For some flat buyers, lease decay (aka the 99-year time bomb) is a concern. This has created a lot of demand for younger flats; the most desirable of which are five-year-old resale flats, which have only just reached their Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP). As a result, these flats tend to be among the priciest on […] The post Where Are The Cheapest But Newest HDB Flats In 2025 (From $270,000) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

2024 was quite the year for resale flats. We saw little real loss of momentum, despite many earlier claims that the rising prices couldn’t be sustained. We even saw notable transactions, such as one flat reaching over $1.7 million, and a 3-room unit that hit the $900,000 mark. But which HDB towns saw the biggest […] The post Which HDB Towns Sold The Most Flats In 2024? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Renting out your property in Singapore can be a lucrative venture, and the good news is, you don’t always need an agent to do it! With the right tools, platforms, and knowledge, you can handle the entire process yourself, saving on commission fees while staying in full control. Here’s your step-by-step guide to renting out […] The post How To Rent Out Your Property in Singapore Without an Agent? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

I think many of my ID and contractor friends might kill me for writing this, but one of my biggest pet peeves of BTO and HDB renovations in Singapore is the amount of needless custom carpentry that is not only costly, but also usually looks super tacky. Especially if this is your first home where […] The post Are You Overspending On HDB Renovations? Why You Should Rethink Custom Cabinetry first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

In case you are wondering, nope, I am not the buyer. I still stay in ulu Punggol. 15 years ago when I graduated, if I declared openly that my ambition is to “Own the most expensive 3-room resale flat in Singapore” I would probably be laughed off for lacking ambition. Fast forward to now, I […] The post Some Thoughts On The $900k 3-Room Resale Flat In Biddadari first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

In the Singapore property market, most people would gravitate towards a higher floor unit. This is even clearly reflected in developer pricing, where we expect that the higher floor units will come at a premium. But we’ve also discovered that some contrarian buyers prefer ground floor units – and besides benefits like a lower quantum, […] The post Are Ground Floor Condo Units Less Profitable In Singapore? first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

We recently shared our review of The Orie, and now we’re diving deeper into its pricing. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the indicative prices for this new launch, along with an analysis of how it compares at its current price point. As a recap, here’s the indicative starting price: Bedroom Type Size From (Sq Ft) […] The post Should You Buy The Orie? A Pricing Review Comparing Gem Residences And New Launches Today first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

We’re expecting yet another slew of strong new launches in 2025, but in the meantime, there’s still inventory to clear. Here’s a rundown of new launches from the previous year or before, that still have several units available for sale. The good news is some notable ones still have several units to go; but given […] The post 54 New Launch Condos With A Good Selection Of Units Available For Sale (From $1,160,000) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

How much more would you pay for a very new (i.e., around five years old) resale flat?  You might figure it’s at a premium, since (a) you can move in immediately and skip the construction time, and (b) the lease decay is negligible. But I think a lot of us underestimate how high the premium […] The post Would You Pay $900k For A 3-Room HDB? Let’s Break It Down first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Today, we’re back in the East, visiting Margate Road, which is a residential street that runs perpendicularly between Mountbatten Road and Meyer Road. It’s an interesting street because one end has large detached units, whilst the other end has terrace houses. In addition, it’s only 160m from Katong Park MRT! (Assuming you start from the […] The post Touring A Rare Convenient Freehold Landed Estate Close To Katong Park MRT (From $5.3m) first appeared on TheFinance.sg.