Why Singapore’s Upper-Middle Class Is Struggling to Afford Condos and Cars

Singapore's affluent middle-class faces a staggering reality: earning $21,488 monthly yet priced out of condos and cars. The rich struggle too in this expensive paradise.

Singapore's affluent middle-class faces a staggering reality: earning $21,488 monthly yet priced out of condos and cars. The rich struggle too in this expensive paradise.

New home sales plummet after October's rally while inventory climbs for 25 consecutive months. Only one brave project breaks ground as builders cautiously navigate the shifting housing landscape.

Ready to move in 2026 but hate construction delays? Near-completion condos in Long Island City and the Upper East Side offer reduced risk with finalized exteriors and predictable timelines. Smart investors are already making moves.

Singapore's HDB market shatters records as million-dollar flats surge 50% in 2025. Central neighborhoods dominate while overall market growth mysteriously slows. What's driving this paradox?

Singapore boasts one of the world's highest homeownership rates, yet young buyers face a brutal affordability squeeze. HDB prices jumped 9.42% while wages stagnate. The paradise of homeownership has become a mirage.

Is Singapore's property obsession a sound strategy or financial peril? With prices doubling historical averages and affordability ratios at 16.9x income, the market still surges despite government cooling attempts. Property fever shows no signs of breaking.

Developers scramble for URA's final 2025 condo plots at Lentor, Kallang, and Dunearn, with estimated yields of 1,360 units amid 60% ABSD for foreign buyers. Will local demand be enough?

Singapore's most intriguing 99-year leasehold hotel development is coming to Telok Ayer Street. This prime District 1 plot allows for a jaw-dropping 30-storey tower with 440 rooms. Will developers rush to meet the reserve price?

Over 4,000 buyers flocked to Coastal Cabana EC's preview—is this the hottest property launch of the decade? The resort-style development breaks Pasir Ris's 10-year EC drought. Competition will be fierce.

Is your retirement at risk? Learn how Singapore's 2026 CPF changes affect your contribution rates, tax benefits, and long-term savings. Higher ceilings could drastically alter your financial future.