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Novena En Bloc Returns, BTO Ceilings Rise, HDB Resale Hits Record
Published 1 September 2026 · Covers news from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
A freehold Novena condo is attempting its fourth collective sale at $198 million after three prior failures, while policy changes raise income ceilings for BTO and EC buyers and July HDB resale transactions hit a record high.
- Gilstead Court in Novena is pursuing its fourth en bloc attempt at a $198 million reserve price; Stacked Homes notes the freehold site has a low 1.4 plot ratio that may deter developers, and the project could yield around 98 units if successful [1].
- The government has raised the income ceiling for BTO flat eligibility to $16,000 and for Executive Condominiums to $18,000, according to EdgeProp, a move described as intended to widen the buyer pool [10].
- July HDB resale transactions reached a record high of 2,660 deals, according to Singapore Business Review, though this sits alongside Q2 data from Real Estate Asia showing HDB resale prices dipped 0.3% — suggesting volume and price trends are currently moving in different directions [12][13].
- A Yahoo News Singapore analysis raises the question of whether the HDB resale market has decoupled from the private property market, a distinction relevant to buyers weighing public versus private options [9].
- Community Care Apartments at Harmony Village @ Bukit Batok, Singapore's first such senior housing scheme, have seen monthly fees rise from an initial $50 to around $180, according to Stacked Homes, a development that may concern buyers or family members evaluating senior housing options [5].
Sources
- [1]This Freehold Novena Condo Is Up For En Bloc Sale At $198M — After 3 Failed Attempts Since 2005
Stacked Homes · 31/08/2026
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- [9]Has the HDB market decoupled from the private property market? - Yahoo News Singapore
Google News — Singapore property · 27/08/2026
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