{"id":82015,"date":"2025-01-27T18:25:03","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T10:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/?p=82015"},"modified":"2025-01-28T10:07:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T02:07:43","slug":"hdb-sales-with-multiple-8s-near-chinese-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/hdb-sales-with-multiple-8s-near-chinese-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Do homebuyers feel more &#8216;huat&#8217; buying HDB flats with multiple 8s near Chinese New Year?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last January, we wrote about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/record-4-room-bedok-hdb-flat-sells-lucky-s888888-psf-s888\/\">a &#8220;<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/record-4-room-bedok-hdb-flat-sells-lucky-s888888-psf-s888\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">huat<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/record-4-room-bedok-hdb-flat-sells-lucky-s888888-psf-s888\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8221; HDB flat sale in Bedok that stood out for its price of S$888,000 \u2013 just in time for Chinese New Year. Even more intriguing was the unit\u2019s price per square foot (psf), which also hit S$888.<\/a> This year, another HDB transaction with a similar price tag caught our attention. It\u2019s got us wondering: are people deliberately seeking properties with multiple &#8220;8s&#8221; around this festive season? And more importantly, should you be considering this approach for your next property purchase?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\">\r\n<h3>Table of contents<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-back-up-what-s-so-special-about-the-number-8\" data-level=\"2\">Back up \u2013 what\u2019s so special about the number 8?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-the-s-880k-unit-a-4-room-dbss-in-tampines\" data-level=\"2\">The S$880k unit: A 4-room DBSS in Tampines<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-parc-lumiere-s-location-breakdown\" data-level=\"2\">Parc Lumiere\u2019s location breakdown<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-this-isn-t-the-only-sale-with-similar-price-tags-in-tampines\" data-level=\"2\">This isn&#8217;t the only sale with similar price tags in Tampines<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-could-all-these-sales-just-be-one-a-lucky-accident\" data-level=\"2\">Could all these sales just be one a lucky accident?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-back-up-what-s-so-special-about-the-number-8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Back up \u2013 what\u2019s so special about the number 8?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number 8 holds a special place in Chinese culture. Its significance comes from the fact that the word for &#8220;8&#8221; sounds similar to the words for &#8220;prosperity&#8221; or &#8220;wealth&#8221; in Chinese. This makes it an extremely auspicious number. Properties priced with multiple 8s, such as S$888,000, are often viewed as symbols of good fortune, which can make them more appealing to buyers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, the number 4 is widely avoided because it sounds similar to the word for &#8220;death.&#8221; Properties priced with 4s tend to see lower demand, and they may even sell at discounted prices. Studies suggest that &#8220;lucky&#8221; numbers like 8 can command price premiums of about 2% to 3%, while &#8220;unlucky&#8221; numbers like 4 often lead to discounts of 1.4% to 1.5%. These patterns are especially noticeable among Chinese buyers, who are more likely to take cultural superstitions into account.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the influence of these beliefs extends beyond just pricing. Evidence suggests that fewer property transactions occur on days deemed inauspicious according to the lunar calendar, further highlighting how cultural traditions shape buyer behavior.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-the-s-880k-unit-a-4-room-dbss-in-tampines\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>The S$880k unit: A 4-room DBSS in Tampines<\/b><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/hdb-sales-with-multiple-8s-near-chinese-new-year-parc-lumiere.jpg\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-image-82016\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/hdb-sales-with-multiple-8s-near-chinese-new-year-parc-lumiere.jpg\" alt=\"hdb sales with multiple 8s near chinese new year - parc lumiere \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/hdb-sales-with-multiple-8s-near-chinese-new-year-parc-lumiere.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/hdb-sales-with-multiple-8s-near-chinese-new-year-parc-lumiere-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Google Maps.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, on to the sale that prompted this article. On the first of this month, a 4-room DBSS flat at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/hdb\/parc-lumiere-deTyYPnZmzXpLmKcRs8Jnhg9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parc Lumiere<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/neighbourhoods\/tampines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tampines<\/a> sold for S$880,000.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The property is located at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/hdb\/168a-simei-lane-adWjrxQeYGARoF7Vxt6p8NPZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Block 168A<\/a> Simei Lane and offers a spacious 1,012 square feet of living space. Situated on a higher floor between the 10th and 12th levels in this low-rise project, the unit comes with 85 years and 3 months of lease remaining on its 99-year tenure. The psf works out to S$869.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/glossary\/design-build-and-sell-scheme-dbss\/#:~:text=The%20Design%2C%20Build%20and%20Sell%20Scheme%20(DBSS)%20was%20introduced,premium%20public%20housing%20in%20Singapore.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DBSS units<\/a> like this one tend to be in high demand even with shorter leases because they are no longer being built. The limited supply makes them appealing to buyers looking for spacious layouts, higher ceilings, and additional features like extra bathrooms.