Forett at Bukit Timah Review — Bukit Timah · D21
PI Score: 76/100 — Solid Choice!
Is Forett at Bukit Timah a good buy?
PI Score rates Forett at Bukit Timah 76/100 — a "Solid Choice!" verdict. That makes it a solid buy for buyers who prioritise a central, well-connected address and investors chasing a workable ~3.2% yield. Strongest card: Genuinely well-connected. Main watch-out: Pricing is already full. Negotiate hard — pricing leaves little margin of safety.
Last updated 2025-01-15 · scored against URA caveat data.
Key facts
- Verdict: Solid Choice!
- Region: Rest of Central Region
- Tenure: Freehold
- Completed: 2023
- Units: 633
- Developer: Qingjian Realty
- Avg PSF: ~$2,200 psf
- Price from: S$1.3M
What works in its favour
- Genuinely well-connected: Location scores 8/10 — MRT and daily amenities are within practical reach, which is what keeps both tenant demand and the resale pool deep.
- Inside the school-belt draw: Schools score 8/10 — sought-after primaries sit within the 1–2km band, the single most reliable source of durable family demand in Singapore.
- Rental demand supports ~3.2% gross: Rental scores 7/10 — tenants are findable in this pocket, so an investor is not underwriting long vacancy between leases.
- Exit liquidity is workable: Exit scores 7/10 across 633 units — enough comparable transactions that a seller has price discovery rather than a guess.
What to watch out for
- Pricing is already full: Value scores 6/10 at ~$2,200 psf (entry from $1.3M) — the market has recognised this address, so the upside case needs to actually play out rather than merely re-rate.
Who Forett at Bukit Timah suits
- Buyers who prioritise a central, well-connected address
- Yield investors — ~3.2% gross is workable; favour larger unit types
- Buyers who value a stable, established neighbourhood over speculative upside
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who need a margin of safety — pricing is full and leaves little room for error
- Short-term flippers — stamp duty + agent fees demand a 5-year minimum hold
- Buyers wanting a guaranteed top-tier primary within 1km walking distance
Huat Kueh says
Freehold in Bukit Timah, 633 units — no lease clock ticking. No drama, just numbers. Quietly strong one.
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