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Over 30 new projects, including three executive condominiums (ECs), are expected to be launched in 2025, adding approximately 14,000 units to the market. This is a significant increase from 2024, which saw 24 projects with over 7,300 units launched.
Despite the introduction of new cooling measures, such as the hike in Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) for foreigners, the market is expected to remain resilient. Experts predict 2025 to be a "boom year" for Singapore's private housing market, with around 10,000 new units anticipated to be rolled out from the fourth quarter of 2024 to the first quarter of 2025.
There is a surge in demand for landed properties, driven by families seeking more space and privacy. Landed property sales jumped significantly in 2024, with a 10.5% increase in transaction values, and this trend is expected to continue in 2025. District 19 has emerged as a top choice for landed homes due to its established neighborhoods and easy access to amenities.
Community living is becoming increasingly popular, with a strong demand for properties that offer shared amenities. The co-living market saw a 30% growth in 2024 and is expected to continue growing at a 12% annual rate from 2023 to 2028. Mixed-use developments that blend residential, commercial, and recreational spaces are also gaining traction.
New cooling measures, including the increased ABSD for foreigners, are aimed at curbing speculative buying and controlling price hikes. These measures have historically been effective in moderating the market, as seen in the slower growth of the HDB resale price index after previous measures were introduced.
The expansion of the MRT network is expected to boost property values in newly connected areas. Improved connectivity has already driven up property transactions and values in areas like Hougang Central, and this trend is anticipated to continue as the MRT network expands further.
Despite the cooling measures, there is a general confidence in the real estate market, particularly in areas that were once considered vulnerable. The strategic increase in residential unit supply under the Government Land Sales Programme for the first half of 2025 aims to meet market demands and stabilize private property prices.