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"border: 2px solid black; padding: 10px;\"><strong><em>Check your affordability with<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/tools\/affordability-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">99.co&#8217;s affordability calculator<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n    <section id=\"portal-widget-tab-panel-6a0cc5037ca92\" class=\"portal-widget-tab-panel\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-container\" id=\"swiper-container-6a0cc5037ca92\">\n                        <div class=\"row-title-widget\">\n                <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel-title-left\"><h4 class=\"portal-widget-title\">Looking for DBSS units yourself? Here are your options from S$610K<\/h4><\/div>\n                <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel-title-right text-right\"><span class=\"portal-widget-see-all-link link-top\"><a href=\"\" class=\"nndc-open-app-link\" 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all listings<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel swiper-wrapper\">\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                                                <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/hsRpoEwDe4MA2EnfCNDRk8?text=Alan+Liu&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=71cce568c8be245ff845b5e6c26f235c0703e8ef\" alt=\"515D Tampines Central 7 Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">515D Tampines Central 7<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 524515 \u00b7 D18<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>538 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 465,000<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/sale\/property\/515d-tampines-central-7-hdb-CqXx6N3nh9rZsQkGZ2KDPQ?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                                                <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/2dTkAVfzmkZ58PnByLEf6n?text=Debbie+Hoon&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=e6a091cf79aa106829cd3907f0ac29bf936ca2d6\" alt=\"138A Yuan Ching Road Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">138A Yuan Ching Road<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 611138 \u00b7 D22<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>721 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 588,000<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/sale\/property\/138a-yuan-ching-road-hdb-c6TPdsDSU6AxASm4msJ6F2?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                                                <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/Lr4auf2EtJvb6v55j2s2oF?text=jason+lim&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=3dd85a93742fedc17998cc5eb11e5ee2ead37e2a\" alt=\"520A Tampines Central 8 Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">520A Tampines Central 8<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 521520 \u00b7 D18<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>667 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 660,000<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/sale\/property\/520a-tampines-central-8-hdb-E3kYMHBpEDBH5scXzdJi88?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                                                <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/VrbdUdbBiV6FU4QLJrPLK9?text=Christina&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=e27da2b31d0c865e199b02e733309a6a34d92db6\" alt=\"529 Woodlands Drive 14 Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">529 Woodlands Drive 14<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 730529 \u00b7 D25<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>3<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>1,323 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 668,000<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/sale\/property\/529-woodlands-drive-14-hdb-6JZLCTpPRBFZ7CKdULkk9N?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                                                <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/WMfdhZ3XzvK4UwrXMQyNbW?text=LUQMAN&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=5d516fc6c3f40cd8437a35da87aae79628d7758d\" alt=\"311C Clementi Avenue 4 Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">311C Clementi Avenue 4<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 123311 \u00b7 D5<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>646 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 700,000<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/sale\/property\/311c-clementi-avenue-4-hdb-4LM3vkgx2oFNDxbPpesSgj?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                                                <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/yanhDkE2RSLbDWV7C5n6Nc?text=Angela+Chua&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=b7f59e2ae86be7ce5f9f8869cc542aca0e11e310\" alt=\"311B Clementi Avenue 4 Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">311B Clementi Avenue 4<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 122311 \u00b7 D5<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>646 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 728,000<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/sale\/property\/311b-clementi-avenue-4-hdb-fU9UwRTf6aYgFmvMotL5JT?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                                                <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/LRP8XvEJqdpMZobwdNJDYo?text=Jeremy+Tan&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=787535d74b5843b3157fec0ef3a9935af624712f\" alt=\"138A Yuan Ching Road Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">138A Yuan Ching Road<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 611138 \u00b7 D22<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>3<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>958 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 730,000<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/sale\/property\/138a-yuan-ching-road-hdb-WbrCH2K6B4azL8kYW8Gvbu?