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Hi, appreciate your sharing. It depends on your plan for next 5 to 10 years. Due to latest land cost, the resale pricing will be affected by itself.
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It’s a very personal decision, and it depends on which factor matters most to you: financial breakeven vs comfort of living.

A few points to consider:
• Leasehold & appreciation: The condo has roughly 78 years left before potential depreciation becomes more noticeable, so you still have a decent horizon for value retention. Past appreciation of 23% over 5 years is encouraging, but that may not repeat exactly.
• Cross Island Line MRT (2032): Transport connectivity usually boosts resale value and convenience, which may help with your intended breakeven timeline.
• BSD & costs: If your main aim is to recover your upfront costs (ABSD and stamp duties) with minimal profit, you need to account for transaction costs, maintenance fees, and property tax over the holding period.
• Lifestyle & stay comfort: If comfort and location for your own stay outweigh pure investment returns, this may justify the purchase even with modest expected gains.

If your goal is mainly for self-stay with moderate upside, it can make sense. If you were relying on high returns, it’s riskier, especially for a leasehold property in that age range.

You can reach out if you want me to run a rough projection for breakeven vs holding costs over the next 10–15 years—it can help make this more concrete. Read More

Question here is why are you considering District 18 over other Districts in this case, and of course in particular this development. The perspective could be drastically different among individuals.

In general, as long as your entry price is right, you should not be losing money. Even properties with less than 10 years lease balance are still sold for profit when the owner purchased it less than 10 years back, whether it due to true appreciation or inflation.

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Happy to discuss further on text :) The key thing is the 23% appreciation might be an unjustified and risky assumption.

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I would be glad to assist you.
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To be honest, it will come down to how much profit you looking at?
to some, $100k seems alot but to others, $100k may not be much so it really depend on your appetite

And you notice many new launches stop building 1bedroom or studio units because many new buyers are buying slightly bigger

So if you have time, i can sit down with you to work your budget, timeline and what you want in the next 5-10 year to determine what plan suits you better and we can work out a few scenarios

If you wish to find out more, can proceed to contact me thru the following
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Hi,

1) District 18 including Pasir Ris and Tampines.
2) If you have come across Bala curve, you will understand that majority of the property value will depreciate when the remaining lease is getting lesser.
3) Although most of the property in Singapore, including both HDB flats and private residential property didn't follow the Bala curve closely.
4) But, there are ample evidences shows that there are a lot of private residential property value stay stagnant after some time.
5) The property price generally rise or adjusted upon announcement of favourable news and not after a few years or until the completion of promised infrastructure.
6) You might not reclaim your expenses on buyer stamp duty when a wrong property is chosen, or at a wrong entry price.
7) The mariginal profit you are looking at might not be the appreciation of the property but merely a hedging of inflation.
8) Do be conscious of your choice.

All The Best!!!

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✔1 Choosing this condo is a **personal decision** and depends on whether your priority is **financial breakeven** or **comfort and lifestyle**.

✔2 **Leasehold & appreciation:** With around **78 years remaining**, the property still has reasonable value retention potential. Historical growth of **23% over 5 years** is promising but not guaranteed.

✔3 **Upcoming Cross Island Line MRT (2032):** Improved **transport connectivity** can enhance convenience and may support resale value over time.

✔4 **Costs & breakeven:** To recover upfront payments like **ABSD, stamp duty, maintenance fees, and property tax**, factor in all transaction costs when evaluating potential returns.

✔5 **Lifestyle considerations:** If the condo’s location and living comfort are important to you, this can justify the purchase even if financial gains are modest.

✔6 If your aim is **self-stay with moderate appreciation**, the purchase could make sense; relying solely on high investment returns is **riskier for a leasehold property of this age**.

✔7 Consider why you are **choosing District 18** and this specific development — personal priorities can greatly influence whether the decision feels right.

✔8 Ensuring your **entry price is reasonable** is key; a fair purchase price generally protects against outright loss, even with moderate upside.

✔9 Align your choice with your **long-term goals**, whether that’s comfort, convenience, or gradual capital appreciation.

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