Launch watch · October 2026
Three big launches land this autumn, and a fourth follows in 2027. We read the fine print so you do not have to: real prices, honest pros and cons, and what it means if you are upgrading from an HDB flat.
Tell us your plan and budget. We will send the launches that actually fit, with price lists and floor plans.
The first EC site tendered under the new 10-year MOP rules closed on 1 October 2026 with 13 bids and a record top bid of about $163.9M, or $825 psf ppr, according to press reports.
Our takeDevelopers are paying more for EC land even under tougher rules, so expect new EC prices to keep climbing. If you are eligible, that is a reason to plan early, not to panic-buy.
From 8 May 2026, new EC sites carry a 10-year MOP, a 15-year privatisation period, no deferred payment scheme and a 90% first-timer quota.
Our takeFirst-timers got a better shot at new ECs. HDB upgraders got a harder one, which makes new launch condos and resale condos more relevant to your search.
URA's 3Q2026 flash shows private prices up 1.4%, led by OCR non-landed at +2.2%.
Our takethe suburban OCR drove the private gain while the central regions barely moved, and HDB resale prices have now slipped three quarters running. Flash estimates are revised, so treat both as a first read.
Banks cap your loan at 55% of income, and the number is smaller than most people expect.
Own two homes at once and you may face ABSD. Get the order of sale and purchase right.
Each has different rules, waiting times and costs. Compare them side by side.
New EC sites now have a 10-year MOP, a 15-year privatisation period, no deferred payment scheme and a 90% first-timer quota. See the old-vs-new table.
| Project | Area | Take-up | Avg psf | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivelle TampinesEdgeProp, Stacked Homes | Tampines | 92.5% on launch weekend; sold out 25 Apr 2026 | $1,893 avg at launch | Sold out |
| Aurelle of TampinesEdgeProp, HDB | Tampines | 90% on launch day (682 units); sold out 12 Apr 2025 | $1,766 avg at launch | Sold out |
| Coastal CabanaEdgeProp, The Edge Singapore, Stacked Homes, HDB | Pasir Ris (Loyang) | 67% on launch weekend (498 units) | $1,734 avg at launch | † |
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The main October 2026 launches are Thomson Reserve (1,268 units), Lucerne Grand (570 units) and The Serra Residences (133 units). Dorset Gardens (about 428 units) is slated for the first half of 2027. See the launch watch for dates and prices.
Yes, usually after your MOP. Plan the timing of the HDB sale carefully because owning two homes at once can trigger ABSD. Our upgrader guide walks through it.
Calculators give indicative results from published rules. Prices are quoted from named sources, and anything unconfirmed carries a dagger mark. Always check with your bank, IRAS, HDB or the developer.
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