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Tanjong Rhu’s First GLS In 28 Years Just Sold For $709M — Here’s What The Next Condo May Launch At

February 5, 2026 8:38 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

A 99-year residential GLS site in Tanjong Rhu has closed for tender, marking the first private residential land sale here since 1997. Located next to Katong Park MRT and the Singapore Swimming Club, the site is expected to yield about 520 to 530 homes with a GPR of 3.7 and building heights of up to around 30 storeys. The tender outcome sheds light on developer appetite and pricing expectations in this supply-constrained enclave.

Joo Chiat Place 6959

Touring A Rare Stretch of Original 2-Storey Freehold Terrace Homes At Joo Chiat Place From $3.02m

June 8, 2025 9:26 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

You’ve probably heard of Joo Chiat’s cafes and shophouses—but tucked just behind the main road is a lesser-known stretch of vintage terrace houses that haven’t been rebuilt. On a walk from Telok Kurau Park to The Yards, we spotted charming original-condition homes, surprising plot ratio stories, and a few quirks (like outdoor-access bathrooms). Here’s what we found on this unexpectedly layered street in the east.