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                                                <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/Brc5zXCZdUf3UizcW7ZYr9?text=Ronald+Ho&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=78c3c52f148f72aaac184759f4e32ee2677b6916\" alt=\"138C Yuan Ching Road Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">138C Yuan Ching Road<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 613138 \u00b7 D22<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>3<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>958 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 749,000<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/sale\/property\/138c-yuan-ching-road-hdb-WSaVvFHmtbwV8DXxppFoRy?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                                                <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/7N97qDufy6QyEpYffGMXs6?text=Andy+O&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=7554db3ba146686f436444bc7a656d3e78a2fb47\" alt=\"138D Yuan Ching Road Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">138D Yuan Ching Road<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 614138 \u00b7 D22<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>3<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>958 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 760,000<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/sale\/property\/138d-yuan-ching-road-hdb-RfiKZWynLknvrXXKjjJzZm?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                                                <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/xJ8gSUCD7wVDR34SGC72ke?text=Dean+Kam&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=74442d7858b27993ccaf5ea9c8766dc5c0ae500e\" alt=\"530A Pasir Ris Drive 1 Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">530A Pasir Ris Drive 1<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 511530 \u00b7 D18<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>3<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>926 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 770,000<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/sale\/property\/530a-pasir-ris-drive-1-hdb-MbVG7Nxju5snEhujfDRnUf?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <!-- Add Arrows -->\n            <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<p>\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"h-parc-lumiere-s-location-breakdown\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Parc Lumiere\u2019s location breakdown<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3988.7228292611567!2d103.958899!3d1.342689!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x31da3d205ba24185%3A0x304641bb6a094e6b!2s168A%20Simei%20Ln%2C%20Singapore%20521168!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smy!4v1737731566369!5m2!1sen!2smy\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the &#8220;lucky&#8221; price tag might draw attention, Parc Lumiere\u2019s location doesn\u2019t appear as well-connected as some of the higher-priced sales we\u2019ve covered. That said, it does have its advantages \u2013 being just a 7-minute walk from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/sale\/mrts\/upper-changi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Upper Changi MRT Station (DTL)<\/a> is certainly convenient<\/span>. Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/sale\/mrts\/simei\">Simei MRT Station (EWL)<\/a> is only a 3-minute drive away.<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parc Lumiere<\/span> is also close to key hubs like Changi Business Park and Singapore EXPO, making it ideal for professionals working in the area. For frequent travelers, Changi Airport is a 10-minute drive away via the PIE, offering good convenience. Even leisure travelers can benefit, as Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal is a 15-minute drive, providing access to nearby islands.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"border: 2px solid black; padding: 10px;\"><strong><em>Looking for more properties close to an MRT station of your choice? Check out<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/mrt-stations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">99.co&#8217;s MRT map here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">However, primary school options within a 1km radius are limited to Changkat Primary School. Families have more options within a 1 to 2km range, including:<\/div>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested\">\r\n<li>Chongzheng Primary School<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>East Spring Primary School<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Gongshang Primary School<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Tampines Primary School<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Yumin Primary School<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"h-this-isn-t-the-only-sale-with-similar-price-tags-in-tampines\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>This isn&#8217;t the only sale with similar price tags in Tampines<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When taking a look at the most expensive 4-room HDB resale transactions in the area, it becomes clear that the Parc Lumiere sale isn\u2019t an isolated case of a price featuring multiple 8s.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the four highest 4-room resale transactions in Tampines:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-93\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-93\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Date<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Address<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Block<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Floor<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Size (sqft)<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Price<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Price (psf)<\/th><th class=\"column-8\">TOP<\/th><th class=\"column-9\">Type<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">01\/2024<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Tampines Avenue 9<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">601A<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">10-12<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">990<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">S$880K<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">S$888.89<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">2019<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">4-room<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">12\/2024<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Tampines