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Thomson Reserve: what is confirmed before its Q4 2026 launch
CapitaLand, UOL and SingLand’s 1,268-home Upper Thomson project is due to launch in Q4 2026. What is confirmed, what is not, and what to settle first.
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An independent starting point for researching new homes in Singapore. Organise your questions, compare the details and consult the original sources.
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Stamp duty on a new launch in 2026: BSD, ABSD and the SSD clock
How buyer’s stamp duty, ABSD and the four-year seller’s stamp duty apply to a new-launch purchase, with a worked S$2 million example and what to confirm.
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New launch payment schedule: why the stage you buy at matters
Under the normal progressive payment scheme you pay 20% early and the rest as the building rises. See each stage, and compare buying at launch with later.
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Book Lucerne Grand or wait for Thomson Reserve? How to compare
Lucerne Grand’s bookings open on 3 October; Thomson Reserve has no published prices yet. Compare what you can now and keep the unknowns in view.
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The Serra Residences: questions for Far East’s Novena preview
Far East’s 133-home freehold project at 7 Bassein Road runs from two to six bedrooms. What is confirmed, what is not, and what to ask at the preview.
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The commute test: time real journeys before booking a new launch
Time the school run, work trip and family visits from a new launch address at the hours you travel, with a recording sheet and a way to weigh the gaps.
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A new launch research file that keeps every claim traceable
Keep one file per project: a dated conversation record, versioned documents and short notes that point back to both, so nothing is misremembered.
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Newport Residences: reading the home behind the Anson Road address
The freehold project remains in CDL’s for-sale portfolio. Look closely at its unit types, the 2030 possession date and the difference between a downtown address and a daily routine.
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Lucerne Grand: what to check as sales bookings begin on 3 October
CDL now lists Lucerne Grand For Sale after its preview. Here are the announced prices, Lakeside MRT trade-offs and questions to ask without assuming a unit is available.
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Amberwood at Holland: 212 homes and a family-sized decision
Sim Lian is marketing three- to five-bedroom homes in District 10. Separate the appeal of the Holland setting from today’s journeys, future transport and the exact home on offer.
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Write the household brief before you visit a new launch
A home has to work on an ordinary Tuesday. Start with journeys, space and responsibilities before opening another project brochure.
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The showflat is one stop. The actual address is another.
Use Newport Residences as a practical example of why a viewing needs a document checklist and a separate neighbourhood visit.
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Newport Residences and The Orie: how to compare two very different addresses
Anson Road and Lorong 1 Toa Payoh offer a useful research exercise: separate verified project facts from your household’s daily needs.