Jolene Yang · Your Property Advisor

Gain Clarity Early,
Prevent Panic Later.

Every confident property decision begins with a clear head — not a rushed offer. Trusted Singapore advisory for upgraders, sellers and buyers, powered by the E.A.S.E. Framework and the Signature URA Masterplan Model.

10+Years’ experience
500+Clients advised
PlatinumPropNex 2025
Jolene Yang receiving the PropNex Platinum award with Kelvin Fong and Ismail GafoorPropNex Platinum · Sept 2025
Trusted, independent guidance on HDB resale · condo upgrades · new launches · ABSD & cooling measures · URA Master Plan — research, not FOMO.
Jolene Yang Jia Yi, Founder of The PocketRealtor GroupCreator of the URA Masterplan Model
About Us

Jolene Yang Jia Yi

Founder, The PocketRealtor Group · PropNex · CEA Reg. No. R062066E

With over 10 years in the Singapore real estate market, Jolene specialises in residential property — helping families buy, sell and upgrade with clear, personalised advice aligned to their financial goals and lifestyle.

Rather than chase listings, she built a practice around reading the market. Her signature URA Masterplan Model spots where the next Bayshore, Woodleigh or Lentor will be — so clients enter before the realised movement, not after. A PropNex Platinum and Top Producer, recognised across the Cijay Tew and John Cheng districts.

10+Years advising SG homeowners
500+Clients consulted
PlatinumPropNex award winner
What We Do

One advisor for every stage of your journey

Whether you’re moving up, cashing out, investing or planning for retirement — you get clear numbers and an honest recommendation.

HDB to HDB

Deceptively complex. We ensure a smooth transition that fits your timeline and budget under current conveyancing rules.

HDB → Condo / Landed Upgrade

The right segment for your needs, paired with wealth planning — a home that’s also upside or asset preservation.

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Real Estate Investment

Full portfolio structuring with research-backed entry and exit strategies across Singapore.

Retirement Planning

Review your portfolio, lay out your retirement objectives, and let’s work towards them together.

Rental Management

We manage your rental assets — collect your passive income, sit back and relax.

Sellers & Downgraders

Sell at the right time and price — timeline, costs, SSD and valuation versus real buy-in prices, mapped before you grant an OTP.

How We Partner With You

The E.A.S.E. Framework

A disciplined, four-step process that moves at your pace — from research to keys-collection.

E

Empowerment

We equip you with thesis-grade research — URA Master Plan, market cycles, fundamentals of value — so every move is informed, not impulsive.

A

Ascertain Risk Protection

We map out affordability, financing structure and downside before commitment — so the deal protects your capital first.

S

Selection with Confidence

We shortlist only units that pass the location-movement, entry-PSF and yield tests. Filtered, not flooded.

E

Execution of Plan

We walk you through viewing, offer, OTP, financing and handover — disciplined execution from first viewing to keys-collection.

Signature Method

The URA Masterplan Model

We read every Draft Master Plan, Gazetted Master Plan and Government Land Sales pipeline to spot where the next Bayshore, Woodleigh, Lentor or Lavender will be — then enter before the realised movement, not after.

01

Spot Potential Changes

Track rezoning, plot-ratio shifts and reserve-to-confirmed GLS moves across masterplan cycles.

02

Layer Demand & Supply

Overlay the pipeline, population and infrastructure to gauge real absorption.

03

Time the Entry

Enter on entry-PSF and yield tests before catalysts are priced in.

04

Hold for Realised Movement

Hold through delivery of the MRT, mall or rezoning that re-rates the precinct.

Validated precedents

Bayshore · Master Plan → Uplift Woodleigh · Mall + MRT → Uplift Lorong Chuan / Lentor · New MRT → Uplift Pearl’s Hill / Outram · Repurposed land → Uplift Lavender corridor · Vision held 2008 → 2025
URA Masterplan Master Class

Trusted by 500+ Singapore homeowners

The same framework, taught in our signature masterclass and applied to every client’s situation — reading government intent to time the market with data.

PocketRealtor PropNex Platinum award
Platinum Award
PropNex · Sept 2025
The Numbers Right Now

Singapore property at a glance — 2026

Rates at three-year lows, private prices rising modestly, HDB resale easing gently — and stricter selling rules. Here’s what matters before you move.

