Chris Chua Real Estate

25/06/2026

HDB’s June 2026 BTO exercise has started offering 6,952 flats across Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Bukit Merah, Sembawang and Woodlands.

This round is headlined by the highly anticipated launches of Lakeview Cascadia in Bishan, Berlayar Rise in Bukit Merah and Kebun Baru Ridge in Ang Mo Kio, alongside over 2,500 Shorter Waiting Time (SWT) flats for buyers seeking faster move-in timelines.

The June 2026 BTO exercise is also the first to incorporate enhancements to the Third Child Priority Scheme, which could encourage larger families to participate more actively in BTO exercises.

👉 Read the full analysis here: https://www.era.com.sg/press-release/june2026-bto-launch-press-release

21/06/2026

En-bloc sites come with more encumbrances than GLS sites

Planning assumptions for en-bloc sites may also be less straightforward than for GLS parcels, which are typically released with prescribed technical and development conditions. En-bloc sales come with drawbacks that GLS sites do not.

In addition to the land cost, there are also other costs such as a land betterment charge to top up the land lease for leasehold en-bloc sites. There are also more professional fees involved to assess the site and larger holding costs.

Explore why en bloc sales of residential properties could make a comeback as GLS land becomes more competitive, and what this means for developers, owners and redevelopment opportunities.

20/06/2026

The 21.8% increase in the top bid price, compared with the winning bid of $1,420 psf ppr for the previous River Valley Green (Parcel 😎 site, suggests that developers remain confident in future demand within the precinct.

The stronger bid likely reflects the site’s locational strengths and its status as the last GLS site in the immediate vicinity of Great World MRT.

The tender for the Government Land Sale (GLS) site at River Valley Green (Parcel C) closed today. It attracted bids from four developers, with the top bid of $750.6 million (or $1,730 psf ppr) submitted by SMCL Haven 3 Pte. Ltd. and CSC Land Group (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

17/06/2026

Here's a quick infographic highlighting the upcoming developments driving Bishan 2.0, along with the key factors that could enhance the mature estate's long-term appeal and investment potential.

Interested in how Singapore's redevelopment plans may create new property opportunities? I'd be happy to share more insights 😊

📖 Read more: https://www.era.com.sg/blogs/bishan-2-is-coming

04/06/2026

The Orchard Boulevard GLS site is a prime residential plot in District 10, located along Orchard Boulevard. With a site area of about 0.34 ha, a plot ratio of 2.8 and an estimated yield of just 110 units.

Given its limited scale, the site is likely to be developed into a boutique project targeting affluent owner-occupiers. At the same time, the smaller site area and limited yield could result in a lower land price quantum, reducing development risk and making the site potentially more accessible to a wider pool of developers.

The 2H 2026 Government Land Sales (GLS) programme will introduce 4,010 condo units and 735 executive condo (EC) units across nine Confirmed List sites, which include an EC site and a white site.

21/05/2026

“The launch of the Berlayar Drive GLS site reinforces growing confidence in the Greater Southern Waterfront transformation story. Sites in this location are extremely rare, and developers are likely to view this as an opportunity to secure an early foothold in what could become one of Singapore’s most significant waterfront precincts over the next decade.

The 1,000-hectare precinct, spanning about 30 kilometres from Pasir Panjang to Marina East, is expected to reshape Singapore’s southern coastline into a vibrant mixed-use district featuring new residential neighbourhoods, commercial spaces and recreational amenities,” said Marcus Chu, Chief Executive Officer, ERA Singapore.

The tender for the Government Land Sale (GLS) site at Berlayar Drive was launched on 15 May 2026. The site covers an estimated 25,263 sqm and has a potential yield of 415 private residential units. The tender will close at 12 noon on 4 August 2026.

20/05/2026

Based on URA caveats, there were just 428 transactions. This represents a 17.9% q-o-q and 1.8% y-o-y decrease in 1Q 2026.

Despite the moderation, the landed market remains resilient, with the downturn being attributed to a seasonal dip consistent with historical trends where activity typically slows in the first quarter. Lower landed home prices in 1Q can be attributed to a seasonal lull, similar to trends observed in previous years. This was particularly pronounced in 2026, when the Lunar New Year period was in February.

Buyers typically defer their home sale and purchases till after the festivities. Landed home purchases also tend to involve chain transactions, given the higher price quantum. Buyers often need to first dispose of an existing property before committing to a purchase, which adds complexity and lengthens decision timelines. As a result, both buyers and sellers are more likely to delay activity during festive periods, contributing to softer transaction volumes and price moderation in this quarter.

The landed home market has remained broadly resilient in 1Q 2026, despite the 0.4% decline in prices quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q). This decline can be attributed to a higher base from 4Q 2025, when prices grew 3.4% q-o-q previously.

06/05/2026

“Demand for the new River Valley condo is likely to come from public housing upgraders from the nearby Queenstown estate, which recorded 173 transactions of over a million-dollars in 2025.” - ERA CEO

URA puts up two prime condo sites in Newton, River Valley for sale

Analysts predict keen competition with up to seven or eight bids at each tender, amid robust demand for CCR homes Read more at The Business Times.

03/05/2026

“In the resale segment, 3,225 transactions were recorded in 1Q 2026, representing a 8.6% q-o-q decline from the 3,529 private homes sold in 4Q 2025. This marks the lowest level since 1Q 2024.

The slowdown indicates a clear shift in buyer focus towards the new home market. A strong pipeline of new launches in desirable locations has reduced demand in the resale segment.”

According to the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), private home prices rose by 0.9% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) in 1Q 2026, continuing the steady pace of growth, comparable to the previous quarterly increase of 0.6%.