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Annualized capital gain in Singapore property is the total capital gain divided by the number of years the property was held, giving an average yearly return. For example, a condo bought for S$1 million and sold for S$1.5 million after 5 years has an annualized capital gain of S$100,000 per year. This metric helps compare investment performance across properties or holding periods.

The new Hougang Central mall will have around 430,000 sq ft of commercial space, with 300,000 sq ft of net lettable retail area, making it the largest mall in Hougang above the MRT station. It is slightly bigger than Waterway Point and nearly double the size of Hougang Mall.

White sites are areas designated for commercial, hotel, residential, sports, and recreational purposes, or a combination of these uses in mixed-use developments. They may include residential units, offices, shops, hotels, serviced apartments, recreation clubs, associations, convention centers, and entertainment spaces.

A new integrated mixed-use development with a major retail mall is planned for Hougang Central above Hougang MRT station. A CapitaLand-UOL consortium won the site tender with a $1.5 billion bid in December 2025, featuring around 830 residential units and about 300,000 sq ft of net lettable retail space.

Agriculture refers to areas primarily used for cultivating crops, raising livestock, or conducting agricultural research, including plant nurseries, aquaculture farms, and hydroponics farms.

Walk-up apartments in Singapore are older low-rise units without elevators. They offer spacious interiors, lower entry prices, and prime locations but have drawbacks like no elevator access, aging infrastructure, limited facilities, and transport options. Suitable for certain buyers but not ideal for families or those needing modern amenities.

Eligible applicants for 2-room Flexi BTO flats in Singapore can choose their preferred floor level during the flat selection process after ballot success. Higher floors often have premium prices, while lower floors may be more affordable but noisier. Availability varies by project and town.

EdgeProp Singapore sources its property transaction data primarily from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), covering sales, rentals, price trends, and more for condos, HDBs, landed houses, commercial, and industrial properties. This data powers their research tools, including property comparisons, valuation, and transaction analytics.

Owners of a typical private condominium in Singapore with around 400 units pay about 300 to 500 dollars per month per unit in maintenance charges and sinking fund. The amount depends on facilities, security, age of the development, and unit size. One similar condo reports slightly above 400 dollars per month per unit.

You can sell your BTO flat in the open market after completing the Minimum Occupation Period (MOP). For typical BTO flats, the MOP is five years from the date of key collection. For Prime Location Public Housing flats, the MOP is ten years.