Private homes led HDB flats by 23.8% on average from 1990 to 2026
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Private homes led HDB flats by 23.8% on average from 1990 to 2026
URA PPI and HDB RPI via SingStat (1Q2009 = 100). Premium = PPI over RPI, less 1.
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Source: URA private residential price index (PPI) and HDB resale price index (RPI), via SingStat. HDB RPI: SingStat table M212161. The sub line of the last tile is typed (RPI 202.8 over 24.3).. Data to 2026 Q2.
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| Measure | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Average premium | 23.8% | 1990 Q1 to 2026 Q2 |
| Widest premium | 95.1% | 1994 Q4 |
| Narrowest premium | -6.0% | 2009 Q2, HDB ahead |
| Private rise, 1990-2026 | x5.4 | HDB resale rose x8.3 |
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