Analysis & Opinion

Market Perspectives

Honest takes on Singapore's property market — new launches, market shifts, and what the numbers actually mean for buyers and investors.

Lucerne Grand — D22 OCR New Launch Review
New Launch Review · District 22 OCR
Lucerne Grand — The West's 10-Year Wait, Was It Worth It?
CDL's doorstep-MRT mixed development at Lakeside ends a 10-year supply drought in the west. My honest take on the JLD transformation thesis, which stacks to pick, and the cons the brochure won't tell you.
September 2026
Amberwood at Holland review
New Launch Review · D10 CCR
Amberwood at Holland, Is This the Quiet Luxury Play CCR Buyers Have Been Waiting For?
212 units, 3 to 5 bedrooms only, cradled by a GCB enclave in Holland Link. My honest take on Sim Lian's land strategy, the Holland Plains transformation, and whether 3,000 psf is justified.
August 2026
NDR 2026 — Higher HDB and EC income ceilings
Market Update · Housing Policy
NDR 2026: What the Higher HDB and EC Income Ceilings Mean for You
Income ceilings for BTO flats and ECs have been raised for the first time since 2019. Here is who qualifies now, what it means in practice, and how it shifts the calculus for buyers in the market today.
August 2026
En Bloc Changes 2026 — Singapore condo collective sale
Market Update · En Bloc
En Bloc Changes 2026: What Lower Consent Thresholds Mean for Condo Owners
The government has proposed lowering the consent threshold for older condos aged 40 and above. Here is what it means if you own or are considering buying an ageing development.
August 2026
Dunearn House — D11 CCR New Launch Review
New Launch Review · District 11 CCR
Dunearn House — Is CCR Worth It at This Price?
An honest breakdown of Dunearn House: the Turf City transformation play, why the school belt premium isn't priced in yet, floor plan highlights, and whether the 99-year leasehold makes sense for buyers in 2026.
July 2026