{"id":84906,"date":"2025-04-30T17:53:03","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T09:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/?p=84906"},"modified":"2025-04-30T17:53:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T09:53:03","slug":"high-floor-vs-low-floor-units","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/high-floor-vs-low-floor-units\/","title":{"rendered":"Do high floors = High returns? Let\u2019s unpack the numbers!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/sale\/hdb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buying property in Singapore<\/a>, one of the most common questions buyers face is: what&#8217;s better between high-floor vs low-floor unit? And in a market where every percentage point of appreciation or rental yield matters, understanding these nuances can have a significant impact on long-term returns.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a classic property dilemma, and the answer isn\u2019t as straightforward as you think. In this article, we take a floor-by-floor look at the resale market, examining both HDB flats and condominiums.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 60%, #fff9b0 60%);\">Drawing from exclusive conversations with 99.co agents <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/agents\/R061640D-edwin-sia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edwin Sia<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/agents\/R061853I-belinda-tan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Belinda Tan<\/a>, along with data-backed insights, we unpack how floor level influences price, performance, and resale dynamics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- Table of Contents --><\/p>\n<h2>Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#hdb-resale-trends\">HDB resale trends: High vs. low floors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#factors-influencing-hdb\">Factors influencing HDB buyer choices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#condo-trends\">Condo trends: Premium heights, patios, and pool access<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#niche-demand-condos\">Niche demand for low-floor condos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#investment-insights\">Investment insights: Rental yields and resale value<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"factors\">Factors influencing buyer choices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">Final thoughts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#meet-our-agents\">Meet our agents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"hdb-resale-trends\">HDB resale trends: High vs. low floors units<\/h2>\n<p>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/hdb-resale-price\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HDB resale market<\/a>, high-floor units tend to hold a distinct edge in terms of appreciation and buyer demand.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 60%, #fff9b0 60%); text-decoration: none; color: inherit; font-weight: 500;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/agents\/R061640D-edwin-sia\" rel=\"noopener\">According to Edwin, higher-floor flats typically command a 5\u20138% premium over similar units on lower floors\u2014translating to around S$25,000\u2013S$40,000 on a S$500,000 flat.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This preference is rooted in better ventilation, reduced noise from street-level activities, and the prestige associated with height. HDB resale data supports this, with units from the 10th floor upward consistently fetching stronger prices.<\/p>\n<p>High-floor units also benefit from improved privacy and ventilation. Elevated locations offer cooler breezes and reduced exposure to pests. However, they come with drawbacks such as higher prices, elevator dependency, and heat accumulation due to prolonged sun exposure.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, low-floor units are often more affordable and accessible. These are ideal for families with young children, elderly residents, or pet owners who appreciate quick access to outdoor areas. Yet, they are more exposed to noise from playgrounds and carparks, and may face privacy concerns due to proximity to common walkways or bin centres.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84909\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PSF-changes-by-floor-band.jpg\" alt=\"HDB-PSF-changes-by-floor-band\" width=\"4195\" height=\"2288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PSF-changes-by-floor-band.jpg 4195w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PSF-changes-by-floor-band-1536x838.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PSF-changes-by-floor-band-2048x1117.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PSF-changes-by-floor-band-150x82.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4195px) 100vw, 4195px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>However, in mature estates where supply is tight, well-located and well-maintained low-floor units can also perform well. For instance, units close to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/mrt-stations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MRT stations<\/a> or with convenient access to amenities like wet markets and food centres can hold their own in terms of resale interest\u2014even if they\u2019re on lower floors (example Central and Bishan above).<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/agents\/R061640D-edwin-sia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cSome of these buyers are intentionally looking for units below the 5th floor,\u201d Edwin shares, \u201cespecially in areas with easy access to MRTs and markets.\u201d<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Buyers are also influenced by practical considerations. Families with young children may prefer lower floors for easier stroller access and safety, while elderly buyers appreciate avoiding lifts altogether. Additionally, some buyers actively avoid heights due to vertigo or fear, making low-floor units more appealing.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 60%, #fff9b0 60%); text-decoration: none; color: inherit; font-weight: 500;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/agents\/R061640D-edwin-sia\" rel=\"noopener\">As Edwin notes, there&#8217;s growing competition for budget-friendly low-floor flats, particularly among first-time buyers and retirees.<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n    <section id=\"portal-widget-tab-panel-6a0afcfbb80d7\" class=\"portal-widget-tab-panel\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-container\" id=\"swiper-container-6a0afcfbb80d7\">\n                        <div class=\"row-title-widget\">\n                <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel-title-left\"><h4 class=\"portal-widget-title\">High-rise HDB flats at affordable prices right here:<\/h4><\/div>\n                <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel-title-right text-right\"><span 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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\/vr8ou4ezUDWZuBnTQ9bepS?text=Bob+Chan&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=e48fc2b2e545d2cbde7b9d9d3f65f0b899ea6218\" alt=\"11 Farrer Park Road Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">11 Farrer Park Road<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 210011 \u00b7 D8<\/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>969 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 980,000<\/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\/11-farrer-park-road-hdb-nAjUDQnCkCDQAvLg5qcpwh?