Lentor Gardens Residences has made a strong debut, selling 270 of its 499 residential units over its launch weekend on July 18 and 19. The sales translate to a take-up rate of about 54 per cent, with units sold at an average price of S$2,350 per square foot (psf). All three commercial units in the development were also sold, at an average price of S$2,550 psf. The launch marks the seventh private residential project to be launched in the Lentor precinct in the past four years, yet buyer demand remained healthy despite the increasing supply of new homes in the area. Three-bedroom units lead sales Three-bedroom homes accounted for the largest share of transactions, making up 42 per cent of total residential sales. Two-bedroom units followed closely at 40 per cent, while four-bedroom units accounted for the remaining 18 per cent. The strongest demand was concentrated on the more compact three-bedroom configurations. These units were fully sold within hours, with prices ranging from about S$2.05 million to S$2.21 million. Two-bedroom premium units achieved a 93 per cent take-up rate, while approximately 79 per cent of the three-bedroom premium units were sold during the launch weekend. The relatively manageable quantum of the smaller units appears to have been an important factor in attracting buyers, particularly first-time purchasers and younger households. Singaporean buyers dominate Singaporeans accounted for approximately 91 per cent of buyers, with permanent residents and foreigners making up the remaining 9 per cent. Industry observers said the buyer profile was largely made up of young couples purchasing their first matrimonial homes, alongside younger singles receiving financial support from their parents. Prices started from around S$1.4 million for two-bedroom units and S$1.9 million for three-bedroom units, placing the project within a price range that remains accessible to a segment of Singapore's mass-market private housing buyers. Location remains a key attraction Lentor Gardens Residences is situated close to Lentor MRT station and Lentor Modern mall, while established schools such as CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School are also within the surrounding area. The development sits on a 99-year leasehold site and comprises three 16-storey towers, an eight-storey tower and three strata terrace houses. The buildings are arranged around an approximately 200-metre waterscape, with landscaped spaces forming a significant part of the development. The project is expected to obtain its Temporary Occupation Permit in December 2030. Its location within the established Lentor precinct is also increasingly important to buyers. Unlike the earlier projects launched in the area, purchasers are now able to evaluate a neighbourhood where transport infrastructure, retail amenities and residential developments are already taking shape. Resilient demand for mass-market homes The strong launch performance comes against a backdrop of resilient demand for private homes in Singapore's Outside Central Region (OCR). Demand has continued to be supported by first-time buyers and upgraders, alongside relatively stable interest rates and a tight labour market. Strong sales at other recent mass-market launches, including Tengah Garden Residences and Vela Bay, have also pointed to continued appetite for well-located homes at relatively attainable price points. The performance of Lentor Gardens Residences is notable because it is the seventh private residential launch in the precinct within four years. Despite the increasing number of new projects, buyers appear willing to commit to the area when pricing, unit layouts and location meet their requirements. Pent-up demand also played a role The launch also benefited from pent-up demand following a period in which some developers held back new project launches after cooling measures were introduced in early May and during the June school holidays. Analysts noted that the project's proximity to Lentor MRT station and Lentor Modern mall, together with a sizeable surrounding residential catchment, helped underpin buyer interest. Another factor was the project's relatively competitive land cost. The site was acquired at S$920 psf per plot ratio, understood to be the lowest land rate among the eight Lentor sites sold by the Government. This provided the developer with greater flexibility in setting selling prices while maintaining a competitive position within the precinct. A positive start to the second half of 2026 The launch has set a positive tone for Singapore's private residential market in the second half of 2026, demonstrating that underlying demand remains intact for projects that offer a combination of location, reasonable pricing and practical layouts. The concentration of sales in two- and three-bedroom units also highlights the continued preference among owner-occupiers for family-oriented homes with manageable purchase prices. With only one more major residential project currently expected to launch in the Lentor precinct, potentially next year, Lentor Gardens Residences could also benefit from reduced competition for new homes in the area. Overall, the launch suggests that buyers remain selective but are prepared to commit when projects offer the right balance of price, location, accessibility and liveability. Lentor Gardens Residences' 54 per cent weekend take-up provides a strong indication that demand for well-positioned mass-market private housing remains resilient in Singapore.

