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Since 2001, the average unit price of freehold landed properties has increased significantly. The prices have appreciated by 206%, which is higher than the 115% increase for leasehold landed properties over the same period.
The price premium for freehold over leasehold landed properties has also seen a substantial increase. In 2001, the average freehold unit price was only 6% higher than the average leasehold unit price, but by 2021, this premium had risen to 51%. The PSF price premium for freehold over leasehold increased dramatically from $28 in 2001 to $514 in 2021.
Freehold landed properties have generally performed better in terms of capital appreciation compared to leasehold properties. This is partly because freehold properties offer perpetual ownership, which is highly valued in the Singapore market.
While the transaction volume and prices can fluctuate due to market conditions and regulatory measures, freehold landed properties tend to maintain their value and appreciate over time. For instance, despite market downturns such as the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis and the 2013 cooling measures, freehold landed property prices continued to rise, albeit at a slower pace during those periods.