Short answer
Tampines is a mature regional centre in eastern Singapore with retail, employment nodes and access to the East-West and Downtown MRT lines. It hosted two recent EC launches, Rivelle Tampines (sold out in April 2026) and Aurelle of Tampines.
Why Tampines
- Established town centre with shopping and dining.
- Two MRT lines serve the area: the East-West Line (Tampines and Simei) and the Downtown Line (Tampines West, Tampines and Tampines East).
- Large employment hubs nearby, including the Tampines Regional Centre and Changi Business Park.
EC activity
Rivelle Tampines sold 92.5% on launch weekend and sold out on 25 April 2026. See the Rivelle page and launch tracker.
What to weigh
- Competing supply of ECs and condos nearby.
- Walking distance to MRT.
- Past resale transactions, which you can search on URA's Property Market Information service.