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DBS Got It Right Before – Now They Say Singapore Property Prices Could Jump Another 35-55% by 2040!
DBS, Singapore’s biggest bank, has a good track record on property forecasts. Back in 2018, they predicted average private condo prices would hit $2,300 to $2,900 per square foot (psf) by 2030. Many people thought it was too high at the time – but now in late 2025, many new launches and upgrader condos are […]
Commercial and Industrial Sectors See Selective Investment Inflows
Singapore’s commercial and industrial real estate sectors attracted sustained, selective investment in 2025, with total volumes contributing significantly to overall market activity amid a flight-to-quality trend. Prime Grade A offices and modern logistics facilities drew particular interest, supported by limited supply and recovering manufacturing demand. Industrial rents grew moderately (around 2% forecast for the year), […]
Landed Rental Growth Accelerates in Q3 2025
Rentals for landed properties rose 2.4% in Q3 2025, up from 0.7% in the prior quarter, per URA data. This reflects tightening supply and sustained expat demand for spacious family homes. As non-landed rentals stabilize, landed options offer premium appeal, potentially boosting investor interest in buy-to-let strategies. ura.gov.sghttps://www.ura.gov.sg/Corporate/Media-Room/Media-Releases/pr25-55
Strong Start to 2025 with 865 Sales in First Half
2025 kicked off robustly, with 865 landed homes changing hands in the first half—supported by condo upgraders benefiting from 12.9% non-landed price gains since early 2023. Prices rose 2.6% from Q4 2024, though HDB upgraders dropped to 11% of buyers (from 14% in 2024). Homes under S$5 million dominated, accounting for 58% of Q2 transactions. […]
Record Transactions in 2024’s First 11 Months
The landed market hit a high note in 2024, with 1,733 units transacted in the first 11 months—surpassing 2023’s full-year total of 1,516. Transaction values climbed 10.5% to S$9.17 billion, driven by private homeowners who accounted for a 23.1% year-on-year rise in deals. The price index grew 1.0% over the first nine months, with median […]
New Rules for BTO application? Good news or bad news?
Property analysts predict that stricter rules for Built-to-Order (BTO) flats will result in fewer applicants beginning in August. These new rules include limiting the number of times a person can apply for a flat and requiring a longer minimum occupancy period before selling a flat. Analysts believe that this will increase demand for resale flats […]