Updated September 2026. This guide replaces legacy media and discontinued analytical tools.
Landed value begins with the land
For a landed home, the address alone is not enough. Plot shape, frontage, access, orientation, topography, planning controls and the relationship between land area and built area determine what an owner can realistically use or rebuild.
Planning potential is not automatic
URA's Master Plan guides permissible land use and development intensity, but a buyer must still verify the current planning controls, envelope, setbacks and any site-specific constraints with qualified professionals. Start with the official URA Master Plan, then obtain architect and engineer advice before assigning value to redevelopment potential.
Separate three layers of value
- Land value: comparable plots, tenure, street quality and scarcity.
- Existing improvement: condition, functionality and remaining useful life.
- Future option value: alteration, additions or redevelopment that is technically and financially feasible.
Due diligence before an offer
Inspect drainage, retaining structures, roof, waterproofing, services and signs of movement. Confirm title, boundaries, easements and road reserves. Obtain realistic professional budgets and contingencies; do not treat generic construction rates as a quotation.
A strong landed purchase is one where the current home, the land and the future plan each support the price independently.