Amberwood Opens At $3,019 PSF Average
Amberwood at Holland sold 23 of the first 70 units released, a 33% opening-weekend take-up rate. Four-bedroom homes accounted for 11 sales.
Sources: The Business Times and Lianhe Zaobao, 28 Sep 2026
Private Resale Prices Ease Again
August private-home resale prices slipped 0.3% month-on-month. CCR prices fell 4.3%, while RCR and OCR prices rose 0.5% and 0.8% respectively.
Source: Lianhe Zaobao, 26 Sep 2026
Jumbo Flat Scheme Under Review
HDB is reviewing its adjoining-flat conversion scheme after a Telok Blangah jumbo flat was listed at $2.18 million, more than 40% above comparable three-room transactions in the area.
Sources: The Straits Times and Lianhe Zaobao, 26 Sep 2026
Wait-Out Rule Change Seen As Orderly
An NUS survey found most industry respondents do not expect removing the 15-month wait-out period to trigger an HDB resale price surge, though larger flats may see stronger demand.
Source: The Business Times, 28 Sep 2026
Suburban Affordability Draws Concern
Property-sector sentiment toward suburban private homes turned negative in the second quarter as buyers faced higher price ceilings and tight supply.
Source: The Business Times, 25 Sep 2026
URA Reviews Floor-Space Rules
URA will review gross-floor-area guidelines to give developers more design flexibility and encourage features that improve heat resilience and thermal comfort.
Source: The Business Times, 22 Sep 2026
Population Reaches 6.21 Million
Singapore's population rose 1.6% in the year to June 2026, driven mainly by non-resident workers supporting housing and major infrastructure projects.
Sources: The Business Times and The Straits Times, 26 Sep 2026
Singapore Is Now Super-Aged
Residents aged 65 and above reached 21.4% of the citizen population, crossing the UN's 21% threshold. The share is projected to reach 26.1% by 2035.
Source: The Straits Times, 26 Sep 2026
Core Inflation Rises To 2.2%
August core inflation edged up from 2.0% to 2.2%, while headline inflation reached 2.3%. Analysts remained mixed on whether MAS would adjust policy.
Source: The Business Times, 24 Sep 2026
Government Begins Property-Purchase Review
PSD is identifying transactions made from 2007 to 2011 by officers involved in rail planning, following research into purchases near then-unannounced MRT stations.
Sources: The Business Times and The Straits Times, 26 Sep 2026
Smart Technology Expands At BTO Sites
HDB plans wider trials of screeding robots, smart hoists and standardised components to speed construction, improve safety and reduce manpower needs.
Source: The Straits Times, 26 Sep 2026
Tengah Land Retained For Park Use
A 5.4-hectare Tengah plot previously planned for housing will remain part of a future park after environmental studies and consultation with nature groups.
Source: The Straits Times, 23 Sep 2026
Electricity Costs Face Upward Pressure
Wholesale electricity prices reached their highest weekly level of 2026. Households on wholesale or expiring fixed-price plans may feel the increase first.
Source: The Straits Times, 28 Sep 2026
Higher Rates Put S-REIT Scale In Focus
As funding costs rise, smaller S-REITs face greater pressure to consolidate, grow their asset base or improve liquidity to remain competitive.
Source: The Business Times, 24 Sep 2026
New EC Affordability Debate Continues
A first-time couple earning $18,000 monthly may qualify for a new EC but could still face substantial equity requirements, renewing calls for more affordable EC pricing.
Source: The Business Times, 22 Sep 2026
Subsales Were Profitable, But Small Units Carried More Risk
EdgeProp's review of more than 5,000 subsales from January 2021 to August 2026 found that 98.3% made money after seller's stamp duty. Losses were concentrated in smaller units, especially homes below 600 sq ft at One Pearl Bank and Normanton Park.
Source: EdgeProp Singapore, 25 Sep 2026
Property Succession Needs More Than An Equal Split
A commentary on estate planning warned that dividing a family home equally can still create conflict when one heir lives in the property and another needs liquidity. Early conversations, a clear will and a separate cash or insurance pool can make the eventual transfer more workable.
Source: EdgeProp Singapore, 25 Sep 2026
Pinnacle@Duxton Sets A $1.701 Million Record
A 1,152 sq ft five-room flat on the 28th to 30th storeys sold for $1.701 million, exceeding the development's previous record by $71,000 and its asking price by $51,000. The largely original-condition home drew buyers prioritising location, layout and liveable space.
Source: EdgeProp Singapore, 25 Sep 2026
Ageing Condos Face Higher Upkeep Costs
Savills estimates property-management costs have risen by more than 20% since the pandemic. As estates age, major components such as lifts may need upgrading around the 20- to 25-year mark, placing more pressure on maintenance planning and sinking funds.
Source: EdgeProp Singapore, 25 Sep 2026
Stamford Court Reopens As A Mixed-Use Hub
The 30-year-old Stamford Court has been repositioned as Stamford Place rather than demolished. The conserved structure now combines dining, co-working space and 66 serviced apartments, showing how older commercial buildings can be adapted for new uses.
Source: EdgeProp Singapore, 25 Sep 2026
District 10 Resales Mark New Benchmarks
Latitude reached a new project high when a 2,766 sq ft unit sold for $8.28 million, or $2,993 psf. Separately, a 2,885 sq ft Ardmore Park home changed hands for $12.55 million, giving its seller a $7.6 million gain over a 30-year holding period.
Source: EdgeProp Singapore, 25 Sep 2026
