Singapore's private home prices rose 1.4% quarter on quarter in Q3 2026, but new developer sales fell to 1,082 units, roughly half the previous quarter, according to URA and CBRE data.

TL;DR

  • Prices up, volumes down: URA's flash estimate shows private home prices up 1.4% in Q3 2026 (Q2: 0.5%), while CBRE counts 1,082 new private home sales excluding executive condominiums, down 49.5% from Q2.
  • Landed homes (+2.8%) and suburban non-landed homes in the Outside Central Region (+2.2%) led the gains, while the Core Central Region slipped 0.1%.
  • The flash figure is preliminary, and URA's full Q3 statistics are reported to be due on 23 October 2026.

What did URA report for Q3 2026?

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), Singapore's national land-use planning agency, released its flash estimate on 1 October 2026. The overall private residential price index rose 1.4% quarter on quarter, up from 0.5% in Q2. Landed properties rose 2.8% (Q2: 2.5%), and non-landed properties rose 0.9%, reversing a 0.1% fall in Q2. Within non-landed, the Outside Central Region (OCR, the suburbs) gained 2.2%, the Rest of Central Region gained 0.2%, and the Core Central Region (CCR, the prime districts) fell 0.1% after a 1.8% rise in Q2.

Why are prices rising when fewer homes are selling?

The two datasets measure different things. A price index tracks the prices at which homes change hands, so it can rise on thinner volume if the units that do sell are priced higher. URA reported that overall sale transactions fell about 30% from Q2, to 4,296 units from 6,148, using data to mid-September. CBRE, a property consultancy, counted 1,082 new private home sales excluding executive condominiums, down 49.5% from 2,141 in Q2 and down 67% from 3,288 in Q3 2025. Over nine months, CBRE tallies 5,236 new sales, 33.5% below the same period of 2025. The two launches CBRE highlighted were Lentor Gardens Residences in the OCR (291 units sold, median price of $2,357 per square foot) and Dunearn House in the CCR (237 units, median $3,107 per square foot). Neither source states what caused the slowdown in volumes.

What do forecasters expect for the rest of 2026?

CBRE maintains its full-year forecast of 7,500 to 8,500 new home sales in 2026, after 10,815 units in 2025, and says prices could close 2026 at the higher end of its 2% to 4% forecast. That is CBRE's view, not a certainty. URA itself struck a cautious tone, stating that the macroeconomic outlook remains highly uncertain, including for global and domestic interest rates, and advised households to exercise prudence when buying property and taking out mortgage loans. On supply, Little Big Red Dot reports that the Government Land Sales Confirmed List for the second half of 2026 includes 4,745 private residential units, bringing the full-year total to 9,320.

Why it matters for Asia property readers

Singapore is one of the region's most closely watched residential markets, and Q3 shows a split picture: price momentum is concentrated in landed and suburban homes, while prime districts were flat to slightly lower and new-launch activity cooled. Readers comparing markets should read price indices alongside transaction volumes rather than in isolation. For related context, see our coverage of the Q3 flash estimate (Singapore Private Home Prices Rise 1.4% in Q3 2026 Flash Estimate, Led by the Suburbs), August new home sales (Singapore New Home Sales Plunge to 153 Units in August: Seasonal Lull or Weak Demand?) and the latest land sales (URA Releases Two Residential Sites at East Coast Road and Serangoon North View). This article is general information, not property or financial advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did Singapore private home prices rise in Q3 2026?

URA's flash estimate, released on 1 October 2026, shows the private residential price index up 1.4% quarter on quarter, following a 0.5% rise in Q2.

Did new private home sales rise or fall in Q3 2026?

They fell. CBRE counted 1,082 new sales excluding executive condominiums, down 49.5% from Q2 and 67% from Q3 2025.

When will URA publish the full Q3 2026 figures?

Little Big Red Dot reports that full statistics are due on 23 October 2026. Flash estimates are preliminary, so the final numbers may differ.

Sources and Method

This is an original analysis based on the URA media release on the 3rd quarter 2026 flash estimate (1 October 2026), CBRE Singapore's commentary on the Q3 2026 flash estimate (1 October 2026), and Little Big Red Dot's summary of the URA release for the land supply figures and the 23 October release date. Figures are as published by those sources. Forecasts are attributed to CBRE. Not confirmed by any source: the cause of the drop in sales volumes.