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07/10/2026

Singapore’s Q3 property figures are moving in different directions: HDB resale prices eased 0.2%, while private residential prices rose 1.4% quarter on quarter, based on flash estimates.

✅ Sellers: price against recent comparable sales.
✅ Buyers: distinguish a common listing from a scarce one.
✅ Investors: identify your future tenant and buyer.

A 1% move is about $6,000 on a $600,000 HDB or $18,000 on a $1.8 million condo.

Comment your district, does it lean towards buyers or sellers?

22/09/2026

🏙️ Could Singapore’s next generation of condos look very different?

URA is reviewing its Gross Floor Area (GFA) guidelines on the rules governing how much floor space developers can build.

Why does this matter?

✅ Greater flexibility could lead to bolder and more efficient building designs
✅ Heat-resilient features could create cooler, more comfortable developments
✅ Conservation owners may receive better incentives to retain heritage buildings
✅ Existing C*D schemes already offer up to 30% bonus GFA in parts of Anson and Cecil Street
✅ A new rebar-testing framework could reportedly reduce testing costs by up to 90%

Pontiac Land’s CEO also highlighted that Sydney allows heritage-l building owners to transfer and sell bonus floor space elsewhere making conservation more financially attractive.

If Singapore introduces similar flexibility, it could improve project viability and potentially create better-designed homes for future buyers.

However, this is still under review details have not been confirmed.

Would you prefer a condo with more usable space, or one with cooler and greener communal areas?

17/09/2026

🔥 FED HIKES RATES, WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR SINGAPORE PROPERTY?

The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.25%, bringing its benchmark range to 3.75%–4.00% and another hike may still come this year.

Here are 3 important Singapore property signals:

📈 INTEREST RATES
Singapore mortgages do not move in lockstep with the Fed, but SORA and home-loan packages may still feel upward pressure.

🏗️ RECORD SIN MING LAND BID
The Lorong Puntong/Sin Ming Avenue site attracted 7 bids, with the highest reaching a record $1,612 psf ppr for a pure residential RCR site.

Future launch prices could potentially be around $3,000 psf or higher.

🏠 NEW HOME SALES FELL 79%
Only 153 new private homes were sold in August but this was mainly because there were barely any major launches, not necessarily because demand had disappeared.

✅ BUYERS
Review your loan affordability and stress-test for higher repayments. Focus on value and holding power….

✅ SELLERS
Buyers remain active but increasingly selective. Pricing and Strong presentation are essential…

✅ INVESTORS
Do not chase prices based only on record land bids. Study the entry price, rental yield, future supply and exit strategy carefully.

Buying, selling or investing?

What is your biggest property question right now? Comment below and I’ll break it down

04/09/2026

🚨 More Singaporeans can now qualify for a New EC & BTO!

The new monthly income ceilings are:

🏠 BTO families: $16,000
👤 BTO singles: $8,000
🏢 New ECs: $18,000*

This widens housing choices for households whose incomes had exceeded the previous limits.

However, more borrowing power also means a larger monthly commitment. The right property should support your lifestyle and not stretch your finances too tightly.

*For eligible new EC developments with land-sale tenders closing on or after 24 August 2026.

BTO or New EC, which one are you considering? 💬

02/09/2026

🔥 Is El Niño turning up Singapore’s heat or is something bigger happening?

Singapore has already recorded 17 days of extreme heat stress in 2026.

El Niño may be contributing, but it’s not acting alone. Climate change, the urban heat-island effect, high humidity, strong sunshine and lighter winds can all make the heat feel more intense.

Here’s how Singapore is preparing:

✅ 300+ air-conditioned cooling centres during a declared heatwave
✅ Priority for elderly and vulnerable residents when centres are full
✅ At least 4 days’ warning through the myENV app
✅ A new Heat Resilience Policy Office
✅ A $40 million research fund opening by end 2026

Scientists warn that the more extreme heat may still arrive between March and May 2027.

Do you think Singapore is prepared for even hotter weather? 🥵

01/09/2026

🇸🇬 Singapore is investing billions in innovation Zolabut will everyday Singaporeans truly feel the benefits?

✅ $220 million for fintech development over 3 years
✅ 1,000 internships for Singaporeans
✅ $37 billion under the five-year RIE2030 plan
✅ Up to $3 million per project to turn research into real-world solutions

The investment will support areas such as semiconductors, transport, cleaner energy and healthy ageing.

But funding is only the beginning.

The real test is whether it creates more jobs, equips Singaporeans with better skills and improves our everyday lives.

Do you think these investments will benefit the average Singaporean? Share your thoughts below. 👇

31/08/2026

🚗 Heading to Orchard? That familiar ERP beep is coming back!

After a six-year pause, here’s what drivers need to know:

✅ From 7 September 2026
✅ Weekdays, 11am–7pm
✅ $1 ERP rate for passenger cars
✅ 11 locations, including Orchard Road, Orchard Turn and Cairnhill Road

Saturday charging is still under review, no restart announced yet.

Whether you’re heading for shopping, work or viewings, keep this in mind when planning your journey. 📍

Would the $1 charge change your route, timing or transport choice? Share below 👇

28/08/2026

Singapore’s GDP could grow by as much as 5.5% this year, but why don’t our paycheques seem to feel it? 🤔

The growth appears increasingly uneven:

✅ Electronics exports surged 112% year-on-year
⚠️ Non-electronics exports fell 2.3%
🏪 Retail, hospitality and non-financial services contribute 24% of the economy—but employ around half our workforce
📉 F&B and retail businesses continue facing high costs and cautious consumer spending

This is what economists call “K-shaped growth” where technology and AI-related sectors rise rapidly, while many consumer facing sectors struggle to keep pace.

The bigger question is not only whether our economy is growing, but whether that growth translates into better jobs, wages and opportunities for everyone.

Possible solutions include making AI skills more accessible, involving workers in how technology is introduced, and sharing productivity gains more widely.

Which side of the “K” do you feel you’re on? Share your thoughts below. 👇

20/08/2026

🚨 Is AI quietly changing the starting line for our young graduates?

Some traditional entry-level roles are already feeling the pressure—but this does not mean fewer opportunities for everyone.

The key is learning how to work with AI while strengthening the human qualities technology cannot easily replace. 💡

Watch the video and tell me:

💬 What is the ONE human skill you believe AI can never replace? 👇

13/08/2026

💰 Up to S$600 cash is coming this September!

More than 2.4 million adult Singaporeans will receive between S$400 and S$600 under the Enhanced Budget 2026 Cost-of-Living Special Payment.

You may qualify if you:

✅ Are a Singapore citizen residing in Singapore
✅ Are aged 21 or above in 2026
✅ Have YA 2025 assessable income of S$100,000 or below
✅ Own no more than one property

Your exact payout depends on both your assessable income and the Annual Value of your home.

💳 PayNow-NRIC: By 9 September
🏦 Bank crediting: By 17 September
💵 GovCash: By 24 September

Not sure whether you qualify?

Comment “ME ME ME” and I’ll share the official eligibility checker with you! 👇

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