HILL HOUSE — New Launch Profile

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HILL HOUSE sits in District 9 (Orchard / River Valley) and is positioned in the CCR segment of the Singapore private residential market. With TBD units on a undisclosed tenure title and an expected Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) of TBD, the development is among the new-launch cohort buyers should evaluate against alternative new-builds and resale comparables in the surrounding area. Pricing for new launches typically commands a 10–25% PSF premium over comparable resale, reflecting new-build condition, developer warranty, modern unit layouts, and the staged-payment cash-flow advantage of Progressive Payment Schemes (PPS).

For buyers, the new-launch decision turns on (a) launch-tranche pricing relative to the project’s long-run trajectory, (b) the developer’s track record on construction quality and TOP timing, (c) the surrounding-area supply pipeline (will more launches dilute pricing?), and (d) the macro rate environment between OTP and TOP — SORA can move materially in that 3–4 year window. Cross-reference District 9 (Orchard / River Valley) pricing and use the ShiokNest price heatmap for segment-level PSF context.

The Singapore new-launch market operates under cooling-measure architecture set in April 2023: foreign-buyer Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty at 60%, Singapore Citizen second-property ABSD at 20%, and a 55% Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) ceiling per the MAS TDSR/MSR framework. Stamp duty for HILL HOUSE is the dominant upfront cost variable: progressive Buyer’s Stamp Duty per the IRAS BSD rate table plus any applicable ABSD per the IRAS ABSD rate table. Use the BSD/ABSD stamp duty calculator to size your specific upfront cost.

Developer is Mequity Hills Pte Ltd. The track record of the developer — on past project TOP timing, defect-rectification responsiveness during the Defects Liability Period (DLP), and resale appreciation history of completed projects — is one of the most under-weighted variables in new-launch decisions. Buyers should request a developer track record document and cross-reference past projects via URA REALIS transaction history.

The financing context: SORA-pegged floating-rate mortgages currently price near 4.00% all-in (3.25% 3M SORA + 0.75% bank spread). Under the PPS, buyers draw the mortgage progressively as construction milestones complete, paying interest only on disbursed amounts until TOP. CPF Ordinary Account usage applies per the CPF housing usage rules, subject to the Valuation Limit and Withdrawal Limit. The URA Master Plan 2019 provides forward zoning context for surrounding plots — relevant for understanding whether the area’s built-form will intensify or remain stable over your holding period.

For: First-time buyersHDB upgraders
Source: URA REALIS
Key Takeaways
  • Project: HILL HOUSE in District 9 (Core Central Region)
  • Developer: Mequity Hills Pte Ltd
  • Total units: 72
  • Sales: 72 sold of 72 launched (100% absorption)
  • Average median PSF: $3,137 psf

Project Overview

HILL HOUSE is a private residential development in District 9 (Core Central Region), developed by Mequity Hills Pte Ltd. The project comprises 72 units.

Location Map

Project location with up to 5 of the nearest comparable condos in District 9.

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Sales Performance

HILL HOUSE has sold 72 out of 72 launched units, achieving an absorption rate of 100%.

Monthly sales for HILL HOUSE
PeriodSoldLaunchedCumul. SoldCumul. LaunchedAvailable
Feb 202310157257
Mar 202300157257
Apr 202310167256
May 202300167256
Jun 202300167256
Jul 202310177255
Aug 202300177255
Sep 202300177255
Oct 202300177255
Nov 202310187254
Dec 202300187254
Jan 202400187254
Feb 202400187254
Mar 202400187254
Apr 202400187254
May 202400187254
Jun 202400187254
Jul 202470257247
Aug 202400257247
Sep 202400257247
Oct 202420267246
Nov 202440297243
Dec 202410307242
Jan 202550347238
Feb 202530377235
Mar 202530397233
Apr 202540437229
May 202520457227
Jun 202530487224
Jul 202516064728
Aug 20253064728
Sep 20253067725
Oct 20252069723
Nov 20252071721
Dec 20251072720
Jan 20260072720
Feb 20260072720
Mar 20260072720

Price Analysis

Price analysis for HILL HOUSE based on monthly developer sales data.

