The market update
URA’s final third-quarter figures, released on 23 October, show private residential prices increasing 1.4% from the previous quarter. Landed homes rose 2.9%, while non-landed homes rose 1.0%. These are island-wide movements, not valuations of individual homes.
What this may mean for your sale
A stronger headline does not automatically support a higher asking price for every property. Recent comparable sales, the home’s condition, layout and competing listings give a more useful starting point. See the home viewing checklist for HDB flats and condos to compare options consistently. Present the home clearly, then assess the quality of enquiries and offers against that evidence.
What this may mean for your purchase
Compare the actual alternatives in your shortlist rather than treating the overall index as a reason to rush. Work through the loan, cash and CPF needed, and the compromises you would accept. A comfortable purchase should still make sense if your next valuation or resale outcome is less favourable than expected.
Sources & context
Original editorial summary by Hanson Ong Real Estate Advisory. The practical considerations above are commentary, not a forecast or valuation.
Figures checked 1 November 2026.