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Lucerne Grand: what to check now that sales have begun
CDL says Lucerne Grand sales began on 3 October 2026, after its preview. Dated starting prices, Lakeside MRT trade-offs and what to ask before choosing a unit.
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Current condo launches
Amberwood at Holland
Holland, Singapore
Sim Lian’s District 10 project, marketed with 212 homes and three- to five-bedroom layouts.
New launch previews
Lucerne Grand
Lakeside Drive, Singapore
CDL says it commenced sales of the 570-unit Lucerne Grand at Lakeside Drive on 3 October 2026. Confirm current arrangements directly; this listing does not show live unit inventory.
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Newport Residences
80 Anson Road, Singapore
A source-linked research profile for the residential development at 80 Anson Road.
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Stamp duty for tenancy agreement: the 0.4% rule and who pays
Stamp duty for a tenancy agreement is 0.4% of total rent on leases up to four years, due within 14 days of signing. Who pays, worked examples and penalties.
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Can foreigners buy property in Singapore? New launch rules
Foreigners can buy a condo unit in Singapore without approval; landed homes need SLA approval. ABSD is 60%, less for FTA nationals or with a citizen spouse.
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Dunearn Road GLS: Plymouth Avenue site open for application
Dunearn Road GLS: the Plymouth Avenue site, which we read as Raffles Town Club land, is on the Reserve List with about 250 homes and no tender date.
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Tanjong Rhu GLS: the Tanjong Rhu Close site due in November
Tanjong Rhu GLS: URA estimates a November launch for Tanjong Rhu Close, 1.23 ha at plot ratio 3.5. What it could hold and what Tanjong Rhu Road paid.
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De Souza Avenue GLS site: URA's launch due in November
De Souza Avenue GLS site: URA estimates a November 2026 launch for 2.22 ha at plot ratio 1.6. What it could hold, what its 2024 neighbour cost, what to check.
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Minimum rental period in Singapore: URA's 3-month rule and cap
Minimum rental period in Singapore: three months for every tenant, and six unrelated occupants, or eight in a registered home of 90 sqm or more until 2028.
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