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EC MOP Rules 2026: 5 vs 10 Years, Who Can Buy a Resale EC, and the Resale Levy
ECs on sites sold before 8 May 2026 keep a 5-year MOP, while newer sites get 10. Who can buy a resale EC, when the resale levy applies, and how the prices compare.
25 Sept 2026
District 26 (Lentor, Upper Thomson) Property Guide 2026: Which Lentor Condo Still Makes Sense
Lentor has had seven condo launches since 2022 and four have sold out. Here is what early buyers made, whether supply is a risk, and where District 26 still has value.
25 Sept 2026
EC Income Ceiling Raised to $18,000: Why the Next 5 Executive Condos Still Play by the Old Rules
The EC income ceiling rose to $18,000 on 24 August 2026, but Senja Close, Sembawang Road, Miltonia Close and both Woodlands Drive 17 plots still run on $16,000. Here is which rules apply to which project.
18 Sept 2026
HDB Income Ceiling Raised to $16,000: What It Means for BTO and Resale Buyers
The HDB income ceiling rose to $16,000 for families and $8,000 for singles on 24 August 2026, the first change since 2019. What it means for your BTO odds, resale prices and the million-dollar flat trend.
18 Sept 2026
P1 Two-Track Scheme at 12 Schools: What It Means for Homes Near Them
From 2027, 12 top primary schools split Phase 2C places between families within and beyond 2km, with no 1km priority. Here is what that means for homes near these schools.
15 Sept 2026
Is En Bloc Only for Freehold Condos? Freehold vs Leasehold in Singapore
Buying an HDB hoping for 'en bloc potential'? Here's what SERS and VERS odds really look like, and what actually holds resale value while you wait. Is en bloc only for freehold condos?
11 Sept 2026
You Got 90% Consent for En Bloc. Here's Why the Deal Still Isn't Done
Consent is step four of seven. Here's what the valuer, the law and the Strata Titles Board still decide after your committee clears 90%, and why a below-market offer can't legally go through.
11 Sept 2026
The New‑Launch Price Gap Is Widening — And Your Old Condo May Be Sitting On It
Analysing six mature estates, resale units are trading at 45% to 204% below the new launches going up next door. Deep Dive into the gap.
04 Sept 2026
En Bloc Potential in Singapore: What the New 70% Threshold Really Means for Buyers
The en bloc threshold may drop to 70% for older condos. See which developments qualify and how to weigh en bloc potential before you buy.
28 Aug 2026
Singapore’s Postal Code and District Directory 2026
Find any Singapore property district using the first two digits of its postal code. See all D1-D28 postal sectors, neighbourhoods and new-launch links.
24 Aug 2026
The 15-Month Wait-Out Period Is Gone: What Private Downgraders Must Know Before Buying an HDB
On 28 July 2026 the 15-month wait-out for private owners buying an HDB resale flat was removed with immediate effect. Two real client stories show the catches that remain: the 30-month HDB loan rule and the ethnic quota.
03 Aug 2026
Will Developers Really Discount to Avoid ABSD? What Singapore's 2026 Rules Change
Many buyers wait for developers to slash prices near the ABSD deadline. Since March 2025, large and complex projects get a longer remission timeline, so that pressure has eased. What the developer's ABSD really is, and whether to wait or buy at launch.
29 Jul 2026