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Residential transactions with contracts dated Feb 24 to March 3 [DONE DEALS] - EdgeProp.sg

Keith Tan Boon Kee  |  ERA Division Director  |  13 Mar 2026
Residential transactions with contracts dated Feb 24 to March 3 [DONE DEALS] - EdgeProp.sg
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Real estate markets thrive on data, but too often we're fed projections, forecasts, and analyst predictions. The truth? What actually matters is what buyers and sellers are doing right now. Last week's done deals from February 24 to March 3 tell a clearer story than any market report could. These aren't hypothetical numbers. These are real transactions, real prices, and real decisions made by people like you.

The Market Is Still Moving Across All Segments

One of the most honest observations from recent transaction data is that demand is alive across both OCR (Outside Central Region) and RCR (Rest of Central Region) properties. This matters because it shows the market isn't concentrated in just one segment or neighborhood. Buyers are actively transacting, not just window shopping or waiting on the sidelines.

For HDB upgraders looking to move into condos, this is significant. It means there's genuine buyer activity, which translates to realistic timelines for your purchase and sale. For investors, it confirms that different parts of Singapore continue to attract serious capital. The message is clear: if you're considering a move, you're not swimming against the tide.

What's particularly useful about this snapshot is that it removes the noise. When you see actual deals closing week after week across different price points and locations, it tells you something more reliable than sentiment or speculation ever could.

Why Transaction Data Beats Market Commentary

Here's the reality of Singapore's property landscape: everyone has an opinion, but very few have skin in the game. Transaction data, on the other hand, represents actual agreements between buyers and sellers. No one negotiates price based on what they hope will happen six months from now. They negotiate based on current market conditions and their genuine financial position.

When you're deciding whether now is the right time to buy or sell, this kind of granular transaction information is far more valuable than broad market commentary. Done deals show you what prices are actually being paid, what properties are moving, and where buyer appetite genuinely exists. It answers the question many Singaporeans are asking: "Is this a good time for me?"

The data from late February to early March gives us a window into buyer behavior without the filter of marketing spin or media headlines. It shows us what the market really looks like at ground level, where real families and investors are making life-changing financial decisions.

What Different Buyer Types Should Notice

If you're an HDB upgrader, this transaction data is your reality check. You can see what prices upgrades to private property are actually fetching. You can understand the spread between different locations and which areas are seeing active buyer interest. This helps you set realistic expectations for your own upgrade timeline and budget.

For investors, transaction data reveals which segments have genuine momentum and where buyers are putting their money. Rather than guessing where growth might happen, you can see where it's actually happening right now. Properties that are moving regularly indicate strong fundamentals and confident buyers.

The property market rewards those who act on real information rather than hope or speculation. Done deals data is that real information distilled into actionable form.

Reading Between the Numbers

When you look at transaction data, you're looking at the aggregate decision-making of hundreds of families and investors. Each deal represents a negotiation, a comparison of alternatives, and ultimately a decision that this property at this price was worth the money at that moment. String these decisions together, and you get a picture of what the market actually values.

The fact that deals are happening consistently across OCR and RCR simultaneously tells you something important: the market isn't fragmented by location in the way some might fear. Buyers are finding value in different parts of Singapore. This diversity of transaction activity is healthy. It means if you need to buy or sell, there's genuine demand somewhere in the market.

One practical takeaway: when you're evaluating your own property decision, look at done deals in your target area. What are similar units actually selling for? How long are properties staying on the market? Are prices trending up, down, or flat? This data won't make the decision for you, but it will make sure you're making that decision in reality rather than based on assumptions.

What This Means For You

If you've been sitting on the fence about whether to buy or sell, this is your signal to stop waiting for perfect conditions. The market is moving. Buyers are transacting. Prices are being agreed upon. The question isn't whether it's a good time in some absolute sense. The question is whether it's good for your specific situation.

Here are the practical takeaways:

Singapore's property market is complex, but the fundamentals are straightforward: real buyers and sellers continue to make real transactions at real prices. That's your clearest window into what's actually happening. Use that data to ground your own decisions, whether you're upgrading your family home, building an investment portfolio, or planning your next move.

Source: EdgeProp

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Estimates only, not guaranteed, figures may change. Keith Tan Boon Kee, CEA Reg No. R003793E, ERA Realty Network.