Residential Property
July HDB launches set to see strong demand amid policy shifts
July HDB launches set to see strong demand amid policy shifts
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The July SBF exercise includes 4,662 flats, of which 1,773 are already completed. 
                    
                                        
                    
                HDB launches over 10,000 new flats in July sale
                                                                                                 
                        
                          This sale includes four prime projects in Bukit Merah, Clementi, and Toa Payoh.
                    
                                        
                    
                UPPERHOUSE sells 53% of units at launch with $3,350 psf average
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The 99-year leasehold development achieved a take-up rate of over 53%.
                    
                                        
                    
                Robertson Opus weekend sales signal demand for CCR homes: analysts
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Analysts from Huttons and PropNex said the project’s performance suggests sales momentum could continue into August.
                    
                                        
                    
                UOL sells 53% of Upperhouse units during private preview
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Units were sold at an average of $3,350 per square foot.
                    
                                        
                    
                Condo prices dip by 0.2% MoM in June
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Year on year, overall rental prices increased by 2.5%.
                    
                                        
                    
                COTD: Total investment volume climbs $7.6b in Q2
                                                                                                 
                        
                          This was driven by major portfolio deals, commercial sales, and Paragon REIT’s privatisation.
                    
                                        
                    
                HDB to launch over 4,600 balance flats in July sales exercise
                                                                                                 
                        
                          More than one-third are ready-to-move-in units.
                    
                                        
                    
                Falling interest rates and new home launches to propel July sales
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Properties such as LyndenWoods are expected to fuel demand.
                    
                                        
                    
                COTD: Real estate investment sales fall 6.8% QoQ
                                                                                                 
                        
                          This was primarily due to fewer private residential sites awarded under the GLS Programme.
                    
                                        
                    
                Most buyers expect private home prices to stay firm
                                                                                                 
                        
                          55% of respondents said they are motivated or very motivated to enter the property market.
                    
                                        
                    
                Singapore’s HDB flats ranked as Asia’s most attainable homes
                                                                                                 
                        
                          In a region grappling with soaring housing costs, Singapore’s public housing model continues to stand out.
                    
                                        
                    
                Singapore home prices expected to rise modestly in 2025
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Around 3,800 more homes are expected to be completed for the rest of the year.
                    
                                        
                    
                
                                
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
                	        
						
				
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
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