The number of private residential properties in Singapore resold at a loss rose in the second quarter of 2026, reaching its highest level in four years. Data from Cushman & Wakefield shows that 4.7 per cent of all resale transactions during this period resulted in a loss, an increase from 3.7 per cent in the first quarter. This trend coincides with a broader moderation in property price growth, as the market shifts toward a more selective environment for buyers and sellers alike.
In total, 134 units were resold at a loss in the second quarter. The Core Central Region accounted for the majority of these transactions, representing 64 per cent of the total, while the Rest of Central Region and the Outside Central Region each made up 18 per cent. Despite the rise in these figures, market experts note that the proportion of loss-making deals remains below the five-year average of 5.3 per cent recorded between 2021 and 2025.
Overall private residential prices rose by 0.5 per cent in the second quarter, a slower pace compared to the 0.9 per cent increase seen in the first three months of the year. While landed property prices rebounded with a 2.5 per cent increase, non-landed homes saw a slight decline of 0.1 per cent. This divergence highlights a market that is becoming increasingly segmented, where demand for scarce landed properties remains resilient even as the broader non-landed sector faces pressure.
Looking ahead, the market is expected to remain in a period of greater stability. With a record supply of new homes under the Government Land Sales programme, buyers may find more options, which could continue to temper price growth. For current homeowners, the data serves as a reminder of the importance of long-term planning, as the rapid price appreciation seen in previous years gives way to a more balanced and cautious housing landscape.