RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
The Richmond — Grade B
RPS score 6.12/10 · D12 · Balestier, Toa Payoh · 38 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · Trio - United Realty Pte Ltd · TOP 1999
Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: schools, tenure. Key weaknesses: project size, future transformation.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 5/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 10/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 3/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 7/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 4/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 1/10
Avg Ann. of +3.19% — near-median performance within its 1999-era cohort (47th percentile).
3 primary schools within 1km (nearest: BENDEMEER PRIMARY SCHOOL at 0.36km). Exceptional school catchment — strong appeal for families with young children.
38 units — very small project; niche product with thin resale market.
0.70km from Boon Keng Mrt Stn (NE9) — short walk to MRT, good transport convenience.
Rental yield of 2.93% — below-average income return.
Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value.
Marginal future-catalyst exposure — nearest driver: Newton–Orchard mixed-use precinct at 3.22km, beyond meaningful proximity bands. Score is low but a forward-looking catalyst was still identified.
Primary schools within 1km: Bendemeer Primary School, ST Andrew's School (Junior), HONG WEN School.
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Scored either side of The Richmond in Balestier, Toa Payoh
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