Strong project with clear strengths. Standout strengths: schools, MRT access. Key weaknesses: total returns.

Factor breakdown

Project's Historical Performance25% weight

7/10

Avg Ann. of +2.22% — near-median performance within its 2012-era cohort (67th percentile).

Primary School Effect20% weight

8/10

4 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (JUNIOR) at 0.53km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families.

Project Size16% weight

5/10

129 units — boutique development. Lower transaction frequency and limited shared facilities.

MRT Proximity13% weight

8/10

0.47km from Newton Mrt Stn (DT11) — short walk to MRT, good transport convenience.

Rental Yield10% weight

4/10

Rental yield of 3.00% — below-average income return.

Tenure10% weight

8/10

99YR tenure — about 81 years remaining — no near-term decay concern.

Future Transformation6% weight

5/10

Moderate future-catalyst exposure — nearest meaningful driver: Newton–Orchard mixed-use precinct at 0.45km. Some forward-looking tailwind, but the impact is more diffuse than for adjacent-zone projects.

Primary schools within 1km: Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), ST. Joseph's Institution Junior, Anglo-Chinese School (Primary), Farrer PARK Primary School.

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