116# Possible Cooling Measures and Buyer’s Preferences in 2025 & New Launch Buying Tips

Picking up from their previous discussion on the rise of million-dollar HDBs, George, Alfred, and Joan from PropertyLimBrothers return to discuss what buyers should watch for in 2025. They talked how current price trends—defined by ongoing cooling measures—are influencing buying power and long-term plans. Find out what they think about why prices in the OCR have surged, what’s fuelling demand in the RCR, and how new launches are being priced island-wide.

 

Also, Joan shares why she believes it’s better to act early, while Alfred outlines the logic behind starting with a two-bedder. They also touch on how to manage FOMO, read the shifts in policy, and stay grounded despite market noise. If you’re trying to decide whether to buy, wait, or pivot—this episode offers clear, timely insight to help guide your next move.

 

00:00 Introduction
00:40 HDB price trend
03:09 Age always affects you
05:00 Interest rate will drop?
09:00 Future cooling measure scenario
12:22 Median age of buyers (New Private Home)
14:30 Advice for first time home owners
17:58 Median profit
18:30 Prices of private property market
25:42 RCR having more demand
28:30 Hottest new launches today
29:30 New Launch important things to take note
36:42 Upcoming New Launches
40:50 Closing
41:55 Outtakes