RESALE HDB? RESALE PRIVATE? WHAT HAPPENING TODAY? WHY SO SLOW?
- Aaron Lin
- Apr 23
- 1 min read
In this video, property expert Aaron Lin discusses the current, slower state of the Singapore property resale market as of early 2026, noting that while the new launch market remains active, resale segments are facing significant shifts.
Private Property Resale Market (1:15 - 4:57)
Foreigner-driven sales: A notable portion of current sellers are foreigners leaving Singapore, rather than local investors selling for profit (1:37 - 2:25).
Low liquidity: Beyond foreign sellers, there are very few people selling. Local investors typically possess higher holding power, and with stable rental yields, there is little incentive to sell unless one is upgrading to a new launch (2:47 - 3:34).
Buyer leverage: Because demand is softer, buyers are increasingly selective and less willing to accommodate seller requests for lease extensions (3:42 - 4:57).
HDB Resale Market (4:58 - 9:32)
Government strategy: The market is slowing due to the government's dual approach of increasing BTO and Sales of Balance flat supplies while simultaneously guiding buyers toward these options to reduce resale demand (5:18 - 6:38).
Forced sales: Homeowners using their second BTO chance are often under time pressure to sell their current HDB flat to meet key collection deadlines, which can lead to faster, lower-priced transactions (6:52 - 7:36).
Strategic Advice (9:33 - 11:06)
Market Reality: Aaron emphasizes that the market is not "dead," but sellers must adjust their expectations and strategies compared to the high-demand periods of previous years (10:17 - 10:58).
Methodology: Success in the current climate requires a more analytical approach to pricing and a focus on capturing the limited pool of serious buyers rather than relying on volume (8:48 - 9:22).
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