Scorecards

How we rate.

A scorecard should be something you can check yourself. Each project is scored only on facts that can be measured the same way for every launch, from public data. In Singapore, being near an MRT station and good primary schools matters most, so those two carry the most weight; everyday convenience (a mall, a supermarket, a hawker centre) comes next, then tenure. Anything that depends on your unit, budget or taste, we discuss with you instead.

What is scored.

Measure	Weight	How it is scored	Source
Transport	35%	Straight-line distance to the nearest MRT/LRT station: up to 300 m = 100; 500 m = 88; 800 m = 72; 1.2 km = 50; 2 km = 30; further = 15.	LTA MRT station exits, data.gov.sg
Primary schools	35%	Primary schools within 1 km: three or more = 100; two = 85; one = 70; none within 1 km but one within 2 km = 45; none within 2 km = 20.	MOE school list, data.gov.sg; located with OpenStreetMap
Malls, food and groceries	20%	Nearest mall (40% of this measure): up to 400 m = 100; 800 m = 85; 1.2 km = 65; 2 km = 40; further = 20. Supermarkets within 1 km (30%): three or more = 100; two = 85; one = 70; one within 1.5 km = 45; none = 20. Nearest hawker centre or food court (30%): up to 300 m = 100; 600 m = 85; 1 km = 70; 1.5 km = 45; further = 20.	NEA Hawker Centres, data.gov.sg; malls, supermarkets and food courts from OpenStreetMap
Tenure	10%	Freehold or 999-year = 100; 99-year leasehold = 65.	Developer / PropNex Agent Suite

Grades.

The weighted score out of 100 becomes a grade: S 88+, A 76+, B 62+, C 48+, D below 48. A project is graded only when its location and tenure are confirmed.

What is not scored, and why.

PriceLaunch prices differ by stack, floor and size; a project-wide figure would mislead. I compare the units you shortlist against recent sales nearby.

Layout and sunThese depend on the exact unit. The 3D view and sun path, and the floor plans, help; I check them with you.

Future plansNew MRT lines and growth areas matter, but timelines change. Ask me about the official plans for an area.

Limits.

Distances are straight lines from the project’s mapped location, not walking routes. School distance for Primary 1 priority is measured by MOE from your address to the school boundary, so check it on OneMap. Project locations come from developer records where available, otherwise from OpenStreetMap by project name. Scores are recalculated whenever the data is refreshed and are not advice to buy.

Want a second opinion on a project?

I can walk you through any scorecard, the unit you are considering and what has sold nearby.

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