Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: schools, tenure. Key weaknesses: future transformation, project size.

Factor breakdown

Project's Historical Performance25% weight

3/10

Avg Ann. of +1.40% — below-median performance vs same-vintage peers (28th percentile of 2005-era cohort).

Primary School Effect20% weight

10/10

3 primary schools within 1km (nearest: HONG WEN SCHOOL at 0.57km). Exceptional school catchment — strong appeal for families with young children.

Project Size16% weight

3/10

28 units — very small project; niche product with thin resale market.

MRT Proximity13% weight

6/10

0.97km from Novena Mrt Stn (NS20) — moderate MRT proximity; walkable but not doorstep.

Rental Yield10% weight

7/10

Rental yield of 3.85% — strong income return.

Tenure10% weight

10/10

Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value.

Future Transformation6% weight

3/10

Limited future-catalyst exposure — nearest is Newton–Orchard mixed-use precinct at 1.86km, far enough that the impact on this project is modest.

Primary schools within 1km: HONG WEN School, ST. Joseph's Institution Junior, Farrer PARK Primary School.

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