Singapore Unsold Condo Inventory Q1 2026, URA Data
42,561 units in Singapore's planning pipeline; 17,032 unsold with approval. URA Q1 2026 data on supply, completions and what it means for buyers.
By Invest Singapore Editorial · Updated June 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Quick answer: Singapore’s Q1 2026 URA data shows 42,561 units with planning approval including Executive Condominiums, of which 17,032 remain unsold. The forward completion pipeline runs to approximately 55,800 units, with 2026 private completions alone projected at 6,083 to 6,282 units. For buyers and investors, this is a supply-heavy environment where well-located projects continue to clear quickly, while less differentiated stock is building up.
The URA’s Q1 2026 real estate statistics show Singapore’s residential supply at its most visible since the pre-COVID pipeline years. The combination of large planning approvals and moderating transaction volumes means the unsold inventory figure deserves closer attention from anyone making a buy or hold decision in 2026.
What the 42,561 and 17,032 Unit Numbers Mean
URA reports two related but distinct figures. The 42,561 units represent the total stock with planning approval, including private condominiums and Executive Condominiums, covering all stages from approved but not yet launched to launched but not yet sold.
The 17,032 units are specifically those that are unsold and hold valid planning approval. These are market-ready in the sense that developers can launch or continue selling them without waiting for additional regulatory steps. The gap between 42,561 and 17,032 reflects units that are either under construction and already sold, or sold and pending completion.
For context, the H2 2026 GLS supply update shows how new Government Land Sales sites are adding to the pipeline on top of this existing stock. Taken together, the supply picture for 2026 and 2027 is meaningfully larger than the constrained environment buyers faced two years ago.
The practical question is what this means for price pressure. In prior cycles, unsold inventory above 15,000 units has historically coincided with moderate price growth rather than sharp appreciation. Singapore’s Q1 2026 figure at 17,032 sits just above that threshold.
2026 Completions and the 55,800-Unit Forward Pipeline
The 2026 completion projection of 6,083 to 6,282 private units is the near-term delivery number. These are units physically completing construction this year and being handed over to buyers. Not all of them are unsold; many were sold during the launch and construction period.
The more significant number for the medium-term is approximately 55,800 units in the forward completion pipeline. This represents all private residential units with planning approval that are expected to reach completion over the coming years, based on current project timelines.
| Supply Metric | Q1 2026 Figure | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Total units with planning approval incl. EC | 42,561 | Broader multi-year supply horizon |
| Unsold units with planning approval | 17,032 | Market-ready, available for launch or sale |
| Forward pipeline to completion | ~55,800 | All stages, private plus EC |
| 2026 private completions (excl. EC) | 6,083 to 6,282 | Near-term delivery this year |
The H1 2026 new launch performance data shows how much of this pipeline has been absorbed in recent months. New launch sales in Q1 were concentrated in a handful of projects, meaning a large portion of the 17,032 unsold units is sitting in projects that have yet to find their pace.
Which Buyers Are Most Affected by Current Inventory Levels
The unsold inventory figure is not evenly distributed across regions or price bands. The Outside Central Region carries the largest share, driven by the wave of GLS sites acquired in Tengah, Jurong, and the northern corridors over 2022 and 2023. These sites were tendered when land costs were still manageable, allowing developers to price units broadly in the range buyers from the HDB upgrader segment target.
For foreign buyers and investors assessing the RCR versus OCR trade-off, the inventory dynamic shifts the calculus slightly. The RCR has less unsold stock proportionally, which means fewer competitive alternatives and somewhat firmer pricing in established mid-tier locations. The OCR offers more developer flexibility on pricing but also more competition between similar-positioned projects.
Buyers weighing a new launch against a completed resale unit now have a richer set of options than at any point since 2021. The off-plan vs. resale condo comparison guide covers how to evaluate the risk and return trade-offs given the current inventory environment, including the impact of forward supply on exit pricing at the end of a standard holding period.
What Investors Should Watch in the Months Ahead
The 17,032 unsold units number will be the one to track across Q2 and Q3 2026. If it rises further, it signals that new launches are not absorbing at the pace developers intended and that the market is building up unsold stock. If it holds steady or declines, it indicates that launches are clearing at a rate consistent with underlying demand.
The forward pipeline of 55,800 units provides a structural ceiling on how quickly prices can appreciate in this cycle, barring a significant demand shock from foreign capital inflows or population growth. The Singapore property investment guide sets out the key indicators that historically signal when a supply-heavy phase transitions back into a more constrained environment.
For now, the data points to a buyer-friendly environment in the OCR and a more balanced one in the RCR, with the CCR remaining the most insulated segment from inventory pressure due to its distinct buyer profile and lower developer pipeline volumes.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of Q1 2026, Singapore had 17,032 unsold private residential units with planning approval, including Executive Condominiums. The broader planning pipeline stood at 42,561 units, representing a multi-year supply horizon for the market.
URA data points to approximately 6,083 to 6,282 private residential unit completions in 2026, excluding Executive Condominiums. The forward pipeline across all stages of planning approval totals approximately 55,800 units.
A larger unsold stock gives buyers more choice and moderates urgency pricing. Developers with significant unsold units tend to price competitively and offer phased releases. This is particularly true for projects outside established locations in the RCR and OCR regions.
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