In early 2026, the Singapore dollar reached its strongest level against the US dollar in more than 11 years. While currency headlines may feel distant from day-to-day homebuying decisions, they are more relevant in city-fringe locations like River Green, where buyers often weigh lifestyle convenience, rental demand, and long-term value close to the city. Buyers […]
Aurum Gravis is developing Vila Natura, a freehold landed housing project in Lentor Backed by a S$23 million closed-end fund from private and accredited investors The project yields 11 landed homes: 10 semi-detached houses and 1 detached villa Located about 800 metres from Lentor MRT on the Thomson-East Coast Line Launch expected in early 2026, […]
CapitaLand and UOL led the top bid of S$1.5 billion for the Hougang Central mixed-use site. The land rate came in at S$1,179 psf ppr, well above expectations of S$800–S$1,000 psf ppr. Analysts expect new homes to be priced around S$2,500 to S$2,600 psf, with upside potential. The project will include 835 residential units and […]
Developers sold 325 new private homes (excluding ECs) in November 2025, down 86.6% month on month and 87.3% year on year The drop followed an exceptional October, where 2,424 units were sold, the highest monthly figure in 2025 Only one new project, The Sen, was launched in November, resulting in just 347 units launched Despite […]
Smaller newly built landed homes in Singapore are seeing stronger demand from HDB and condominium upgraders. Over the past 25 years, landed housing supply grew by only 12%, from 67,229 units in 2000 to 75,338 units in 2025. In contrast, the supply of private flats and condominiums increased by 228%, rising from 114,532 units to […]
SingLand has taken another step toward reshaping one of Singapore’s most recognisable city centre destinations. Its indirect subsidiary, Marina Residential Development, has entered four sale and purchase agreements to acquire a 3,992 sqm land parcel within the Marina Square complex for S$99.1 million. This move is tied to a larger plan to rejuvenate and reposition […]
URA has released three private residential sites under the confirmed list of the H2 2025 Government Land Sales programme. The plots are located at Lentor Central, Kallang Close and Dunearn Road on the former Turf City site. Analysts expect stronger competition for the Dunearn Road and Kallang Close sites given their attractive locations, while bids […]
Singapore’s GLS programme for the first half of 2026 introduces 10 fresh land parcels across key districts. The highlights include a landmark mixed-use site in Bayshore, a plum plot at the former Keppel Club, a prime Newton parcel and two EC sites aimed at keeping executive condominium supply stable. This article summarises the key details […]
The Master Plan 2025 has been officially gazetted, marking the conclusion of the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s biggest public engagement exercise to date. This statutory land use plan will guide how Singapore grows and evolves over the next 10 to 15 years. It builds on ideas from the Long Term Plan Review and serves as the […]
URA has announced that detailed planning for the upcoming Kranji Racecourse housing estate will begin through a tender exercise in 2026. This moves the project into its next phase after the racecourse held its final event in October 2024. The new estate is highlighted as a long term anchor in the North, shaped through extensive […]
