ShiokNest Monthly Market Report — November 2022

Market Report Updated
Key Takeaways
  • Total of 8,174 transactions recorded in November 2022 (-11.6% MoM).
  • Median sale price per square foot: $1,486, up 7.6% from last month.
  • Median monthly rent: $4,200 (+2.4% MoM).
  • Most active district: District 19 (Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol) with 189 sales.
  • Highest gross yield: 3.36% in the OCR segment.

Based on URA REALIS data, the Singapore private residential market recorded 8,174 total transactions in November 2022, down 11.6% from the previous month. Sales volume stood at 1,567 units with a median price of $1,486 per square foot, while the rental market saw 6,607 leases at a median rent of $4,200/month. For an overview of the buying process, see our Tengah Town Guide — Singapore's First Car-Free Town.

Highest-Value Transactions

The top 5 transactions by total price in November 2022:

ProjectDistrictPricePSFSize (sqft)Type
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD10$55,088,000$1,98927,699Resale
LES MAISONS NASSIMD10$36,000,000$5,8276,178New Sale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD21$29,700,000$1,60418,519Resale
MARINA ONE RESIDENCESD1$19,888,000$2,2848,708Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD5$18,475,512$1,12816,379Resale

Key Figures at a Glance

1,567
Sales Transactions
↓ 23.8% MoM
$1,486
Median PSF
↑ 7.6% MoM
$1,530,000
Median Transaction Price
6,607
Rental Leases
↓ 8.2% MoM
$4,200
Median Rent
↑ 2.4% MoM
3.36%
Best Gross Yield (OCR)

Sales Market Deep Dive

The private residential sales market recorded 1,567 transactions in November 2022, representing a decrease of 23.8% month-on-month and down 54.5% year-on-year. The median price per square foot was $1,486 (up 7.6% MoM), while the median transaction price stood at $1,530,000.

Transaction Mix: Resale: 1,097 (70%) · New Sale: 410 (26.2%) · Sub Sale: 60 (3.8%)

Segment Performance: CCR, RCR & OCR

Performance across Singapore's three market segments shows differentiated pricing and demand patterns. See our CCR, RCR, OCR: Singapore's Market Segments for segment definitions.

SegmentSales Vol.Median PSFRentalsMedian RentGross Yield
CCR (Core Central Region)326$2,5641,930$5,4002.78%
RCR (Rest of Central Region)375$1,7912,266$4,3002.74%
OCR (Outside Central Region)866$1,3092,411$3,7003.36%

For a deeper comparison, see Studio vs 1-Bed vs 2-Bed: Yields by Unit Size.

Top Districts by Activity

The most active districts by sales volume in November 2022:

DistrictAreaSegmentTransactionsMedian PSF
District 19 (Serangoon Garden, Hougang, Punggol)Serangoon Garden, Hougang, PunggolOCR189$1,389
District 24 (Lim Chu Kang, Tengah)Lim Chu Kang, TengahOCR163$1,323
District 10 (Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, Tanglin)Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, TanglinCCR150$2,746
District 15 (Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber Road)Katong, Joo Chiat, Amber RoadRCR108$1,733
District 9 (Orchard, Cairnhill, River Valley)Orchard, Cairnhill, River ValleyCCR94$2,603

Notable Transactions

The highest-value transactions by price per square foot in November 2022:

ProjectDistrictPSFPriceSize (sqft)Type
LES MAISONS NASSIMD10$5,827$36,000,0006,178New Sale
BOAT QUAY CONSERVATION AREAD1$5,695$6,130,0001,076Resale
PARK NOVAD10$4,645$13,500,0002,906New Sale
PARK NOVAD10$4,543$6,504,0001,432New Sale
PARK NOVAD10$4,494$6,434,0001,432New Sale
ARDMORE PARKD10$4,333$12,500,0002,885Resale
BOULEVARD 88D10$4,041$5,307,0001,313New Sale
WALLICH RESIDENCED2$3,970$5,000,0001,259Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD15$3,866$2,680,000693Resale
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTD15$3,866$2,680,000693Resale

Rental Market Snapshot

The rental market recorded 6,607 leases in November 2022, down 8.2% month-on-month. The median monthly rent was $4,200 (up 2.4% MoM).

