31/07/2026
For the past few years, almost every property benefited from a rising tide.
That tide is changing.
Recent data shows HDB resale prices have softened for two consecutive quarters, while private home price growth continues to moderate. At the same time, the Government has removed the 15-month wait-out period for private property owners buying resale HDB flats, giving some households greater flexibility to right-size.
Taken together, we’re likely to see a market that’s more active, but also more selective.
The broad-based gains of recent years are giving way to a market where quality, location, lease tenure and pricing matter more than ever.
This isn’t a market to fear.
It’s a market to understand.
Sharing some insights from this article and what we think it means for today’s property market.
Article: https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/cooling-home-prices-mark-a-healthier-more-selective-housing-market
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