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\/xqDCjQWva3kg4tYFZny4xM?text=J.+Syarif&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=f00171f820b78fcbb378b13eb39577717daf3ad7\" alt=\"115 Hougang Avenue 1 Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">115 Hougang Avenue 1<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 530115 \u00b7 D19<\/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>980 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 560,000<\/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\/115-hougang-avenue-1-hdb-NFgQzG4iWzSSobHzXSMDQe?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\/rK3JGFKEzZCrW9bk2W6bJb?text=Chin+Wei+Sei+%28Ally%29&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=838ba37a85fe00bff374a78dff60594875e5e42e\" alt=\"434 Hougang Avenue 8 Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">434 Hougang Avenue 8<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 530434 \u00b7 D19<\/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>1,109 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 699,999<\/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\/434-hougang-avenue-8-hdb-2Y6kzm9VeikhSwNLP7aAzs?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\/UNiY5v2kkefYnjEvbUHqbc?text=Joanne+Eng&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=eb02bdae5e865aa5e0011d058cd23bfd4b86e54b\" alt=\"178 Woodlands Street 13 Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">178 Woodlands Street 13<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 730178 \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>1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>1,302 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 638,888<\/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\/178-woodlands-street-13-hdb-dZe46ENZPgKB2CFkLCpQEJ?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\/ndxSpvqxYoYH3UqWN57myh?text=Faris+Malik&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=33c9d80a299fe3cad736a13513d965863f2792dc\" alt=\"419B Northshore Drive Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">419B Northshore Drive<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 822419 \u00b7 D19<\/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$ 599,000<\/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\/419b-northshore-drive-hdb-FXLtMpLxKJiCZDkmPKSJcD?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\/M8bmHBgUwNFE8eNr9JUuDY?text=Cassandra+Tee&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=861b58d4687aef01ea7f82c22507cb9d58c6dd93\" alt=\"815 Tampines Avenue 4 Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">815 Tampines Avenue 4<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 520815 \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>1,302 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 850,000<\/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\/815-tampines-avenue-4-hdb-ZyGT5zzFcBjuwA6tW2LhPd?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\/f7rhw67ScTodyUA648gwsB?text=Khalid+Alsree&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=b74afe23816d60a79e1c9ad56113b8ac654d1b2e\" alt=\"430A Fernvale Link Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">430A Fernvale Link<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 791430 \u00b7 D28<\/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>1,205 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 840,000<\/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\/430a-fernvale-link-hdb-aKRhkSFrirGDjgMqsWwWFd?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\/z6J3kEj9caGjGGTMixGQok?text=Ethan+Goh&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=2610f19d365ac5ba26c3de63aa09dadd8082b662\" alt=\"907 Jurong West Street 91 Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">907 Jurong West Street 91<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 640907 \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>1,163 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 508,000<\/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\/907-jurong-west-street-91-hdb-bQNEvdKCMfuijm8oP6WqSc?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\/Qi5KJGQ4R8Px5Skh6viqLW?text=Jackson+Tan&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=e3b9f0885fc647da8f2205b5b68229a8348d79b1\" alt=\"328 Hougang Avenue 5 Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">328 Hougang Avenue 5<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 530328 \u00b7 D19<\/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>1,033 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 640,000<\/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\/328-hougang-avenue-5-hdb-FadKqjaCcE8BXezKXh96C6?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\/2PUcAiYL7KqAasHZ2CWBNn?text=Cedric+%28Direct+Developer+Sales+Team%29&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=4269eb90326cc3b1b45950496c10d3a8c0c17624\" alt=\"508 Woodlands Drive 14 Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">508 Woodlands Drive 14<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 730508 \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>1,324 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 735,000<\/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\/508-woodlands-drive-14-hdb-Y2g7xcwTmarNHvb62gL4jw?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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"condo-trends\">Condo trends: Premium heights, patios, and pool access<\/h2>\n<p>In private condos, the preference for high-floor units is even more pronounced. Premiums between lower and higher floors can range from 10\u201320%, especially in developments offering panoramic sea, city, or greenery views.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PSF-changes-by-floor-band-for-condos.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2599\" height=\"880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PSF-changes-by-floor-band-for-condos.jpg 2599w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PSF-changes-by-floor-band-for-condos-1536x520.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PSF-changes-by-floor-band-for-condos-2048x693.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PSF-changes-by-floor-band-for-condos-150x51.