~1.3–1.8%
Fixed home-loan rates (3-year lows; SORA ~1.0%)
+1.4%
Private property price index, 1H 2026 (Q2: +0.5% q-o-q; CCR +1.8%)
−0.4%
HDB resale price index, 1H 2026 (Q2: −0.3%, second straight quarterly dip)
4 yr
New SSD holding period (16/12/8/4%, purchases from Jul 2025)

Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) — 2026

Buyer profile1st property2nd property3rd+ property
Singapore Citizen0%20%30%
Permanent Resident5%30%35%
Foreigner60%60%60%

Also in force: TDSR capped at 55%, MSR 30% for HDB/EC loans, LTV 75% on a first loan. Structuring around these rules is exactly where good advice pays for itself. Figures verified August 2026; always confirm current rates with HDB/URA/IRAS/MAS.

🔒 Members only

The Singapore Land Effect Master Table

Our proprietary table of land-use transformation precincts — scored on the URA Masterplan velocity model, with GLS status, plot-ratio moves, MRT catalysts and activation timing in one view. Members log in to access the live table.

What Clients Say

Trusted by buyers, sellers and upgraders

★★★★★

“Jolene, you’re amazing! In under 3 days, you sold my parents’ flat, and they’re beyond impressed. Your attention to detail and professionalism were outstanding.”

Pasir Ris 4A HDB — Sale
★★★★★

“Thanks Jia Yi! Your patience in marketing my unit and lending a hand with the move means a lot. I appreciate your dedication throughout.”

The Trumps 3BR — Sale
★★★★★

“Knowledgeable and professional. She promptly answers queries, gives good advice and renders excellent service. Easily the best agent I’ve met.”

Space @ Kovan 1BR — Rent
★★★★★

“We got the unit at a very good price. Jolene also helped us rent it out for passive income till we move in after our wedding. Responsible and constant.”

The Criterion EC 3BR — Purchase
★★★★★

“Your advice and encouragement about Avenue South Residences meant a lot. The market analysis was super helpful in making this decision.”

Avenue South Residences — Purchase
★★★★★

“Jolene worked really hard and paid attention to all the details. Everything went super smoothly — easy and stress-free.”

816 Woodlands St 82 Jumbo — Sale
FAQ

What Singapore homeowners are asking in 2026

Is 2026 a good time to buy or upgrade property in Singapore?
For prepared buyers, the window is favourable. Home loan rates sit at three-year lows (fixed from roughly 1.3–1.8%, SORA near 1.0%), private prices are rising modestly (URA PPI +1.4% in 1H 2026; Q2 +0.5% q-o-q) and HDB resale has eased slightly. Whether it’s right for you depends on your equity, income and timeline — which we assess together.
Can I upgrade from HDB to a condo without paying ABSD?
Yes, if structured correctly. A Singapore Citizen who sells the HDB flat before or concurrently with buying a private property is treated as a first-time private buyer and pays 0% ABSD. The sequencing and timeline are everything — that’s exactly what we map out for you.
Has Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) changed in 2026?
Yes. For residential property bought on or after 4 July 2025, the SSD holding period is now 4 years at 16% / 12% / 8% / 4% (Years 1–4), and 0% thereafter. HDB flats are unaffected because of the Minimum Occupation Period.
Are HDB resale prices falling in 2026?
They have stabilised. The HDB Resale Price Index eased 0.3% q-o-q to 202.8 in Q2 2026, after a 0.1% dip in Q1 — a cumulative 0.4% decline in 1H 2026 — while resale volume rose 1.8% q-o-q to 6,396 flats. After years of strong gains, the market is cooling gently, not crashing.
How much can I borrow, and what’s a free advisory?
Borrowing is capped by TDSR (55% of income), MSR (30% for HDB/EC) and LTV (75% on a first loan). Our first 45-minute advisory is free and no-obligation — we’ll run your numbers and tell you straight if the timing isn’t right.
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Independent Singapore property advisory for upgraders, sellers and buyers. Founded by Jolene Yang Jia Yi (PropNex · CEA R062066E).

Disclaimer: Content on this website is for general information only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal or tax advice. Property prices, cooling measures, stamp duties (ABSD/SSD), loan limits (TDSR/MSR/LTV) and government policies change frequently — always verify the latest figures with the relevant Singapore authorities (HDB, URA, IRAS, MAS) and seek independent professional advice before deciding.

Past performance and historical case studies are not indicative of future results. Any examples, projections or estimated yields are illustrative only.

Estate agency services are provided by Jolene Yang Jia Yi (CEA Salesperson Reg. No. R062066E) of PropNex Realty, in accordance with Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) regulations. Personal data is handled in accordance with Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

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