Deven Realtor Group by Alex Deven

Deven Realtor Group by Alex Deven Alex Deven translates the complexity of property into clear, actionable strategy. Beyond client success, Alex is a dedicated leader who empowers his team.

His insights, featured in multiple media outlets, have established him as a trusted industry voice.

The 2H2026 Government Land Sales programme just released nine new sites offering 4,745 homes. Most people saw the number...
08/06/2026

The 2H2026 Government Land Sales programme just released nine new sites offering 4,745 homes. Most people saw the number and scrolled on.

Here is what the number does not tell you on its own.

This is the highest half-yearly confirmed list supply in over a year. But in Q1 2026, buyers still absorbed 2,013 new private homes and 1,168 EC units. Demand is clearly not going anywhere.

So what is the government actually doing here?

In our reading, this is about active supply management, not about cooling the market. The deliberate clustering of new sites near recently awarded plots serves two purposes: it builds critical mass in emerging neighbourhoods, and it reduces the scarcity premium that drives aggressive developer land bidding. That is a more strategic move than most headlines suggest.

A few things worth knowing by segment.

If you are a buyer: four of nine sites are in the city fringe. Prime district supply is actually lower this half compared to the first half of 2026. Where you buy determines everything.

If you are a seller: more projects coming to market over the next two years means buyers will have more options to compare. Pricing strategy matters more now.

If you are an EC buyer: the rules changed in May. MOP doubled to 10 years. DPS is gone. First-timer quota raised to 90%. Total EC supply in 2026 is 30% lower than 2025 as the government watches how these changes land. Your exit strategy needs a second look.

Areas worth watching closely: Jurong Lake District, Greater Southern Waterfront, Marina South, Tanjong Rhu and Holland Plain. Each of these has specific data behind the story. See the full carousel for the breakdown.

Every segment is moving differently right now. If you want to understand what this release means for your specific situation, drop a comment or send a message.

05/06/2026

What if I told you there’s a 3-bedroom condo under $1.5M that comes with:

✓ 1,000 sqft of living space
✓ Pool views
✓ Yard
✓ WC
✓ Direct access to greenery and park connector networks

In today’s market, finding a home that balances space, practicality and lifestyle isn’t easy.

That’s why this one stood out.

The moment you step inside, you realise it’s not just about the square footage. It’s about how comfortably the space works for everyday living.

Would this make your shortlist?

Drop me a message if you’d like more details.

03/06/2026

One thing I'm noticing this year. The people getting ahead in property aren't always the ones earning the most.

A lot of upgraders feel financially stuck right now. The income is fine. The career is fine. But the next move feels heavier than it should.

Usually it's not an income problem. It's a sequencing problem.

Wrong first property. Upgrading too late. Overspending too early. Each one feels small at the time. Five years later they compound.

Meanwhile the market kept moving quietly. The price gap between where you are and where you wanted to be widens. Most families don't see it happening. They notice the year the upgrade suddenly feels much further away.

In Singapore, the property gap widens quietly first. By the time it's loud, the room to react has already shrunk.

28/05/2026

A move-in ready 4-room HDB that gives you the layout, brightness, and convenience most buyers are hoping for.

3 bed, 2 bath, 990 sqft, and just minutes to Segar LRT.

DM us for more details!

25/05/2026

Some client messages mean more than just “thank you”.

They remind me that property work is rarely just about buying or selling a home.

It is often about helping a family move through uncertainty, pressure, timing issues, financial decisions, and emotional transitions.

The result matters, of course.

But over the years, I’ve realised that what clients remember most is whether they felt safe, heard, and properly taken care of when the process felt overwhelming.

That part of the work is not always visible online.

But it is the part I carry with me the most.

Truly grateful for every family who allowed me to walk that journey with them.

I’ve noticed something changing in buyer conversations lately.A few years ago, most people wanted to maximise the upgrad...
22/05/2026

I’ve noticed something changing in buyer conversations lately.

A few years ago, most people wanted to maximise the upgrade.

Today, more people are trying to protect their peace after the upgrade.

Because the reality is:
The excitement of moving into a new condo fades faster than people expect.

But the monthly commitment stays for years.

That’s why the strongest buyers I’ve met recently aren’t always the ones stretching the hardest.

They’re the ones making moves that still allow them to:
• travel comfortably
• save consistently
• handle surprises calmly
• enjoy the home without financial stress quietly sitting in the background

Honestly, I think that mindset leads to better long term decisions.

Not every upgrade has to be aggressive to be successful.

One pattern I keep seeing in 2026:A lot of HDB owners aren't poorer than they were three years ago.But the upgrade they ...
18/05/2026

One pattern I keep seeing in 2026:

A lot of HDB owners aren't poorer than they were three years ago.

But the upgrade they were eyeing has quietly moved further away.

It isn't a savings problem. The numbers are largely unchanged.

What changed is the destination.

Condo quantum kept moving while HDB resale didn't. A $1.4M condo in 2023 is often a $1.55M condo today. Most owners didn't notice because they were comparing to last year's headline, not this year's reality.

And here is the part most upgraders don't realise until they are inside it.

The mortgage is rarely the thing that breaks the family budget. It is the lifestyle compression that comes after the move. Renovation cost overruns. Furniture and appliances. Family expenses that fit a smaller home but not a bigger one. The comfortable life shrinks without warning.

Most regrets I see don't come from buying the wrong condo. They come from waiting just long enough that the next upgrade window required more sacrifice than the first one would have.

The market isn't punishing careful buyers. It is just reminding everyone that careful and slow are not the same thing.

Property decisions become emotionally expensive when delayed too long.

16/05/2026

New flats don’t look like this anymore.

1,604 sqft.
2 floors.
And still an HDB.

This rare Executive Maisonette in Hougang was just sold, and honestly, newer flats just don’t feel like this anymore.

The staircase changes the entire experience of the home.

Living downstairs.
Privacy upstairs.
A layout type that’s becoming harder to find today.

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