The Singapore property market is entering a phase of mature stability as the massive supply of 2024-2025 developments finally integrates into the rental pool. While cooling measures have successfully dampened domestic speculation, the city-state remains a global safe haven, with high-end residential projects in the Rest of Central Region (RCR) outperforming expectations. We are seeing a shift where value is migrating toward the city fringes as the Core Central Region (CCR) reaches a pricing plateau. Verdict: It remains a landlord’s market, but savvy buyers should target the East Coast and North-East corridors for long-term capital preservation.
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Proximity to elite schools and the revitalized East Coast Park coastline makes it the gold standard for multi-generational living.
The high-density mix of Michelin-starred dining, historic shophouse bars, and luxury high-rises offers an unmatched urban lifestyle.
Increased inventory from recent suburban completions offers the most competitive price-per-square-meter for first-time entrants.
Top-rated zones for tenants
Singapore has 29 analyzed neighborhoods with a citywide average rent of S$52.08/m² per month. Each district below is rated on our 1-5 scale and classified from "Trenches" (best value) to "Final Boss" (luxury tier). Click any neighborhood to see the full price breakdown, local highlights, and our verdict on whether it is fairly priced.
Gross rental yield for Singapore: 4.0% annually based on average rent vs. buy prices.
Foreign buyers currently face a 60% Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD), a measure designed to prioritize housing for Singapore citizens and permanent residents.
With average rents at S$49.53/m², gross yields remain attractive for landlords; however, high entry costs mean buying is best suited for those with at least a 10-year holding period.
Yes, foreigners are generally restricted from purchasing landed homes in Singapore, except in Sentosa Cove, unless they obtain special approval from the Land Dealings Approval Unit.