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The Island Residences Keppel Bay
Independent analysis on The Island Residences, Keppel Bay, and the Greater Southern Waterfront – written for buyers who prefer substance over sales copy.
Analysis You Can Act On
The Keppel Bay property market is one of Singapore’s most distinctive – a waterfront precinct with a documented track record, a boutique supply pool, and a transformation story that is only now beginning to unfold at scale. The articles in this hub are written to give buyers, investors, and upgraders the factual grounding to make well-informed decisions about The Island Residences.
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Is The Island Residences Keppel Bay a Good Investment? A Balanced Analysis
The case for The Island Residences rests on four distinct pillars: an island address that cannot be replicated, a supply pool of only 84 units, the Greater Southern Waterfront transformation unfolding next door, and a Grade A MNC office catchment within 8 minutes that includes Google, Deutsche Bank, Bank of America and Pfizer. This article examines each argument honestly – including the counterarguments that every serious buyer should weigh.
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02 – Keppel Island Singapore – The Only Private Island Address Outside Sentosa
In Monaco, New York, London, and Dubai, island addresses command a premium that no developer can manufacture. Keppel Island is Singapore’s version of this idea – and it may be the only one. A deep dive into what makes this address genuinely, irreducibly unique.
03 – The Greater Southern Waterfront Explained – What Property Buyers Need to Know in 2026
2,000 hectares – six times the size of Marina Bay and twice the size of Punggol New Town. Singapore’s largest urban transformation is already underway at Keppel Bay. A definitive guide to what the GSW means for buyers and investors today.
04 – The MNC Tenant Pool Next Door – Why The Island Residences Commands Exceptional Rental Demand
Google, Deutsche Bank, Bank of America, Pfizer, Samsung Asia – all within 8 minutes of Keppel Island. Over 4 million sqft of Grade A offices create a tenant catchment that no other Singapore waterfront address can match. A sourced, detailed breakdown.
05 – 6 Parks, 9km of Trails and Open Sea – The Nature Lifestyle at Keppel Island
Henderson Waves at 36 metres. Labrador Nature Reserve’s WWII coastal cliffs. Berlayer Creek, one of Singapore’s last southern mangroves. The Southern Ridges connecting five parks. All within 2km of The Island Residences. A guide to the daily nature lifestyle at Keppel Island.
06 – The Island Residences vs Reflections vs Corals at Keppel Bay – How Do They Compare?
Unit sizes, PSF, density, developer, age of development, and who each project suits. A structured, data-led comparison of the three Keppel Land waterfront developments – and why The Island Residences occupies a different category entirely.
07 – Low-Density Condo Singapore 2026 – Why 84 Units Beats 800 Every Time
Supply is the most reliable predictor of price resilience in Singapore’s luxury market. This article makes the structural case for sub-100-unit developments, using transaction data from URA REALIS to show how boutique re-sale pools outperform over time.
08 – Buying a Waterfront Condo in Singapore as a Foreigner – The Complete ABSD Guide 2026
Foreigners pay 60% ABSD. Entities and trusts pay 65%. BSD applies to all buyers. This guide walks through every cost a foreign buyer faces when purchasing at The Island Residences Keppel Bay – with worked examples and a breakdown of structuring options.
09 – Keppel Bay Property Market 2026 – PSF Analysis, Transaction Data and What to Expect
From Caribbean at S$1,891 psf to The Reef at King’s Dock trading between S$2,212 and S$3,230 psf – the Keppel Bay market tells a consistent story of waterfront premium growth. A data-led look at where the precinct stands heading into the launch of The Island Residences.
10 – HDB Upgrader’s Guide to Keppel Bay – Moving from Public to Waterfront Private Property
ABSD on a second property, decoupling, timing the HDB sale, financial planning for the gap period. This guide addresses every question the HDB upgrader faces when considering The Island Residences – and explains why Keppel Bay rewards those who plan ahead.
11 – Marina at Keppel Bay and ONE°15 Marina – The Yachting Lifestyle of Keppel Island Living
168 berths for yachts up to 280 feet. Asia’s first PIANC Jack Nichol Award. Singapore’s first RYA-certified sailing academy. ONE°15 Marina, International Marina of the Year 2022 and 2023, a 10-minute drive away. The complete guide to the marina lifestyle available to residents of The Island Residences.