Two fresh land parcels — one in the quiet landed belt near Sin Ming, the other tucked beside the gritty energy of Farrer Park — have quietly landed on Singapore’s 1H2026 Government Land Sales programme, and the property market is already sharpening its pencils.
The Lorong Puntong site near Sin Ming Avenue spans 4,283 square metres with a gross plot ratio of 2.8, releasing roughly 11,993 square metres of gross floor area. That translates to around 140 private homes, each averaging about 85 square metres. Think of it like a hawker centre stall — small footprint, but every square metre counts.
Small footprint, big stakes — at Lorong Puntong, every square metre of 11,993 carries serious weight.
The Kitchener Link parcel is slightly smaller at 4,214 square metres but carries a higher plot ratio of 3.0, squeezing out approximately 145 units across 12,645 square metres of buildable space.
Analysts are forecasting top bids of S$1,450 to S$1,560 psf ppr for Lorong Puntong, pushing the total quantum toward S$203 million. Kitchener Link is expected to fetch S$1,400 to S$1,500 psf ppr, approaching S$190 million. Both sites are 99-year leasehold, standard fare for GLS plots.
Here’s what makes this interesting. Lorong Puntong sits on the confirmed list — it goes to tender regardless, closing 15 September 2026 at noon. Kitchener Link is reserve list, meaning it only gets triggered if a developer submits an acceptable offer first. Big difference. One is a race; the other is a waiting game.
Analysts expect four to ten bids for Lorong Puntong and four to eight for Kitchener Link. Smaller developers are expected to jump in precisely because the quantum is manageable — not every player can swing a billion-dollar mega-site. Proximity to Bright Hill MRT and Farrer Park MRT gives both sites genuine commuter appeal, and future Cross Island Line connectivity could sweeten long-term value further. The Lorong Puntong tender also requires developers to construct a sheltered linkway connecting the development to nearby transport nodes, including a connection from Faber Garden Condominium to the train station. Developers keen to review full site conditions and tender particulars can purchase eDevelopers Packets online at digitalservice.ura.gov.sg.
But risks exist. Thomson Reserve, with roughly 1,240 units launching in H2 2026, adds competing supply. Construction cost inflation bites harder on small sites. And if too many developers chase the same parcel, overbidding becomes a real threat — like six people fighting over the last plate of char kway teow. Adding further context to broader housing demand, the HDB resale market recorded only 8,000 flats reaching MOP in 2025, limiting the pool of upgraders who might pivot toward new private launches in these upcoming developments.
Cool. The Farrer road plot is so close to MRT and malls.