How the government plans to manage urban development while maintaining housing affordability becomes evident in the latest Government Land Sale (GLS) program for the second half of 2025. The Urban Redevelopment Authority has disclosed ten residential sites on the Confirmed List, including two Executive Condominium plots and three mixed-use developments, with high-value parcels in Newton and Tanjong Rhu leading the offerings. This strategic release is expected to yield approximately 4,725 new residential units, including 990 EC units, representing a slight reduction from the 5,030 units made available in the first half of 2025 but maintaining robust supply levels compared to 2015-2023 averages.
The GLS program reveals Singapore’s balanced approach to urban growth, strategically releasing prime land while prioritizing long-term housing accessibility.
The GLS program extends beyond the Confirmed List with twelve additional sites placed on the Reserve List, which developers may trigger through acceptable bids according to market demand conditions. This two-tiered approach offers flexibility in land release mechanisms while ensuring a steady pipeline of residential development opportunities. The combined potential yield across both lists amounts to approximately 9,200 private residential units for 2H2025, bringing the total GLS residential supply for 2025 to 17,705 units—the highest figure since 2014. The Reserve List provides additional capacity to produce 4,475 residential units and 173,800 square meters of commercial space, offering a buffer for market fluctuations if demand warrants.
Notable in this release is the diversity of offerings across Singapore’s geography, with sites strategically positioned in prime areas, suburban locations, and emerging residential precincts. The inclusion of three mixed-use plots reflects the government’s continued emphasis on integrated urban planning, with these developments set to incorporate over 178,000 square meters of commercial space. Additionally, the allocation of two EC sites in the North and Northeast regions addresses the specific needs of the “sandwich class” of homebuyers. The Outside Central Region has shown particular strength with 11.83% price growth in Q1 2024, highlighting the demand for developments in these areas. The program places special focus on precinct intensification with several parcels located near existing or upcoming developments to maximize infrastructure efficiency.
The expanded supply framework demonstrates the government’s proactive stance in maintaining market stability while accommodating genuine housing demand. By balancing confirmed releases with reserve options, authorities have created a responsive mechanism that can adapt to evolving market conditions while deterring speculative pressure and supporting long-term affordability objectives in Singapore’s property market.
