Every six months, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) releases new Government Land Sales (GLS) sites—critical for shaping Singapore’s development trajectory. The August 2025 exercise unveiled several strategic plots destined to influence housing, affordability, and urban growth.
Key Confirmed GLS Sites – August 2025
- Hillview Rise (Mid-Rise Residential)
Near Hillview MRT and lush Bukit Timah trails.
Attracted 7 bids, with top bid around S$1,205 psf ppr.
Appeals to buyers seeking serene environment balanced with MRT access Properties pot.
- Tengah EC Parcel A (Executive Condominium)
- ~600 units planned, in Singapore’s smart, eco-focussed Tengah township.
- Integrated with forest corridors and “car-lite” ethos—emerging as a green-living benchmark Properties pot.
- Tampines North EC Parcel
- ~560 EC units.
- Next to future Cross Island MRT Line and growing infrastructure—strong long-term appeal Properties pot.
- Clementi Avenue 2 (Mixed-Use Residential with Retail)
- Near NUS and Clementi MRT; designed for strong rental yield.
- Attracts professional tenants and student residents Properties pot.
- Sengkang Central (Residential)
- Town centre location near Buangkok MRT & Sengkang Mall.
- Well-placed for young families and HDB upgraders Properties pot.
Impact on Supply & Market Dynamics
This GLS release will inject approximately 6,800 new residential units into the pipeline—comprising private condos and ECs Properties pot. The emphasis on ECs and car-lite, mixed-use communities will:
- Support affordability and offer viable upgrade options from HDB flats.
- Help decentralise growth, reinforcing regional centres like Sengkang and Tampines.
- Elevate urban liveability through integrated planning and green credentials.
Strategic Developer and Investor Considerations
| Site | Strategic Appeal |
| Hillview Rise | Tranquil, MRT-linked luxury mid-rise living |
| Tengah EC Parcel A | Eco-smart living with future-forward infrastructure |
| Tampines North EC Parcel | Transit-linked suburban growth, family-friendly appeal |
| Clementi Avenue 2 | Mixed-use, high rental potential near education & MRT |
| Sengkang Central | Central town location, high local demand |
Developers may adjust bidding strategies to reflect value upside in growing clusters like Tengah and Tampines North, while steady demand in mature estates continues to favour high rental targets such as Clementi.
- Supply Stabilisation: New plots help calliber inflationary price pressure and expand entry points for middle-income buyers.
- EC Pipeline Growth: With two major EC sites released, affordability remains a central theme even amidst cooling measures.
- Urban Decentralization: By refreshing precincts beyond the CBD, land release supports healthy town-centre hubs and lifestyle balance.
