Residential Real Estate
Residential properties are primarily designed for living purposes and form the most familiar segment of Singapore’s property market.
1. Public Housing (HDB)
Developed by the Housing & Development Board, HDB flats house the majority of Singapore’s resident population.
Typical owners:
- Owner-occupiers
- First-time homebuyers
- Families upgrading or right-sizing through life stages
HDB estates are often planned alongside:
- transport infrastructure
- schools
- amenities
- community spaces
This creates self-sustaining residential township across Singapore.
2. Executive Condominiums (ECs)
Executive Condominiums sit between public and private housing. Initially subject to eligibility conditions and minimum occupation periods, ECs eventually become fully privatised after a period of time (currently 10 years, and 15 years from 8 May 2026).
Typical owners:
- HDB upgraders
- Young families exceeding HDB income ceiling
- Buyers seeking condominium facilities at a relatively lower entry price compared to private condominiums
ECs remain a uniquely Singaporean housing concept bridging public and private residential segments.
3. Private Non-Landed Residential
This includes:
- condominiums
- apartments
These projects range from city-centre luxury residences to suburban family-oriented developments.
Typical owners:
- owner-occupiers
- investors
- multi-property owners
Buyer considerations often include:
- MRT connectivity
- school proximity
- lifestyle amenities
- transformation potential
- rental demand
- future resale demand
4. Landed Residential
Landed homes include:
- terrace houses
- semi-detached homes
- detached houses
- bungalows and linked bungalows
- Good Class Bungalows (GCBs)
- Cluster House
- Townhouse
As landed housing supply remains limited in land-scarce Singapore, this segment is often associated with long-term wealth preservation and generational ownership.
Typical owners:
- affluent families
- business owners
- ultra-high-net-worth individuals
Unlike high-rise living, landed properties offer:
- exclusivity
- space
- privacy
- redevelopment potential
Ever wondered the percentage of home owners residing in each property type?