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Commentary — newest firstMar 2025 → Aug 2026
Real Estate 2025 mixed signal and outlook
Real Estate 2025 mixed signal and outlook

opportunities remains in mixed signal market

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Tan Boon Liat Building up for collective sale at $1.15 bil
Tan Boon Liat Building's Enbloc a Game Changer

Tan Boon Liat Building's Collective Sale at $1.15 Billion – A Game-Changer for Outram

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Jalan Naung Land Parcel Singapore for Sale
Commentary on Jalan Naung Land Parcel

A Q&A Session regarding the Jalan Naung Parcel

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2024 Year-End Lull Sees Developers’ Sales Drop Sharply
2024 Year-End Lull Sees Developers’ Sales Drop Sharply

Developers’ sales dropped sharply in December 2024 amid year-end lull and no launches.

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Bayshore - The Next Big Thing in Singapore’s East Region Real Estate
Bayshore - The Next Big Thing in Singapore’s East Region Real Estate

Bayshore’s rising demand sparks new developments, enhancing East Coast living allure.

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Singapore may need more ‘aggressive’ property cooling measures: Barclays Edgeprop
Stronger Property Cooling Measures May Be Needed to Tame Singapore's Real Estate Market

Singapore’s property market faces potential cooling measures amid rising homebuyer demand and frenzy.

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Singapore’s Property Market: Positive Sentiment Surges Amid Interest Rate Cuts
Singapore’s Property Market: Positive Sentiment Surges Amid Interest Rate Cuts

Property market sentiment surges in 3Q2024, driven by interest rate cuts.

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New private home sales surge 84% in October, a precursor to stirring sales in November
Buyers Are Back: Private Sales Surges 84%

Why Confidence in Singapore’s Private Property Market Is Booming

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Singapore's New Launch Market Stays Hot: Crowds Flock to Chuan Park and Emerald of Katong
Singapore's New Launch Market Stays Hot: Crowds Flock to Chuan Park and Emerald of Katong

Strong demand for new launches shows buyer confidence and acceptance of current prices

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First two housing sites in Bukit Timah Turf City can have up to 700 homes: Analysts
Turf City's New Residential Developments: A Game-Changer in Bukit Timah

New Turf City homes offer prime location, modern amenities, and excellent connectivity.

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CDL’s Norwood Grand in Woodlands draws 3,700 visitors on preview weekend
Norwood Grand Preview Success

A booming interest in OCR and what it meant for the property market

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Millionaires eye a piece of Singapore’s rich colonial era by Singapore Business Review
Commentary: Millionaires Eyeing Singapore’s Colonial-Era Shophouses

Singapore's colonial-era shophouses attract ultra-wealthy investors, offering prestige and capital preservation.

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8@BT Achieves 53% Sales at Launch, Averaging $2,719 psf
8@BT Achieves 53% Sales at Launch, Averaging $2,719 psf

8@BT achieves 53% sales during launch, highlighting strong demand for Bukit Timah properties.

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Jurong Lake District Master Developer Site Not Awarded: Insights and Implications for the Singapore Property Market
Jurong Lake District Master Developer Site Not Awarded

Insights and Implications for the Singapore Property Market for Sites not awarded

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8@BT: Capitalising on Bukit Timah’s Transformation
8@BT: Capitalising on Bukit Timah’s Transformation

Commentary on Bukit Sembawang’s 8@BT and what's next

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Mandarin Gardens: The Path Ahead After a Failed Collective Sale
Mandarin Gardens: The Path Ahead After a Failed Collective Sale

Mandarin Gardens residents pivot to rejuvenation after failed collective sale bid.

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Rise in private home ownership among those under 35
More Singaporeans Under 35 Increasingly Turning to Private Property Ownership

Young Singaporeans favor private condos for flexibility and investment potential.

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Will They Hold Their Value or Inevitably Depreciate? Lets talk 99 years lease properties
The Lifespan of 99-Year Properties

Will They Hold Their Value or Inevitably Depreciate? Lets talk 99 years!

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