A recent Straits Times article highlighted a growing trend: More Singaporeans under 35 are buying private propertiesSome people said that they have come to the market for investment. Congratulations to them, because before I turned 35, I didn’t know what I’d order for lunch that day, not to mention which condo to buy and when to sell. On paper, this sounds like a sign of rising wealth and financial confidence among young Singaporeans. Imagine how impressive it would be during Chinese New Year when you can tell everyone that your 25-year-old son or daughter is buying a condo, and they’re deciding between Great World or River Valley, or some other equally impressive CCR district. (he is not very incredible These days, developers are keeping volumes low.) It is also reported that between 2024 and 2025, DBS projects a 40% growth in home loans from borrowers under 35 years of age. OCBC says it saw an increase in single purchases…
