The Poiz Residences near Potong Pasir MRT station sold almost 80% of its 350 units launched last month. Median prices were at $1,440 psf. Elsewhere, newly released units sold at the previously launched Sky Vue in Bishan clocked in at 59 units, with an average selling price of $1,552 psf. Other best sellers include Principal Garden and Thomson Impressions.
Photo: The Poiz Residences in Potong Pasir
In total, 423 units were sold in November, making it a 79 per cent rise in new private home sales last month. Properties in the city fringes fared especially well, with transactions almost doubling that of October. This could be due to more new developer launches in November as compared to a quiet October.
Moving ahead, location and selling prices will be the main focus for buyers as most are out for a bargain. Take the executive condominium (EC) market for example, 186 units were sold last month without any major EC launches based on the relevance of ECs and also their attractive pricing. Executive condominiums are a hybrid of private and public housing. Buyers can apply for HDB grants to purchase these properties and after 10 years, they attain a private condominium status, often elevating the value and selling price of the units.
Property analysts are expecting 2016 to be a fruitful year for developer launches which are reasonably and affordably priced, at good locations near MRT stations or schools. Suburban projects might struggle a little as competition with new resale private condominiums (those which have just reach completion) drive supply up.
