Dual-key units are undeniably a niche property type, with many developers struggling to move these units in recent new launches. However, our research shows that – contrary to certain beliefs – dual-key units aren’t worse for resale gains (they just tend to take a bit longer to sell). But beyond the bottom line, we were curious about the lived experience of people who have bought and resided in these units. This week we spoke to three homeowners, who have lived in dual-key units:

1. Living in a new dual-key condo unit

JY and her husband moved into their unit only in 2024. Their 1,100+ sq. ft., three-bedder dual-key unit is situated in Balestier, along a stretch of landed projects. JY says her reason for picking the dual-key unit stems from her experiences when first married: “When we were waiting for our flat, we had to rent our own place, and we had a bad experience. We moved twice in four years....