A unit at Honolulu Tower was just sold for a record-high of $14.2 million ($2,438 psf). The condominium is freehold and is located along Bukit Timah Road. This 5 bedrooms unit is on the 11th to 15th floor range and it has a massive floor area of 541 sqm, equivalent to 5,823-sq ft. The recent property transaction surpassed the previous record high in Honolulu Tower. In June 2021, a 5 bedrooms unit was sold for $10.8 million ($1,854 psf). It has the same floor area of 5,823 sq ft and is located on the 6th to 10th floor range. It shows that the condominium property value has appreciated by 31% in 5-years since the year of 2021. These two resale transactions surpassed 2019's record high of $9.1 million ($1,562 psf), which was set by a apartment sold in July 2019.It is a similar size unit and located on the 11th to 15th floor range. Honolulu Tower is a prestigious freehold residential development situated at 341 Bukit Timah Road in the highly affluent District 10 (Tanglin) area of Singapore. It was completed in 1985 by Glory Realty Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Far East Organization. The development is a high-rise condominium consisting of only 30 exclusive 4-bedroom and penthouse units, with all units being bright and spacious from 5,822 sq ft onwards. This makes it one of the more intimate and exclusive residential towers in Singapore. Residents enjoy a comprehensive range of facilities including a Clubhouse, Games Room, Playground, BBQ areas, Swimming and Wading Pool, Gym, Sauna, Squash and Tennis Courts, 24-hour security services, and car parking space. In terms of connectivity, the nearest MRT station is Stevens MRT, which provides residents easy access to other areas of Singapore. The development is also close to several reputable schools such as Raffles Girls' School and Singapore Chinese Girls' School, and is in proximity to Balmoral Plaza and the popular Newton Food Centre. You can check all the transactions (and more) for Honolulu Tower using our research tools. The apartment should appeal to parents with school-going children, as they are within walking distance of several schools, including St Margaret's School (Primary), St. Joseph's Institution Junior, CHIJ Primary Toa Payoh, CHIJ Secondary School, ACS (Barker Road) and Queensway Secondary School. Nearby subway stations include Newton, Novena and Stevens. Shopping can be done in places like CS Fresh Chancery Court, Sheng Siong Supermarket @ Jalan Berseh and FairPrice Orchard Grand Court.

A 4 room HDB flat at 1C Cantonment Road was just sold for a record high price of $1.55 million ($1,500 psf). The lease of the 96 sqm flat started in 2011, leaving it with a remaining lease of 83 years. The flat is located on the 40th to 42nd storey range. This floor area is equivalent to 1,033-sq ft. The recent transaction surpassed the previous record high for 4 room flats in Central Area. In March 2025, a 4 room at 1C Cantonment Road was sold for $1.52 million ($1,500 psf). That flat measures 1,012 sq ft and is located on the 49th to 51st storeys.  These two transactions surpassed 2024's record high of $1.45 million ($1,448 psf), which was set by a flat that is located at 1C Cantonment Road. That unit was sold in May 2024. The flat measures 1,001 sq ft. It is located on the 46th to 48th storeys. Pinnacle@Duxton is one of Singapore’s most iconic public housing developments, located in the Duxton area near the CBD. Completed in 2009, it comprises seven 50-storey towers linked by dramatic skybridges, and is known for its striking architecture, panoramic city views and central location. The project is widely regarded as a landmark HDB estate that redefined public housing with a more premium, high-rise design. Three private property transactions were recently recorded nearby, an apartment at The Beacon along Cantonment Road was sold for almost $1.97 million. You can check all the resale transactions (and more) for 4 room flats in Central Area using our property research tools. The HDB flat should appeal to parents with school-going children, as they are within walking distance of several schools, including Cantonment Primary School, Alexandra Primary School, River Valley Primary School, Outram Secondary School, Gan Eng Seng School and CHIJ St Theresa's Convent. Nearby MRT stations include Outram Park, Tanjong Pagar and Shenton Way. Grocery shopping can be done in places like Sheng Siong Supermarket, FairPrice Tanjong Pagar Plaza and Giant Express - Jalan Membina.

