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Lentor Gardens Residences by Kingsford launched 18 Jul 2026 in D26 at $920 psf/ppr land cost, 54% take-up on launch day. James Ong's Buy Right / Manage Right analysis — the price case, the developer question, and the corridor reality.
Lentor Gardens Residences is the newest benchmark in the Lentor corridor. By leveraging GFA harmonisation, this Kingsford project offers more liveable space than older neighbouring condos. We break down the math on the true cost per liveable sqft and why this matters for your 2026 investment.
Chuan Park sold at $2,586 psf — but its floor area includes AC ledges and voids because it is pre-GFA harmonisation. Chuan Grove launches harmonised in 2026. At D19 PSF, the real difference per unit is $80,000 to $181,000.
Average GLS land rates hit $1,397 psf ppr in 2026 — up 13% year on year. Median new sale prices now $2,233 psf — up 22% since 2022. The Business Times asks if $3,000 psf is the new normal. James translates what this means for buyers deciding today.
Is Lentor Gardens Residences the best value in D26? We review Kingsford’s latest launch, analyzing its GFA-harmonised floor plan efficiency, proximity to Lentor MRT, and how it resets the price floor for the entire Lentor corridor in 2026.
Wing Tai-Metro JV clinched the second Dunearn Road GLS site at $1,625 psf ppr—a 15% premium over the first plot. We analyze why this aggressive bid signals a new $3,000+ psf benchmark for the Bukit Timah Turf City precinct and what it means for your property investment.
Planning to buy at Hougang Central Residences? We break down the latest ABSD rules for couples in 2026, analyze the investment potential of this District 19 integrated transport hub, and share strategies to optimize your property purchase.
327 units at Media Circle. 61.5% sold on launch weekend at $2,458 psf avg. Land cost $1,037 psf ppr. Free shuttle to One-North MRT. Next to Singapore's AI Park. James runs the full investor and upgrader case — with the honest trade-offs on MRT distance.
JadeScape launched in 2018 — pre-GFA harmonisation. Thomson Reserve launches in 2026 — fully harmonised. At D20 PSF, the difference in what you get per dollar is $100,000 to $150,000 per unit. Here is the full floor plan comparison.