A 4 room HDB flat at 82B Circuit Rd was just sold for a record high price of $1.1 million ($1,099 psf). The lease of the 93 sqm flat started in 2020, leaving it with a remaining lease of 92 years. The flat is located on the 7th to 9th storey range. This floor area is equivalent to 1,001-sq ft. The recent HDB transaction surpassed the previous record high for 4 room flats in Geylang. In July 2025, a 4 room at 82A Circuit Rd was sold for $1.088 million ($1,087 psf). That flat also measures 1,001 sq ft and is located on a high floor between 16th to 18th storeys. Both flats started their lease in 2020. These two resale transactions surpassed last year’s record high of $1.083 million ($1,049 psf), which was set by a flat that is located at 83A Circuit Rd. That unit was sold in June 2025. The flat measures 1,033 sq ft. It is located on the 19th to 21st storeys and it has a remaining lease of 94 years. A private property transaction was recently recorded nearby, a condominium at Simsville along Geylang East Avenue 2 was sold for $1.96 million. You can check all the resale transactions (and more) for 4 room flats in Geylang using our property research tools. The HDB flat should appeal to parents with school-going children, as they are within walking distance of several schools, including Kong Hwa School, Tanjong Katong Primary School, Geylang Methodist School (Primary), Geylang Methodist School (Secondary), Chung Cheng High School (Main) and Maris Stella High School. Nearby MRT stations include Ubi, MacPherson and Aljunied. Grocery shopping can be done in places like Sheng Siong Supermarket, FairPrice Geylang East and Prime Supermarket.

A unit at Fortune Jade was just sold for a record-high of $2,042 psf for a total of $2.33 million. The 106 sqm is a freehold and is located along Dunman Road. This 106 sqm unit is on the 11th to 15th floor range and its floor area is equivalent to 1,140-sq ft. The recent property transaction surpassed the previous record high in Fortune Jade. In October 2023, a 1,087 sq ft unit was sold for $1,931 psf ($2.1 million total). and it is located on the 11th to 15th floor range. These two resale transactions surpassed 2022's record high of $1,530 psf ($1.68 million total), which was set by a apartment sold in April 2022.Its floor area of 1,097 sq ft and located on the 6th to 10th floor range. Fortune Jade is a freehold residential development in District 15, at the junction of Dunman Road and Tanjong Katong Road. It is a relatively small project with 85 units, completed around 2004, developed by Fortune Realty. Fortune Jade has a land area of approximately 3,599 sqm, which is about 38,739 sq ft. You can check all the sale transactions (and more) for Fortune Jade using our property research tools. The apartment should appeal to parents with school-going children, as they are within walking distance of several schools, including CHIJ Katong (Primary), Kong Hwa School, Tanjong Katong Primary School, Chung Cheng High School (Main), Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) and Dunman High School. Nearby MRT stations include Dakota, Mountbatten and Paya Lebar. Shopping can be done in places like FairPrice Jalan Tiga, Sheng Siong Supermarket and Prime supermarket.

A 2 bedrooms unit at Shiro was just sold for a record-high of $1.56 million ($1,725 psf). The 84 sqm is a freehold and is located along Lorong H Telok Kurau. This 84 sqm unit is on the 1st to 5th floor range and its floor area is equivalent to 904-sq ft. The recent property transaction surpassed the previous record high in Shiro. In March 2024, a 990 sq ft unit was sold for $1.31 million ($1,320 psf) and it is located on the 1st to 5th floor range. These two resale transactions surpassed 2021's record high of $1.24 million ($1,251 psf), which was set by a apartment sold in November 2021 with a floor area of 990 sq ft. Shiro Condominium is a boutique freehold residential development located at 38 Lorong H Telok Kurau in District 15 (East Coast / Katong). Completed in 2015 by Precise Development Pte Ltd, it comprises just 16 exclusive units across a 5-storey building, making it one of the smaller and more private developments in the neighbourhood. You can check all the transactions (and more) for Shiro using our research tools. The apartment should appeal to parents with school-going children, as they are within walking distance of several schools, including St. Stephen's School, Zhicheng Private School, Mi dan MTs Ma'arif Bumi Baru, Chung Cheng High School (Main), CHIJ Katong Convent and Manjusri Secondary School. Nearby subway stations include Kembangan, Eunos and Marine Terrace. Shopping can be done in places like FairPrice Joo Chiat Complex, FairPrice Finest @ Katong V and Giant Express.

