Portfolio Planning

Singapore property has been a stable long-term asset due to limited land supply, strong housing demand and Singapore's position as a global financial hub, though price growth has slowed: DBS Research put 2025 growth at 1–2%, down from 6.8% in 2023 and 3.9% in 2024, and its 2018 long-term study projected new private home prices could reach S$2,300–S$2,900 psf by 2030 (long-range forecasts carry meaningful uncertainty).

Not every property performs equally: David & Audrie evaluate opportunities on entry price, location quality and exit strategy (the W.A.T.E.R, C.L.E.A.R and L.E.X frameworks) rather than headline growth figures alone.

Sources: DBS Research, Singapore property price outlook; DBS's 2018 forecast, reported by StackedHomes.

The best property type for investment depends on your affordability, goals, risk profile and timeline: condos tend to offer stronger rental demand and liquidity, landed can suit long-term asset preservation, and HDB is generally owner-occupation-focused because of eligibility rules.

David & Audrie help clients structure this decision around affordability, market positioning and exit strategy, not the property type in isolation.

A good property investment in Singapore usually combines a strong location, a fair entry price and clear resale demand; location and price alone don't guarantee a good outcome.

David & Audrie use the L.E.X Method to evaluate location, entry price and exit strategy before recommending a property, rather than relying on growth or prestige alone.

Freehold isn't always better than leasehold in Singapore: freehold gives perpetual ownership, but leasehold can sometimes offer stronger growth, a better entry price or higher future demand depending on location and market positioning.

David & Audrie evaluate location quality, entry price and exit demand, rather than tenure alone, before recommending either option.

Common property investment mistakes include overpaying due to hype, ignoring exit strategy, overstretching finances, buying based purely on emotions and tenure and failing to evaluate future demand properly.

David & Audrie focus on helping buyers reduce these risks through structured property planning and strategic analysis using the W.A.T.E.R Concept, C.L.E.A.R Framework and L.E.X Method before making investment decisions in Singapore property.