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Important Singapore property updates.
Noteworthy market moves, standout transactions, rule changes, and other updates worth knowing if you keep an eye on property.
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Five Bids for Orchard Boulevard: A $1,755 psf ppr Bet on Prime District 10
Five developers bid for an Orchard Boulevard site. Hong Leong and TID topped at $1,755 psf ppr - here is what that number really says about prime prices.
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J'Den Is Down to Its Last Four Units, and There Are Extra Discounts on the Table
Nearly three years after J'Den sold 88% of its units on launch weekend, only four apartments remain in the Jurong East tower — and agents are advertising extra discounts of S$25,000 to S$28,000 on them.
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Singapore Just Broke Its Property Investment Record, With Three Months to Spare
Big-ticket property deals hit a record S$42.4 billion in the first nine months of 2026, already beating all of 2025. Knight Frank expects around S$50 billion for the full year.
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September New Home Sales Nearly Doubled — But It's Really a Supply Story
Developers sold 296 new private homes in September, nearly double August's 153. But with only 158 units launched, the rebound is less about demand than about a thin pipeline.
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13,500 HDB Flats Hit MOP in 2026 — and Renters Are Finally Gaining Leverage
A record ~13,500 HDB flats hit their Minimum Occupation Period in 2026, nearly double last year. The extra supply is slowly giving renters more bargaining power in Punggol, Queenstown and Tampines North.
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Thomson Reserve: District 20's Biggest New Launch of 2026
Thomson Reserve, a 1,268-unit development on the former Thomson View site in Upper Thomson, previews in October 2026. Here's what it is, why it matters, and what buyers should watch.
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Seized Luxury Condos Went to Auction — Only 4 of 19 Found Buyers
Nineteen prime properties tied to Singapore's $3 billion money laundering case hit the auction block on 23 September 2026. Only four sold — here's what that tells us about today's buyers.
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Developers Sold Just 153 New Homes in August — the Slowest Month Since Feb 2024
New private home sales fell 79% in August as developers held back launches during the Hungry Ghost month — just 153 units sold, the fewest since February 2024.
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Lucerne Grand: Layouts, Prices and What CDL Is Launching at Lakeside
CDL's 570-unit Lucerne Grand opens for preview on 18 September 2026, with bookings on 3 October. Here's the unit mix, layout sizes and indicative prices from S$1.498 million.
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A Record $1,612 psf ppr: Sin Ming Land Plot Draws Seven Bids
A 46,106 sq ft site at Lorong Puntong near Bright Hill MRT drew seven bids, with Eco World's S$208.1 million top offer setting a new city-fringe land price record. Here's what it signals for buyers.
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P1 Registration Shake-Up: 12 Popular Schools to Set Aside Places for Kids Living Beyond 2km
From the 2027 P1 registration exercise, 12 popular primary schools will split their Phase 2C places equally between children living within 2km and those living further away. Here is what it means for home buyers.
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1,200 Shorter-Wait BTO Flats Coming to Toa Payoh and Sin Ming
About 1,200 BTO flats with waiting times of under three years are on the way to Toa Payoh and Sin Ming. Here's what we know about the two projects — and the bigger supply picture behind them.
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Bishan's First 4-Room Flat to Hit S$1.3 Million — a New Town Record
A 4-room flat at Bishan's Natura Loft just sold for S$1.3 million — the first in the town to cross that mark. Here's what made this DBSS flat a record-breaker.
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BTO income ceiling raised to S$16,000: what NDR 2026 means for buyers
BTO income ceiling rises to S$16,000 for families and S$8,000 for singles — the first adjustment since 2019. ECs go up to S$18,000. Here's what changed and when.
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Condo Rents at All-Time High in July as Leasing Volume Hits Record
Singapore's condo rental market hit new highs in July: 9,627 units leased — the most on record — while rents climbed 1.6% to an all-time high.
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No More 15-Month Wait: Private Homeowners Can Now Buy HDB Resale Flats Right Away
The 15-month wait-out period for private property owners buying HDB resale flats has been removed with immediate effect. Here's what changed and what still applies.
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OpenAI in talks to lease 100,000 sq ft at new Shaw Tower — AI is reshaping Singapore's office market
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is reportedly in talks to lease about 100,000 sq ft (five floors) at the new Shaw Tower in Beach Road — the latest sign that AI giants are reshaping Singapore's office market. Here's what we know.
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Lucerne Grand: CDL's 570-Unit Launch Beside Lakeside MRT Targets September Preview
CDL's 570-unit Lucerne Grand — a mixed-use launch right beside Lakeside MRT — is targeting its preview on 18 September 2026. Here's what we know about the project and the price talk around it.
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量升价跌！7月组屋转售量创今年新高，价格却跌了0.7%
7月新加坡组屋转售量达2,660宗，创2026年新高，但价格却环比跌了0.7%。量升价跌背后是什么原因？百万组屋为何依然坚挺？一文看懂。
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First 2-Room Resale at SkyResidence @ Dawson: S$490K Is the Cheapest in the Cluster
A brand-new HDB project in Queenstown has just recorded its first 2-room resale — and at S$490,000, it's the cheapest 2-room flat to change hands among the newer Dawson cluster developments so far.
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Private Home Rents Rose 0.7% in Q2 — Landed Properties Led the Way
Private home rents rose 0.7% in Q2 2026, with landed leading and suburban rents softening — a sign the rental market is shifting in favour of tenants.
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6月新私宅仅卖156个单位创两年新低，7月两大新盘蓄势待发
6月新加坡新私宅仅卖出156个单位，创两年新低，更是首次出现零新盘推出的6月。但7月Lentor Gardens Residences和Dunearn House两大项目即将开盘，市场能否迎来反弹？
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HDB Resale Prices Dip Again in Q2 2026 — But Million-Dollar Flats Hit a New High. Here's What's Really Going On
HDB resale prices fell 0.3% in Q2 2026, the second straight quarterly decline. Yet million-dollar transactions hit a record 491. A two-speed market is emerging as buyers pivot to BTO flats with shorter wait times.
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Dunearn House Preview Opens — First Condo in Bukit Timah Turf City
Dunearn House, the first private condo in the Bukit Timah Turf City master plan, opens preview on 10 July 2026. Here's what buyers need to know about pricing, unit mix, and location.
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