A unit at Waterfront @ Faber was just sold for a record-high of $3.48 million ($1,179 psf). The lease of the 274 sqm strata house started in 2013, leaving it with as remaining 85 years lease and is located along Faber Walk. It has a floor area equivalent to 2,949-sq ft. The recent property transaction surpassed the previous record high in Waterfront @ Faber. In March 2022, a unit was sold for $2.95 million ($1,000 psf) with same floor area of 2,949 sq ft. These two resale transactions surpassed 2021's record high of $2.88 million ($976 psf), which was set by a strata terrace sold in December 2021. It is a similar size unit.  Waterfront @ Faber is a 99-year leasehold condominium located along Faber Walk in District 5, Clementi. Completed in 2018, the development comprises 18 blocks with a total of 210 units. In keeping with the surrounding landed housing estate, the development is low-rise, standing at just 5 storeys, and also features 11 exclusive strata landed units ranging from 2,799 to 3,035 square feet. Unit types include 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom options, all available in dual-key format. Facilities are divided across four distinctive zones — The Forest, The Coast, The Lake, and The Valley — and include a gymnasium and a 50-metre lap pool. There is also a Sky Park on the rooftop of two blocks overlooking the waterfront. You can check all the transactions (and more) for Waterfront @ Faber using our research tools. The strata terrace should appeal to parents with school-going children, as they are within walking distance of several schools, including Bukit Timah Primary School, Qifa Primary School, Fuhua Primary School, NUS High School of Math and Science, Clementi Town Secondary School and Bukit View Secondary School. Nearby subway stations include Clementi, Jurong East and Bukit Batok. Shopping can be done in places like Giant Supermarket, FairPrice Xtra JEM and FairPrice.

A unit at The Woods was just sold for a record-high of $2.8 million ($697 psf). The lease of The Woods started in 2010, leaving it with remaining 83 years lease and is located along Westwood Avenue. This unit has a floor area of 373 sqm which is equivalent to 4,014-sq ft. The recent property transaction surpassed the previous record high in The Woods. In August 2025, a unit was sold for $2.69 million ($670 psf). It measures 4,004 sq ft. These two resale transactions surpassed 2024's record high of $2.5 million ($586 psf), which was set by a strata terrace sold in March 2024.It is a bigger unit with a floor area of 4,262 sq ft. The Woods is a 99-year leasehold cluster housing development located along Westwood Avenue in District 22, within the Boon Lay/Jurong/Tuas area of Singapore. Completed in 2013, it comprises a total of 93 units spread across 91 blocks. The development offers semi-detached house units with unit sizes ranging from 4,004 to 5,038 square feet, all with 5 bedrooms. Residents enjoy shared facilities including a clubhouse, gymnasium, and swimming pool, along with 24-hour security. Notably, the clubhouse has been praised by residents for being large, well-furnished, and equipped with cooking facilities, entertainment amenities including karaoke and billiards, and comfortably accommodating events for up to 20 people. In terms of connectivity, The Woods is accessible via nearby Pioneer, Boon Lay, and Lakeside MRT stations. For those with vehicles, the Orchard Road shopping district can be reached in 25 to 30 minutes via the Pan Island Expressway and Ayer Rajah Expressway. The development is also well-positioned for future growth, situated near the Jurong Lake District and Jurong Innovation District, which the government plans to develop into Singapore's second Central Business District. Nearby schools include Canadian International School (Lakeside), Pioneer Primary School. You can check all the transactions (and more) for The Woods using our research tools. The strata terrace should appeal to parents with school-going children, as they are within walking distance of several schools, including West Grove Primary School, Jurong West Primary School, Boon Lay Garden Primary School, Yuan Ching Secondary School, Juying Secondary School and Bukit Panjang Government High School. Nearby subway stations include Pioneer, Boon Lay and Lakeside. Shopping can be done in places like Sheng Siong Supermarket, Giant Hypermarket and FairPrice.

A unit at The Estiva was just sold for a record-high of $2.5 million ($1,442 psf). The 161 sqm is a freehold and is located along Pasir Panjang Road. This apartment is on the 1st to 5th floor range and its floor area is equivalent to 1,732-sq ft. The recent property transaction surpassed the previous record high in The Estiva. In July 2022, a 3 bedrooms unit was sold for $1.95 million ($1,249 psf). That 3 bedrooms unit measures 1,560 sq ft. These two resale transactions surpassed 2019's record high of $1.82 million ($1,049 psf), which was set by a apartment sold in November 2019.It is a bigger unit withe a floor area of 1,732 sq ft. The Estiva is a freehold condominium located in Queenstown, District 5, Singapore. Completed in 2008, it comprises a single block with a total of 33 residential units. The development stands 5 storeys tall and offers 2- and 3-bedroom units, as well as penthouses on the highest floor. Situated at 313 Pasir Panjang Road, the nearest MRT station is Haw Par Villa MRT, providing residents with easy access to other parts of Singapore. The wider District 5 area is also well-connected via Clementi, Dover, Buona Vista, One-North, and Kent Ridge MRT stations along the East-West and Circle lines. Facilities include a swimming pool, wading pool, gym, BBQ pits, and balconies, complemented by greenery views. The development is also positioned within the future Greater Southern Waterfront transformation corridor, making it attractive for both own-stay and investment purposes. You can check all the transactions (and more) for The Estiva using our research tools. The apartment should appeal to parents with school-going children, as they are within walking distance of several schools, including Fairfield Methodist School (Primary), Tanglin Junior School, Tanglin Infant School, NUS High School of Math and Science, Queensway Secondary School and Clementi Town Secondary School. Nearby subway stations include Haw Par Villa, Kent Ridge and One-North. Shopping can be done in places like Kopitiam, FairPrice NUH Medical Centre and Cold Storage Fusionopolis.

