Location and price. The first is a well-known fact, that the better placed the property, the higher the demand and hence also the price. But home buyers are also keeping a close eye on their budget and the total quantum price could be the make-or-break factor when it comes to sealing a deal.
Photo: Northpark Residences
Developers have been quick to catch on to this and the launches which sold quickly and well last year were those in the vicinity of a MRT station, school or shopping mall and affordably priced. Mixed-use developments such as Northpark Residences and The Poiz Residences were especially popular. Northpark Residences has sold 486 units at the $1,374 psf average while The Poiz Residences sold 277 units at $1,440 psf. Other mixed-use developments buyers seemed out include J Gateway and DUO Residences.
Home buyers’ appetite have signalled a trend towards $1,000 psf for suburban homes, $1,500 psf for city fringe properties and $2,000 psf for homes in the central regions. They are however more willing to pay more for mixed-use residential properties or those nearer MRT stations or bus interchanges.
Photo credit: thewisteria.net
There will be a number of new launches such as 183 LongHaus in Upper Thomson and The Wisteria in Yishun coming up within this first quarter of the year, and it will be a time to watch as it will set the tone for the rest of 2016.
