NORTH GAIA — New Launch Profile

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NORTH GAIA sits in District 27 (Yishun / Sembawang) and is positioned in the OCR 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 27 (Yishun / Sembawang) 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 NORTH GAIA 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 Sing Holdings (Yishun) 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: NORTH GAIA in District 27 (Outside Central Region)
  • Developer: Sing Holdings (Yishun) Pte Ltd
  • Total units: 616
  • Sales: 616 sold of 616 launched (100% absorption)
  • Average median PSF: $1,326 psf

Project Overview

NORTH GAIA is a private residential development in District 27 (Outside Central Region), developed by Sing Holdings (Yishun) Pte Ltd. The project comprises 616 units.

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Project location with up to 5 of the nearest comparable condos in District 27.

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Sales Performance

NORTH GAIA has sold 616 out of 616 launched units, achieving an absorption rate of 100%.

Monthly sales for NORTH GAIA
PeriodSoldLaunchedCumul. SoldCumul. LaunchedAvailable
Feb 202350216616400
Mar 202370221616395
Apr 2023180239616377
May 2023150254616362
Jun 2023140268616348
Jul 2023390305616311
Aug 2023280331616285
Sep 2023160346616270
Oct 2023180363616253
Nov 202390371616245
Dec 202390379616237
Jan 2024200399616217
Feb 2024140412616204
Mar 2024230434616182
Apr 2024330465616151
May 2024200482616134
Jun 2024290507616109
Jul 202426053261684
Aug 202424055361663
Sep 20247055961657
Oct 202413057261644
Nov 202419058961627
Dec 20244059161625
Jan 20253059361623
Feb 20253059561621
Mar 20252006156161
Apr 2025206166160
May 2025006166160
Jun 2025206166160
Jul 2025006166160
Aug 2025006166160
Sep 2025006166160
Oct 2025006166160
Nov 2025006166160
Dec 2025006166160
Jan 2026006166160
Feb 2026006166160
Mar 2026006166160

Price Analysis

Price analysis for NORTH GAIA based on monthly developer sales data.

Monthly prices for NORTH GAIA
PeriodMedian PSFHighest PSFLowest PSF
Feb 2023$1,330 psf$1,358 psf$1,260 psf
Mar 2023$1,252 psf$1,442 psf$1,203 psf
Apr 2023$1,271 psf$1,416 psf$1,195 psf
May 2023$1,270 psf$1,381 psf$1,229 psf
Jun 2023$1,280 psf$1,391 psf$1,243 psf
Jul 2023$1,291 psf$1,396 psf$1,179 psf
Aug 2023$1,316 psf$1,472 psf$1,218 psf
Sep 2023$1,320 psf$1,404 psf$1,245 psf
Oct 2023$1,295 psf$1,382 psf$1,207 psf
Nov 2023$1,315 psf$1,405 psf$1,232 psf
Dec 2023$1,298 psf$1,351 psf$1,225 psf
Jan 2024$1,303 psf$1,381 psf$1,247 psf
Feb 2024$1,327 psf$1,390 psf$1,242 psf
Mar 2024$1,341 psf$1,459 psf$1,221 psf
Apr 2024$1,315 psf$1,448 psf$1,237 psf
May 2024$1,338 psf$1,417 psf$1,231 psf
Jun 2024$1,311 psf$1,400 psf$1,250 psf
Jul 2024$1,319 psf$1,420 psf$1,279 psf
Aug 2024$1,306 psf$1,415 psf$1,247 psf
Sep 2024$1,349 psf$1,405 psf$1,264 psf
Oct 2024$1,310 psf$1,424 psf$1,267 psf
Nov 2024$1,332 psf$1,452 psf$1,279 psf
Dec 2024$1,368 psf$1,519 psf$1,292 psf
Jan 2025$1,401 psf$1,403 psf$1,385 psf
Feb 2025$1,324 psf$1,342 psf$1,309 psf
Mar 2025$1,407 psf$1,474 psf$1,325 psf
Apr 2025$1,429 psf$1,442 psf$1,416 psf
Jun 2025$1,422 psf$1,432 psf$1,411 psf
Project Snapshot
NORTH GAIA by Sing Holdings (Yishun) Pte Ltd — 100% absorption rate with an average median PSF of $1,326 psf in District 27 (Outside Central Region).
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Sales Velocity

Monthly units sold trend for NORTH GAIA.

Sales velocity for NORTH GAIA
PeriodUnits Sold
Feb 20235
Mar 20237
Apr 202318
May 202315
Jun 202314
Jul 202339
Aug 202328
Sep 202316
Oct 202318
Nov 20239
Dec 20239
Jan 202420
Feb 202414
Mar 202423
Apr 202433
May 202420
Jun 202429
Jul 202426
Aug 202424
Sep 20247
Oct 202413
Nov 202419
Dec 20244
Jan 20253
Feb 20253
Mar 202520
Apr 20252
Jun 20252

Developer Background

Sing Holdings (Yishun) Pte Ltd is the developer of NORTH GAIA.

New-build advantages. NORTH GAIA 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.

OCR positioning. The OCR segment in District 27 occupies a defined buyer cohort. OCR (Outside Central Region) is the suburban segment — the largest private residential pool by volume. OCR new launches benefit most from HDB upgrader demand and family-stage buyers prioritising space and value over CBD proximity. 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 NORTH GAIA; 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": "green",
        "reason": "You pay 0% ABSD. OCR is the typical first-time SC entry point at S$1.0M–S$1.8M."
    },
    {
        "persona": "SC upgrader (sell HDB / decouple)",
        "fit_color": "green",
        "reason": "The 6-month ABSD remission window applies if this is your second residential property. OCR sweet spot for HDB upgraders."
    },
    {
        "persona": "SC investor (second SC property)",
        "fit_color": "amber",
        "reason": "At 20% ABSD plus 4% all-in mortgage rate, leveraged yield maths is hostile. OCR yields are slightly better but still negative-carry typical."
    },
    {
        "persona": "Permanent Resident",
        "fit_color": "amber",
        "reason": "PR pays 5% ABSD on first property. OCR/RCR is more accessible for PR upgraders."
    },
    {
        "persona": "Foreign buyer (non-FTA national)",
        "fit_color": "red",
        "reason": "At 60% ABSD, the entry-cost premium versus an SC buyer is approximately $600K+ on a S$1.0M 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 NORTH GAIA. 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 27, (b) the Sing Holdings (Yishun) 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 NORTH GAIA have?
NORTH GAIA has a total of 616 units.
What is the absorption rate for NORTH GAIA?
NORTH GAIA has an absorption rate of 100%, with 616 units sold out of 616 launched.
What is the average PSF for NORTH GAIA?
The average median PSF for NORTH GAIA is $1,326 psf.
What is the expected TOP for NORTH GAIA?

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 NORTH GAIA 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 NORTH GAIA 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 NORTH GAIA?

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 NORTH GAIA?

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.