A unit at Ecopolitan was just sold for a record-high of $2.42 million ($1,583 psf). The lease of the 5 bedrooms unit started in 2012, leaving it with as remaining 85 years lease and is located along Punggol Walk. This 142 sqm unit is at a low floor, between 1st to 5th floor range and its floor area is equivalent to 1,528-sq ft. The recent property transaction surpassed the previous record high in Ecopolitan. In February 2026, a 1,528 sq ft unit was sold for $2.3 million ($1,504 psf) and it is located on the 11th to 15th floor range. These two resale transactions surpassed last year’s record high of $2.13 million ($1,400 psf), which was set by a unit sold in January 2025.It is a slightly smaller unit withe a floor area of 1,517 sq ft. It is located on the 11th to 15th floor range. Ecopolitan is a 99-year leasehold Executive Condominium (EC) located at Punggol Walk in District 19. Developed by Qingjian Realty (Punggol Way) Pte Ltd, it obtained TOP in 2016 and has since been fully privatized, allowing eligible foreigners to purchase resale units. It is one of the better-known family-oriented ECs in Punggol due to its generous facilities and convenient location. You can check all the transactions (and more) for Ecopolitan using our research tools. The executive condominium should appeal to parents with school-going children, as they are within walking distance of several schools, including Greendale Primary School, Punggol Cove Primary School, Compassvale Primary School, Edgefield Secondary School, Sengkang Secondary School and Yusof Ishak Secondary School(Punggol). Nearby subway stations include Sengkang, Punggol and Punggol Coast. Shopping can be done in places like Sheng Siong Supermarket, FairPrice Finest (Waterway Point) and Prime Supermarket.

A bungalow at Holland Grove Park was just sold for a record-high of $3,645 psf for a total of $14.19 million. The 362 sqm is a freehold and is located along Holland Grove Drive. This landed house has a floor area is equivalent to 3,892-sq ft. The recent property transaction surpassed the previous record high in Holland Grove Park. In January 2025, a 3,980 sq ft detached house was sold for $2,512 psf ($10 million total).. These two resale landed transactions surpassed 2024's record high of $2,183 psf ($15.5 million total), which was set by a detached house sold in September 2024.It has a bigger land size of 7,099 sq ft. Even within the same landed estate or street, prices can vary substantially because of factors specific to each plot and house. Land size and shape is often the biggest driver — a larger plot or a regular rectangular shape commands a premium over an oddly shaped or triangular lot, since usable space and rebuilding potential differ. Orientation and Feng Shui considerations matter a lot to many buyers in Singapore, with facing direction, corner positions, and proximity to features like T-junctions or drains affecting desirability. Beyond the land itself, house condition and age matter: a rebuilt or recently renovated home commands a premium over one in original condition needing an A&A (addition & alteration) or full rebuild, especially given how much construction costs have risen. You can check all the transactions (and more) for Holland Grove Park using our research tools. The semi-detached should appeal to parents with school-going children, as they are within walking distance of several schools, including Bukit Timah Primary School, Qifa Primary School, Clementi Primary School, NUS High School of Math and Science, Clementi Town Secondary School and Queensway Secondary School. Nearby subway stations include Dover, One-North and Buona Vista. Shopping can be done in places like Sheng Siong Supermarket, Cold Storage and FairPrice Clementi Ave.

