https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/ News, market insights and buyer guides from The Island Residence. en-sg Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/september-sales-by-region-and-launch-pipeline/ https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/september-sales-by-region-and-launch-pipeline/ EdgeProp and 99.co reported 296 new private home sales in September 2026, up 93.5% from August, with a regional and launch-pipeline split. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/marina-gardens-lane-sole-bid-timeline/ https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/marina-gardens-lane-sole-bid-timeline/ Marina Gardens Lane drew one bidder on 15 October 2026, against four in 2023 and one in 2021; a dated timeline from EdgeProp. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/two-year-fixed-rate-share-reaches-59-percent/ https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/two-year-fixed-rate-share-reaches-59-percent/ Two-year fixed rates drew 59% of borrowers by 28 September 2026, up from 23% in January, Stacked Homes reported. Three questions on the shift. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/what-d10-resale-gains-mean/ https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/what-d10-resale-gains-mean/ District 10 freehold condos posted strong resale profits for 22-29 Sept 2026 - what it signals for landlords eyeing other core districts. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/telok-blangah-timeline-2026-to-2031/ https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/telok-blangah-timeline-2026-to-2031/ A dated run from the Circle Line Stage 6 opening in July 2026, through HarbourFront Centre's closure, to a first-half 2031 completion. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/schools-near-the-island-residence-keppel-island/ https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/schools-near-the-island-residence-keppel-island/ Which schools are near The Island Residence on Keppel Island? Primary and secondary schools around Telok Blangah and Bukit Merah, with straight-line distances. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/the-island-residence-payment-scheme-explained/ https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/the-island-residence-payment-scheme-explained/ The Island Residence payment scheme explained: progressive stages from booking to completion, cash and CPF portions, and how the bank loan is drawn. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/living-on-keppel-island-the-island-residence/ https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/living-on-keppel-island-the-island-residence/ What is it like to live on an island in Keppel Bay? The Island Residence setting: the marina, the bridge, boardwalks, Sentosa and HarbourFront close by. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/greater-southern-waterfront-and-the-island-residence/ https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/greater-southern-waterfront-and-the-island-residence/ What the Greater Southern Waterfront means for The Island Residence: URA Master Plan 2025, Keppel Golf Course homes, Keppel Terminal and the new Keppel MRT. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/the-island-residence-stamp-duty-bsd-absd/ https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/the-island-residence-stamp-duty-bsd-absd/ Stamp duty on a home at The Island Residence: IRAS BSD bands, ABSD by buyer profile, worked examples, remission for married couples and SSD, as at Oct 2026. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/the-island-residence-home-loan-tdsr/ https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/the-island-residence-home-loan-tdsr/ How large a home loan can I get for The Island Residence? The 55% TDSR, the 4% MAS test rate, loan-to-value limits and a worked example, as at October 2026. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/the-island-residence-mrt-distance-city-centre/ https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/the-island-residence-mrt-distance-city-centre/ How far is The Island Residence from the MRT and the city? HarbourFront and Telok Blangah stations, the completed Circle Line and the drive across the bridge. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/how-to-register-the-island-residence-preview/ https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/how-to-register-the-island-residence-preview/ How do I register for The Island Residence preview, and what should I prepare? The preview list, documents on release, an in-principle approval and the booking. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/can-foreigners-buy-the-island-residence/ https://island-residences.com.sg/blog/can-foreigners-buy-the-island-residence/ Can foreigners buy a home at The Island Residence on Keppel Island? Who may buy private homes in Singapore, ABSD by buyer and the free trade agreement rules. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800