Buying a private condo in Singapore can be a shrewd investment – if you know what to look for and which areas are likely to offer the best potential.

I’m James Yeo, a residential property investment specialist who helps condo buyers get more bang for their buck.

Buying a condo is a huge step in terms of your future finances and quality of life. After a lot of research, I’ve identified a select handful of newly-launched condos and new, unsold units in other condos that I believe are excellent value for money.

My selection of these condos for sale in Singapore is based on their capacity to offer:

Affordability.

High standards of accommodation.

Pleasant settings.

Good surrounding amenities.

Proximity to Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) links.

Quality nearby schools.

Outstanding investment potential.

Best balance between capital outlay and rental yield.

Stability in the event of market changes or other fluctuating economic forces.

I targeted my search on Singapore’s suburbs – a traditional real estate market for upper middle-income individuals and families – and came up with what I think are: