1 Bedroom Scorecard
Development — tick Y or N for each criterion
Quality —/6
Efficient layout — no odd shapes or long corridors
Reasonable sizing for unit type (>450 sqft)
No major negatives — no highway/west sun/fully blocked views
Strong design ethos — master toilet, dual access or study
Medium-sized land plot or above (>60,000 sqft)
Good design
Reputable developer
Full facilities with good landscaping
Large enough for resale liquidity (>250 units)
Good distance and setbacks between units
Reasonable views
Urban development and renewal in area
Good transportation linkages
MRT access
Amenities in vicinity — cafes, supermarket, wet market
Parks and recreation in vicinity
Educational institutions in vicinity
Strong commercial nodes — good tenant pool
Entry Price —/6
PSF within 5% of recent comparable transactions (same size, similar floor)
Total quantum of purchase is acceptable
Floor premium fair — about 0.3–0.5% psf per floor vs a comparable lower-floor transaction
Rental yield ≥3% benchmark
Lease-adjusted PSF below new launch nearby — PSF ÷ lease factor (Bala's Table: 80 yrs ≈ 0.95, 70 yrs ≈ 0.90, 60 yrs ≈ 0.83 of a fresh 99-yr)
Good/reasonable capital gains over past 10 years
Exit Strategy —/6
Manageable supply competition in vicinity
Strong demand for 1-bedroom resale in future
99yr vs FH scarcity advantage in vicinity
Does the Quality meet the criteria?
Does the Entry Price meet the criteria?
Does it provide a strong exit strategy overall?
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Final Verdict
2 Bedroom Scorecard
Development — tick Y or N for each criterion
Quality—/6
Efficient layout — no odd shapes or long corridors
Reasonable sizing for unit type (>700 sqft)
No major negatives — no highway/west sun/fully blocked views
Strong design ethos — enclosed kitchen
Medium-sized land plot or above (>60,000 sqft)
Good design
Reputable developer
Full facilities with good landscaping
Large enough for resale liquidity (>250 units)
Good distance and setbacks between units
Reasonable views
Urban development and renewal in area
Good transportation linkages
MRT access
Amenities in vicinity — cafes, supermarket, wet market
Parks and recreation in vicinity
Educational institutions in vicinity
Strong commercial nodes — good tenant pool
Entry Price—/6
PSF within 5% of recent comparable transactions (same size, similar floor)
Total quantum of purchase is acceptable
Floor premium fair — about 0.3–0.5% psf per floor vs a comparable lower-floor transaction
Rental yield ≥3% benchmark
Lease-adjusted PSF below new launch nearby — PSF ÷ lease factor (Bala's Table: 80 yrs ≈ 0.95, 70 yrs ≈ 0.90, 60 yrs ≈ 0.83 of a fresh 99-yr)
Good/reasonable capital gains over past 10 years
Exit Strategy—/6
Manageable supply competition in vicinity
Strong demand for 2-bedroom resale in future
99yr vs FH scarcity advantage in vicinity
Does the Quality meet the criteria?
Does the Entry Price meet the criteria?
Does it provide a strong exit strategy overall?
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Final Verdict
3 Bedroom Scorecard
Development — tick Y or N for each criterion
Quality—/6
Efficient layout — no odd shapes or long corridors
Reasonable sizing for unit type (>900 sqft)
No major negatives — no highway/west sun/fully blocked views
Strong design ethos — enclosed kitchen with utility room
Medium-sized land plot or above (>60,000 sqft)
Good design
Reputable developer
Full facilities with good landscaping
Large enough for resale liquidity (>250 units)
Good distance and setbacks between units
Reasonable views
Urban development and renewal in area
Good transportation linkages
MRT access
Amenities in vicinity — cafes, supermarket, wet market
Parks and recreation in vicinity
Educational institutions in vicinity
Strong commercial nodes — good tenant pool
Entry Price—/6
PSF within 5% of recent comparable transactions (same size, similar floor)
Total quantum of purchase is acceptable
Floor premium fair — about 0.3–0.5% psf per floor vs a comparable lower-floor transaction
Rental yield ≥3% benchmark
Lease-adjusted PSF below new launch nearby — PSF ÷ lease factor (Bala's Table: 80 yrs ≈ 0.95, 70 yrs ≈ 0.90, 60 yrs ≈ 0.83 of a fresh 99-yr)
Good/reasonable capital gains over past 10 years
Exit Strategy—/6
Manageable supply competition in vicinity
Strong demand for 3-bedroom resale in future
99yr vs FH scarcity advantage in vicinity
Does the Quality meet the criteria?
