Bedok Rise

02/06/2026

EC prices have surged 120% over a decade, while policy changes cater toward first-timer buyers. The traditional HDB-to-EC upgrading pathway is narrowing.

The gap between HDB and private is widening. Which side do you wanna be on?

08/05/2026

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/10-year-mop-for-executive-condos-more-ec-units-for-first-timers-to-tackle-affordability-concerns

Just in - tightening of rulings for EC buyers:

1. MOP (Minimum Occupation Period) to be extended to 10 years

2. 90% of launch units to be reserved for first-timers (up from 70% currently)

3. Removal of DPS (Deferred Payment Scheme) Option - so second-timers can't stay in their flats while waiting for their EC to be completed

In short, Government is closing the door to ECs for second-timer buyers.

New rules for executive condominiums include a 10-year MOP and more units for first-time buyers to address affordability. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

04/05/2026

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/more-young-people-in-singapore-buying-private-properties-some-for-investment

More young buyers are entering the private property market now, even as investments. As rentals surge, does a mortgage or paying rental make more sense?🧐

Discover why more young people in Singapore are buying private properties, often as a strategic investment for the future. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

13/04/2026

https://www.edgeprop.sg/property-news/vela-bay-draws-nearly-8000-visitors-testing-demand-new-bayshore-precinct

What does a strong preview turnout say about demand within Bayshore?🤔

At Vela Bay, nearly 8,000 visitors turned up on its preview weekend — signalling strong interest in what could become Singapore’s next waterfront residential district in the east

31/03/2026

Pinery Residences (atop Tampines West MRT) sells 92.5% of units at average price of S$2,546 psf at launch

27/03/2026

Forsea, Qingjian acquires Dover site with S$951m bid at *S$1,556 psf ppr*.

While land costs continue to trend upwards, are there still opportunities in the current property market?

16/03/2026

https://www.edgeprop.sg/property-news/hoi-hup%E2%80%93sunway-mcl%E2%80%99s-pinery-residences-draws-over-8500-visitors-preview-weekend

DM me at +65 9663 9829 to find out what the hype is about.

Analysts say the strong turnout reflects the deep pool of HDB upgrader demand in Tampines, Singapore’s largest HDB town.

09/03/2026

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/reits-property/guocolands-river-modern-sells-90-units-launch-weekend-average-price-s3266-psf

What does a 90% launch take-up say about current property demand?

Real estate agencies say the robust sales reflect sustained demand for developments in the CCR Read more at The Business Times.

02/03/2026

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/land-betterment-charges-upped-4-1-average-non-landed-residential-4-landed-residential-uses

If land costs are rising now, do future home prices fall? Or reset at higher benchmarks?

LBC rates raised on average by 3.2% for industrial and 0.5% for commercial use groups; no change for hotel/hospital/nursing home use Read more at The Business Times.

23/02/2026

https://www.straitstimes.com/life/youre-not-imagining-it-singapore-homes-are-getting-smaller

As families and home unit sizes shrink, does it make sense to buy into newer yet smaller homes?

Discover why homes in Singapore are shrinking, exploring factors from demographic shifts to rising property costs and market influences. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.