Lentor Has Seen Its First Wave of Profitable Sub-Sales: Here’s What They Tell Us About Buyers’ Want Today

Unless you haven’t been paying attention, Lentor’s transformation into one of Singapore’s newest housing precincts has been hard to miss. Since 2022, it has seen no fewer than six private residential launches, with another expected in July 2026.  Moreover, with yet another Government Land Sales (GLS) site at Lentor Central in the pipeline, the growth of this up-and-coming enclave is certainly far from over. 

Amid this flurry of new launches, Lentor has also seen its first wave of sub-sale transactions, which could offer a glimpse of how the precinct may perform as it matures. As of early-July 2026, all 39 profitable sub-sale deals within the neighbourhood can be traced back to Lentor Modern, Lentor’s first-ever new project, which recently obtained its Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) in 3Q 2025. 

For a closer look at the numbers, here is a detailed breakdown of every profitable sub-sale transaction at this newly-completed development to date:

Table 1: Profitable sub-sale deals at Lentor Modern by profits earned 

 1. Three-bedders were by far the most heavily-transacted unit type among Lentor’s early sub-sale transactions 

Among available unit types, three-bedders at Lentor Modern saw the most sub-sale activity, accounting for 23 deals (or 59%) of the 39 transactions recorded. This was followed by 2-bedders (11 deals), 4-bedders (4 deals), and 1 bedders (1 deal).

Table 2: Count of sub-sale transactions at Lentor Modern by unit type and size 

Digging deeper, these figures also reveal that 990 sq ft three-bedroom units were the most purchased unit type, with 14 sub-sale deals recorded. 

2.  By quantum, 3- and 4-bedders saw the biggest sub-sale profit gains  

Amongst sub-sale transactions at Lentor Modern, 4-bedroom units recorded the largest capital gains with profits ranging from $437,000 to $590,700, on top of occupying the top three spots. Three-bedroom units also performed strongly, recording profits of between $396,020 to $488,830 within the top ten. 

3. Most sub-sale transactions fell within the $1.5 to $2M range

Chart 1: Breakdown of Lentor Modern sub-sale transactions by price bracket

Most secondary market activity at Lentor Modern took place within the $1.5M to $2M bracket, which saw a total of 19 deals, or nearly half of the 39 sub-sale deals clocked. This is followed closely by the $2M to $2.5M bracket, with a total of 14 transactions clocked. 

This also means that the large majority of sub-sale transactions –specifically 84.6% (or 36 deals) – took place at the $2.5M mark and below, with only a mere three deals surpassing this quantum.

What Do Lentor's Early Sub-Sales Suggest About Buyer Preferences Today?

Granted, these 39 sub-sale transactions from Lentor's first-completed project represent only an early snapshot and a small sample size. But yet, they are broadly reflective of wider market trends across the Outside Central Region (OCR), on top of being telling of an emerging ‘sweet spot’ for both unit sizes and quantum pricing.

Chart 2: Outside Central Region (OCR) sub-sale activity in 1H 2026 by size ranges

Based on URA caveats lodged as of 9 July 2026, OCR sub-sale activity was largely concentrated in units sized between 60 - 70 sqm, as well as 90 - 100 sqm. Of the 140 sub-sale transactions recorded, 24 (17.1%) fell within the former category, while 28 (20.0%) were in the latter. This mirrors the early transactions at Lentor Modern, where two- and three-bedroom units (see Table 2) accounted for the majority of sub-sale activity.

Chart 3: Outside Central Region (OCR) sub-sale activity in 1H 2026 by price range

Likewise, early sub-sale activity at Lentor Modern also mirrors pricing trends across the wider OCR. Based on URA caveats lodged as of 9 July 2026, the majority of OCR sub-sale transactions in 1H 2026 fell within the $1.5M - $2M and $2M - $2.5M price bands. These segments recorded 50 and 33 transactions respectively, accounting for nearly 60% of all OCR sub-sale transactions together during the aforementioned period.

Long story short? Going by sub-sale transactions at Lentor Modern, as well as wider OCR trends, buyers shopping within the region are leaning towards specific unit sizes and price segments, which could continue to shape demand for future launches in the precinct. 

This also bodes well for upcoming Lentor projects offering a similar value proposition, especially with the likelihood of a receptive buyer pool awaiting fresh stock being present.

As for anyone considering a home in Lentor, Lentor Garden Residences is one upcoming development worth taking a closer look at. Launching on 18 July, the 499-condo unit and 3 retail shops project will offer two- to four-bedroom units ranging from 646 sq ft to 1,356 sq ft – or in other words, a unit mix that aligns well with today's buyer preferences.

Keen on knowing more about Lentor Garden Residences or other exciting opportunities in the area? Reach out to your ERA Trusted Adviser today for expert insights and all the details you need to make an informed decision!