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The Government Just Changed EC Rules. Here Is What It Means for You.
Singapore EC Rules 2026: Big Changes. What You Must Know. EC prices have been going up fast. Sellers were making gains of 130 to 140 per cent on resale. The government stepped in. Starting today, buying an EC is a bigger commitment. But for genuine first-time buyers, this is actually good news. So what actually […]
Singapore Property Energy Impact: Why Sales Are Surging
The Singapore property market energy impact is real — but not in the way the headlines are telling you. In March 2026, someone bought a two-bedroom at Pinery Residences in Tampines. 624 sqft. S$2,464 psf. Total ticket: S$1,538,000. They did this while energy shock news was everywhere. They did not flinch, they did not wait […]
S$1,893 psf and 71% on Deferred Payment: The Executive Condominium Math Does Not Add Up
Ninety-two per cent sold on day one. S$1,893 per square foot. And the government still calls it affordable housing. The Executive Condominium market just had its most revealing moment at Rivelle Tampines, and most buyers walked past the warning sign with a cheque in hand. On 21 March 2026, 529 out of 572 units at […]
HDB 2026: Why Your “Prime” BTO Win Could Be a 10-Year Trap
Winning Lottery = Ballot success BTO? I recently met a couple who were over the moon about their “Prime” BTO win in Bukit Merah in previous BTO ballots. They felt like they’d won the jackpot. But as we looked at the numbers, the picture changed—it didn’t look like a lottery win; it looked like a […]
The S$1.7M HDB That Reset the Benchmark, and Why Dawson May Still Have More to Come
The Dawson HDB 1.7 million transaction at SkyTerrace @ Dawson has reset the benchmark for public housing in Singapore. When I first saw the number, I had to pause. S$1.7 million for an HDB flat is no longer theory. It is reality. According to EdgeProp’s report on the Dawson HDB 1.7 million sale, this is […]
January 2026 Property Face-Off: Why Coastal Cabana and Narra Residences Defined the Month
The January 2026 property launch season has officially kicked off with a fascinating split-screen reality in Singapore’s Outside Central Region (OCR). This January 2026 property launch period highlights a massive divide between the explosive debut of Coastal Cabana EC and the measured start of Narra Residences. [Andy’s Take]: Looking at the January data, it’s clear […]