A Strong Year for CCR
2025 has been a landmark year for the Core Central Region (CCR), with over 2,700 new units launched across six projects — the highest supply since 2021. The upcoming launch of Skye at Holland (666 units) will close the year with a bang.
This surge of supply has created unique opportunities for buyers. Earlier in the year, the CCR-RCR price gap narrowed to just 4.5%, a record low. This temporarily made CCR projects highly attractive compared to fringe city options.
📊 Infographic: CCR Market Snapshot 2025
- 🏙️ Supply surge: 2,728 units launched in CCR this year, largest since 2021.
- 💵 Price dynamics:
- CCR prices dipped below $2,900 psf in 1Q 2025.
- Current CCR launches average $3,200 psf.
- RCR projects in same period priced close to $2,900 psf — narrowing the gap.
- 🏗️ Hot projects:
- River Green – 88% take-up, median $3,111 psf.
- UpperHouse @ Orchard Blvd – 54% sold, median $3,274 psf.
- The Robertson Opus – 41% sold, median $3,359 psf.
- 📈 Buyer profile shift:
- Singaporeans & PRs: 80% of CCR buyers in 2025 (vs 72% in 2023).
- Foreign buyers: down to just 3%, influenced by the 60% ABSD.
- 🏦 Supply outlook:
- 2025: High volume.
- 2026 onwards: Only ~955 units in pipeline = tighter supply, stronger pricing power.
Commentary: Why This Matters for Buyers
As an agent, I see two clear signals here:
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CCR entry points are still compelling. With some projects like The Collective at One Sophia pricing under $3,000 psf in District 9, buyers today are securing prime addresses at values unlikely to be repeated when supply thins out.
- Future scarcity drives value. CCR supply moves in “spurts” due to en bloc cycles and limited GLS sites. After this year’s bumper launches, the pipeline shrinks dramatically. This sets the stage for sustained demand and pricing power in coming years.
The market is also reshaping. With foreign buyers scaled back by ABSD, affluent Singaporeans and PRs are taking the lead, buying CCR homes not just as luxury addresses but as long-term wealth preservation assets.
✅ Summary Highlights
- ✅ 2,728 CCR units launched in 2025, biggest since 2021.
- ✅ CCR-RCR price gap hit record low earlier this year, boosting CCR’s value appeal.
- ✅ Hot projects like River Green saw 88% sold on launch weekend.
- ✅ Singaporeans dominate buyers (80%), as ABSD shifts demand from foreigners.
- ✅ 2026 pipeline drops sharply to ~955 units, signalling tighter supply.
- ✅ CCR remains a safe-haven asset, backed by intergenerational wealth and Singapore’s fundamentals.
📞 Thinking of entering the prime CCR market? With attractive entry points today and future supply tightening, now may be the best window to secure your dream address. Let’s explore the right project for you.
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