A 4 room HDB flat at 365C Upp Serangoon Rd was just sold for a record high price of $885,000 ($894 psf). The lease of the 92 sqm flat started in 2018, leaving it with a remaining lease of 90 years. The flat is located on the 16th to 18th storey range. This floor area is equivalent to 990-sq ft. The recent resale transaction surpassed the previous record high for 4 room flats in Hougang. In March 2026, a 4 room at 365B Upp Serangoon Rd was sold for $868,888 ($877 psf). That flat also measures 990 sq ft and is located on the 16th to 18th storeys. Both flats started their lease in 2018. However, the flat at Block 365B has a longer lease of 91 years, as its lease started in 2018. These two HDB transactions surpassed last year’s record high of $860,000 ($868 psf), which was set by a flat that is located at 365B Upp Serangoon Rd. That unit was sold in November 2025. The flat measures 990 sq ft. It is located on the 4th to 6th storeys and it has a remaining lease of 91 years. Two private property transactions were recently recorded nearby, a leasehold apartment of 914 sq feet at Riverfront Residences along Hougang Avenue 7 was sold for 1.67 million and a 1001 sq feet condominium unit at Boathouse Residences along Upper Serangoon View was sold for 1.55 million. The buyer saved more than $600,000 by buying a resale flat than a resale condo in the same location. You can check all the resale HDB transactions (and more) for 4 room flats in Hougang using our property research tools. The HDB flat should appeal to parents with school-going children, as they are within walking distance of several schools, including Holy Innocents' Primary School, Yio Chu Kang Primary School, Hougang Primary School, Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' Secondary School, Sengkang Secondary School and Bowen Secondary School. Nearby MRT stations include Hougang, Kovan and Buangkok. Grocery shopping can be done in places like Giant Supermarket, FairPrice Hougang and Sheng Siong Supermarket. Check nearby condominium or landed property that matches your budget and location. 

A 4 room HDB flat at 277A Compassvale Link was just sold for a record high price of $900,000 ($909 psf). The lease of the 92 sqm flat started in 2009, leaving it with a remaining lease of 82 years. The flat is located on a high floor, between the 13th to 15th storey range. This floor area is equivalent to 990-sq ft. The recent transaction surpassed the previous record high for 4 room flats in Sengkang. In January 2026, a 4 room at 275D Compassvale Link was sold for $880,000 ($908 psf). That flat measures 969 sq ft and is located on the 10th to 12th storeys. Both flats started their lease in 2009. These two resale transactions surpassed last year’s record high of $877,000 ($886 psf), which was set by a flat that is located at 277A Compassvale Link. That unit was sold in August 2025.  A private property transactions of similar size were recently transacted nearby, an executive condominium at Austville Residences along Sengkang East Avenue was sold for 1.499 million. You can check all the resale HDB transactions (and more) for 4 room flats in Sengkang using our property research tools. The HDB flat should appeal to parents with school-going children, as they are within walking distance of several schools, including Compassvale Primary School, Seng Kang Primary School, North Vista Primary School, Sengkang Secondary School, Edgefield Secondary School and Bowen Secondary School. Nearby MRT stations include Buangkok, Hougang and Sengkang. Grocery shopping can be done in places like Giant Supermarket, Sheng Siong Supermarket and FairPrice Hougang.

