Fewer mega projects ahead as Singapore’s residential supply pipeline shifts

The pipeline is dominated by city-fringe and suburban launches.

Singapore’s pipeline of private residential developments contracted slightly at the end of 2025, while unsold inventory continued to decline amid strong demand for newly launched projects, according to Savills.

In a report on the residential market, Savills said the pipeline supply of private residential properties with planning approvals — excluding executive condominiums — fell 3.1% quarter-on-quarter to 35,690 units as of Q4 2025, following three consecutive quarters of growth.

Of the total pipeline, 14,859 units, or 41.6%, remained unsold, marking the second consecutive quarter of declining unsold inventory. Savills noted that the drop accelerated to 12.7% in Q4, compared with a 7.9% decline in the previous quarter, reflecting robust take-up from recent project launches.

According to Savills, the development pipeline has also shifted following the completion or launch of several mega projects in recent years, including Parktown Residence, Grand Dunman and Springleaf Residence.

Savills said the current pipeline lacks similarly large-scale developments, with most upcoming launches classified as medium-sized projects of around 500 units.

While 2025 saw a relatively balanced mix of launches across market segments, Savills said the forward pipeline appears increasingly tilted towards city-fringe and suburban locations.

Within the prime market, Savills highlighted that only two Core Central Region (CCR) projects holding housing developer licences are slated for imminent launch — Newport Residences and River Modern.

Savills noted that Newport Residences, which has already launched with 246 units, has sold more than half its units, with buyers predominantly Singapore citizens and the remainder permanent residents.

According to Savills, the take-up reflects continued buyer confidence in the prime residential segment, supported in part by the prevailing low-interest-rate environment.