Monthly prices for HILL HOUSE
PeriodMedian PSFHighest PSFLowest PSF
Feb 2023$2,880 psf$2,880 psf$2,880 psf
Apr 2023$3,210 psf$3,210 psf$3,210 psf
Jul 2023$3,258 psf$3,258 psf$3,258 psf
Nov 2023$3,263 psf$3,263 psf$3,263 psf
Jul 2024$3,066 psf$3,168 psf$2,963 psf
Oct 2024$3,034 psf$3,134 psf$2,934 psf
Nov 2024$3,227 psf$3,378 psf$3,087 psf
Dec 2024$3,228 psf$3,228 psf$3,228 psf
Jan 2025$3,173 psf$3,329 psf$2,934 psf
Feb 2025$3,398 psf$3,402 psf$3,378 psf
Mar 2025$2,965 psf$3,154 psf$2,883 psf
Apr 2025$3,017 psf$3,420 psf$2,952 psf
May 2025$3,054 psf$3,177 psf$2,931 psf
Jun 2025$3,249 psf$3,252 psf$3,224 psf
Jul 2025$3,011 psf$3,252 psf$2,893 psf
Aug 2025$2,931 psf$3,284 psf$2,913 psf
Sep 2025$3,270 psf$3,406 psf$3,235 psf
Oct 2025$2,954 psf$3,015 psf$2,893 psf
Nov 2025$3,172 psf$3,311 psf$3,033 psf
Dec 2025$3,378 psf$3,378 psf$3,378 psf
Project Snapshot
HILL HOUSE by Mequity Hills Pte Ltd — 100% absorption rate with an average median PSF of $3,137 psf in District 9 (Core Central Region).
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Sales Velocity

Monthly units sold trend for HILL HOUSE.

Sales velocity for HILL HOUSE
PeriodUnits Sold
Feb 20231
Apr 20231
Jul 20231
Nov 20231
Jul 20247
Oct 20242
Nov 20244
Dec 20241
Jan 20255
Feb 20253
Mar 20253
Apr 20254
May 20252
Jun 20253
Jul 202516
Aug 20253
Sep 20253
Oct 20252
Nov 20252
Dec 20251

Developer Background

Mequity Hills Pte Ltd is the developer of HILL HOUSE.

New-build advantages. HILL HOUSE offers modern unit layouts, contemporary facilities, full developer warranty, and the latest construction quality standards. For owner-occupiers, this translates to immediate move-in readiness without the renovation lift that resale typically requires. For investors, new-build status supports higher rental tenant preference and lower initial maintenance.

CCR positioning. The CCR segment in District 9 occupies a defined buyer cohort. CCR (Core Central Region) is the prime residential segment — Districts 9, 10, 11 plus parts of D1, D2, D4. Foreign-buyer demand has structurally contracted under the 60% ABSD, but Singapore Citizen and PR demand for CCR luxury remains anchored to wealth-storage and trophy-asset motivations. Use the district comparison calculator for cross-segment benchmarking.

Progressive Payment cash-flow. Under PPS, buyers pay in stages aligned with construction milestones (Foundation 10%, RC Framework 10%, Walls 5%, Roofing 5%, etc.), which spreads the cash outlay across the 3–4 year build window. This is materially different from resale where the full price clears within weeks of OTP. For yield-focused investors, the staged interest accrual on disbursed amounts only is a real cost advantage during construction. Model the cash-flow timeline via the cash flow calculator.

TOP timing risk. TBD is the expected TOP year but actual completion can slip 6–18 months on materials shortages, labour disputes, or developer cash-flow issues. Buyers committed to a TOP-aligned life event (relocation, child schooling, mortgage refinancing window) should factor a buffer. Developer track record on prior TOP timing is the best predictor; verify via past project history.

Rate-cycle risk. The 3–4 year PPS window between OTP and TOP exposes the buyer to SORA shifts. A buyer signing OTP at current 3.25% SORA could face TOP-year rates 100–200bp different in either direction. Stress-test affordability at SORA +75bp via the TDSR / MSR affordability calculator to confirm headroom under adverse rate scenarios.

Supply pipeline risk. Future GLS tranches near the project could introduce competing new launches that dilute pricing power. Check the URA GLS schedule for sites within a 1km radius of HILL HOUSE; concentrated new-supply in a fringe district can cap price appreciation during the holding period.

Resale exit risk. New launches typically command a premium over resale; on exit, the buyer becomes the resale seller competing against newer launches in the same area. Holding through and beyond the 3-year Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) window is structural for most buyers; shorter holds risk both SSD and weak resale clearing.

