The Government has doubled the Minimum Occupation Period to 10 years, eliminated the Deferred Payment Scheme, and restricted second-timers. Exactly 5 upcoming EC projects remain legally grandfathered under the 5-year MOP.
Direct structural comparison of purchasing an Executive Condominium versus a mass-market private condominium in 2026.
| Financial & Structural Dimension | Executive Condominium (EC) | OCR Private Condominium |
|---|---|---|
| Average Purchase Price (PSF) | $1,750 – $1,893 psf | $2,250 – $2,450+ psf |
| Upfront ABSD for HDB Upgraders | 0% (Automatic Remission) | 20% Upfront ($400k on $2M property) |
| Payment Scheme Flexibility | Deferred Payment Scheme (DPS) Available | Normal Progressive Scheme Only |
| CPF Housing Grants | Up to $30,000 for First-Timers | $0 Ineligible |
| Borrowing Ratio Framework | 30% Mortgage Servicing Ratio (MSR) | 55% Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) |
| Full Privatisation Horizon | Year 10 (Grandfathered Projects) | Immediate Privatisation from Day 1 |
All EC land tenders awarded on or after 8 May 2026 are subject to tightened constraints. Here is the operational impact on buyers.
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Check your eligibilityThese five upcoming developments closed tenders prior to 8 May 2026, offering ~1,970 final legacy-status units.
Direct connection to KJE; integrated childcare facility; high pent-up demand from Bukit Panjang and Choa Chu Kang upgraders.
Find out more..Close to Woodlands South MRT (TEL); benefits from Woodlands Regional Centre growth and nearby health campus amenities.
Find out more..Adjacent to park connector networks and medical hub; family-oriented master layout designed for spacious living.
Register InterestExclusive low-density, 5-storey boutique living; quiet suburban character surrounded by lush landed residential estates.
Register InterestUnblocked Lower Seletar Reservoir views; adjacent to Orchid Country Club (slated for future residential transformation post-2030).
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