Does the Entry Price meet the criteria?
Does it provide a strong exit strategy overall?
QPE Visualisation
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Final Verdict
4 Bedroom Scorecard
Development — tick Y or N for each criterion
Quality—/6
Efficient layout — no odd shapes or long corridors
Reasonable sizing for unit type (>1,250 sqft)
No major negatives — no highway/west sun/fully blocked views
Strong design ethos — junior suite, utility, enclosed kitchen
Medium-sized land plot or above (>60,000 sqft)
Good design
Reputable developer
Full facilities with good landscaping
Large enough for resale liquidity (>250 units)
Good distance and setbacks between units
Reasonable views
Urban development and renewal in area
Good transportation linkages
MRT access
Amenities in vicinity — cafes, supermarket, wet market
Parks and recreation in vicinity
Educational institutions in vicinity
Strong commercial nodes — good tenant pool
Entry Price—/6
PSF within 5% of recent comparable transactions (same size, similar floor)
Total quantum of purchase is acceptable
Floor premium fair — about 0.3–0.5% psf per floor vs a comparable lower-floor transaction
Rental yield ≥3% benchmark
Lease-adjusted PSF below new launch nearby — PSF ÷ lease factor (Bala's Table: 80 yrs ≈ 0.95, 70 yrs ≈ 0.90, 60 yrs ≈ 0.83 of a fresh 99-yr)
Good/reasonable capital gains over past 10 years
Exit Strategy—/6
Manageable supply competition in vicinity
Strong demand for 4-bedroom resale in future
99yr vs FH scarcity advantage in vicinity
Does the Quality meet the criteria?
Does the Entry Price meet the criteria?
Does it provide a strong exit strategy overall?
QPE Visualisation
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Final Verdict
5 Bedroom Scorecard
Development — tick Y or N for each criterion
Quality—/6
Efficient layout — no odd shapes or long corridors
Reasonable sizing for unit type (>1,500 sqft)
No major negatives — no highway/west sun/fully blocked views
Strong design ethos — junior suite, utility room, study
Medium-sized land plot or above (>60,000 sqft)
Good design
Reputable developer
Full facilities with good landscaping
Large enough for resale liquidity (>250 units)
Good distance and setbacks between units
Reasonable views
Urban development and renewal in area
Good transportation linkages
MRT access
Amenities in vicinity — cafes, supermarket, wet market
Parks and recreation in vicinity
Educational institutions in vicinity
Strong commercial nodes — good tenant pool
Entry Price—/6
Total quantum of purchase is acceptable
PSF reasonable vs current surrounding resale PSF (spread)
PSF within 5% of recent comparable transactions (same size, similar floor)
Floor premium fair — about 0.3–0.5% psf per floor vs a comparable lower-floor transaction
Rental yield ≥3% benchmark
Lease-adjusted PSF below new launch nearby — PSF ÷ lease factor (Bala's Table: 80 yrs ≈ 0.95, 70 yrs ≈ 0.90, 60 yrs ≈ 0.83 of a fresh 99-yr)
Good/reasonable capital gains over past 10 years
Exit Strategy—/6
Manageable supply competition in vicinity
Strong demand for 5-bedroom resale in future
99yr vs FH scarcity advantage in vicinity
Does the Quality meet the criteria?
Does the Entry Price meet the criteria?
Does it provide a strong exit strategy overall?
QPE Visualisation
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Final Verdict
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