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Hi, appreciate your sharing over PropertyGuru, looking for own stay or investment ?
What your timeline and budget range ?

It depend on your plan and holding period for next 5 to 10 years. General Leasehold unit tend to have higher transaction volume compare to freehold, when there is a high volume there is a high demand which will drive the pricing.
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Stewart
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This comes down to the specific development you are looking at, whether you are buying at the right entry price, and whether you are buying at the right time of the cycle relative to other buyers and other properties.

Especially with developer units, it is all about entry timing and buying the right stack in the right development.

I'm a Harvard graduated real estate agent with a degree in economics, and have supported clients on more than $1 billion in transactions.

I run in-depth analysis for all my clients to help them decide whether the properties are worth buying. This includes analysis on rental yield, volume, demand-supply analysis, government transformation plans, exit strategy, psf analysis, capital appreciation analysis, layout efficiency, lease analysis, comparative property analysis etc etc to help you decide whether it is worth buying or whether you should walk away.

As it happens, I've also recently done extensive analysis on every available FH developer projects across Singapore for a few clients, and would be more than happy to share the findings on which ones you should avoid and which to seriously consider.

It's completely free to use a buyer agent to support your search, so if you're going to put a considerable amount of money into purchasing a unit, why don't we arrange a quick call so you can get professional analysis and research to guide your decision? This would be a better route than walking in to the showflat to be sold-to by the agent on duty, or calling up an untrusted number off an advertised website.

My contact details are below :)

Kay Cloud
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Hi, your concern is understandable. I wouldn't choose a property purely because it is freehold, nor would I choose a 99-year project purely because the developer is better known.

If you prefer the assurance of both freehold tenure and an established developer, you may also want to take a look at The Serra Residences at Bassein Road.

It is a new freehold development in District 11 Novena by Far East Organization, one of Singapore's most established private developers. It has only 133 units and is located within an established residential neighbourhood, with Novena MRT, HealthCity Novena, shopping, schools and Orchard all nearby.

This could be an interesting alternative because you don't necessarily have to compromise between freehold tenure and developer track record.

Of course, entry price is still important. Once the pricing is available, I would compare it against the freehold project you're considering as well as the established-developer leasehold option on a like-for-like basis.

If you let me know which projects you are currently considering and your preferred unit size, I can help you do a proper comparison. Read More

Do contact me at 97970200  to understand more and discuss.

Mark, your RIGHT choice
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**Freehold (FH) status does not guarantee better capital gains or liquidity, and small-developer boutique developments carry structural trade-offs that often offset the freehold premium.**

Your dad is right that intrinsic value and pricing matter more than just marketing labels, but your concerns regarding build quality, running costs, and future resale liquidity are completely valid.

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### The Reality: Boutique FH vs. Established-Developer 99-Year LH

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Hi,

1) It depends on your near and long term planning to determine which type of properties are most suitable on your current situation.
2) A FH means you prepare to hold it for a long time, should be at least 15 years and more.
3) Most people who choose FH prepared to leave it as a legacy than just an accommodation.
4) A wrong choice could lead to a long term regrets for example, rental didn't meet expectation, the living enironment didn't meet expection. Conclusion is the choice made must be correct.
5) A LH can dispose easier than FH due to the quatum and psf. But, not suitable to keep for a long period (for example 20yrs). The appreciation and enbloc potential are not as attractive as FH.
6) I suggest you may meet up some agents to discuss on the option than make a uninformed decision.

All The Best!!!

I hope the above answers your main concerns. If you have more questions, please feel free to contact me at 9011*0636 or email ling.ck7@gmail.com if you need more information.
I'll be glad to assist.

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Ling CK
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Hi,

I think the idea that FH is always better, or that a well-known developer is always safer, can be a bit too simplistic.

Freehold vs leasehold and developer reputation are both factors, but they shouldn't be the only things determining your purchase. Not all FH or LH projects are the same, and a smaller developer doesn't automatically mean the project is inferior.

I would look at the overall picture — the development itself, location, layout, pricing, surrounding competition, potential demand, and most importantly, **your own plans and intended exit strategy**.

If you're buying for own stay, your considerations may be quite different from someone buying for investment or planning to sell in 5–10 years.

So rather than simply choosing “FH from a smaller developer” versus “LH from an established developer”, I'd compare the specific projects and numbers side by side before deciding.

Dennis Ooi
PropNex Realty
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✔1 The right choice depends on your overall plan and expected holding period, especially if you are looking at the next 5 to 10 years.

✔2 Leasehold projects can have strong resale activity due to their broader buyer pool, while freehold status alone does not guarantee stronger capital growth or easier resale.

✔3 More importantly, look at the development, entry price, unit stack, timing of purchase, maintenance costs and future resale demand.

✔4 For boutique or smaller developments, it is also worth considering factors such as build quality, ongoing expenses and long term liquidity before paying a freehold premium.

✔5 Your dad’s view on value and pricing is worth considering, while your concerns are also valid. ✔✔✔ Let’s meet up for a non obligation discussion and go through the options together.

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