The Ground Floor Blog

Buyer guides and analysis for Singapore new launch condos.

Analysis6 min read·15 May 2026
Property vs Stocks: Singapore Condo Investment Returns — 20 Years of Verified Data
over 7 years, S&P 500 returned ~+152% in SGD. Singapore condo with leverage returned ~+149%. Stocks barely win — but extend the window to 20 years and property actually pulls ahead.
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Guide7 min read·8 May 2026
New Launch vs Resale Condo Singapore: Which Is Actually Better in 2026?
The honest comparison with real numbers. Progressive payment advantage, ABSD planning, and when each option actually makes sense.
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Analysis5 min read·13 May 2026
Hudson Place Residences Preview: D5's Most Crowded District Gets Another 327 Units
Hudson Place Residences launches May 16 at $2,200+ PSF in one-north. Land cost analysis, D5 supply wall, developer track record, and our early take.
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Analysis5 min read·11 May 2026
Lentor Gardens Residences Preview: Can Lentor's Perfect Record Survive a Controversial Developer?
The 7th Lentor launch faces a new question: does the developer's track record matter when the precinct has never failed?
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Guide8 min read·15 Apr 2026
First-Time Buyer's Guide: How to Buy a New Launch Condo in Singapore (2026)
Everything from AIP to TOP, in the right order. TDSR limits, stamp duty math, CPF rules, HDB upgrader timing, and the 5 mistakes that cost first-time buyers the most.
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Guide6 min read·22 Apr 2026
Progressive Payment Scheme Singapore: What You Actually Pay (and When)
The real numbers behind Singapore's new launch payment schedule. PPS milestones, BSD timing, BUC loan rates, and worked examples at $1.5M, $2M, and $3M.
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Analysis5 min read·1 May 2026
The New Launch Premium: What You're Actually Paying Extra For (by District)
We mapped the new launch premium across 11 Singapore projects. The gap ranges from 2.1% to 46.4%. Here's what drives it — and when it's not worth paying.
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Analysis7 min read·8 May 2026
District 5 Deep Dive: Is one-north Singapore's Most Underrated Residential Play?
D5 prices are up 17% in two years. We break down the one-north transformation, the tenant economics, Hudson Place vs Bloomsbury, and whether the numbers actually work.
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Analysis5 min read·12 May 2026
River Modern: Which Stack Should You Actually Buy?
93% sold. ~32 units left. We break down River Modern's remaining stacks, facings, noise exposure, and view corridors — so you pick the right unit, not just any unit.
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Analysis5 min read·14 May 2026
Our Scoring Methodology, Backtested: Martin Modern (8.2) vs The Jovell (4.5)
We applied our Deal Score methodology to two projects from 2017–2018 using only data available at the time. One returned +26.2%. The other: +1.5% per year.
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