Residential Property
Private residential market splits between pricing strength and softer deal activity
Private residential market splits between pricing strength and softer deal activity
Middle East tensions and rising costs drive a shift to selective, high-quality assets.
HDB resale prices dip 0.1% in Q1
It was the first decline since Q2 2019.
Retail rents ease in Singapore’s core, down 0.6% after gains
Meanwhile, prices of retail rents rose 2.2% in Q1.
Rare freehold site at 30 Mount Elizabeth hits market amidst luxury shortage
Ultra luxury demand rises whilst freehold land pipeline tightens around Orchard corridor.
New round of HDB upgrades targets 29,000 homes
The project aims to improve facilities, safety, and overall liveability for seniors.
Condo and HDB rents edge up as rental volumes rebound in March
Rents rise slightly whilst condo volumes jump 27.2% and HDB volumes gain 18.9% MoM.
KORE US REIT distribution income rises 4.3% to $12.73m in Q1
Adjusted net property income increased 15.9% to $29.8m (US$23.4m).
New home sales jump five-fold in March as launches return post-CNY lull
The strong take-up was led by River Modern and Pinery Residences.
Keppel wins 20-year contract to cool 10,000 Tengah BTO homes
With an earlier deal, total coverage reaches 14,000 homes across 12 projects.
Savills raises Singapore investment sales forecast to $35b
Low rates and capital inflows support the 2026 outlook.
Singapore mixed-use investment sales hit $1.9b in Q1
Hougang Central and Centrepoint deals lift volumes.
Miltonia Close EC site draws strong interest with top bid at $732 psf ppr
The EC site in Yishun attracted three investors at tender close.
Residential sector dominates investment market with $4.42b surge
It holds 38.5% of total investment sales despite a slight decline in the last quarter.
Locals monopolise 69% of luxury homes as foreign buyers remain 'marginal'
Non-resident and corporate buyers have been pushed to the sidelines.
Luxury home sales hold firm in Q1 as CCR deals rise
New sales and ultra-luxury transactions support stable luxury market momentum.
Savills expects up to $40b Singapore investment sales boom in 2026
Low rates and capital inflows drove the stronger outlook across key property sectors in 2026.
Investor interest for Japan homes doubles in Q1 with focus on Tokyo
Completed or renovated units in established neighbourhoods are gaining traction.
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