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Luxury Condo AdvisoryKeith Tan Boon Kee is an ERA Division Director who advises buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants on luxury condominiums in Singapore's District 9, District 10, and District 15. In the market since 2000, with more than 1,000 transactions. CEA R003793E.
The three districts
Prime Singapore is not one market. Each district attracts a different buyer and tenant, and that changes how you should price, negotiate, and plan your exit.
Orchard, Cairnhill, and River Valley. Singapore's best-known prime address, walkable to Orchard Road. Freehold and 999-year homes sit beside newer 99-year projects, so two units on the same street can carry very different long-term value.
Core Central RegionTanglin, Holland, and Bukit Timah. Greener and lower density, close to the Botanic Gardens, the embassy belt around Tanglin, and well-regarded schools along Bukit Timah Road. Larger family layouts are common here.
Core Central RegionKatong, Marine Parade, Amber Road, and Meyer Road. East Coast living near the beach, with Thomson-East Coast Line stations such as Tanjong Rhu, Katong Park, Tanjong Katong, and Marine Parade now serving the area.
East CoastHow Keith works
Work out your own position first with the stamp duty calculator, the affordability calculator, and the rental yield calculator.
On the ground
Keith keeps a live project hub for each development he works on, with current resale and rental availability.
Looking at a specific condo in District 9 or District 10? Send the project name and Keith will pull recent transactions and current availability for it.
Owners and landlords
A luxury unit needs a buyer or tenant who is already looking in that district, and it needs to be presented properly. Keith's listings go out with staged photography and a walkthrough video, and are priced from recent transactions in the same project.
Send your budget, purpose, and timeline. You will get a straight read on which district and which projects fit.
Common questions
Keith Tan Boon Kee is an ERA Division Director who advises buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants on luxury condominiums in District 9, District 10, and District 15. He has been in Singapore real estate since 2000, with more than 1,000 completed transactions. His registration, CEA R003793E, can be checked on the CEA Public Register.
District 9 covers Orchard, Cairnhill, and River Valley, the city's best-known prime address. District 10 covers Tanglin, Holland, and Bukit Timah, which is greener and lower density with larger family homes. District 15 covers Katong, Marine Parade, Amber Road, and Meyer Road, known for East Coast living close to the beach. Districts 9 and 10 sit in the Core Central Region.
Yes. Foreigners can buy private condominium units in Singapore without special approval. Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty applies, currently 60 percent for foreigners on any residential purchase. Nationals of some countries with free trade agreements are treated like Singapore Citizens for stamp duty. Rates change, so check the current position with IRAS before you commit. Try the ABSD calculator.
It depends on your holding period and exit plan. Freehold and 999-year homes are common in Districts 9, 10, and 15 and tend to appeal to long-term holders and legacy planning. Newer 99-year projects often offer more modern layouts and facilities. Compare recent transactions for both in the same neighbourhood before deciding.
Yes. Keith handles leasing for landlords and rental searches for tenants, including expats relocating to Singapore. See expat rentals.
WhatsApp Keith on +65 97501055 with your budget, purpose, and timeline, or book a consultation slot online. The first conversation covers your numbers and your options. Keith advises in English and Mandarin. Book a consultation.
General information only. All figures are estimates only, not guaranteed, and may change. Stamp duty rates and leasing rules are set by the relevant authorities and are subject to change, so check the current position with IRAS or URA before you commit.