If you are searching for B1 industrial space to rent or buy in Yishun, you will quickly discover that four buildings occupy the same address cluster: A'POSH BIZHUB, North Spring Bizhub, North Point Bizhub, and North View Bizhub. All four are strata-titled light industrial properties. All four are near Yishun MRT. All four are marketed to the same buyers and tenants.

The question most people ask, "which one should I choose?", almost never gets a straight answer online. Property portals list them side by side with prices and PSF figures. What they don't explain is why one commands S$716 psf while another trades at S$261 psf, or why the cheapest building by sticker price may be the worst investment you can make.

This piece uses actual URA transaction data to answer that question plainly, for three distinct audiences: tenants looking to rent, investors looking to buy to let, and owner-occupiers looking to buy their own workspace.

The Four Buildings, At a Glance

Building A'POSH BIZHUB
1 Yishun Ind St 1
North Spring
5 to 11 Yishun Ind St 1
North Point
2 Yishun Ind St 1
North View
6 Yishun Ind St 1
Lease / start 60yr / 2010 60yr / 2011 60yr / 2012 30yr / 2012
Est. remaining (2026) ~44 yrs ~45 yrs ~46 yrs ~16 yrs
Total units 219 454 ~150 ~150
Completed 2012 2013 2012 2015
URA PSF (last 12 months to Aug 2026) S$640 to 716highest S$487 to 617 S$336 to 571 S$261 to 295
Floor loading 7.5 kN/sqm up to 20 kN/sqm
Cargo lifts 6
Container access 40-ft (loading bay) 40-ft (ramp-up) 20-ft

URA transaction data via EdgeProp, updated August 2026 and covering the 12 months to August 2026. Lease remaining calculated from commencement year. A dash indicates data not publicly available. Caveat lodgement is voluntary, so a range reflects the caveats on record rather than every sale.

The North View Problem

Before comparing the other three, North View Bizhub requires a direct warning: its dramatically low PSF is not a buying opportunity. It is a structural problem.

Warning: North View Bizhub was built on a 30-year leasehold from 2012, leaving approximately 16 years remaining as of 2026. Most Singapore banks will not finance purchases of properties with fewer than 20 to 25 years remaining on a commercial lease. A buyer today would likely need to pay in full cash, and would face an even harder resale in five years when only 11 years remain.

The S$261 to 295 psf transaction range is low precisely because buyers know this. The discount exists to compensate for the absence of financing and the near-zero resale market. Unless you are buying purely for personal use and plan to occupy until lease expiry with no intention of selling, North View Bizhub should not be on your shortlist.

A'POSH vs North Spring vs North Point, The Real Comparison

With North View set aside, the meaningful comparison is between the three 60-year leasehold buildings. All three commenced between 2010 and 2012, leaving 44 to 46 years remaining, close enough that lease decay alone does not differentiate them significantly in the near term.

What differentiates them is specification and liquidity.

Why A'POSH commands the highest PSF

A'POSH BIZHUB's S$640 to 716 psf transacted range is not simply because it is newer or better marketed. It reflects three genuine advantages that drive tenant quality and therefore investor returns:

Six cargo lifts, the most of any building in the cluster. For a logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing tenant, cargo lift access is non-negotiable. More lifts mean less waiting time and higher operational efficiency. Tenants in buildings with fewer lifts cap their own productivity.

40-foot container loading bay. A'POSH has a loading bay that takes a standard 40-ft shipping container, served by cargo lifts to the upper floors. For tenants receiving large shipments, this is a deciding factor, and it is one of the reasons A'POSH attracts logistics and trading tenants who pay higher rents than average.

219 units. This matters for investors because liquidity requires a market. When you want to sell, you need other buyers actively looking at A'POSH. Check current agent coverage and recent comparable sales before assuming resale demand at your target price.

When North Spring or North Point makes sense

North Spring Bizhub (S$487 to 617 psf transacted) and North Point Bizhub (S$336 to 571 psf) are legitimate alternatives for specific use cases. A tenant whose business does not require 40-ft container access, heavy floor loading, or multiple cargo lifts has no functional reason to pay a PSF premium for A'POSH. For that tenant, North Spring or North Point may offer comparable space at a lower rent.

For an investor buying a smaller unit purely for rental yield, the lower acquisition cost at North Spring or North Point may produce a comparable or higher yield than A'POSH, provided the unit rents easily. The risk is that smaller buildings with fewer unique specifications attract a narrower tenant pool, which can extend vacancy periods.

The Verdict, By Buyer Type

Investor (yield-focused)
A'POSH BIZHUB
Highest tenant demand (specs attract logistics/trading), most liquidity when reselling.
Logistics / warehousing tenant
A'POSH BIZHUB
Has a 40-ft container loading bay and 6 cargo lifts. For any tenant receiving large shipments, this is the correct choice.
Office / light industrial tenant (cost-sensitive)
North Spring or North Point
If your business doesn't need 40-ft access or heavy floor loading, the rent premium at A'POSH is not justified. Compare listings directly.
Owner-occupier (buying own space)
A'POSH BIZHUB
Best resale market if you ever need to sell. Highest specification means you won't outgrow the building as the business scales.
Any buyer type
Avoid North View
~16 years remaining lease. No financing available from most banks. Near-zero resale market in 5 to 10 years. Low PSF reflects risk, not opportunity.

What This Means for Rental Yield

A'POSH BIZHUB's higher acquisition cost (S$750,000 to S$2,080,785 currently listed) is partly offset by its higher achievable rents (S$550 to S$4,600/month depending on unit size). Current gross yield estimates for well-priced units range from 4.0% to 5.5%.

Illustrative examples: A unit purchased at S$800,000 renting for S$3,000/month = 4.5% gross yield. A unit at S$900,000 renting for S$3,800/month = 5.1% gross yield. Use the yield calculator on the Invest tab to model your specific scenario.

These yields compare favourably against Singapore residential (typically 2 to 3% gross) and retail (2.5 to 3.5% gross), without any ABSD exposure and with no foreign ownership restrictions.

Three Things to Confirm Before Buying

1. Financing terms. With ~44 years remaining, standard 80% LTV is generally still available at A'POSH. Confirm your bank's LTV ratio and interest rate before committing. Current commercial property loan rates are approximately SORA + 1.0 to 1.5% p.a.

2. SSD holding period. Seller's Stamp Duty applies to B1 industrial units in Singapore (15% within 1 year, 10% within 2 years, 5% within 3 years, 0% after 3 years). This building is not a short-term trade.

3. Verify transactions yourself. The PSF figures in this article are from URA caveat data covering the 12 months to August 2026, sourced in August 2026. Verify independently at EdgeProp or URA's REALIS database before making any purchase decision.

This article is for informational purposes only. It is not financial or legal advice. Consult a licensed financial advisor and conveyancing lawyer before making any property investment decision.