When love ends and property is involved, the courts are often left to untangle arrangements that seemed perfectly logical to a couple in love but deeply murky to everyone else. A landmark ruling by Singapore's Court of Appeal in May 2026 has done exactly that — and the outcome has significant implications for how the country's courts view both property ownership and stamp duty evasion. A Condo, a Couple, and an Unusual Split Wong Mei Lee Millie, 38, and Ngor Shing Rong Jake, 35, purchased a unit at the Hillcrest Arcadia condominium in Bukit Timah for $1.865 million in December 2019. On the surface, the ownership arrangement looked straightforward — but it was anything but. Despite Ngor contributing the majority of the purchase price, the couple registered their legal ownership in the ratio of 99:1, with Wong holding a 99% share and Ngor just 1%. The asymmetry was deliberate. According to Wong, the arrangement served a dual purpose: it was meant to address her insecurities about fidelity, and it offered a pathway to avoid paying the Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) should the couple ever wish to purchase a second property together. Breakup, Lawsuit, and Competing Claims The couple broke up in November 2020, and a dispute arose over who truly owned what share of the property. Ngor subsequently sought a declaration that he held 71% of the beneficial interest in the condominium, while Wong maintained that her 99% registered share reflected both her legal and beneficial ownership. The case wound its way to the High Court, which in June 2025 sided with Ngor. The High Court found that Wong held 54.22% of the property on trust for Ngor, after considering the parties' respective financial contributions. The judge also found that Ngor did not intend to immediately and unconditionally benefit Wong with his contributions, but only if he cheated on her. Wong appealed. The Court of Appeal's Reversal In a written judgment delivered on 20 May 2026, a three-judge Court of Appeal overturned the High Court's findings entirely. Justice of the Court of Appeal Hri Kumar Nair found that the couple intended for the 99:1 ratio to reflect their legal and beneficial ownership, and that even if a resulting trust had arisen, allowing Ngor's claim for a bigger share would amount to condoning an illegal purpose — specifically, the evasion of ABSD. The court took particular issue with Ngor's credibility. His account of a so-called "cheating condition" — whereby Wong would only truly own 99% of the property if he were unfaithful — was found to be riddled with contradictions. The Court of Appeal noted that Ngor's explanation of the cheating condition had shifted at trial: he first suggested the condition meant Wong would fully own the property if he cheated, then later suggested he simply would not contest her 99% interest under that scenario. No explanation was given for the inconsistency. By contrast, the court found Wong's version of events more coherent. Her position was that she wanted them to remain together, and because she was insecure about Ngor's fidelity, she wanted 99% ownership as a demonstration of his commitment. If he cheated and they broke up, he would be left with just 1% of the property and would no longer benefit from it as a joint investment. In the court's words, the property was held by her "as ransom." The ABSD Angle: A Second Reason to Dismiss Ngor's Claim Beyond the factual findings, the court added a significant legal note. It ruled that allowing Ngor to claim a larger beneficial interest — retaining value in the property while being free to purchase a second home without paying ABSD — would effectively amount to tax evasion. Given the seriousness of that, the court found it would not be disproportionate to deny his claim entirely on grounds of illegality. This matters because the 99-1 structure is not merely a romantic quirk — it is a recognised manoeuvre in Singapore's property market. Co-owners first purchase a property in a 99:1 ratio, then "decouple" by having the 1% owner transfer their share. That person, now owning no property, can then purchase a second home without incurring ABSD — which stands at 20% for Singapore citizens buying a second residential property, and 30% for a third. Authorities have been scrutinising such arrangements closely, and this ruling signals that courts will not lend assistance to arrangements that facilitate stamp duty avoidance. Outcome and Costs The Court of Appeal ruled in Wong's favour, allowing her to retain the full 99% share of the condominium. Ngor was also ordered to pay Wong $50,000 in costs for the appeal. What This Case Tells Us The ruling is a reminder that in Singapore, property ownership arrangements between couples — particularly unconventional ones — will be scrutinised not just for financial contributions, but for the underlying intention behind them. Emotional arrangements made in the context of a romantic relationship can carry legal weight, but so do the public policy implications of those arrangements. For couples considering similar property structures, the lesson is clear: put intentions in writing, understand the stamp duty implications thoroughly, and do not assume that financial contribution alone will determine ownership if things go wrong.

A landed house at Alwyn Park was just sold for a record-high of $2,599 psf for a total of $4.2 million. The 150 sqm is a freehold and is located along Hong Lee Place. This inter terrace has a land size of 1,615-sq ft. The recent property transaction surpassed the previous record high in Alwyn Park. In July 2024, a terrace was sold for $2,326 psf ($3.95 million total). That terrace measures 1,697 sq ft. These two resale transactions surpassed 2023's record high of $1,954 psf ($3.57 million total), which was set by a freehold terrace sold in September 2023.It is a bigger unit with land size of 1,826 sq ft. Alwyn Park is a freehold landed residential estate located along Hong Lee Place in District 19 (Hougang / Kovan area), Singapore. It is a relatively small and low-density development consisting of terrace-style landed homes, completed around 1992 by Alwyn Development Pte Ltd. You can check all the transactions (and more) for Alwyn Park using our research tools. The terrace should appeal to parents with school-going children, as they are within walking distance of several schools, including St. Gabriel's Primary School, Maris Stella High School (Primary), Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School, Peicai Secondary School, Maris Stella High School and Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' Secondary School. Nearby subway stations include Kovan, Lorong Chuan and Serangoon. Shopping can be done in places like Cold Storage, FairPrice Xtra NEX and Giant Express.