Two-bedders are one of the discussed layouts in the property market right now; largely because high prices have placed three or four-bedders out of reach for many. This has sparked interest in two-bedders that are bigger than the norm, such as 2+1 units (sometimes also marketed as “compact three-bedders.”) But is the extra +1 worth paying more, or does it just eat into returns and lower rental yield? We looked at gains and rental of two versus 2+1 units over the past decade, to come to an answer:
In general, do two-bedders or 2+1 units see better resale gains?
Based on transactions from 2014 to 2024, here’s what we found in 11 projects, which have both two-bedders and 2+1 units:
| Project |
2-bedroom units |
2-bedroom + Study units |
Difference in gains (2+S minus 2b) |
Difference in % gains (2+S minus 2b) |
| Average gains |
% gains |
Average holding period (years) |
No. of transactions |
Average gains |
% gains |
Average holding period (years) |
No. of transactions |
| AMBER PARK |
$203,013 |
12% |
3.9 |
4 |
$33,800 |
2% |
3.1 |
1 |
-$169,213 |
-10% |
| MARTIN MODERN |
$219,340 |
13% |
6.6 |
1 |
$293,050 |
15% |
6.1 |
8 |
$73,710 |
2% |
| MIDWOOD |
$223,570 |
20% |
3.3 |
7 |
$231,750 |
19% |
3.5 |
2 |
$8,180 |
-1% |
| MONT BOTANIK RESIDENCE |
$138,888 |
12% |
5.3 |
1 |
$102,000 |
8% |
4.7 |
1 |
-$36,888 |
-4% |
| PARC ESTA |
$323,711 |
27% |
4.6 |
42 |
$476,266 |
35% |
5.0 |
11 |
$152,555 |
7% |
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