Singapore has 5 landed property types in 2026: Terrace (smallest, S$2.5–4M, shared walls), Semi-Detached (S$4–7M, one shared wall), Bungalow (S$5–12M, freestanding, ≥400 sqm), Detached/Good Class Bungalow (GCB, S$20–100M, ≥1,400 sqm in 39 gazetted areas), and Strata Landed/Cluster (S$2–5M, condo-amenity hybrid).
Landed property types compared
| Type | Min site area | Typical price | Foreign buyer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace | ~150 sqm | S$2.5-4M | Restricted (LDAU approval) |
| Semi-Detached | ~200 sqm | S$4-7M | Restricted |
| Bungalow (Detached) | ≥400 sqm | S$5-12M | Restricted |
| Good Class Bungalow (GCB) | ≥1,400 sqm | S$20-100M+ | Restricted; Sentosa Cove eligible |
| Strata Landed / Cluster | — | S$2-5M | Eligible (private property treatment) |
Source: SLA Residential Property Act.
Why strata landed is different
Strata landed (cluster house) has strata title and shared facilities — treated as private property under the Residential Property Act. Foreigners can buy strata landed freely (subject to ABSD).
FAQ
Are landed properties always freehold?
Mostly freehold; some 99-year landed exists (e.g. Sentosa Cove leasehold).
Can I subdivide landed property?
Subject to URA approval and minimum size rules. Generally requires significant cost and time.
What about conservation shophouses?
Separate category — heritage-conservation landed/commercial hybrid. See shophouse guide.