RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Nova 88 — Grade A
RPS score 6.79/10 · D12 · Balestier, Toa Payoh · 88 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · ROXY HOMES PTE LTD · TOP 2012
Strong project with clear strengths. Standout strengths: tenure, schools. Key weaknesses: future transformation, project size.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 8/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 9/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 3/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 7/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 4/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 3/10
Avg Ann. of +2.81% — top-quartile performance within its 2012-era cohort (80th percentile).
2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR at 0.89km). Exceptional school catchment — strong appeal for families with young children.
88 units — very small project; niche product with thin resale market.
0.79km from Novena Mrt Stn (NS20) — short walk to MRT, good transport convenience.
Rental yield of 2.98% — below-average income return.
Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value.
Limited future-catalyst exposure — nearest is Newton–Orchard mixed-use precinct at 1.82km, far enough that the impact on this project is modest.
Primary schools within 1km: ST. Joseph's Institution Junior, HONG WEN School.
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