Central
Mature estate
Central Area
MRT: Multiple (Raffles Place · City Hall · Chinatown · Telok Ayer)
Character
The town in one paragraph.
CBD heartland HDB. Pinnacle@Duxton iconic stack. Chinatown, Pearl's Hill City Park.
The upgrade angle
If you're an upgrader in Central Area.
Pinnacle resale consistently the most expensive HDB nationally. Upgrade trajectory typically into D1/D2 condos.
The sequencing that matters
- MOP timing — have you cleared the 5-year minimum occupation period? If not, when will you?
- Sell-first vs buy-first — the single most expensive sequencing decision for HDB upgraders. Varies by ABSD exposure and financing.
- Cash proceeds vs CPF refund — running the CPF accrued interest math (see article) before you list.
- ABSD remission window — 6-month rule after completion of your new property, strictly enforced.
Related
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