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Executive condos

EC changes: Some HDB upgraders say they may be edged out as first-timers gain priority

Rivelle Tampines EC's public preview in March. The affordability of new ECs has come under the spotlight because robust demand from second-time buyers, who can tap capital gains from their HDB sale.
Rivelle Tampines EC's public preview in March. The affordability of new ECs has come under the spotlight because robust demand from second-time buyers, who can tap capital gains from their HDB sale.

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New rules prioritising first-time buyers may curb exuberance in EC land bids, new launches

The median prices of new EC units have more than doubled in the past decade to $1,754 psf in 2025, from $797 psf in 2015.
The median prices of new EC units have more than doubled in the past decade to $1,754 psf in 2025, from $797 psf in 2015.

10-year MOP for executive condos, more EC units for first-timers to tackle affordability concerns

The first two sites to be affected by the new measures are located in Canberra Drive (left) and Sembawang Drive (right).
The first two sites to be affected by the new measures are located in Canberra Drive (left) and Sembawang Drive (right).

Hoi Hup Realty tops 3 bids for Yishun EC site with $340.9 million offer

The Miltonia Close site spans 15,451 square metres with a gross floor area of 43,264 sq m.
The Miltonia Close site spans 15,451 square metres with a gross floor area of 43,264 sq m.

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How the team behind this Tengah condo gets homes ready sooner

corinne lim of straits construction singapore, koon wai leong of hoi hup realty, ng sin yong of addp architects, and gwee siong mong of ronnie & koh consultants posing together. the four professionals represent the firms that collaborated on novo place, an executive condominium in tengah, and were early adopters of the corenet x platform
corinne lim of straits construction singapore, koon wai leong of hoi hup realty, ng sin yong of addp architects, and gwee siong mong of ronnie & koh consultants posing together. the four professionals represent the firms that collaborated on novo place, an executive condominium in tengah, and were early adopters of the corenet x platform

Forum: Align exec condo framework with Prime flats for fairness

Rivelle Tampines EC sells over 90% of units at launch

Rivelle Tampines is the best-selling EC launch since Hundred Palms Residences in Yio Chu Kang was put on the market in July 2017.
Rivelle Tampines is the best-selling EC launch since Hundred Palms Residences in Yio Chu Kang was put on the market in July 2017.

Coastal Cabana EC project next to Downtown East sells 498 units over launch weekend

Situated next to Downtown East in Pasir Ris, Coastal Cabana is jointly developed by Qingjian Realty, Forsea Holdings, ZACD Group and Jianan Capital.
Situated next to Downtown East in Pasir Ris, Coastal Cabana is jointly developed by Qingjian Realty, Forsea Holdings, ZACD Group and Jianan Capital.

HDB launches exec condo site in Miltonia Close for sale

Located in Yishun, the site is among the 10 confirmed list sites under the government land sales (GLS) programme for the second half of 2025.
Located in Yishun, the site is among the 10 confirmed list sites under the government land sales (GLS) programme for the second half of 2025.

UpperHouse, The Robertson Opus see firm sales at launch; Otto Place EC in Tengah sells 58.5% of units

UpperHouse is the best-selling CCR project since The M launched in 2020, with nearly all three-bedroom units were sold and one-third of the four-bedders taken up.
UpperHouse is the best-selling CCR project since The M launched in 2020, with nearly all three-bedroom units were sold and one-third of the four-bedders taken up.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.