The 15-month wait-out period was removed on 27 July 2026, and PropertyGuru enquiries for $1M HDB flats rose 154% in the first full week after.
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The conclusion of Provident on “Should property be your biggest investment?” is: Not necessarily, and probably not for most investors for investment property rather than the home you live in. My two-cents on property investment Note that Provident is a fee-only wealth advisory firm. It is understandable why it advocates diversified portfolios in asset, sector... [read more]
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How extreme will you live with frugality in order to retire early in Singapore? After being retrenched at 35, a Singaporean retired and bought a 3-room flat in full. Despite a monthly passive income of $2,500 ($900 from rent and $1,600 from insurance payout), he only spends $150 a month. His financial freedom doesn’t come... [read more]
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One Sophia presents a rare opportunity to own strata office space in prime District 9, combining a central location, excellent connectivity and modern workplace specifications. With limited new strata-office supply, an integrated mixed-use environment and the surrounding district undergoing further transformation, the development offers a compelling proposition for both investors seeking tenant appeal and business owners looking to establish a long-term corporate address.
Dunearn House, the highly anticipated launch of the first private residential project at the Turf City precinct turned out to be a disappointment. Joint developers Frasers Property, CSC Land Group and Sekisui House claimed that 5,900 visitors showed up for the preview weekend. But during the first sales weekend, it only moved 212 out of... [read more]
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As of 30 Jul 2026, the data confirms all HDB flat buyers — BTO, SBF, and resale — must first obtain an HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) letter. It confirms your eligibility to buy, your grant amounts, and your HDB loan entitlement. The letter is valid for 9 months from issue.
As of 29 Jul 2026, the data confirms first-timer families buying a resale HDB flat can receive up to $230,000 in CPF housing grants. Singles can receive up to $115,000. Grants are tiered by income — lower-income households receive larger amounts. Apply for an HFE letter first to confirm your exact eligibility.
Tampines has set a new record in the HDB resale market, with an executive flat changing hands for S$1.24 million. The latest transaction marks another HDB resale in the estate to cross the S$1.2 million threshold, reflecting sustained demand for spacious executive flats despite their ageing leases. Record S$1.24M for executive flat at Tampines Arcadia…
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Developed by Kingsford, the 499-unit Lentor Gardens Residences enters the market as the latest private condominium addition within the rapidly growing Lentor Hills estate. The project offers a park-front lifestyle, larger family-oriented homes, and what is currently expected to be one of the more attractive entry prices in the precinct. Receive the latest pricing and…
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SkyOasis @ Dawson has recorded its first 5-room resale transaction in July 2026. While there were reports of a 5-room flat changing hands for S$1.73 million in 2024, the deal never appeared in HDB’s publicly available resale records. As such, the recent sale marks the first official transaction for the project. The transacted price, however,…
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