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Government to release land for over 4,700 new private homes in second half of 2026
The total confirmed supply for 2026 will reach 9,320 units - more than 50 per cent above the annual average over the past 10 years.
A general view of the private residential prime district near Orchard Road in Singapore. (File photo: AFP/Roslan Rahman)
Renee Kuek
03 Jun 2026 10:53AM(Updated: 03 Jun 2026 02:34PM)SINGAPORE: Land for 4,745 new private homes will be released under the government land sales (GLS) programme in the second half of 2026.
Combined with sites launched in the first half of the year, the total confirmed supply for 2026 will reach 9,320 units - more than 50 per cent above the annual average over the past 10 years.
This latest supply injection will bring the total pipeline of private homes - including executive condominiums - to about 61,000 units. Of these, around 32,000 units are expected to be available for sale in the next two years or so, Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat said in a Facebook post on Wednesday (Jun 3).
The confirmed list comprises eight private residential sites and one white site, which can yield 83,350 sq m of commercial space alongside new private and executive condominium homes, the Ministry of National Development (MND) said in a media release.
The reserve list comprises eight private residential sites, one commercial site, two white sites and two hotel sites, with the potential to deliver an additional 4,455 private homes, 104,750 sq m of commercial space and 970 hotel rooms if activated for sale.
Sites on the reserve list are not released for tender immediately. Instead, they are launched only if a developer indicates a minimum price that is accepted by the government.
Mr Lee Sze Teck, senior director of data analytics at Huttons Asia, said that the increase in supply may reflect strong demand from developers and the high sell-out rates of private residential projects in the past five months.
He cited the example of projects such as Pinery Residences, River Modern and Tengah Garden Residences, which saw more than 90 per cent of units sold on launch weekend.
"This increased the urgency of developers to replenish their landbank to ensure business continuity," said Mr Lee.
JURONG LAKE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT
The government will launch the Town Hall Link white site at Jurong Lake District for tender in July, under the confirmed list for the second half of 2026, Mr Chee said.This comes amid plans to develop the district as Singapore’s largest mixed-use business district outside the city centre, integrating homes and workspaces with retail, dining and entertainment options.
The proposed development could yield up to 1,200 homes, alongside office space and a range of uses including retail, F&B and entertainment.
Mr Chee highlighted the district’s strong connectivity - with four MRT lines expected to serve the area by 2032 - as a key factor underpinning its growth as a major business and lifestyle hub.
"We will continue to take a long-term approach in planning our city - continue to build more homes as well as reimagine spaces to integrate working, living and playing, to create a vibrant, resilient and sustainable living environment for everyone," he added.
Analysts said the Town Hall Link site could play a pivotal role in the development of Jurong Lake District.
Singapore Realtors Inc (SRI) head of research and data analytics Mohan Sandrasegeran described the inclusion of the white site as a "significant milestone" in the district's transformation.
"As Singapore's largest mixed-use business district outside the city centre, Jurong Lake District is expected to accommodate a growing concentration of homes, offices and lifestyle amenities," said Mr Sandrasegeran.
"The introduction of a large integrated mixed-use development at Town Hall Link demonstrates the government's confidence in the district's long-term growth potential and reflects ongoing efforts to bring jobs, homes and amenities closer together."
ERA Singapore chief executive Marcus Chu noted that the site was previously part of a larger master developer concept before being reconfigured into more manageable parcels, potentially making it more attractive to a wider pool of developers.
"Given its size, developers are expected to join hands to bid for this site to mitigate development risk and manage capital outlay," Mr Chu said.
