Singapore Property Insights

NexDoor | April 2026 If you are a first-time HDB buyer in Singapore, there is a very good chance the government has already set aside a six-figure sum to help you buy your home. The Enhanced CPF Housing Grant — increased to a maximum of $120,000 in August 2024 — is available to the majority of first-time buyers across a wide income range. The problem is not eligibility. Most first-time buyers qualify. The problem is execution — knowing exactly how the grant is calculated, wha

NexDoor | April 2026 A 67% price increase sounds like the window has closed. It hasn't. Woodlands 4-room HDB resale prices moved from a median of $330,000 in 2019 to $550,000 in 2026 — a significant run by any measure. But price and value are not the same thing, and in Woodlands' case, the reasons behind that price movement are exactly why buyers in 2026 are still looking at one of the most compelling HDB value propositions in Singapore. Here is what the data shows, and why t

NexDoor | April 2026 Every property market has a district that the numbers like more than the crowd does. In Singapore, that district is Geylang. The reputation is well-known and we are not going to pretend otherwise. But reputation and investment fundamentals are two different conversations — and in Geylang's case, the gap between them is exactly where the opportunity sits. While the broader market looks away, a specific type of investor is quietly accumulating freehold cond

The Singapore government has set aside up to $230,000 in housing grants for eligible first-time HDB buyers. Not as a future promise. Not as a pilot scheme. Right now, available, fully funded — and routinely left unclaimed because buyers either don't know the full picture or don't know how to put the pieces together. This post gives you the full picture. Three Grants. One Stack. Up to $230,000. There are three HDB grants in Singapore available to first-time buyers purchasing a

By NexDoor | April 2026 | Old HDB Singapore There is a particular kind of property that makes Singapore buyers nervous. It is older than 40 years. It carries a leasehold clock that everyone can see ticking. And it is consistently described, in property circles and family group chats alike, as the purchase you make when you don't know any better. ~ Old HDB Singapore The data disagrees. For the right buyer, an older HDB flat is not the risky choice. It is frequently the most ra

By NexDoor | March 2026 | Tampines Property Market When a client walks in with $2 million in cash and one question — "Where do I put it?" — the answer cannot be instinct. It has to be data. This is the story of how we helped her find it. The Brief: Capital Preservation, Not Speculation Our client is a seasoned investor. She was not chasing the next hot launch or following a friend's tip. Her brief was clear: protect the capital, grow it meaningfully over five years, and only

Key Takeaways Properties within 400m of MRT cost 10-15% more but rent 20-25% higher MRT proximity properties sell 30% faster with larger buyer pools Car owners and space-seekers may find better value 800m-1.2km from stations OCR and non-mature estates: MRT proximity critical. Central areas: less so. Future MRT lines (CRL, JRL) create 15-30% appreciation within 5 years Sweet spot: 600-800m from MRT gets 80% benefits at 90% of the cost Let's settle this once and for all: Should

Key Takeaways Private condo prices expected to grow 1-5% in 2026, moderating from 2025 18 new launches totaling 9,500 units, plus 5 EC projects (2,300 units) OCR (Outside Central Region) leading demand, driven by HDB upgraders Land costs at record highs, creating new price floor above $2,500 psf Interest rates below 2% supporting buyer demand despite high prices Best opportunities: OCR near MRT, EC projects, infrastructure-linked areas The Singapore private property market en

Key Takeaways HDB resale prices expected to grow 0-4% in 2026, down from 10%+ in previous years Record 19,600 BTO flats launching across three exercises 13,500 flats reaching MOP will flood resale market Prices have surged 54.9% since 2020, hitting affordability ceiling 2026 favors buyers with 2-4% negotiation room below asking prices Best opportunities in non-mature estates and areas with high BTO supply growth, prices are moderating as supply increases and affordability con