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2599px) 100vw, 2599px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is particularly evident in districts such as 9, 10, and 15, or projects located near the CBD and waterfront. New launch condos tend to sell from the top down, reflecting this premium for higher floors. These scenic units not only attract owner-occupiers but are also favoured by investors targeting expatriate tenants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-floor condo units offer premium views, better appreciation potential, and quieter environments due to reduced exposure to street-level activity. However, the trade-offs include higher costs, minor inconveniences like longer elevator wait times, and potential heat accumulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But in the high-floor vs low-floor units battle, the latter isn&#8217;t completely without charm, however. Ground-floor apartments with private enclosed spaces (PES) or direct pool access are increasingly popular in boutique developments, and offer a charm that HDBs usually lack. These are often marketed as &#8220;urban landed homes&#8221;\u2014a hybrid between condo living and landed lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 60%, #fff9b0 60%); text-decoration: none; color: inherit; font-weight: 500;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/agents\/R061853I-belinda-tan\" rel=\"noopener\">During the height of the pandemic, Belinda recalls working with a family that toured several high-floor units before falling in love with a ground-floor apartment in Bukit Timah.<\/a> \u201cThe moment they saw the patio, they could picture their kids playing outside while they worked from home,\u201d she says. \u201cThey ended up paying above market just to secure it.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/agents\/R061853I-belinda-tan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cPeople don\u2019t just buy square footage. They buy lifestyle,\u201d Belinda states. &#8220;If a unit lets a family walk straight out to the pool or have a garden BBQ, that\u2019s emotional value\u2014and people will pay for it.\u201d<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"niche-demand-condos\">Niche demand for low-floor condos<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not everyone is chasing the skyline, however. Here\u2019s why some buyers are heading in the opposite direction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain groups actively seek low-floor units. Families with young children often avoid balconies for safety reasons and prefer direct pool access. Seniors or those with mobility issues value being closer to ground level, and pet owners appreciate quick access to outdoor spaces for walks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our agents have also seen instances where some investors deliberately target lower floors because of their lower entry price. The cost differential across floors allows for a better rental yield and potentially greater capital upside if the unit is located in a high-demand neighbourhood.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/agents\/R061640D-edwin-sia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cThere\u2019s always someone looking for a view\u2014and they\u2019ll pay for it,\u201d Edwin says. \u201cBut savvy investors? They often look where the crowd isn\u2019t.\u201d<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For new launches, developers often price in a floor premium ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 per level. This premium can climb even further for units on super high floors, particularly those offering unblocked or scenic views. This explains why lower-floor units for some new launches are among the first to be snapped up by seasoned investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrated developments\u2014where residential units sit atop malls or MRT stations\u2014also skew this logic. In these settings, convenience often trumps height, and even mid or low-floor units with direct access to amenities enjoy high demand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In gentrifying neighbourhoods such as Tiong Bahru or Joo Chiat, well-renovated low-floor walk-up apartments have seen outsized appreciation due to their unique character and central location. Resale condos often sell from the bottom up, indicating a different demand dynamic compared to new launches.<\/span><\/p>\n    <section id=\"portal-widget-tab-panel-6a0afcfbb884d\" class=\"portal-widget-tab-panel\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-container\" id=\"swiper-container-6a0afcfbb884d\">\n                        <div class=\"row-title-widget\">\n                <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel-title-left\"><h4 class=\"portal-widget-title\">Low-floor condos with amenities like pool and BBQ area? 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   <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>1,238 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 1,500,000<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n 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<div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">13 Silat Ave \u00b7 D3<\/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>1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>657 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 1,450,000<\/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\/avenue-south-residence-condo-fFF2X8XcG7niwva7p6vZUQ?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\/7dLfmy85unWSLpGmRnoCJ3?text=Jackson+Tan&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=92fe23165b73b9f25f70ed512f5bb01cbd6252a1\" alt=\"The Verandah Residences Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">The Verandah Residences<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">231 Pasir Panjang Rd \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>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>474 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 948,000<\/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\/the-verandah-residences-condo-3ppGis6EkJHv6LMxzaMtPa?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\/DXph8m5FWzmuQfSGu4iZjK?text=Mavis+Goh&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=95114ee3423acf41b36c3f55b2de10767fa168a4\" alt=\"Caspian Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">Caspian<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">54 Lakeside Dr \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>3<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>1,238 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 1,980,000<\/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\/caspian-condo-FM5w8i6WzwmWLHxDeivkJP?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=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/5HxH9LJviqnUkyhNuWD9SS?text=Chen+Zhen+Hao&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=ae55a973bf2f86777b7fdc63ffd6c66b00f27ca9\" alt=\"D'castilia Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">D'castilia<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">45 Joo Chiat Lane \u00b7 D15<\/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>624 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 1,050,000<\/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\/dcastilia-condo-VC3E7i5f6ebtL7s5HF5xCn?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\/DA3JST3HSuLHAQU2qBdYZb?text=Joanne+Otsuka&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=6336d7e094d1695d401f8bdd408cc141e3770d6b\" alt=\"Cairnhill 16 Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">Cairnhill 16<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">16 Cairnhill Rise \u00b7 D9<\/div>\n        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<div class=\"card-text card-title\">The Tampines Trilliant<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">19 Tampines Ctrl 7 \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>4<\/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>4<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>1,593 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 2,787,888<\/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\/the-tampines-trilliant-condo-kEn8DUcPTPAcfV45WXPgq5?