Which condo has en bloc potential?

Several factors determine a condo's potential for an en bloc sale in Singapore. Here are some key points and examples of condos that have been identified as having high en bloc potential:

Age of the Development

Older developments are more likely to be put up for collective sale. For example:

• Balmoral Point, completed in 1974, is a freehold apartment with only 31 units, making it a prime candidate.
• Crystal Tower, also completed in 1974, comprises 28 freehold apartments and has been launched for collective sale in the past.
• Grange Heights, completed in 1975, is another freehold development with 120 units, located off River Valley Road.

Number of Units

Smaller developments have a higher probability of being put up for collective sale.

• Still Mansions, with only 30 units, is a freehold development completed in 1967 and is located in the Telok Kurau area.
• Tan Tong Meng Tower is another example, though specific details on its unit count are not as prominently mentioned.

Plot Ratio Enhancement

Developments with potential for plot ratio enhancement are more attractive for en bloc sales.

• Grange Heights and Balmoral Point are both located in areas where plot ratio enhancements could be beneficial.

Location and Market Demand

Properties in sought-after locations, especially those near upcoming MRT stations or in established private residential enclaves, also have higher en bloc potential.

• Grange Heights is within walking distance of the upcoming Great World MRT station.
• Still Mansions is roughly equidistant from the upcoming Marine Parade and Marine Terrace MRT stations.

These factors, among others, contribute to a condo's likelihood of being put up for an en bloc sale. You can use EdgeProp's En Bloc Calculator to determine the probability of a specific condo being put up for collective sale based on these and other criteria.