Residential Property
Monthly condo rental volumes up as prices dropped in January
Monthly condo rental volumes up as prices dropped in January
                                                                                                 
                        
                          6,306 units were rented in January 2025.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Leong unveils Lentor Central Residences
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Room sizes range from 463 sq. ft. for a 1-bedroom to 1,399 sq. ft. for a 4-bedroom.
                    
                                        
                    
                Freehold land in District 15 up for sale at $38m via tender
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The vacant plot spans approximately 3,300.7 sq m (35,528 sq ft) and is zoned for "3-storey mixed landed housing."
                    
                                        
                    
                New launches, lower rates drive January home sales surge: analysts
                                                                                                 
                        
                          For the remainder of 2025, market watchers expect steady demand as interest rates ease and new launches hit the market. 
                    
                                        
                    
                Foreign buyers snap up 13 units in January, CCR leading demand
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Six of the 13 purchases made by foreign buyers were in the Core Central Region (CCR).
                    
                                        
                    
                Gov’t to upgrade 29,000 HDB flats
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Over $407m will be allocated.
                    
                                        
                    
                Daiwa House Industry’s 2024 net profit rises 9.5%
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Net profit for the period reached $2.08m (¥237b).
                    
                                        
                    
                Singapore ranks 11th in Prime Global Cities Index
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The index revealed a gradual improvement in global prime residential price growth.
                    
                                        
                    
                City fringe condo prices catch up to prime areas in Q4
                                                                                                 
                        
                          This comes as home sales in city fringe areas surged despite records high prices.
                    
                                        
                    
                Pan Pacific Orchard taps Jason Leung as new general manager
                                                                                                 
                        
                          His appointment was effective 27 January.
                    
                                        
                    
                HDB resale prices may rise up to 6% in 2025
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Price growth may surpass the 20-month record streak that has stood since 1996.
                    
                                        
                    
                Landed home sales surge 78.3% YoY in Q4 2024
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Transaction volume increased 5.1% quarter-on-quarter to 435 units, marking a 78.3% YoY rise.
                    
                                        
                    
                HDB resale market faces pressure as new BTO flats lure buyers: analysts
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The large number of new flats were seen as factors that could divert buyers from the resale market.
                    
                                        
                    
                HDB launches 10,622 flats in February
                                                                                                 
                        
                          5,032 are Build-To-Order flats whilst 5,590 are Sale of Balance Flats.
                    
                                        
                    
                MCL Land’s ELTA attracts strong turnout in first weekend
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The preview of ELTA will continue until 18 February 2025.
                    
                                        
                    
                Frasers Property posts $1b in pre-sold residential revenue in Q1
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Robertson Walk and Fraser Place Robertson Walk are also set for redevelopment.
                    
                                        
                    
                UOL-CLD JV PARKTOWN Residence draws 10,000 visitors at preview
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The property is located at Tampines North.
                    
                                        
                    
                
                                
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
						
				
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
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