Fairer Way first appeared on TheFinance.sg.