The 2026 Shophouse Rebound: Why the 2025 "Trough" is Your Strategic Entry Point
- Leonard Gao
- Dec 16, 2025
- 2 min read
The Brief: A recent report by The Edge Singapore highlights that landed and shophouse transactions hit a decade low in 2025. However, market analysts project a significant rebound in 2026 as interest rates stabilize and institutional capital begins to redeploy into "safe-haven" assets.
Transaction volume and transaction value of landed shophouses
Average PSF prices for landed shophouses
Price quantum of landed shophouses in the last 10 years
Top five districts by transaction volume in 2H2025
Leonard’s Strategic Insight:
While a "decade low" in transaction volume might sound like a cooling market, for the sophisticated investor, this represents a rare window of opportunity. Here is my take on why this data matters for your portfolio:
Volume vs. Value: Despite the dip in transaction numbers, shophouse prices have shown incredible "stickiness." We aren't seeing a crash in value; we are seeing a lack of sellers willing to part with these finite assets. This confirms the status of shophouses as a premier wealth preservation tool.
The "Wait-and-See" Arbitrage: Many buyers sat on the sidelines in 2025 due to high borrowing costs. As we move into 2026, that pent-up demand is returning. Entering the market now—before the full "rebound" mentioned by The Edge—allows you to negotiate from a position of strength before competition intensifies.
Off-Market Dominance: In low-volume years, the best deals don't happen on public portals. They happen behind closed doors. My focus remains on securing these "silent" listings for clients who recognize that the best time to acquire scarcity is when the broader market is quiet.
2025 was a year of consolidation; 2026 will be the year of the rebound. The window to secure trophy assets at current valuations is narrowing.
[Read the full report at The Edge Singapore]
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