When does the land tenure for a project like Clavon condo begin?

A project’s land tenure in Singapore typically starts from the date the lease is officially issued by the authorities, which is usually recorded as the date in the land title or state lease document. For most new condominiums and leasehold developments, this is known as the lease commencement date, and it is stated as “99 years from [specified date]” in sales materials and on official legal documents. This commencement date is the point from which the leasehold tenure (commonly 99 years) begins to count down.

For example, if a condominium project states its tenure as “99 years from 7 October 2019,” then the tenure start date is 7 October 2019. This applies to both private residential projects and state land parcels sold through Government Land Sales.

If the development is via collective sale (en bloc), a slightly different process may apply: the tenure start date is typically the date of the Collective Sale Order, or the date of judicial approval if there was an appeal, but this is determined case by case by the authorities.

Buyers and investors should refer to the official documentation or sales brochures for the specific lease commencement date when assessing any property.