Investment & Finance
Investment & Finance articles from AI Property.
Hougang vs Lentor New Central vs Bayshore: Singapore's 2026 OCR Land Bids Compared
Three Outside Central Region GLS sites were awarded in 2026: Hougang at ~$1,189 psf ppr, Lentor New Central at ~$1,277, and Bayshore at ~$1,323. The land-cost data, why bids keep climbing toward the DBS $2,900 psf forecast, and which site is worth watching.
23 Jul 2026
Can You Use CPF for a Second Property in Singapore? The Rules for 2026
Yes, but with strings attached. How to use CPF for a second property in 2026: the Basic Retirement Sum you must set aside first, the 100% Valuation Limit cap, the remaining-lease rule, and the accrued interest you refund on sale.
09 Jul 2026
The 99-to-1 Property Arrangement in Singapore: Legal Structure vs Illegal Loophole
The 99-to-1 property arrangement in Singapore, explained: when the 99:1 ownership split is legal, the illegal ABSD loophole IRAS is clawing back with a 50% surcharge and jail terms, and how it differs from decoupling.
06 Jul 2026
Freehold vs Leasehold (D11 Newton)
A new Newton GLS site sold above Pullman Residences' freehold land cost. We compare freehold vs leasehold and what it means for D11 prices.
10 Jun 2026
Is a $3.58 million loss really a loss? A deep dive into Marina Bay Residences
Marina Bay Residences penthouse sold at a $3.58 million paper loss. After 19 years of rental income, was it really a loss? We run the numbers.
28 May 2026
Dairy Farm Land Price Analysis
A look at how Dairy Farm land prices have risen over the years, and whether buying into the area today is still a good move.
22 May 2026
Land Price Going Up? Not Lentor Gardens Residences
Lentor GLS land bids hit a record $1,278 PSF PPR in 2026, yet Lentor Gardens Residences was secured at just $920 PSF PPR, the lowest in the cycle.
19 May 2026
ABSD Singapore Explained: Rates, Remission, and the Full 2026 Breakdown
ABSD ranges from 0% for a Singapore Citizen first-timer to 60% for foreigners. Here is the full 2026 breakdown of rates, remissions, FTA exemptions, decoupling, and worked examples.
15 May 2026