Central 8<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">519A<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">13-15<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">893<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">S$880K<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">S$985<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">2014<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">4-room<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">01\/2025<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Simei Lane<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">168A<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">10-12<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">1,012<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">S$880K<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">S$869<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">2011<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">4-room DBSS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">01\/2025<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Tampines Central 8<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">519C<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">16-18<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">904<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">S$880K<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">S$973<\/td><td class=\"column-8\">2014<\/td><td class=\"column-9\">4-room<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-93 from cache -->\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking at the table, it\u2019s clear that these transactions share a common theme. Not only do their prices include multiple 8s, but one even features psf prices of S$888.9. This consistency raises the question: are buyers deliberately targeting such &#8220;lucky&#8221; numbers, or could this be a coincidence?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; width: 350px !important; box-shadow: 0px 2px 12px rgb(11 17 52 \/ 15%); border-radius: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/property-value-widget?contentSource=insider-blog&amp;contentId=the-arden-sale-units\" width=\"350\" height=\"370\" scrolling=\"no\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"h-could-all-these-sales-just-be-one-a-lucky-accident\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Could all these sales just be one a lucky accident?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we analysed transactions in January 2025, only one sale featured a psf price of exactly S$888. Interestingly, the price for that transaction was S$908,888. Including this sale, there were four transactions in January with a price of S$880,000. These represent the only sales this year with such &#8220;lucky&#8221; numbers.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking further back, there have been 57 transactions since 1989 with prices ending in S$XXX,888. However, these sales don\u2019t seem to cluster around January or February, which are typically quieter months for property transactions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a breakdown of transactions by month:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Month<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>Number of HDB transactions that end with S$XXX,888<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">January<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,298<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">February<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,054<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,365<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,326<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,245<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,287<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,454<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,408<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,367<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">October<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,436<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">November<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,462<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,314<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, only 47 transactions were logged at S$888 psf, while 62 have hit S$889 psf. This suggests that such sales aren\u2019t limited to the Chinese New Year period, especially for psf prices. Instead, they appear to occur sporadically throughout the year without a clear seasonal pattern.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is possible that prices ending in S$XXX,888 are intentionally set by sellers and agents to leverage the cultural appeal of &#8220;lucky&#8221; numbers while positioning the price attractively below a higher psychological tier. This tactic, much like pricing something at S$4.99 instead of S$5, not only appeals to buyers who associate the number 8 with prosperity but also creates a perception of value. For sellers and agents, this strategic pricing can enhance marketability and attract attention.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, whether these transactions result from cultural beliefs, marketing strategies, or mere coincidence remains up for debate. One thing is for sure, &#8220;8&#8221; will likely continue to be a favoured number in HDB sales.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"h-do-you-believe-that-property-purchases-with-multiple-8s-in-their-price-tags-bring-good-luck-share-your-thoughts-in-the-comments-section-below-or-on-our-facebook-page\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do you believe that property purchases with multiple 8s in their price tags bring good luck? Share your thoughts in the comments section below or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/99dotco\/\">our Facebook page<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last January, we wrote about a &#8220;huat&#8221; HDB flat sale in Bedok that stood out for its price of S$888,000 \u2013 just in time for Chinese New Year. Even more intriguing was the unit\u2019s price per square foot (psf), which also hit S$888. 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