Median Rent by Bedroom Type:

TypeMedian Rent
1BR$3,300
2BR$4,000
3BR$4,900
4BR$7,600
5BR$9,700
7BR$58,000
8BR$9,000
NA$4,700

Most Active Rental Projects:

ProjectLeases
LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT153
NON-LANDED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT135
PARC ESTA103
THE SAIL @ MARINA BAY45
MARINA ONE RESIDENCES43

6-Month Price Trends

Tracking median PSF and rent over the past six months reveals the underlying trend beyond monthly noise.

MonthMedian PSFMedian Rent
2022-06$1,571$3,700
2022-07$1,747$4,000
2022-08$1,604$4,000
2022-09$1,830$4,000
2022-10$1,381$4,100
2022-11$1,486$4,200

Market volatility assessment: Volatile (based on 6-month coefficient of variation of median PSF).

For longer-term analysis, see Rental Price Distribution — 2023.

Supply & Demand Signals

Primary vs Secondary Market: New launches accounted for 410 units (26.2% of total), while resales made up 1,097 transactions and 60 sub-sales were recorded.

Unit Size Demand: 5BR+: 175 (11.2%) · 4BR: 228 (14.6%) · 3BR: 518 (33.1%) · 1BR: 197 (12.6%) · Studio: 103 (6.6%) · 2BR: 346 (22.1%)

Price Distribution: $500K-1M: 209 · $1M-1.5M: 544 · $1.5M-2M: 317 · $2M-3M: 239 · $3M+: 258

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Outlook & What to Watch

In 2022, the introduction of higher Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (IRAS ABSD ratesABSD) rates in December 2021 tempered foreign demand, while domestic buyers remained active amid rising interest rates.

Key takeaways for November 2022:

  • Prices are trending upward with median PSF rising 7.6% month-on-month.
  • Rents are holding firm with median rent up 2.4% MoM.
  • The resale market remained the primary source of transactions, indicating steady demand for existing stock.
  • The CCR-to-OCR price premium stands at approximately 96%, near historical averages.

Useful resources: How to Evaluate Mortgage Refinancing · DSCR: Debt Service Coverage Ratio for Rental Properties

Bedroom Type Analysis

Prices and rents broken down by unit type help buyers identify value across different bedroom configurations.

BedroomMedian Sale PriceMedian RentEst. Gross Yield
0$810,000----
1$1,170,000----
1BR--$3,300/mo--
2$1,260,000----
2BR--$4,000/mo--
3$1,490,000----
3BR--$4,900/mo--
4$2,229,000----
4BR--$7,600/mo--
5$4,580,000----
5BR--$9,700/mo--
7BR--$58,000/mo--
8BR--$9,000/mo--
NA--$4,700/mo--

Yields are gross estimates: (monthly rent × 12) / median sale price. Actual net yields vary with maintenance, taxes, and vacancy.

Useful Resources

Official Sources: URA · URA REALIS · MAS · SORA Rates · BSD Rates · ABSD Rates · CPF Housing

Methodology & Sources

This report is compiled from transaction data published by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) via the REALIS system. Median values are used throughout to minimise the impact of outliers from exceptionally high or low transactions. Month-on-month (MoM) and year-on-year (YoY) changes compare like-for-like periods.

Gross rental yield is calculated as (median monthly rent × 12) / median transaction price. Market segment classifications follow URA definitions: CCR (Core Central Region), RCR (Rest of Central Region), and OCR (Outside Central Region). Interest rate references use the Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA) published by MAS. Stamp duty rates reference IRAS BSD and ABSD schedules.

Data coverage: 672 condos with sales data and 1593 with rental data out of 3429 tracked properties for November 2022.