COMPARE
Condo vs. Landed Residential
#1
Condo
Strata Title: share the land title with other condo owners.
Landed Residential
Land Title: own the land itself. Is a landowner.
#2
Condo
More condos can be built with new land sales
or en-bloc land parcels.
Landed Residential
Severely limited. Only way to increase is to subdivide the land into smaller parcels.
#3
Condo
Pay maintenance fees to managing committee.
Landed Residential
No maintenance fees to pay.
#4
Condo
Managing committee will upkeep common areas
of condo.
Landed Residential
Owner has to maintain own property. Arrange own painting, gardening, repairs, pest control, etc.
#5
Condo
Swimming pool, gym, function room, gated community, 24 hours security, etc (variable according to different condominium).
Landed Residential
No facilities unless owner build them within
the property.
#6
Condo
Structure of condo is fixed.
Landed Residential
Owner can tear down and rebuild the house, add basement, build swimming pool, build garage, build attic, etc as long as within construction guidelines.
#7
Condo
Condo owners share condo facilities with
one another.
Landed Residential
All facilities are enjoyed by solely by residents
of the landed property.
#8
Condo
Can choose to buy ground floor, high floor, different unit numbers or different facing. Can enjoy good views.
Landed Residential
The landed location is fixed and there will not be nice views unless property is built on higher ground.
#9
Condo
Owners take care of their own houses internally including patios and balconies.
Landed Residential
Owners have to maintain both the indoor and outdoor parts of the house. Clean and maintain driveway, roof, external walls, pipings, garden, backyard, sewage, etc.
#10
Condo
Available to all buyers including foreigners.
Landed Residential
Only Singapore citizens can buy outright. Foreigners who are keen to buy will have to seek approval from SLA. (Sentosa exception).
#11
Condo
Can be rented out for any duration with a minimum of 3 months rental.
Landed Residential
Not allowed to rent to foreigners for more than 3 years. Minimum 3 months rental applies. (Sentosa exception).
#12
Condo
Ideal for rental and capital appreciation.
Landed Residential
Weak rental return due to the high purchase price and higher capital appreciation due to scarcity.
#13
Condo
A status symbol for being able to afford private property in Singapore.
Landed Residential
A status symbol for being able to own land in Singapore. Often used as a legacy home.
#15
Condo
Subsidised public property.
Landed Residential
Market price of public property.
#16
Condo
1st owner of brand new property. Little to no renovation needed.
Landed Residential
Buying of used property. May or may not need to renovate.