According to data released by the Rating and Valuation Department today (Jan. 28), the property price index for December 2025 stood at 298.6 points, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 0.2%. This marks the highest level since July 2024—an 18-month peak—and represents the seventh consecutive month of growth, with a cumulative rise of 4.2% over this period. For the full year, property prices increased by 3.3%.
Across all unit types and sizes, indices showed month-on-month gains. By unit type, both small-to-medium-sized units and large units rose by 0.2%, reaching 300.3 points and 270.7 points, respectively. Notably, the index for small-to-medium-sized units returned to the 300-point threshold for the first time since June 2024. When categorized by unit area, Class E units recorded the highest month-on-month increase of 0.7%, reaching 268.7 points, followed by Class C units, which rose by 0.5% to 283 points. Indices for Class B, Class D, and Class A units increased by 0.3%, 0.07%, and 0.03%, respectively, reaching 291.5 points, 271.4 points, and 318 points.
Meanwhile, the rental index climbed to a historic high of 200.7 points, edging up 0.1% month-on-month. After adjustments, the rental index has now risen for two consecutive months, with a cumulative increase of 0.4%. Over the past year, rents have accumulated a total growth of 4.3%.
All rental indices, whether categorized by unit type or size, also registered month-on-month increases. Large units saw a 0.6% rise to 152.7 points, while small-to-medium-sized units increased by 0.1% to 204.8 points. By unit area, Class E units again led with a 0.7% month-on-month increase to 141.7 points, followed by Class D units, which rose 0.6% to 157.9 points. Class C and Class B units increased by 0.4% and 0.2%, respectively, reaching 168.4 points and 199.5 points.
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