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Promenade Peak vs Zyon Grand condo comparison Singapore 2025

Promenade Peak vs Zyon Grand: What Investors and Home Buyers Should Compare in 2025

In Singapore’s 2025 new-launch market, two names are generating real excitement along Zion Road — Promenade Peak and Zyon Grand. Both are under construction in District 3, offering central convenience, lifestyle appeal, and strong investment potential. This side-by-side look helps you decide which project aligns better with your goals. Project Snapshot Promenade Peak sits at 1 Zion Promenade, a...

Freehold Condo Singapore

Freehold: Practical Tips for Buyers and Sellers

When it comes to property in Singapore, the ongoing discussion about freehold and leasehold ownership never seems to fade. Freehold homes are seen as enduring assets that can be passed from one generation to the next without the ticking clock of lease decay. Yet is freehold always worth the premium? For both buyers and sellers, understanding the nuances of freehold ownership leads to better, more informed...

Sentosa Cove Houses Waterfront Luxury

Sentosa Cove Houses: What Property Investors Should Know

When people think of waterfront living in Singapore, Sentosa Cove instantly comes to mind. Known for its exclusivity, marina views, and international flair, this enclave offers a lifestyle that few addresses can match. For property investors, Sentosa Cove blends prestige, lifestyle, and long-term capital appreciation. But before diving into this niche of Singapore’s luxury market, it helps to understand...

ABSD impact on foreign buyers in Singapore

Navigating ABSD for Foreign Buyers

Navigating ABSD for Foreign Buyers Since April 2023, foreign individuals face a steep 60% Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) when purchasing residential property in Singapore, on top of the standard Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD). This makes Singapore one of the most expensive markets globally for overseas buyers. That said, strategic exemptions exist. Nationals of the U.S., Norway, Switzerland,...

HDB Resale timeline

HDB Resale Transaction Process: Complete Timeline and Costs Breakdown

My team has facilitated over 200 HDB resale transactions, and we've seen buyers save months of delays and thousands in costs by understanding the complete process upfront. Here's the detailed timeline and cost breakdown most agents won't explain thoroughly.  The HDB resale market represents over 70% of Singapore's housing transactions, yet many buyers enter this process unprepared for its complexity....

Oct 2025 BTO Launch

October 2025 BTO Launch

Despite being the only BTO exercise this year without a concurrent Sale of Balance (SBF) exercise, this exercise contains a whopping 10 projects across 8 towns, promising around 9,900 flats – almost as many as both February and July launches combined.

New Condo Launch 2025

5 Upcoming New Condo Launches in 2025 H2

New launches, and new opportunities to find your dream home. In the first half of 2025, CCR saw a slew of new launches, all of which saw healthy take-up rates on their respective launch weekends. A common theme across all projects was the higher uptake of larger units (3 & 4 Bedrooms). These include: UPPERHOUSE 傲杰嘉苑, a 99-year leasehold by UOL and SingLand, sold 62% (189 units) PSF...

The Ultimate FAQ – HDB HFE Letter

If you intend to buy a new or resale HDB flat in Singapore, here’s what you must know about the HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) letter.  The HFE letter, which was introduced as part of a simplified application process, tells you if you can buy a flat, apply for housing grants and take up an HDB loan. In this post, I will answer the most asked questions by Singaporeans about the HFE letter, so you...