3 Key Strategies For Buying Into The CCR

The Core Central Region (CCR) has always been the heart of prestige and aspiration in Singapore real estate. For many, it’s the ultimate dream to own a luxury home in areas like Orchard, Newton, Bukit Timah or River Valley.

But here’s the truth:
Many buyers overlook the CCR because they think it’s unaffordable.

In reality, the price gap between CCR and the other regions has been shrinking—dramatically. And if you understand what to look out for, you might just catch the next big wave before the masses do.

Let’s dive into 3 key strategies that smart buyers are using to spot true value in the CCR today:

1. Watch the Price Gap Shrink

Here’s what the data shows:

📉 In 2014, the price gap between CCR and OCR was a massive 82%.
📉 Today, it has dropped to just 38%.

For CCR vs RCR, the gap fell from 45% to 17% over the same period.

Even more shocking—when comparing 99-year leasehold 3-bedders, the price gap between CCR and OCR dropped from 120% to 34%, and CCR vs RCR from 73% to just 11%!

What does this mean?

While OCR and RCR have experienced steep price climbs, CCR has remained relatively moderate in growth—and that’s where the opportunity lies.
CCR is primed for a price correction. When that happens, you’ll either be in the game—or watching the ship sail from the sidelines.

✅ Smart buyers use price gaps to identify underpriced segments. CCR is now that segment.

2. Affordability Has Flipped

10 years ago, selling your freehold 3-bedder in the CCR could get you two 99-year 3-bedders in OCR.

Today?
That same CCR unit won’t stretch as far. In fact, you’d likely need to top up significantly just to afford two OCR units.

And here’s something to really think about:
A freehold 3-bedder in the CCR today can cost only ~$200K more than a 99-year unit in the RCR.

📌 Would you rather own a 99-year in the RCR—or a freehold property in the CCR for a small premium?
You already know the answer.

✅ Affordability isn’t about price alone. It’s about value—and CCR offers exceptional value right now.

3. Tenure Still Matters (A Lot)
Ask anyone:
Would you prefer a 99-year or a freehold/999-year home in the CCR?

The answer’s obvious—but the supply is not.

Freehold or 999-year properties in the CCR are increasingly rare.
Most new launches today are 99-year leasehold. And the few freehold ones? They get snapped up fast.

If you’re lucky enough to come across a new launch in the CCR that checks all the boxes—right price, good tenure, prime location—that’s a once-in-a-decade kind of deal.

✅ Tenure is more than a label—it’s your long-term security and future resale leverage.

🟨 Ready for the Opportunity?
All this sounds great—but what if I told you there’s actually a current project in the CCR that ticks all these boxes?

✔ Attractive entry price
✔ Rare freehold / 999 years tenure
✔ Prime central location

I’ve done the research, and this is one opportunity you don’t want to miss.

📩 Want to know which project I’m talking about?
➡️ Contact us HERE!

Let’s talk before this opportunity disappears.

You don’t have to wait 10 years to realise you missed out. The CCR door is open now—are you ready to step in?