How much does a house cost in Singapore? The latest housing price data and analysis in 2024
As one of Asia's financial centers, Singapore's real estate market has always attracted much attention. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the latest price trends of various types of real estate in Singapore, and provide structured data reference.
1. Overview of Singapore’s real estate market

Recent hot discussions show that the prices of public housing (HDB) and private apartments in Singapore continue to diverge, and the demand for luxury homes in core business districts is strong. Affected by interest rate policies, overall house prices rose by 1.4% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2024, but transaction volume fell by 8% year-on-year.
2. Comparison of property types and prices in Singapore
| Property type | Average price (SGD/sq ft) | Reference total price range | Popular areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDB | 500-800 | S$300,000-700,000 | Punggol, Jurong East |
| Ordinary apartment | 1,200-1,800 | S$800,000-1.5 million | Tampines, Bukit Timah |
| High-end apartment | 2,500-3,500 | S$3-5 million | Orchard Road, Marina Bay |
| Landed house | 1,500-4,000 | S$5-20 million | Sentosa Bay, Tanglin |
3. Latest housing price data in popular areas
| area | Average apartment price (SGD/sq ft) | annual increase | Popular items |
|---|---|---|---|
| central business district | 2,800 | +3.2% | Marina One |
| Orchard Road | 3,200 | +4.5% | Les Maisons Nassim |
| east coast | 1,600 | +1.8% | Amber Park |
| Western New Area | 1,100 | +0.9% | Parc Clematis |
4. Key factors affecting housing prices in Singapore
1.Government policy:The latest cooling measures include increasing the additional stamp duty for foreigners to 60%, and the first-time home purchase tax rate for permanent residents to 5%
2.Interest rate environment:Singapore mortgage interest rates remain at 3.8%-4.2%
3.Supply and demand:It is expected that approximately 18,000 new residential units will be added in 2024, a 12% decrease from 2023
4.International buyers:Chinese and American investors accounted for 28% and 15% respectively
5. House purchase cost details
| Fee type | citizen | permanent resident | foreigner |
|---|---|---|---|
| down payment ratio | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| buyer stamp duty | 3-6% | 5-10% | 30-60% |
| attorney fees | 2000-4000 | 2000-4000 | 2000-4000 |
| Appraisal fee | 200-500 | 200-500 | 200-500 |
6. Expert predictions and suggestions
Real estate analysts generally agree:Singapore house prices will maintain a moderate growth of 2-4% in 2024, high-quality assets in core areas still have investment value. First-time homebuyers are advised to give priority to HDB flats, while investors can focus on the upcoming projects along the Jurong Regional Line.
7. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What types of properties can foreigners buy?
A: Foreigners can buy private apartments and landed houses (subject to government approval), but are not allowed to buy HDB flats and landed houses in new towns.
Q: How much does it cost to own a property in Singapore?
A: The annual property tax rate is 0-16% for self-occupation and 4-24% for investment, plus a monthly property fee of SGD 200-800.
Q: Best time to buy a house?
A: Historical data shows that developers have strong promotional efforts at the end of the third quarter, but this needs to be combined with personal financial preparations.
The data in this article are as of March 2024. Please consult professional institutions for specific house purchases. Singapore’s real estate market policies change rapidly, and it is recommended to continue to pay attention to the latest announcements from the Land and Resources Authority (URA).
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