Last week, we looked at how to spot some signs that the market is changing for your property. But a common follow-up question to that is, “What can I do about it?” And true enough, a potential uptick in property values doesn’t always come with automatic benefits. If you’re not prepared to take full advantage of it, you might still miss the wave (or, on the flip side, sell too late to avert a downturn you can see coming.) So here are some steps to consider, along with a consultation from your realtor:

1. Keep track of nearby residential plots

When nearby residential plots get bought up via Government Land Sales (GLS), this alerts you to an upcoming new launch. You can check out how to read the URA Master Plan here. Once the site has been bought, the main detail to look for is the land price. As a loose rule of thumb, the base land price...