Singapore’s resale executive‑condominium (EC) market has burst into the spotlight, chalking up eye‑popping seven‑figure profits for owners who hit their Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) recently.
From the 5‑year‑old Hundred Palms Residences in Hougang to the 22‑year‑old Bishan Loft, resale data shows that well‑located ECs are delivering windfalls that rival prime private condos – at a fraction of the original entry price.
What’s Driving the EC Gold Rush?
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Location, Location… and Schools
• Hundred Palms sits within 1 km of popular Rosyth School, Xinmin Primary & Hougang Primary.
• Bishan Loft is doorstep to Bishan MRT Interchange and Junction 8, plus Ai Tong & Catholic High. -
Affordable Entry, Private‑Condo Exit
• 2017 launch price at Hundred Palms: ≈ $836 psf.
• 2025 resale price: $1,800 – $2,000 psf (>$1 M profit in < 8 years). -
Scarcity Premium
• Each mature estate typically hosts only one EC – buyers compete fiercely once MOP clock runs out. -
Widening Price Gap
• New OCR private condos now average $2,350 psf versus new EC launches ≈ $1,737 psf – a 30 %+ saving that keeps resale ECs attractive.
Infographic: Top EC Profit Makers (since MOP)
| EC Project | Highest Profit | Unit Size | Key Pull Factors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hundred Palms Residences | $1.738 million | 1,528 sq ft | Within 1km of Rosyth School, near future Cross Island Line station |
| Bishan Loft | $1.88 million | 1,464 sq ft | Next to Bishan MRT Interchange, top schools, only EC in Bishan |
| Esparina Residences | $1.16 million | 1,206 sq ft | Near Buangkok MRT, Sengkang Grand Mall |
| The Tampines Trilliant | $1.155 million | 1,302 sq ft | Near MRT, 3 major malls, bus interchange |
| CityLife @ Tampines | $1.12 million | 1,421 sq ft | Beside Tampines Trilliant, central location |
| Nuovo (Ang Mo Kio) | $1.08 million | 1,313 sq ft | Next to Anderson Primary, near MRT & bus interchange |
(EdgeProp & URA Realis, Jan – Jun 2025)
Key Takeaways
✅ EC resale profits are soaring – $1 M+ gains now commonplace in top projects.
✅ Strongest performers sit near top schools, MRT nodes and retail hubs.
✅ Price gap between new OCR condos & ECs stays ~30 %; resale ECs remain value buys.
✅ Limited upcoming EC supply (only 38 unsold units island‑wide) supports prices.
✅ Great time for HDB upgraders or investors to lock in an EC before next price lift.
Thinking of Riding the EC Wave?
Whether you’re planning to cash‑out your existing EC or hunt for the next MOP gem, strategic timing and project selection are crucial.
📞 Let’s chat – I’ll break down profit potentials, financing, and upcoming launches so you can make your million‑dollar move with confidence.