District 5 covers Buona Vista, Pasir Panjang, Clementi, West Coast and Dover — one of Singapore’s most diverse condo markets. Buyers here face a constant decision: buy new launch, or go resale? Here’s how the two stack up in 2026.
Pricing
New launches in District 5 currently transact at $2,400–$2,900 psf, with premium developments like The Hill @ One-North priced around $2,650–$2,800 psf. Comparable resale stock (5–10 years old) sits at $1,900–$2,400 psf. The delta is real — but so are the differences in what you’re buying.
What You Pay For With New Launch
- Brand-new fittings, no wear, full warranty.
- Efficient modern layouts (smaller bedrooms, larger common areas, dumbbell designs).
- Progressive Payment Scheme — lower upfront cash flow (see payment scheme breakdown).
- Developer incentives during early launch phases.
- Fresh 99-year leasehold from TOP.
- Capital appreciation window from launch to TOP (typically 3–4 years).
What You Pay For With Resale
- Immediate occupancy — no 3-year wait.
- Known facilities, mature landscaping.
- Transparent transaction history — you see what the unit type has sold for.
- Typically larger unit sizes (pre-2018 projects had more generous floor areas).
- Lower absolute quantum.
- Rental income from day one.
Financing Differences
For new launches, the Progressive Payment Scheme means you only service a small loan during construction, scaling up as each construction milestone is reached. For resale, you service the full loan from completion. If you’re holding cash flow capacity for other investments, this is a meaningful advantage.
Stamp Duty Is the Same
Both attract Buyer’s Stamp Duty and (if applicable) ABSD. See our stamp duty guide for current rates.
Who Should Buy New Launch
- Buyers with a 3+ year holding view.
- Buyers wanting to enter at developer price before TOP uplift.
- Families planning life around TOP date (e.g. school registration timing).
- Buyers who value predictable unit condition and warranty.
Who Should Buy Resale
- Buyers needing immediate move-in.
- Landlords wanting immediate rental income.
- Buyers prioritising larger floor areas.
- Investors targeting specific unit types that are no longer built new.
2026 Specific Considerations
With interest rates normalising and URA’s One-North intensification in motion, buyers anchoring to 2024 lows will find resale increasingly competitive. New launch remains the cleaner path for long-hold owner-occupiers and investors targeting TOP 2027.
If a new launch fits your profile, check the latest pricing and available units for The Hill @ One-North.