As we close the chapter on 2025, the latest HDB resale data provides more than just a yearly report card—it offers a crucial compass for navigating the property market in 2026 and beyond. With price growth slowing to a 2.9% annual increase and a notable stagnation in the final quarter, 2025 marked a clear inflection point. This analysis looks back at the forces that shaped last year's moderation to forecast what buyers and sellers can realistically expect as we move forward,

When people talk about property performance, the most common question is: “How much did it go up?” But seasoned investors ask a different question: “How fast did it grow every year?” That’s where CAGR comes in. What is CAGR (in simple terms)? CAGR stands for Compound Annual Growth Rate . In property terms, it tells you: The average annual growth of your property over a period of time. Instead of looking only at the final profit, CAGR smooths out the growth and shows you how

Singapore’s housing landscape is changing—quietly, steadily, and more significantly than many realise. While the number of people living in HDB flats continues to grow, the way Singaporeans are living is shifting. The trends in the HDB market are showing household sizes are shrinking, single-person households are rising, and more singles are choosing to buy their own homes instead of staying with family. All these trends point to one thing: the future HDB market will look ve

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...