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When people think about buying landed property in District 19, the usual names that come up are Kovan, Serangoon Gardens and Bartley. These are established landed residential areas that attract buyers for their location, amenities, and neighbourhood character. But in my previous article, I highlighted another part of District 19 that deserves a closer look: Sengkang. It may not be the first location that comes to mind when people think of landed property, but that is precisel

When people think about buying a landed property in District 19, the first places that usually come to mind are Serangoon Gardens, Kovan and Bartley/Paya Lebar. These are established landed residential areas with their own appeal, whether it is the character of Serangoon Gardens, the convenience of Kovan or the accessibility of the Bartley and Paya Lebar corridor. Naturally, they attract buyers who want a landed home in these locations, and their prices reflect the demand for

When buying a landed property in Singapore, most buyers naturally focus on the things they can see. How big is the land? How many bedrooms are there? Is the house renovated? Is it near an MRT station? How much is the asking PSF? And perhaps most importantly, can the property eventually be rebuilt or extended into the home they want? But there is another side of landed property that you cannot see simply by walking through the house. What is underneath the land? What runs arou

There are certain property transactions that make you stop and look twice. For me, the latest transaction along Da Silva Lane in Kovan was one of them. In September 2026, an original 3-storey inter-terrace changed hands for $4.56 million, based on a land size of approximately 1,747 sq ft. That works out to $2,610 PSF. At first glance, $2,610 PSF for an original inter-terrace may sound expensive. In fact, if you had shown me this number a couple of years ago, I probably would

If you have a $5 million budget for a landed property in Kovan, what can you actually buy in 2026? This is a question I have been getting more often, and I think it deserves a proper answer. Because $5 million used to sound like a very substantial landed-property budget. In Kovan, $5 million can still get you into landed living — but the type of house, land size, and condition you can expect have become increasingly important. Based on the 2026 Kovan landed transaction data I

When most buyers begin searching for a landed property in Singapore, one of the first questions they ask is whether the property is freehold, 999-year or 99-year leasehold. Freehold/999-year properties are often perceived as the more desirable option because there is no fixed lease expiry. They are also commonly associated with prestige, scarcity, and long-term ownership. As a result, some buyers automatically dismiss 99-year leasehold landed homes without taking a closer loo

If you search Google or ask ChatGPT a simple question like “Who are the best real estate agents for landed homes in Singapore?”, you will probably get quite a few names. Some will be award-winning agents. Some will have sold hundreds of properties. Others may have built a very strong personal brand online. But after spending more time in the landed segment, I have come to realise that there probably isn't one single “best” real estate agent for landed property. In fact, I thi

Every landed buyer has a slightly different definition of value. For one family, it might be having enough land to build the home they've always imagined. For another, it could be finding a quiet corner plot with space for the children and enough room to entertain. For someone else, the priority may simply be finding a freehold landed house in District 19 without stretching the budget too far. That is why I am particularly looking forward to introducing these three upcoming l

There are some landed homes that you walk into and immediately fall in love with. Perhaps it is the beautifully renovated kitchen, the grand staircase, the landscaped garden, or the thoughtfully designed living spaces. Then there are homes where the attraction is something completely different. You look past the furniture, past the old kitchen and past the existing finishes, and you start looking at the land. This unit along Paya Lebar Crescent (PLC) is one of those homes. Th

55 groups of buyers. Five weekends. One successful sale. On paper, that sounds like a straightforward success story. But what makes the sale of Lorong Ong Lye particularly meaningful to us is what happened before those five weekends. The property had already been marketed by other agents for many months, but the response was limited. Despite being a freehold semi-detached home in a popular District 19 landed enclave, there was no strong buyer momentum. When we took over the m

I don't usually write book reviews on my website. Most of the blogs I write are related to Singapore landed property—market trends, selling strategies, District 19, property prices, home layouts, and the things I think homeowners should consider before buying or selling a landed home. So this article is a little different. Over the last weekend, I was in Kuala Lumpur and happened to walk into a Popular bookstore. I wasn't particularly looking for anything specific, but while

Why the Removal of the 15-Month Wait-Out Period Could Be the Opportunity Many Landed Homeowners Have Been Waiting For For many landed homeowners in Singapore, deciding when to sell has always been more difficult than deciding whether to sell. Every homeowner hopes to maximise the value of their property. Naturally, many ask the same question: "Should I sell my landed property now... or wait another year?" There isn't a universal answer. However, with the Government's recent d

For many landed homeowners, selling the family home isn't simply about moving. It's about starting a new chapter in life. Perhaps the children have already moved out. Perhaps maintaining a large landed property has become physically demanding. Or perhaps it's time to unlock decades of accumulated housing wealth to enjoy retirement more comfortably. For years, however, one policy made that journey much more complicated — the 15-month wait-out period. Introduced in September 20

One of the first questions I hear from landed homeowners is: "My bank valued my house at $5 million. Should I just list it at that price?" It's a reasonable question. After all, banks conduct property valuations every day. Surely the valuation should reflect what your landed home is worth, right? The answer is: Not necessarily. In fact, relying solely on a bank valuation is probably the biggest pricing mistake I see landed homeowners make before putting their property on the

In the previous article, we explored the property's location and exterior features. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the interior layout, assess its functionality, and discuss the type of buyer this home is best suited for. Interior Review, Functional Layout & Is This The Right Home For Your Family? The Best Floor Plans Aren't Always The Biggest One mistake I see many buyers make when shopping for landed property is focusing solely on the numbers. On paper, bigger

A Review By A District 19-Focused Landed Property Agent "If I were buying a landed home for my own family today, would I seriously consider this house?" It is a question I ask myself every time I market a landed property. As someone who focuses in District 19 landed homes, I have walked through numerous terrace houses, semi-detached homes and detached houses around Kovan, Serangoon Gardens, Bartley and Hougang. Some are beautifully renovated but overpriced. Some offer huge la

"Every property agent can sell a house... but not every property agent is the right person to sell your house." If you've been following our 3 Pillars of a Successful Landed Property Sale series, you'll know that there are three critical factors that determine whether a property sells successfully: The Right Marketing Strategy The Right Property Agent The Right Pricing In our previous article, we explored how marketing can significantly influence buyer enquiries and the quali

"My landed property has been on the market for four months... but I haven't received a single serious offer." It's one of the most common concerns I hear from homeowners across Serangoon Gardens, Kovan, Bartley and the wider District 19. After investing months waiting for buyers, many owners naturally assume that the market has slowed down or that buyers simply aren't looking. But here's the reality. Every successful property sale is influenced by three key pillars: The Right

If you're a landed property owner in Singapore, chances are you've asked yourself this question at some point: "Can I sell my landed house without an agent and save on commission?" After all, landed properties in Singapore are valuable assets. If your property is worth $4 million, $5 million, or even $6 million, a typical agent commission of around 2% can amount to a substantial sum. It's therefore understandable why many homeowners start exploring the possibility of selling

In April 2026, two single-storey inter-terrace homes in Serangoon Gardens crossed the $2,000 psf benchmark: one unit along Portchester Avenue sold for about $4.65 million / $2,156 psf on a land area of 2,157 sqft, while another unit along Huddington Avenue sold for about $4.52 million / $2,088 psf on about 2,165 sqft, with the data stated as retrieved from URA. These transactions are significant because they appear to represent largely land-value-driven purchases, not brand-n