Why Half of Singapore's Property Buyers Choose New Launches: 10 Unexpected Factors | Grayce Tan

New launch isn't always the answer. But these are the 10 reasons it's consistently half the market: ① Progressive Payment — lower outlay during the build period ② No COV — banks always match developer-set prices ③ Takeover Cost — DLP, flooring, aircon included ④ Ongoing Cost — what gross rental actually takes home ⑤ TOP Effect — the unspoken PSF floor only new launch creates ⑥ Set & Forget — build time aligns with SSD holding period ⑦ 3rd Audience Type — buyers who only exist at TOP ⑧ Lease Tenure — the 30 and 60-year numbers that affect your buyer's financing ⑨ Unit Selection — how entry price is a choice, not a given ⑩ Brand New — built for future buyers, not past ones ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Ready to stress-test your next property move? Book a complimentary 45-minute consultation where we cover: — Your tailored finances — Your real estate asset progression strategy — Structural resilience of the property you're eyeing 👇 Book your 45-min session with our team: https://wa.me/6588420370 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 0:00 Intro — Why ~50% of Singapore Transactions Are New Launch 0:42 Framework Overview: 2 Groups, 10 Factors 0:45 CAPITAL EFFICIENCY 1:32 Factor 1: Progressive Payment 3:17 Factor 2: No COV (Cash Over Valuation) 5:11 Factor 3: Takeover Cost 6:59 Factor 4: Ongoing Cost & Invisible Costs 9:25 EXIT ADVANTAGE 9:50 Factor 5: The TOP Effect 12:11 Factor 6: Set & Forget 12:47 Factor 7: The 3rd Audience Type 14:11 Factor 8: Lease Tenure (The 60 & 30 Rule) 16:01 Factor 9: Unit Selection & Entry Price 17:27 Factor 10: Brand New 18:08 Recap: All 10 Factors 18:54 Outro #SingaporeProperty #NewLaunch #PropertyInvestment #SGProperty #thenextmovepodcast Disclaimer: This content is for general educational purposes only and reflects our views and analysis as at the time of recording. It does not constitute advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or transact in any property, and no representation or guarantee is made as to future property prices or returns. Data may change; please verify independently, assess your own circumstances, and seek professional advice specific to your situation before making any property decision. Grayce Tan | CEA Reg. No. R066196F | Licence No. L3009250K