Property prices are expected to rise around ten to 15 per cent around the 100 new MRT stations to be built, analysts said.
The government announced Friday that it would pump S$20 billion to double the rail network by 2020. Properties are going to be hot around the new 100 stations, with malls and public facilities expected to draw crowds to the stations.
Property consultants are forecasting price increases of ten to 15 per cent.
But with the new MRT lines to be completed only by 2020, they said the impact on the property market will not kick in until the next five to ten years.
Savills' director of corporate business and residential Ku Swee Yong said, "Generally, properties that are (within) 200 metres of an MRT station do trade at what about ten to 15% premium over properties that are less accessible but still within the same neighbour hood. It is too early to speculate because the government hasn't announced exactly where the line is going to pass through."
The rail plans include pushing forward opening dates for announced projects and extending existing lines. Two new lines will also be built, the first in the Thomson area, which goes up as far north as Woodlands, and the second along the East Coast, starting from Marina Bay.
Property analysts said properties along the Eastern Region Line will see the largest benefit as MRT coverage will be extended to those areas for the first time.
But until the new lines are fully operational, analysts said residents living near the new lines may experience inconvenience because of the construction works and government land acquisitions involved in the projects. - CNA/ac
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