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The 8 Best Property Agencies in Singapore (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 8 picks

The best property agencies in Singapore in 2026 are PropNex and ERA, the two largest, for HDB resale and condo sales; Huttons and OrangeTee & Tie for new launches; and Knight Frank and Savills for prime homes and expat leasing. Whichever agency you use, check your individual agent on the CEA public register.

How we chose

Every agency here is a currently licensed Singapore estate agency with its own website, a physical head office and a long track record. We mixed the large local networks, which handle most HDB and condo transactions, with the international firms that focus on prime residential sales and leasing. Nobody paid to be included and there are no affiliate links on this page.

We do not rank agencies by sales figures or rate individual agents, and this page is not financial or legal advice. Commission, timelines and stamp duty rules change; confirm the details with your agent and with IRAS before you commit.

Check any agent before you sign anything: the CEA Public Register, run by the Council for Estate Agencies, shows whether an agent is registered, which agency they work for and any disciplinary record. Every agent must quote their CEA registration number, which starts with an R, on their ads and name card.

In Singapore you hire an individual agent, not really an agency: every agent must be registered with the Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) and work under a licensed agency, and the big local agencies are networks of thousands of agents. The agency matters for training, listings and back-office support; the agent you get matters more. Expats renting a condo usually deal with a tenant's agent from one of the firms below, while international names like Knight Frank and Savills are strongest at the prime end.

1. PropNex Realty — Toa Payoh

Singapore's largest agency network and a listed company, strong on HDB resale and new launches.

Specialty HDB resale, private condo sales and rentals, new project launchesBest for Home buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants across the island

PropNex is the biggest estate agency in Singapore by number of agents and is listed on the Singapore Exchange. Its agents handle every kind of residential deal, from HDB resale flats in the heartlands to new condo launches, as well as rentals and commercial property, and it publishes regular market research on its site.

Its scale means almost every listing in Singapore passes through a PropNex agent at some point, and it is a common first call for families selling an HDB flat to upgrade. As with any large network, the quality depends on the individual agent, so interview two or three before signing.

Good to know: Ask any agent you meet for their recent transactions in your estate: PropNex agents can usually show past deals nearby.

480 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, #18-01 HDB Hub East Wing, Singapore 310480

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2. ERA Singapore — Toa Payoh

The other giant of Singapore property, part of the listed APAC Realty, with a long history in HDB deals.

Specialty HDB and private residential sales, rentals, new launches, commercialBest for Upgraders, first-time buyers, landlords and investors

ERA Realty Network is one of Singapore's two largest agencies and part of APAC Realty, which is listed on the Singapore Exchange and owns ERA APAC Centre in Toa Payoh, the agency's headquarters in a converted former cinema. Its agents cover HDB resale, condos, landed homes, rentals and commercial property.

ERA has been in the Singapore market for decades and has a large team working on new launches, as well as an overseas-property arm. It suits most local buyers and sellers; ask for an agent who works your estate regularly.

Good to know: If you are upgrading from an HDB flat, ask the agent to map out the timeline for selling and buying so you are not caught between keys.

450 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, ERA APAC Centre, Singapore 319394

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3. Huttons Asia — Bishan

A large local agency known especially for new condo launches.

Specialty New project launches, resale condos and HDB, rentalsBest for Buyers of new launches, upgraders and investors

Huttons is one of the big local agencies, with thousands of agents and a head office at CPF Bishan Building. It is particularly active in marketing new private developments, often as one of the appointed agencies for a launch, and also handles resale and rental deals.

If you are shopping for a new condo, a Huttons agent can usually walk you through several launches at once and the developers' payment schemes. As always, compare their view with a second agency before booking a unit.

Good to know: For a new launch, ask for the full price list and the progressive payment schedule before the showflat visit, not after.

3 Bishan Place, CPF Bishan Building, Singapore 579838

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4. OrangeTee & Tie — Toa Payoh

A big local agency since 2000 with its own research team and a valuation arm.

Specialty Residential sales and rentals, new launches, valuation, overseas propertyBest for Home buyers and sellers, landlords and investors

OrangeTee was founded in 2000 and is now part of the Realion Group. It runs residential sales and leasing, new launches, commercial and industrial deals, valuation and an overseas-property arm, and publishes market research from its own team.

It also runs a review platform for property agents, which is a useful way to read feedback on an individual agent before you appoint them. Its head office is in the OrangeTee Building in Toa Payoh.

Good to know: Read the reviews of the specific agent, not just the agency, before you sign the estate agency agreement.

430 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, #01-01 OrangeTee Building, Singapore 319402

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5. Knight Frank Singapore — Raffles Place / Marina Bay

A British-founded firm with a long Singapore history, strongest in prime homes and auctions.

Specialty Prime residential sales and leasing, property auctions, international propertyBest for High-net-worth buyers, family offices, expats and landlords of prime homes

Knight Frank has been active in Singapore's property market for more than a century, according to the firm, and today works from Ocean Financial Centre on Collyer Quay. Its residential team handles prime sales and leasing, overseas property for Singapore buyers and private-office services for wealthy families.

