The developer's land cost
The land price sets the foundation. I work toward a likely break-even so we can judge whether the launch price is fair or stretched.
BUYING A LUXURY CONDO IN SINGAPORE · JACK OOI
Most people buy on a showflat high. Jack Ooi uses a system.
A floor plan, brochure and promise are not enough. When choosing a luxury condo in Singapore, every decision—project, unit, price and exit—should survive the numbers.
THE CASE FOR THE CCR
The gap is only useful when the specific unit makes sense.
Prime property has always commanded a premium. When that premium narrows, buyers gain access to a segment defined by scarce land, central connectivity and a deep international resale audience.
That does not make every CCR launch a good buy. A narrow regional spread may protect downside; it does not automatically create upside. Choosing the right project, stack and quantum is still the work.
Evidence first Jack's current market comparison is supplied with its source and quarter during consultation. No uncited headline figures are published here.
THE EDGE
Three things I check before the showflat does its job.
The price-gap lens
I compare new launch against nearby resale and the wider market. A margin of safety matters more than opening-weekend atmosphere.
The exit, planned on day one
Who is the next buyer, what rent must hold and how liquid is the stack? A clear exit makes the right entry easier to see.
THE FRAMEWORK
The L.A.U.N.C.H. Method™
Six steps to the right project, the right unit, the right entry price and a clear exit.
LLay the foundation
Before we step into a showflat, your numbers have to be airtight.
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Lay the foundation
Before we step into a showflat, your numbers have to be airtight.
- Comfortable affordability—not the maximum a bank will lend
- Full stamp duty and ownership-cost picture
- Progressive payment cash flow
- A clear holding horizon
AAssess the right project
Every brochure looks good. The underlying numbers do not.
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Assess the right project
Every brochure looks good. The underlying numbers do not.
- Developer land cost and likely break-even
- URA transformation catalysts
- Nearby future supply
- Comparable resale within reach
UUnit selection mastery
Same project, same day. The unit can decide the outcome.
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Unit selection mastery
Same project, same day. The unit can decide the outcome.
- Stacks to fight for—and those to avoid
- Facing, view and afternoon sun
- Layout efficiency
- The unit type your next buyer will value
NNail the entry price
A price list contains opportunities and margin. Know which is which.
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Nail the entry price
A price list contains opportunities and margin. Know which is which.
- Benchmark against break-even
- Compare launches and resale
- Secure the strongest available pricing
- Agree a walk-away number
CChart the exit
Plan how you will leave before you decide to enter.
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Chart the exit
Plan how you will leave before you decide to enter.
- Target exit window
- Rental support
- Realistic—not brochure—appreciation
- Stack-level liquidity
HHandover & beyond
The work continues after the option is signed.
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Handover & beyond
The work continues after the option is signed.
- Construction and payment tracking
- Defect inspection at TOP
- Stay–rent–sell review
- A plan for the next property decision
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WHAT REPRESENTATION COSTS YOU
My representation costs you nothing.
You pay the same developer-direct price with or without an agent. The developer pays my fee. The question is whether you enter with someone who has already studied the land cost, price list and floor plans—or on your own.
THE CCR BUYER BRIEF
A straight, no-marketing conversation.
Understand the current prime-market picture, the projects worth comparing and the questions to ask at any showflat before you commit.
Until the full citable report is ready, Jack will send a personalised brief based on your buyer profile and the projects you are considering.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you buy
Does it cost me anything to have you represent me on a new launch?+
No. You pay the same developer-direct price either way. The developer pays my fee, so you can have a specialist on your side at no extra cost.
I'm an HDB upgrader. Is the CCR realistic for me?+
More often than many buyers expect. The answer depends on your numbers, timing and holding horizon—which is why the first step happens before any showflat visit.
How do I know whether a launch price is fair?+
Work backwards from the land cost and likely break-even, then compare the asking price with nearby resale and competing launches. If the spread is excessive, we wait or walk.
Should I buy new launch or resale?+
It depends on what you need. New launch offers progressive payments and a fresh lease; resale gives you a known product and possible immediate income. I work across both, so the recommendation can stay objective.
Which projects can you access?+
More than 50 active CCR projects, including the eight featured on this site. If a project is not shown, ask—Jack can usually arrange the latest information and a viewing.
Before you commit to anything, let's talk.
If I think the project you are looking at is a bad buy, I will tell you.