Trends change, and the condo market is nothing if not subject to trends. From squash courts to bay windows, many things have come and gone since the first condo was built in the 1970s. And whilst it's common knowledge that old condos tend to be bigger, some buyers may also prefer their features and layouts. For example, many older two-bedroom.
Do old condos in Singapore still appreciate in value? A while ago, we looked at the typical age of developments before they go en-bloc; and we concluded that it’s rare for private non-landed projects to last beyond their 40s. But a venerable few projects still stand, having been completed in the ‘60s and ‘70s. This left us to wonder: if.
With Singapore’s ever changing landscape, you see new buildings sprout up all the time. While many of the condos are increasingly generic-looking, there are still some iconic gems (both from Singapore’s history and current day) that is worth knowing about. From old brutalist architecture, to green-filled structures and sleek modern-looking buildings, here are some of Singapore’s most iconic residential developments..