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\/9Zwyp8EoLwkE4wsCVdcu65?text=Teddy&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=2574b02ac5091ba6f6a4cb08c78b89c75191376f\" alt=\"Yew Mei Green Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">Yew Mei Green<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">50 Choa Chu Kang Nth 6 \u00b7 D23<\/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>1,540 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 1,550,000<\/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\/yew-mei-green-condo-JVgY96opihEzQvpQMDvMVi?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div 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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>775 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 2,320,000<\/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\/leedon-green-condo-hC6deWqfeo6kJ2SWUfoAgH?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\/Tkz8aafPD8rCfbLR4i43gJ?text=Lui+Mei+Ci&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=5233301dfdbee7c2c37538241e778bfa4c2ca941\" alt=\"Marine Blue Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">Marine Blue<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">89 Marine Parade Rd \u00b7 D15<\/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>635 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 1,650,000<\/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\/marine-blue-condo-ao8rJ6DLBLeGQ3Z34RL3PQ?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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"investment-insights\">Investment insights: Rental yields and resale value<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From an ROI perspective, low-floor units can present value-for-money opportunities. Developers typically use tiered pricing strategies, with every floor commanding a $1,000 to $3,000 increase depending on the view. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that low-floor units often provide a better dollar-per-square-foot value. For instance, new condos typically see a price increase per floor (e.g., $10,000 per floor for a 3-bedroom unit).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While appreciation may be slower compared to higher-floor units, savvy investors can still maximise returns by choosing well-located low-floor units that appeal to niche tenants. For instance, units facing internal gardens or those with corner layouts tend to outperform their generic peers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 60%, #fff9b0 60%); text-decoration: none; color: inherit; font-weight: 500;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/agents\/R061853I-belinda-tan\" rel=\"noopener\">This aligns with Belinda\u2019s observation that lower floor units can be attractive to investors due to their lower price point, potentially leading to higher ROI. <\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/agents\/R061853I-belinda-tan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cNot every unit will double in five years\u2014but the right ones can outperform,\u201d says Belinda. \u201cLook for low-entry prices in lifestyle-rich areas. That\u2019s where the value uplift happens.\u201d<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>In terms of rental yield, the differences are often marginal\u2014about 0.1% to 0.3% between floors in many developments. However, ground-floor PES units, when marketed effectively, can command premium rents.<\/p>\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; 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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>\n<h2 id=\"&quot;factors\">Factors influencing buyer choices<\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Buyer Segment<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Preferred Floor Type<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Reason<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Families with kids<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Low-floor<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Safety, patio access<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Seniors<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Low to mid-floor<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Lift independence, convenience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Investors<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">High-floor or Low-floor<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Prestige or better ROI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Pet owners<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Ground-floor<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Easy outdoor access<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Budget buyers<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Low-floor<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Affordable entry point<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>There\u2019s a widespread perception that low-floor units are less desirable, primarily due to concerns over privacy, pests, and noise. Flats near playgrounds or carparks may be exposed to more foot traffic and sound pollution. In older developments, pest issues such as cockroaches and ants are more prevalent at lower levels. This is further compounded by the proximity to the rubbish chute and collection centre, which can cause smells and other issues.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, accessibility is a game-changer. For example, in walk-up flats where there\u2019s no lift access, lower-floor units become far more practical. Additionally, flats with favourable internal-facing orientations\u2014like those overlooking gardens instead of roads\u2014can mitigate the common downsides of low-floor living.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>HDB Transactions by Floor Bands<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Floor Level<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">YoY Change 2023<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">YoY Change 2024<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">Very Low<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">-5.42%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">13.89%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">Low<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">-4.74%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">10.87%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">Mid<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">-2.02%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">5.53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">High<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">-1.93%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">2.84%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">Very High<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">-7.67%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">7.79%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"condo-table\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<caption style=\"caption-side: top; font-weight: bold; padding-bottom: 5px;\">Condo Transactions by Floor