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The Freehold Myth Every Singaporean Believes | Freehold vs Leasehold

JNA Real Estate 819 11 13 May 2026

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Is freehold really worth the premium? We dive into the data and bust the biggest myth in Singapore property investing.

For decades, Singaporeans have been told that freehold properties are the "safer" and "better" investment. But is that actually true? In this video, we break down what the numbers really say about freehold vs leasehold returns, rental yields, and long-term value.

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0:00 Is freehold really always better than leasehold?
1:05 What are the ground rules for this analysis?
1:32 What do buyers actually think about freehold properties?
3:16 What do buyers actually think about leasehold properties?
3:42 What is Bala's Curve — and does it actually hold up in the real world?
5:41 Does freehold always command a bigger premium? (Royalgreen vs Fourth Avenue Residences)
9:26 Which made more profit in the CCR — the freehold or the leasehold?
10:27 Did freehold outperform in Upper Bukit Timah? (Forett vs Verdale)
16:22 Did the freehold premium survive in Serangoon and Kovan? (Tembusu vs Kovan Regency)
21:55 Can a new leasehold beat an old freehold? (Parc Clematis vs Hundred Trees)
25:37 Why is the old freehold winning in Bukit Timah? (Verdale vs Southhaven II & Springdale)
30:27 So what freehold premium are buyers in Singapore actually willing to pay?
32:45 Can leasehold make the same profit with less capital? (Amber Park vs Avenue South vs Treasure)
36:05 So should you buy freehold or leasehold? The answer might surprise you.

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