It is also one of the best-known names in Singapore property auctions, which can be a route to a bargain if you have your financing lined up. It suits buyers and tenants at the upper end of the market more than first-time HDB buyers.

Good to know: If you're interested in auction properties, register for Knight Frank's auction updates and have your loan approval in principle ready beforehand.

10 Collyer Quay, #08-01 Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore 049315

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6. Savills Singapore — Raffles Place / CBD, Marina Bay

The British firm's Singapore arm, a go-to for prime condos and landed homes to buy or rent.

Specialty Prime residential sales and leasing, international residential, researchBest for Expats, high-end buyers and landlords, overseas investors

Savills was founded in the UK in 1855 and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Its Singapore office, in Prudential Tower on Cecil Street, handles residential sales and leasing alongside its commercial work, and its international residential team markets homes in London, Australia and across Asia to Singapore buyers.

For expats moving into a prime condo or a house in the Bukit Timah or Holland areas, Savills is one of the established names to call, and its research team's market reports are worth reading before you negotiate.

Good to know: Expats on a housing allowance should tell the agent the budget and the lease length the employer will cover up front.

30 Cecil Street, #20-03 Prudential Tower, Singapore 049712

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7. CBRE Singapore — Paya Lebar

The world's largest commercial property firm, with a Singapore residential team for prime homes.

Specialty Residential sales and leasing, commercial leasing, valuation, researchBest for Investors, corporate tenants and prime residential clients

CBRE is the largest commercial real estate services firm in the world, and in Singapore it is best known for office leasing, investment sales and valuation. It also has a residential arm for prime sales and leasing, and its quarterly market reports are widely quoted.

For most home buyers a local agency is the natural first call, but CBRE suits investors, corporate tenants and owners of high-end homes who want research-led advice. Its Singapore head office is at Paya Lebar Quarter.

Good to know: Its free quarterly market reports are a good way to understand rents and prices before you talk to any agent.

2 Tanjong Katong Road, #06-01 PLQ3, Paya Lebar Quarter, Singapore 437161

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8. JLL Singapore — Paya Lebar

A global property firm with a residential team for prime sales and corporate relocations.

Specialty Residential and commercial sales and leasing, valuation, researchBest for Investors, corporates relocating staff and prime-home buyers

JLL is one of the largest property services firms in the world, and its Singapore business covers office and industrial leasing, capital markets, valuation and residential sales and leasing. Its residential team is a familiar name in en-bloc and prime home transactions.

Companies moving staff to Singapore often use JLL or its peers for leasing support. Its Singapore office is at Paya Lebar Quarter.

Good to know: If your employer has a relocation provider, ask whether it already works with a JLL or other agency team before you hire your own agent.

1 Paya Lebar Link, #10-08 PLQ2, Paya Lebar Quarter, Singapore 408533

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Frequently asked questions

How much commission does a property agent charge in Singapore?

Commission is not fixed by law and is negotiable. As a broad guide, sellers of private homes often pay around 1% to 2% of the price and HDB resale commissions are commonly around 1% for each side; for rentals, a commission of about half a month's rent per year of lease is typical, and whether the tenant or landlord pays depends on the rent level and what is agreed. Get the amount in writing in the estate agency agreement before the agent starts work.

Can foreigners buy property in Singapore?

Foreigners can buy private condominium apartments, but generally not HDB flats, and buying landed property such as a house needs government approval. Foreign buyers pay Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) on top of Buyer's Stamp Duty; at the time of writing the ABSD rate for foreigners is 60% of the price, while Singapore citizens buying a first home pay none. Check the current rates on the IRAS website before you make an offer.

What is an Option to Purchase (OTP)?

The OTP is how most Singapore property sales start. For a private home the buyer usually pays an option fee of around 1% to secure the property, then has a fixed period (commonly 14 days) to exercise the option by paying a further amount, after which the sale goes to completion with conveyancing lawyers. HDB resale has its own OTP form and a smaller option fee. Have a lawyer look at any special conditions before you exercise.

Can one agent represent both the buyer and the seller?

No. CEA rules prohibit dual representation: an agent cannot act for both the buyer and the seller, or the landlord and the tenant, in the same transaction. If the seller's agent offers to 'help' you as a buyer, remember whose interests they represent, and consider appointing your own agent.

How do I check that a property agent is legitimate?

Search the agent's name or registration number on the CEA Public Register, check that the agency named there matches the one on their name card, and never transfer deposits to an agent's personal account. Rental deposits and option fees should go to the landlord or seller, or to their lawyer, as set out in the agreement.

Do expats need an agent to rent in Singapore?

Not strictly, but most do: tenant's agents shortlist condos, arrange viewings, negotiate the Letter of Intent and check the tenancy agreement, and their fee is often paid by the landlord for higher-rent homes.

1. PropNex Realty — Toa Payoh

2. ERA Singapore — Toa Payoh

3. Huttons Asia — Bishan

4. OrangeTee & Tie — Toa Payoh

5. Knight Frank Singapore — Raffles Place / Marina Bay

6. Savills Singapore — Raffles Place / CBD, Marina Bay

7. CBRE Singapore — Paya Lebar

8. JLL Singapore — Paya Lebar

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