For: First-time buyersHDB upgradersInvestors
Source: URA
TL;DR
Data-driven comparison: Freehold vs 99-Year Leasehold: Price Premium. Analysed from live Singapore condo transaction data on ShiokNest.
Data as of August 2026
How to read this comparison
Numbers below come from the trailing 12–24 months of caveats lodged on URA REALIS. Use them to anchor your shortlist, not to settle a decision: a thin-volume bucket (under ~30 transactions) can shift by 5–10% on a single deal, so always cross-check against the per-property pages before committing.
Key Takeaways
- Data-driven comparison from live Singapore transaction data.
Overview
One of the biggest decisions in Singapore property is freehold versus leasehold.
Price Comparison
| Tenure | Transactions | Avg Price | Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-Year Leasehold | 104,750 | $1,804,218 | $1,795 psf |
| Freehold/999yr | 44,972 | $3,483,813 | $1,955 psf |
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Verdict
Use this comparison alongside the Total Acquisition Cost calculator to model your actual all-in costs for each segment.
Who Is This For?
Long-Term Owner
Good Fit
Freehold ideal for 15+ year holds.
Short-Term Investor
Moderate Fit
Tenure premium matters less for shorter holds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is freehold always better?
Not necessarily. Leasehold in prime locations can outperform freehold in suburban areas.
What happens when a lease runs out?
Land reverts to the state. Most condos undergo en-bloc sale before expiry.
Methodology & Sources
Figures below are drawn from all available transaction periods and revised on demand.
Transaction data sourced from URA.
- Averages and medians computed from all available transactions.
- Auto-generated and updated when regenerated. Last updated: 18 Jul 2026.
We report medians (not means) so a single outlier transaction cannot skew district-level figures. PSF = price per square foot.