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The last GLS plot in River Valley Green was awarded to Sunway MCL + CSC Land at $1,730 psf ppr on 18 June 2026. Full 7-layer analysis: price floor, yield reality, exit strategy, and MCST track record. STAR 84/100.
CDL's Singapore River launch scored 81/100 on James's STAR Scorecard. Full verdict, all 7 layers, one place.
The BMSMA governance change is real. The resale-value premium is still unproven. And a 22kW charger may charge your car at exactly the same speed as a 7.2kW one. Includes who's actually building Singapore's network, Charge+ and SP Mobility.
The complete 7-layer buyer's analysis of Thomson Reserve: land cost, floor plans, pricing, yield, the corridor, exit and management. Updated with confirmed project facts ahead of the 17 October 2026 preview.
Dunearn House is the first private residential launch in Bukit Timah Turf City. Is it worth $3,000 psf on a 99-year lease? James Ong breaks down all 7 layers, land cost, floor plans, yield, exit, and the MCST question nobody asks.
Three 2026 launches, three very different buyers. James compares Thomson Reserve, Dunearn House, and Lentor Gardens Residences on price, yield, schools, and MCST risk, then names which one fits a single buyer, a family of two, and a retiree.
JadeScape trades at $2,293 psf, up 35% since 2018. Seven layers deep: is it still a defensible entry, or has the run already priced in the next five years?
Most SG landlord-tenant disputes aren't caused by bad tenants, but by three missing documents: a signed inventory, a specific air-con clause, and written maintenance records. Without all three, a landlord with a legitimate claim still loses at the Small Claims Tribunal.
Most inter-floor leakage disputes in Singapore resolve without STB, with a licensed plumber's report, a calm conversation, and a cost-sharing arrangement.
Chuan Park sold at $2,586 psf, but its floor area includes AC ledges and voids because it is pre-GFA harmonisation. Chuan Grove launches harmonised in 2026. At D19 PSF, the real difference per unit is $80,000 to $181,000.
Is Lentor Gardens Residences the best value in D26? We review Kingsford’s latest launch, analyzing its GFA-harmonised floor plan efficiency, proximity to Lentor MRT, and how it resets the price floor for the entire Lentor corridor in 2026.
Planning to buy at Hougang Central Residences? We break down the latest ABSD rules for couples in 2026, analyze the investment potential of this District 19 integrated transport hub, and share strategies to optimize your property purchase.
Resale prices have fallen three quarters running in 2026, yet million-dollar HDB deals keep setting records, and a Telok Blangah jumbo flat was listed at S$2.18 million. What the split means if your flat is near the top of the market.
Frasers and Mitsubishi Estate plan about 407 homes on a 999-year lease at 491 River Valley Road, launching in 2027. What is confirmed, what nearby launches sold at, and what to check in a mixed development.
Equity loans in Singapore are capped at 75% of valuation, minus your loan and the CPF you used. Stay under 50% and TDSR does not apply. A worked example, the costs, and when selling is the better answer.
Thinking of buying at Upper Thomson Road Parcel A? We analyze the pros, cons, and investment potential of this upcoming District 26 mixed-use launch. Discover if this nature-adjacent development suits your investment goals or home-stay needs.
Your leasehold property is worth 74.7% of a freehold equivalent at 50 years remaining, and the drop accelerates from there. CPF restrictions shrink your buyer pool. Bank loans tighten. Most owners find out too late. Here's the curve, the cliff, and what to do before both hit you.
A rental increase only clearly pays off if your current tenant accepts it, or a replacement tenant is found almost immediately. On a S$4,300 unit with a 10% increase, a tenant who stays nets you S$10,320 over 24 months.
Holding your new condo keys is a milestone, but the next 30 days are a race against the clock. From documenting defects to understanding your 12-month DLP rights, what you do now determines if the developer pays for repairs or you do. Here is your 2026 step-by-step checklist.
ABSD on a second property is 20% for Singapore Citizens, charged on the full purchase price, not just the amount above a threshold. On a $2.1M second property that's $420,000 plus BSD, totalling roughly $456,600 upfront.
For eight years, Braddell View buyers have chased an en bloc windfall that has yet to arrive. With a 56-year lease remaining and a massive $2.5B+ developer quantum, the "lottery ticket" is getting expensive. We compare the data against JadeScape to show where smart capital is moving in 2026.
Your DLP gives you 12 months of free defect repairs from your developer. Most new homeowners don't use it properly. Here's exactly what it covers, and what to do before your renovation starts.