The Core Central Region (CCR) has long held a reputation of being exclusive, expensive, and the stomping ground of wealthy foreigners. For this reason, news about the CCR seldom gets as much traction: most people want to read or know about the Outside of Central Region (OCR), where more Singaporeans tend to live, or the Rest of Central Region (RCR), which tends to have the highest prices most of us call reasonable. But there’s been a huge shift in the market of late, and the next half of 2025 might see much more attention being on the CCR. Here’s why: Factors driving interest to the CCR in the coming year

• 1. Availability of new launches
• 2. Narrower price gaps
• 3. Narrowing of land sale prices
• 4. Better catering to families
• 5. Less competition from landlords and foreign investors

1. Availability of new launches

The current batch of new launches, such as Parktown Residence, Aurelle of Tampines, Lentor Central...