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    {
        "persona": "Singapore Citizen first-time buyer",
        "fit_color": "red",
        "reason": "You pay 0% ABSD. CCR luxury is rarely a first-time SC entry given the absolute price."
    },
    {
        "persona": "SC upgrader (sell HDB / decouple)",
        "fit_color": "green",
        "reason": "The 6-month ABSD remission window applies if this is your second residential property. Coordinate the existing-property sale carefully."
    },
    {
        "persona": "SC investor (second SC property)",
        "fit_color": "amber",
        "reason": "At 20% ABSD plus 4% all-in mortgage rate, leveraged yield maths is hostile. CCR yields rarely cover SORA-pegged carry."
    },
    {
        "persona": "Permanent Resident",
        "fit_color": "amber",
        "reason": "PR pays 5% ABSD on first property. CCR luxury is the historical PR entry segment."
    },
    {
        "persona": "Foreign buyer (non-FTA national)",
        "fit_color": "red",
        "reason": "At 60% ABSD, the entry-cost premium versus an SC buyer is approximately $1.5M+ on a S$2.5M unit. Long-horizon owner-occupier motivation only."
    },
    {
        "persona": "FTA national (US / Swiss / Liechtenstein / Norway / Iceland)",
        "fit_color": "green",
        "reason": "You qualify for SC-equivalent ABSD (0% / 20% / 30% by property number). Verify treaty eligibility with conveyancing lawyer before OTP."
    }
]

Verdict for HILL HOUSE. The project sits in a known new-launch segment with documented buyer-type fit and policy environment. The honest assessment depends on (a) launch-tranche pricing relative to comparable resale in District 9, (b) the Mequity Hills Pte Ltd developer track record, and (c) the buyer’s holding-horizon tolerance for the 3–4 year TOP window. For SC first-time buyers in OCR new launches, the 0% ABSD plus PPS cash-flow advantage make new-launch the often-rational choice. For SC second-property investors, the 20% ABSD plus negative-carry maths typically argues for resale value-buying instead. For foreign buyers, only owner-occupier residential motivation justifies the 60% ABSD entry. Suggested holding period: 7–10 years to amortise stamp duty and capture meaningful capital appreciation. Run total acquisition cost via the total acquisition cost calculator before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many units does HILL HOUSE have?
HILL HOUSE has a total of 72 units.
What is the absorption rate for HILL HOUSE?
HILL HOUSE has an absorption rate of 100%, with 72 units sold out of 72 launched.
What is the average PSF for HILL HOUSE?
The average median PSF for HILL HOUSE is $3,137 psf.
What is the expected TOP for HILL HOUSE?

Expected TOP is TBD. Actual completion typically tracks the developer’s timeline within +6 months; verify current construction progress via developer sales material or URA REALIS. (as of 2026-05)

What ABSD applies to HILL HOUSE for a Singapore Citizen second-property purchase?

20% ABSD applies to a SC second residential property purchase, per the unchanged April-2023 cooling-measure schedule. On a S$2M purchase, that is S$400,000 upfront ABSD in addition to BSD of approximately S$69,600. Use the BSD/ABSD stamp duty calculator for exact figures (as of 2026-05).

Is HILL HOUSE freehold or leasehold?

The tenure is recorded as undisclosed tenure. Verify via the developer’s sales material and your conveyancing lawyer; the tenure type affects long-run resale value via lease-decay dynamics on 99-year leasehold stock.

How does PPS interest accrual work for HILL HOUSE?

Under Progressive Payment Scheme, you draw the mortgage in stages aligned with construction milestones. Interest accrues only on the disbursed amount, not the full purchase price, until TOP. Use the mortgage calculator at the current 4.00% effective rate to model staged disbursement.

What CPF can I use for HILL HOUSE?

CPF Ordinary Account funds apply to private property purchases subject to Valuation Limit (VL) and Withdrawal Limit (WL) rules. See CPF housing usage rules. The accrued-interest mechanics apply on eventual sale: principal withdrawn plus 2.5% per annum must be returned to CPF, reducing net sale proceeds.

Methodology & Sources

The dataset behind this report spans All available months; we refresh it as new data becomes available.

Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.

  • Developer sales data from URA REALIS.
  • Median PSF, highest and lowest PSF from URA developer sales records.

Price-per-square-foot (PSF) here means the median deal in the period; means are reserved for volume-weighted aggregates explicitly labelled as such.