What's the Difference: Terrace, Semi-D, Bungalow, GCB ({YEAR})?

Guide Last reviewed

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

TypeMin site areaTypical priceForeign buyer
Terrace~150 sqmS$2.5-4MRestricted (LDAU approval)
Semi-Detached~200 sqmS$4-7MRestricted
Bungalow (Detached)≥400 sqmS$5-12MRestricted
Good Class Bungalow (GCB)≥1,400 sqmS$20-100M+Restricted; Sentosa Cove eligible
Strata Landed / ClusterS$2-5MEligible (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.