River Valley has been drawing renewed attention in recent months, as buyers reassess what central living really means. With improved MRT connectivity, limited new supply, and steady buyer demand, the area has quietly strengthened its position as one of the more resilient central residential neighbourhoods. Recent market coverage has highlighted how River Valley continues to […]
In early 2026, the Singapore dollar reached its strongest level against the US dollar in more than 11 years. While currency headlines often feel distant from everyday homebuying decisions, they matter more for centrally located projects like River Modern, where buyers are often weighing long-term value, rental resilience, and cross-border capital flows alongside lifestyle considerations. […]
When families look for a central home in Singapore, two locations often come up early in the conversation: River Valley and Orchard. Both sit within the Core Central Region, offer strong connectivity, and are close to major amenities. Yet, they serve family needs in slightly different ways. Understanding these differences helps buyers choose a location […]
In Singapore’s private residential market, not all prime locations perform the same over the long term. While entry prices may differ, some districts consistently show stronger price resilience and buyer demand across market cycles. District 9 is one of them. Often associated with Orchard Road and River Valley, District 9 has maintained its appeal not […]
In Singapore’s private property market, MRT access has always mattered. But not all MRT lines influence demand in the same way. Over the past few years, the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) has emerged as one of the most important drivers of buyer behaviour, especially for central homes. Great World MRT is a clear example of […]
Large-scale redevelopment projects play a quiet but important role in shaping long-term property demand in Singapore. When older commercial districts are refreshed or repositioned, the impact often extends beyond the immediate site, influencing buyer behaviour, rental demand, and pricing across nearby residential areas. Marina Square is one such example. As part of the broader Downtown […]
New private homes are getting smaller, with average new units now under 900 sq ft Smaller units sell faster due to lower price entry, but long-term gains tell a different story From 2015 to 2025, larger units recorded stronger annual price growth across CCR, RCR, and OCR In the Core Central Region, larger units now […]
Among Singapore’s central residential neighbourhoods, River Valley stands out not just for its location, but for how rarely new developments come to market. While buyers often assume that prime areas see constant redevelopment, the reality in River Valley is very different. Limited land availability, planning controls, and the nature of the neighbourhood itself have kept […]
Aurum Gravis is developing Villa Natura, a freehold landed housing project in Lentor Backed by a S$23 million closed-end fund from private and accredited investors The project yields 11 landed homes: 10 semi-detached houses and 1 detached villa Located about 800 metres from Lentor MRT on the Thomson-East Coast Line Launch expected in early 2026, […]
CapitaLand and UOL led the top bid of S$1.5 billion for the Hougang Central mixed-use site. The land rate came in at S$1,179 psf ppr, well above expectations of S$800–S$1,000 psf ppr. Analysts expect new homes to be priced around S$2,500 to S$2,600 psf, with upside potential. The project will include 835 residential units and […]
