04 Apr 2025
Kingsford Group Submits Top Bid for Lentor Gardens GLS Site
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Kingsford Huray Development Pte Ltd submitted the winning bid of $429.2 million for the Lentor Gardens Government Land Sales (GLS) site, translating to $920 psf per plot ratio (psf ppr). This narrowly edged out the second bid of $905 psf ppr by just 1.7%, reflecting a competitive stance and long-term confidence in the site’s potential. Despite attracting only two bids, the results underscore that interest in Lentor remains firm, with developers taking a more measured approach amid prevailing market conditions.

The Lentor precinct has seen rapid transformation in recent years, progressively evolving into a vibrant residential hub. Developments such as Lentor Mansion, Lentoria, Lentor Hills Residences, and Hillock Green have collectively shaped a new housing cluster. The strong performance of Lentor Central Residences, with a 93% sales rate on launch weekend, further reinforces confidence that sensibly priced and well-positioned projects can still achieve good take-up.

One of Lentor’s key appeals lies in its suburban tranquillity paired with urban convenience. This is enhanced by the improving connectivity via Lentor MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line), proximity to schools, and access to nature. As infrastructure and amenities grow, the area is becoming a go-to option for families seeking modern housing in the northern region of Singapore.

Despite limited participation, the Lentor Gardens tender result is a signal that developers are still monitoring the precinct closely. Lentor’s steady evolution and growing popularity suggest that this area will remain on the radar of both homebuyers and investors. As the estate matures, Lentor’s transformation into a modern residential enclave underscores its potential to deliver quality homes that blend comfort, convenience, and connectivity.

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Prepared By:

Mohan Sandrasegeran

Head of Research & Data Analytics

Email: mohan@sri.com.sg  

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Sales performance was equally upbeat, with 3,320 units (excluding ECs) transacted — a sharp increase from 1,212 units sold in the previous quarter. The healthy take-up rate demonstrates buyers’ growing readiness to re-enter the market, buoyed by an improved macroeconomic outlook, greater project diversity, and stabilising interest rates. Many of these launches stemmed from Government Land Sales (GLS) sites, underlining the government’s continued effort to ensure a sustainable supply pipeline to meet housing needs.

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Wee Hur and GSC Holdings Top Bid $613.9 Million for Upper Thomson Road GLS Site (Parcel A)

The top land bid for the Upper Thomson Road (Parcel A) site was submitted by Wee Hur Property Pte Ltd and GSC Holdings Pte Ltd at $613.9 million ($1,062 psf ppr). Their offer edged out the second-highest bid by a narrow 2.1%, underscoring the consortium’s strong conviction and competitive stance in securing this well-located site along the Thomson corridor. For Wee Hur, this marks a timely move to replenish its residential land bank, following its last notable condominium launch, Bartley Vue, a GLS site awarded in 2020.

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With more than 95% of units sold, Springleaf Residence is expected to be fully sold before the Parcel A project launches. The limited unsold inventory and positive buyer sentiment will likely support new demand spillover from purchasers who missed earlier opportunities.

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Mohan Sandrasegeran

Head of Research & Data Analytics

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