Residential

Couple caught in 99-1 property deal sue salesperson, PropNex unit, law firm for S$367,405

PropNex says it is in process of obtaining legal advice; board intends to ‘vigorously defend the suit’

A transaction at Helios Residences in District 9 chalked up the biggest loss in Q4.

Share of loss-making deals in condo resales creeps up in Q4: report

The biggest losers were mainly in the prime Core Central Region, with losses of S$407,531 to S$2.2 million

Building new EC homes in prime locations will expand housing choices for locals.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Timely to consider introducing a prime executive condo model

Build new ECs in choice locations and sell such homes with tighter restrictions

At 11,482 units, the number of private homes excluding ECs launched in 2025 is nearly double of the previous year's tally.

Private home prices rise 0.6% in Q4 for full-year gain of 3.3%; rents up 1.9% from 2024

Annual price growth is at its slowest pace since 2020, even as new home sales climb past 10,000 units

Price growth in the secondary market has slowed for five consecutive quarters since Q3 2024.

HDB resale price growth slows to 2.9% in 2025, but million-dollar flats stay hot

A record 1,594 units were sold for at least S$1 million last year; incoming MOP flats may push numbers higher in 2026

Previews for prime residential project Newport Residences, located within the mixed-use development Newport Plaza, will start on Jan 16.

CDL to launch freehold Newport Residences with prices upward of S$3,012 psf

One-bedroom units at the 246-unit CBD project are priced from just under S$1.3 million for the long-delayed project

Above: Opera Estate in the East Coast. Demand for suburban landed homes  is seen as resilient amid scarce supply.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

Unlock Bukit Sembawang’s deep value by putting it up for sale

The group’s undervalued share price is unwarranted, given its rare landed housing land bank

Homeownership is often seen as a key pillar to ensuring financial adequacy for retirement.
SENSE & CENTS

Mind the costs of using CPF savings to buy a home

Aim for higher payouts under CPF Life and enjoy good interest rates on CPF savings

Increasing landed housing stock can help meet the aspirations of high-income earners to own landed homes.
THE LEVEL GROUND

Optimise land use: Build 5-storey landed homes 

Taller houses occupying smaller land plots won’t destroy the character of landed housing estates

Public previews for Narra Residences start from Jan 17, with sales bookings commencing on Jan 31.

Narra Residences kicks off 2026’s new launches with prices starting at S$998,000

The Santarli-led project comprises 540 units in eight blocks