RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Viva — Grade S
RPS score 7.74/10 · D11 · Newton, Novena · 235 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · Chip Eng Seng · TOP 2012
Top-tier project across nearly every dimension. Standout strengths: tenure, capital appreciation. Key weaknesses: future transformation, total returns.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 9/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 8/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 8/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 8/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 3/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 4/10
Avg Ann. of +2.88% — top-quartile performance within its 2012-era cohort (82th percentile).
4 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR at 0.26km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families.
235 units — good project size supporting active resale market and adequate facilities.
0.54km from Novena Mrt Stn (NS20) — short walk to MRT, good transport convenience.
Rental yield of 2.73% — below-average income return.
Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value.
Limited future-catalyst exposure — nearest is Newton–Orchard mixed-use precinct at 0.78km, far enough that the impact on this project is modest.
Primary schools within 1km: ST. Joseph's Institution Junior, Farrer PARK Primary School, Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), Anglo-Chinese School (Primary).
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