RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
The Shelford — Grade S
RPS score 7.42/10 · D11 · Newton, Novena · 215 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · SC Global Developments · TOP 2005
Top-tier project across nearly every dimension. Standout strengths: tenure, MRT access. Key weaknesses: total returns.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 8/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 7/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 8/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 9/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 3/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 5/10
Avg Ann. of +4.49% — top-quartile performance within its 2005-era cohort (77th percentile).
2 primary schools within 1km (nearest: NANYANG PRIMARY SCHOOL at 0.60km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families.
215 units — good project size supporting active resale market and adequate facilities.
400m from Tan Kah Kee Mrt Stn (DT8) — direct, walk-in MRT access. Strong commuter appeal.
Rental yield of 2.59% — below-average income return.
Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value.
Moderate future-catalyst exposure — nearest meaningful driver: Bukit Timah Turf City new housing cluster at 0.72km. Some forward-looking tailwind, but the impact is more diffuse than for adjacent-zone projects.
Primary schools within 1km: Nanyang Primary School, Raffles Girls' Primary School.
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