Bands<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">Floor Level<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">YoY Change 2023<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid black;\">YoY Change 2024<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">Very Low<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">-12.11%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">10.28%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">Low<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">-11.27%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">16.96%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">Mid<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">-0.93%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">13.85%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">High<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">-12.48%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">21.63%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">Very High<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">-6.97%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid black; text-align: center;\">21.67%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>From an investment perspective, high-floor flats may offer better long-term appreciation. But if priced right, low-floor flats in good locations can deliver solid rental yields and hold value, especially in family-centric neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n<p>We see this in the data above. Coming out of COVID both HDB and condo transactions saw a drop in 2023, but by 2024 both sectors had recovered well. What is important to notice that among HDB transactions, the highest delta was seen for low and very low floors (13.9% and 10.8% respectively), while even lower-level condos fared pretty well.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 60%, #fff9b0 60%);\">As both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/agents\/R061640D-edwin-sia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edwin<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/agents\/R061853I-belinda-tan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Belinda<\/a> note, while HDB appreciation trends favour higher floors, the valuation logic means many low-floor buyers see strong relative ROI simply because of their lower entry price.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\">High-floor vs low-floor units: Final thoughts<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78991\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/million-dollars-hdb-resale-flats-vs-condos.jpg\" alt=\"million-dollar hdb resale flats vs condos\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/million-dollars-hdb-resale-flats-vs-condos.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/million-dollars-hdb-resale-flats-vs-condos-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re chasing city views or seeking serene, grounded living, the \u201cbest\u201d floor level isn\u2019t about a number\u2014it\u2019s about fit. Knowing how floor level influences pricing, practicality, and future value helps you make more confident property decisions.<\/p>\n<p>In Singapore\u2019s fast-moving market, it&#8217;s not just about where you live; but how smartly you choose to live there. In the end, there is no one-size-fits-all answer in the high-floor vs low-floor units debate. It boils down to your preferences, budget, the area you&#8217;re living in and what is more important to you as a homeowner. It&#8217;s important to understand trends but more than that, it is necessary to evaluate each home on its own merit and choose accordingly.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"meet-our-agents\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Meet Our Agents<\/em><\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-start;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; padding-right: 10px; margin-top: 53px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/agents\/R061853I-belinda-tan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"277\" height=\"277\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84912\" style=\"width: 100px; height: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/belinda-modified.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/belinda-modified.png 277w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/belinda-modified-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/belinda-modified-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/belinda-modified-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/belinda-modified-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/belinda-modified-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; padding-left: 10px;\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/agents\/R061853I-belinda-tan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Belinda Tan<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/agents\/R061853I-belinda-tan\" rel=\"noopener\">Belinda brings over a decade of experience in private residential sales, with a niche in boutique and family-oriented developments. She\u2019s passionate about finding the \u201cright fit\u201d for buyers\u2014from investors to growing families\u2014and often focuses on projects in Bukit Timah, Punggol, and city-fringe neighbourhoods.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-start;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; padding-right: 10px; margin-top: 53px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/agents\/R061640D-edwin-sia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"img-link media-img img-link media-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"267\" height=\"267\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84911\" style=\"width: 100px; height: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/edwin-photo-modified.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/edwin-photo-modified.png 267w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/edwin-photo-modified-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/edwin-photo-modified-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/edwin-photo-modified-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/edwin-photo-modified-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/edwin-photo-modified-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; padding-left: 10px;\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/agents\/R061640D-edwin-sia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edwin Sia<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/agents\/R061640D-edwin-sia\" rel=\"noopener\">Edwin is an experienced property agent who has served hundreds of clients in their real estate journey. Known for his no-nonsense approach and analytical insights, Edwin has a strong track record in Queenstown, Redhill, and mature estates, bringing data-driven strategies to every buying and selling decision.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to buying property in Singapore, one of the most common questions buyers face is: what&#8217;s better between high-floor vs low-floor unit? And in a market where every percentage point of appreciation or rental yield matters, understanding these nuances can have a significant impact on long-term returns. 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