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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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A new launch is marketed in stages, with previews, sales galleries and price lists that change. These guides help you separate what the developer says from what an official source confirms, and what you still have to ask.
We do not recommend projects, promise returns or infer what is available. Each guide names its sources and the date we checked them.
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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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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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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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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.