Singapore’s real estate market has always been one of the most resilient in the world — and according to DBS’s Singapore 2040 Outlook , it’s expected to stay that way for at least the next 15 years. But while that’s good news for long-term stability, it also means that the cost of waiting to buy a home is likely to rise significantly. 1️⃣ What’s the forecast? DBS estimates that property prices (PPI) will grow at a 2–3% compound annual rate (CAGR) through 2040. That may soun

From October 2025, a new safeguard empowers banks to hold or reject big digital transfers  when over 50% of an account’s funds are being...

Introduction With property prices continuing to be a hot topic in Singapore, many homeowners and potential buyers are wondering: are we...

When interest rates drop, the first reaction many buyers have is: “Should I wait for rates to fall further before committing?” On the...

The Singapore property market is seeing a pickup in sentiment, with both prime and suburban residential sectors showing improved...

3BR Median Rents The private residential rental market in Singapore is showing signs of stabilisation after the correction in 2024....

For decades, some buyers (I was one of them) of older HDB flats have pinned their hopes on the Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme...

There’s been a lot of buzz lately about whether decoupling — the act of transferring a property from joint ownership to a single name —...

Two recent luxury launches — UpperHouse at Orchard Boulevard and Robertson Opus at the Singapore River — have sent a strong signal to...

The recent hike in Singapore’s Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD), which now requires sellers to hold private residential property for at least...

Most homebuyers look at what’s around a property today . But what if you could predict what your neighbourhood will look like in five to...

Right sizers waiting out on their 15-month period. In 2022, the Singapore government introduced a 15-month wait-out period for private...

Total wage change Singaporeans got a bit more breathing room in 2024, with real wage growth rising by 3.2% , the highest since the...

As a first-time homebuyer in Singapore, you're likely juggling two competing priorities: finding a property you can comfortably afford...

I touched on leasehold vs freehold properties briefly in my last post, but I thought it’d be helpful to dive a little deeper...

Singapore’s private resale housing market is showing strong resilience—and all signs point to continued demand in the months (and even...

One of the most asked questions I get from married couples: Can we get ABSD remission? Here’s what you really need to know before making...

Carrying the weight of resilience: Singapore's property market remains strong despite challenges. In the wake of President Trump's recent...

Key Issues & Government Actions Rising Resale Prices HDB resale prices have increased, with some flats hitting S$1 million , prompting...

1. Higher Inflation & Interest Rates – Direct Impact on Singapore’s Property Market A. U.S. Tariffs → Global Inflation → Singapore’s...