A 5 room HDB flat at 126C Canberra St was just sold for a record high price of $895,000 ($717 psf). The lease of the 116 sqm flat started in 2020, leaving it with a remaining lease of 93 years. The flat is located on the 10th to 12th storey range. This floor area is equivalent to 1,249-sq ft. The recent HDB transaction surpassed the previous record high for 5 room flats in Sembawang. In October 2025, a 5 room on the same block of 126C Canberra St was sold for $885,000 ($709 psf). That flat also measures 1,249 sq ft and is located on the 10th to 12th storeys. These two resale transactions surpassed last year’s record high of $878,000 ($703 psf), which was set by a HDB flat that is located at 126C Canberra St. That unit was sold in February 2025. The flat measures 1,249 sq ft. It is located on the 13th to 15th storeys. Three private property transactions were recently recorded nearby, an apartment at Canberra Crescent Residences along Canberra Crescent was sold for $2.48 million, a leasehold condominium at Yishun Sapphire along Canberra Drive was sold for $1.25 million and a condominium at The Commodore along Canberra Drive was sold for $2.02 million. You can check all the resale transactions (and more) for 5 room flats in Sembawang using our property research tools. The HDB flat should appeal to parents with school-going children, as they are within walking distance of several schools, including Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School, Wellington Primary School, North View Primary School, Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School, Yishun Secondary School and Yishun Town Secondary School. Nearby MRT stations include Canberra, Sembawang and Yishun. Grocery shopping can be done in places like Sheng Siong Supermarket, Giant Express and FairPrice Yishun Ring Rd.

A unit at Ritz Mansions was just sold for a record-high of $2 million ($1,535 psf). The 121 sqm is a freehold and is located along Balestier Road. This 121 sqm unit is on the 6th to 10th floor range and its floor area is equivalent to 1,302-sq ft. The recent property transaction surpassed the previous record high in Ritz Mansions. In June 2025, a 1,302 sq ft unit was sold for $1.92 million ($1,474 psf) and it is located on the 6th to 10th floor range. These two resale transactions surpassed 2023's record high of $1.88 million ($1,443 psf), which was set by an apartment sold in June 2023.It is a similar size with a floor area of 1,302 sq ft.and  located on the 6th to 10th floor range. Ritz Mansions is a freehold condominium on Balestier Road in District 12, completed in 1995 by City Developments Limited (CDL). It offers 126 spacious units with full facilities, excellent connectivity to Novena, nearby malls and schools, and strong long-term investment appeal due to its large land parcel and potential collective sale prospects. You can check all the transactions (and more) for Ritz Mansions using our property research tools. The apartment should appeal to parents with school-going children, as they are within walking distance of several schools, including St Andrew's School (Junior), Bendemeer Primary School, St. Joseph's Institution Junior, CHIJ Secondary School, St Andrew's Secondary School and Bendemeer Secondary School. Nearby subway stations include Novena, Toa Payoh and Boon Keng. Shopping can be done in places like Sheng Siong Supermarket, FairPrice Lorong Limau and Nice Minimart 24hrs.

A unit at Parbury Hill Condominium was just sold for a record-high of $3.9 million ($1,776 psf). The 204 sqm is a freehold and is located along Parbury Avenue. This 204 sqm unit is on the 6th to 10th floor range and its floor area is equivalent to 2,195-sq ft. The recent property transaction surpassed the previous record high in Parbury Hill Condominium. In February 2026, a 2,238 sq ft unit was sold for $3.7 million ($1,652 psf) and it is located on the 1st to 5th floor range. These two resale transactions surpassed last year’s record high of $3.35 million ($1,620 psf), which was set by a unit sold in October 2025.It is a smaller unit with a floor area of 2,066 sq ft and located on the 1st to 5th floor range. Parbury Hill Condominium is a freehold, low-rise development in District 16, completed in 1998. Set on a generous 20,838 sq m site with 182 units, it offers spacious layouts, lush landscaping, and full facilities including a swimming pool, gym, tennis court, and 24-hour security, near Bayshore MRT and East Coast Park. You can check all the transactions (and more) for Parbury Hill Condominium using our property research tools. The condominium should appeal to parents with school-going children, as they are within walking distance of several schools, including Fengshan Primary School, Bedok Green Primary School, Opera Estate Primary School, Anglican High School, Saint Anthony's Canossian Secondary School (SACSS) and St. Hilda's Secondary School. Nearby subway stations include Bedok, Bayshore and Tanah Merah. Shopping can be done in places like Sheng Siong Supermarket, FairPrice New Upper Changi Rd and Giant Supermarket - Bedok Market Place.