Beacon Heights Condominium

03/08/2026

🏡 A 3-room HDB flat just sold for S$890,000.

Let that sink in.

Not an executive flat. Not a maisonette. A 3-room HDB flat in Toa Payoh has reportedly set a new record for its category, highlighting just how much Singapore’s resale market has evolved.

For homeowners, it’s a reminder that location, remaining lease, accessibility, and demand can create exceptional value.

For buyers, it raises an important question:
Are you paying for a home, or are you paying to secure a location that will remain desirable for years to come?

Property prices will always make headlines, but the real lesson is this:

Don’t judge a property’s value by its size alone. In today’s market, scarcity and location often matter more than square footage.

Would you pay close to S$900,000 for a 3-room flat if it was in your ideal location?

Or would you pay $998,989 for this 1+1 at Beacon Heights? Same district as Toa Payoh but 999-year leasehold private condominium.

https://www.edgeprop.sg/property-news/three-room-flat-toa-payoh-was-recently-sold-890000-new-record-its-flat-type-estate

03/07/2026

Happy to update that major pieces of our puzzle are falling into place!

I recently walked past this site for the new PIE pedestrian and cycling bridge (ps: Hopefully it will have a better name). Stretching an impressive 682 meters, this will officially be Singapore’s longest pedestrian and cycling bridge. More importantly, it serves as the final, crucial link for the Bishan-to-City Links project… completing a seamless, uninterrupted 10km green route all the way from Bishan straight into the heart of the city.

Once up and running, residents will be able to cycle down to the city centre in under 30 minutes, while enjoying effortless access to beautiful parks, waterfront spaces, and vibrant neighborhoods along the Kallang River.

Residents can look forward to the PIE bridge and all of these hyper-local improvements being fully completed by the second half of 2027.

Let’s look forward to walk, jog, and cycle! 🥹🙏🏼😀🤭

29/05/2026

HDB 3-room flat hits record high. The 678 sq ft flat in Queenstown was sold at $1,327 psf.

The high-floor unit's $1,327 psf price is 127% higher than Queenstown's average for three-room HDB resale flats

09/05/2026

At least our neighbours dare to price from $2000 psf upwards. Why are you listing at $1400 psf?

01/05/2026

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The $1.728M Henderson sale at $1,421 psf proves that our current median $1,563 psf is TOO CHEAP. When public housing nearly matches private pricing, the "private premium" has vanished. If you price your condo AT $1.5k psf, you’re ignoring today’s land costs and record HDB floors. In 2026, value is about lease security and space.

The record-setting flat is located on the 46th to 48th floor

26/04/2026

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The latest Q1 2026 numbers just dropped, and they’re a real wake-up call for anyone following the SG property scene.

We’ve officially hit a point where the median price for a 4-room resale flat in District 3 (Queenstown) and District 12 (Toa Payoh) is $1 million.

Think about that for a second.

For years, we treated the "million-dollar HDB" like a rare unicorn. But when $1M becomes the median, the whole psychology shifts. It’s no longer an anomaly; it’s the standard.

If you’re looking at a 4-room flat in these areas, there’s now a 50/50 chance it costs seven figures.

So, what does this actually mean for the rest of the market?

Personally, I think this puts a massive spotlight on "entry-level" condos. When HDB prices climb this high, they create a "price floor" that pushes everything else up.

• The gap is closing: If a typical HDB in a prime spot is $1.05M, jumping to a private condo at $1.5M doesn't feel like a leap of faith anymore; it feels like a manageable next step.

• Suddenly, those lower-priced condos in D14, D18, or D19 are looking like a steal. If you can get a private asset with full facilities and better en-bloc potential for just a 20% premium over a flat, the math starts to lean heavily toward private.

We’re watching the "normalization" of high-end public housing in real-time. For anyone planning their next move, the goal shouldn't just be "owning a million-dollar flat." It’s about recognizing when that flat has reached its peak and knowing when to pivot into an asset that still has room to run.

Inspired by this news: www.asiaone.com/money/hdb-resale-prices-Q1-2026

SINGAPORE - While overall Housing & Development Board (HDB) resale prices dipped for the first time in nearly seven years in the first quarter of 2026, median prices for four-room flats reached $1 million in two towns.Median resale prices for four-room flats in Queenstown stood at $1.04 million....

24/04/2026

Hey fellow owners, quick question: Are we intentionally leaving money on the table? 🧐

I was looking at the recent price insights for Beacon Heights, and the numbers are a bit of a wake-up call. Right now, our median is sitting at S$1,563 PSF, while the rest of District 12 is averaging S$1,897 PSF.

That is a 17.6% gap!! 📉

Why are we selling ourselves short?
I get it, sometimes you just want a smooth, fast sale. But when we let agents push us into a lower "safe" range just to get a quick deal done, it doesn't just affect that one unit. It drags down the valuation for every single one of us in the building.

We’re essentially forcing each other to conform to a lower standard.

Let’s hold the line 🤝
Don't rush the "Quick Sale": A fast commission for an agent shouldn't come at the cost of your home equity.

Look at the District 12, or nearby estates in Potong Pasir, not just our history: We are in a prime D12 spot. There’s no reason we should be nearly 18% behind our neighbors.

Price with confidence: When we collectively stop undercutting each other, the market is forced to recognize our actual value.

Our homes are likely our biggest investments. Let's not let the "race to the bottom" trend continue. We have a great project here, let's make sure the prices actually reflect that!
What do you guys think? Has anyone else noticed this trend lately?

09/03/2026

UPDATE: Under the Draft Master Plan, the Kallang River corridor will see upgrades aimed at improving waterfront living and connectivity. Around Moonstone Lane and Bendemeer, the area will be recognised as an Identity Node due to its unique “urban village” character and multicultural heritage. Plans include a new waterfront park, sport-in-precinct facility, and better pedestrian links along the river. Meanwhile, Potong Pasir will see enhancements to its existing riverfront near St. Andrew’s Village, with more seating, landscaping and community spaces to encourage learning, recreation and gatherings by the water. Overall, the vision is to create a more vibrant, walkable river corridor connecting neighbourhoods while preserving their local identity.

Source: URA Masterplan

09/03/2026

Strong interest was seen at the preview of Rivelle Tampines EC by Sim Lian Group, which attracted more than 8,000 visitors over the weekend. Pricing has drawn particular attention, with units starting from about $1,796–$1,813 psf for three- and four-bedroom layouts, while larger five-bedroom units start around $1,857 psf.

The pricing signals how ECs are gradually narrowing the gap with mass-market private condos, while still offering a relative entry point for HDB upgraders seeking private-style living in mature estates.

Mass-market private condo launches today are already transacting above $2,000 psf, especially in suburban areas (Outside Central Region). For example, the new integrated development Parktown Residence in Tampines recorded a median price of about $2,363 psf at launch, while projects such as Elta achieved around $2,538 psf.

https://tinyurl.com/kbfa2trz

05/03/2026

Based on reporting by Channel NewsAsia, here’s the summary in simple point form:
• The government in Singapore is reviewing the Building (Strata Management) Act.
• Aim: make condo management more transparent and financially prepared.
• MCSTs may need to publish clearer financial information.
• Stronger focus on building up sinking funds early for major works like lift replacement and regular repainting cycles.
• Goal is to reduce surprise special levies on owners.
• Approval thresholds for essential repairs may be lowered to avoid delays.
• Proxy vote rules to be tightened so a small group cannot control major spending decisions at AGM.
• Overall objective: better governance, fairer voting, and fewer financial shocks for residents.

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Authorities are also considering further limiting the percentage of total proxies that can be held by each household and ensuring that MCST members undergo proper training.