RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
The Essence — Grade C
RPS score 4.94/10 · D26 · Mandai, Upper Thomson · 84 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
99YR · TEE Land · TOP 2023
Below-average project with notable weaknesses. Standout strengths: tenure. Key weaknesses: schools, future transformation.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 7/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 1/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 3/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 7/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 7/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 9/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 0/10
Avg Ann. of +2.27% — near-median performance within its 2023-era cohort (61th percentile).
No primary schools within 1km — school access is limited, particularly for parents prioritising Primary 1 registration.
84 units — very small project; niche product with thin resale market.
0.66km from Springleaf Mrt Stn (TE4) — short walk to MRT, good transport convenience.
Rental yield of 3.75% — strong income return.
99YR tenure — about 91 years remaining — no near-term decay concern.
No URA Masterplan transformation zone or upcoming MRT station within 3.5km of this project — minimal forward-looking infrastructure tailwind.
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