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Promised BIG Profits by TOP? WOW… Let's Run the Numbers! | Singapore Property 2026

Promised BIG PROFITS when your new launch condo reaches TOP? WOW! But have you actually calculated how much you need to make just to break even? Many Singapore property buyers are hoping to turn one property purchase into massive profits within 3 to 4 years. Buy a new launch condo. Wait for TOP. Sell for $300,000 more. Repeat. Sounds simple, right? But what if the property market doesn’t move the way you expected? In this episode of SPOTCastSG, David & Audrie examine the mathematics behind short-term property investment in Singapore and challenge three common assumptions: 🏠 “Confirm earn by TOP!” 💰 “Rental income will cover my mortgage!” 📈 “Property prices have always gone up!” WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE ✅ Singapore’s 4-year Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) rules and their impact on condo flipping ✅ The real costs of buying and selling a $2 million new launch condominium ✅ Why a 30% profit by TOP should never be assumed ✅ Mortgage instalments, interest rates and financial holding power ✅ Why rental income may not cover your monthly property expenses ✅ What Singapore’s historical property price cycles reveal ✅ Why buying at a new-launch premium can affect your eventual resale profits ✅ How to evaluate your future exit buyer before committing to a purchase CAN YOU REALLY MAKE $300,000 BY TOP? A higher selling price doesn’t automatically translate into the same amount of profit. Buyer’s Stamp Duty, Seller’s Stamp Duty, financing costs, agent fees, maintenance and other expenses can significantly affect your actual returns. And if the property market slows down, can you afford to hold the property longer than originally planned? At David & Audrie, we believe: Quick returns should be a bonus, never the plan. Before recommending any property, we evaluate it using our L.E.X Method: L — Location: Future demand, connectivity and long-term relevance. E — Entry Price: Whether you’re entering at a sustainable price relative to competing properties. X — eXit Positioning: Who will buy your property in the future, and why would they pay more than you did? Because the most important question isn’t simply how much a property could appreciate. It’s whether that property makes sense for your financial situation, goals and holding power. ABOUT DAVID & AUDRIE We help Singapore property buyers, sellers and homeowners make informed property decisions through structured analysis, market research and practical financial planning. Explore our property evaluation framework: https://davidaudrieproperties.com/method/lex 🌐 Website: https://davidaudrieproperties.com 📞 David: 8081 4311 📞 Audrie: 8986 7678 🎥 Subscribe to SPOTCastSG for Singapore property market analysis, new launch condo reviews, property investment insights and honest conversations about real estate decisions. Thinking of buying a new launch condo for investment? Contact David & Audrie for a Property Clarity Session before committing to your next purchase. Disclaimer: Examples and calculations are illustrative and depend on individual circumstances. Historical performance does not guarantee future returns. This video is educational and does not constitute personalised financial advice. #SingaporeProperty #NewLaunchCondo #PropertyInvestment #SPOTCastSG #DavidAndAudrie