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Resale condos in Singapore older than 20 years tend to have muted capital gains compared to newer properties due to limited appreciation, higher maintenance and obsolescence issues, lower market demand, and decreasing value with shorter lease tenure. Investors often find better returns in newer properties.

When purchasing a 2-bedroom BTO or a 3-room resale HDB flat in 2031, consider the following: ### BTO Flat (2-Bedroom) - **HDB Loan**: 10% downpayment (fully from CPF OA), e.g., $20,000 for a $200,000 flat. - **Bank Loan**: 20% downpayment (5% cash, rest from CPF OA), e.g., $40,000 for a $200,000 flat. ### Resale Flat (3-Room) - **HDB Loan**: 10% downpayment (fully from CPF OA), e.g., $30,000 for a $300,000 flat. - **Bank Loan**: 20% downpayment (5% cash, rest from CPF OA), e.g., $60,000 for a $300,000 flat. ### Loan Amount - **HDB Loan**: Up to 90% of purchase price. - $180,000 for a $200,000 BTO flat. - $270,000 for a $300,000 resale flat. - **Bank Loan**: Up to 75% for loans up to 25 years, or 55% for loans up to 30 years. - $150,000 or $110,000 for a $200,000 BTO flat. - $225,000 or $165,000 for a $300,000 resale flat.

Buyer profile for properties along Ocean Drive, particularly The Oceanfront @ Sentosa Cove: - Nationality: Singaporeans 59.9%, PRs 12.9%, foreigners 17.6%, companies 9.5% - Attraction: Central location, recreational offerings, proximity to Vivocity, Resort World Sentosa, beaches - Foreign Buyer Eligibility: Foreigners can purchase properties - Lifestyle: Tourist attractions, accessibility, residential and leisure mix

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Typical commission rates for property agents in Singapore when buying and selling an HDB unit are 2% of the sale price for the seller and 1% of the purchase price for the buyer. These rates are negotiable and can vary based on the agreement between the agent and the client.

In Q1 2025, Singapore's new home sales volume saw a 3.7% decline to 3,565 units from Q4 2024. January sales were strong with 1,083 units, but March saw a 54% drop to 729 units. Market sentiment remains positive with predictions of 7,000-9,000 new homes sold in 2025. Prices rose by 0.8%.

Key transactions for 2 Cluny Hill: - May 2021: GCB sold for $63.7 million ($4,291 psf). - September 22, 2015: GCB sold for $21.52 million. - February 17, 2014: GCB sold for $30 million. For detailed data, use the Research tool on EdgeProp Singapore.

Sale prices at Aquarius By The Park over the last 12 months ranged from S$1,085 to S$1,385 psf, averaging S$1,290 psf. The highest recent transaction was S$1,385 psf for a 1,227-sqft unit in April 2024. Current rental yield is around 3.4%, with rentals between S$2,800 to S$4,600 per month. Prices have been stable to slightly increasing.

List of executive condominiums in Singapore built from 2015 onwards includes Heron Bay, The Visionaire, Rivercove Residences, Parc Life, iNZ Residence, Treasure Crest, Northwave, Hundred Palms Residences, Piermont Grand, Ola, Parc Canberra, Provence Residence, North Gaia, Tenet, Altura, Lumina Grand, and Novo Place.