40–59 years
70%
Threshold once amendments commence
60 years & above
65%
Threshold once amendments commence
CSA signature window
6 months
Will be reduced from 12 months
Failed attempt restriction
3 years
Will be increased from 2 years
The headline change is straightforward: once the amendments commence, older developments will have lower collective sale consent thresholds.
Developments aged 40 to 59 years will require 70% consent instead of the current 80%, while developments aged 60 years and above will require 65%.
Developments below 40 years old will retain the existing thresholds: 90% for developments less than 10 years old and 80% for those aged 10 to 39 years.
A lower statutory threshold does not mean that an en bloc sale is automatic. A successful collective sale still depends on the applicable process, owner support, pricing, redevelopment potential and whether a purchaser ultimately acquires the site.
At a glance
Current Framework vs Passed Framework
The figures in the Passed Framework column will apply only after the amendments commence.
| Development Age | Current Framework | Passed Framework | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 10 years | 90% | 90% | No change |
| 10–39 years | 80% | 80% | No change |
| 40–59 years | 80% | 70% | Lower upon commencement |
| 60 years & above | 80% | 65% | Lower upon commencement |
The amendments were passed by Parliament on 8 September 2026. Their commencement date has not yet been announced.
Visual comparison
Consent Threshold by Development Age
This visual shows the thresholds under the framework passed by Parliament. The new 70% and 65% thresholds will apply only after commencement.
Own a property — or involved in a development considering its longer-term options?
Whether you are reviewing your own property portfolio or exploring questions relating to a development, you are welcome to reach out for an initial private discussion.
Why Was the Collective Sale Framework Changed?
The Ministry of Law said the amendments are intended to support the renewal of ageing developments and optimise land use, while strengthening safeguards for owners who do not support a collective sale.
Singapore's existing majority-consent thresholds were introduced in 1999. Since then, many private developments have become substantially older and may require significant maintenance, repairs or upgrading.
The amendments therefore lower the future consent thresholds for older developments while tightening several other parts of the collective sale process.
Lower Sale Thresholds, But Stronger Process Safeguards
The lower consent thresholds are only one part of the amendments.
Starting a Collective Sale Committee
Current
20% by share value OR 25% by number of units
Upon commencement
35% by share value OR number of units
Once the amendments commence, stronger initial support will be required before a general meeting can be requisitioned for the purpose of forming a Collective Sale Committee.
Collecting CSA Signatures
Current
12 months
Upon commencement
6 months
The period available for obtaining the required signatures to the Collective Sale Agreement will be shortened.
After an Unsuccessful Attempt
Current
2-year restriction period
Upon commencement
3-year restriction period
The restriction period following an unsuccessful collective sale attempt will be extended.
Important for owners
A Lower Threshold Does Not Guarantee an En Bloc Sale
Reaching the statutory consent threshold is only one stage in the overall collective sale process.
Sufficient support to start the process
Owners first need the applicable level of support to initiate the process and form a Collective Sale Committee.
Collective Sale Agreement
The proposed sale terms, reserve price and other relevant arrangements need to be established.
Required consent is obtained
The applicable statutory consent threshold must be achieved within the relevant signature-collection period.
The site is marketed
The development still needs to attract a purchaser willing to acquire the site on acceptable terms.
Applicable statutory and transaction process
The proposed sale must proceed through the applicable legal and transaction process before completion.
The key point: the lower future thresholds may make collective sale worth considering for some older developments, but they do not establish whether any particular development will ultimately be sold.
For Developments Exploring Collective Sale
Is Your Development Considering Whether an En Bloc Sale Is Worth Exploring?
If you are a council member, collective sale committee member, project representative or property owner who is considering the longer-term options for your development, you are welcome to reach out for an initial private discussion.
The purpose of the initial discussion is not to assume that a collective sale should proceed. It is to understand the development, the questions being considered and whether further evaluation may be worthwhile.
An initial conversation does not constitute a formal appointment to act for the development or its Collective Sale Committee.
Initial Discussion
What Can We Discuss?
A formal collective sale involves legal, valuation, planning and other professional considerations. Relevant professional advisers should be engaged where appropriate before and during any formal collective sale process.
Another relevant 2026 change
ABSD Remission Timelines for Qualifying En Bloc Redevelopments
A separate policy change announced in July 2026 revised developer ABSD remission timelines for qualifying large-scale en bloc redevelopment sites.
| Site Type | Units After Redevelopment | Minimum Intensification | Completion & Sale Timeline | Intermediate Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular En Bloc Site | 5–699 units | Not applicable | 5 years | None |
| Category 1A — Large En Bloc Site | 700–1,399 units | At least 1.5× | 6 years | None |
| Category 1B — Mega En Bloc Site | 1,400 units or more | At least 1.5× | 7 years | At least 50% of residential units sold by the end of Year 6 |
The revised framework applies to qualifying Large and Mega En Bloc Sites purchased on or after 29 July 2026. Qualifying sites must also meet the applicable minimum intensification requirement and other conditions.
Two Separate Changes Affect Different Parts of the En Bloc Equation
These are separate policy measures and should not be interpreted as one being caused by the other.
Collective sale framework
Lower Future Thresholds for Older Developments
Once the amendments commence, developments aged 40 to 59 years will have a 70% consent threshold, while developments aged 60 years and above will have a 65% threshold.
Developer ABSD framework
More Time for Qualifying Large Redevelopments
Qualifying large and mega en bloc redevelopment sites purchased from 29 July 2026 can receive longer completion and sale timelines under the ABSD remission framework.
If You Own an Older Condominium
The amendments may be particularly relevant to owners of developments approaching or exceeding 40 years, but age alone does not determine whether a collective sale will be viable.
If You Are Buying an Older Condominium
Buyers may encounter properties marketed as having "en bloc potential". That description should be assessed carefully.
Singapore Property Policy 2026
The Bigger Picture: What Recent Property Changes Mean for Owners
Several property and housing policies have changed in 2026. They address different parts of Singapore's housing market and should not be treated as a single policy package.
Looking at them together can nevertheless help property owners understand the changing environment when reviewing their own property plans.
Housing Mobility
15-Month HDB Wait-Out Period Removed
Understand how the removal of the wait-out period affects eligible private homeowners considering a move into the HDB resale market.
Housing Accessibility
HDB & EC Income Ceilings Raised
See how the revised income ceilings may change the housing options available to eligible households.
Market Conditions
HDB Resale Prices Cooling
Review the signs of moderation in the HDB resale market and what they may mean for buyers and sellers.
Does This Mean Singapore Will See More En Bloc Sales?
The lower thresholds may make it more practical for some older developments to consider collective sale once the amendments commence.
It would, however, be premature to conclude that the amendments will automatically result in an en bloc boom or that older properties will become more valuable.
Potential purchasers still need to assess acquisition pricing, planning parameters, redevelopment potential, development costs, financing, expected selling prices and market demand.
Agent W's Key Takeaway
Once the amendments commence, Singapore will have different collective sale thresholds according to the age of a development.
But a lower threshold does not mean that an individual development will be sold en bloc, nor does it automatically change the value of a property.
For an individual owner, the more useful question is how your property fits into your wider plans. For a development, the question is whether its circumstances justify exploring the collective-sale option further.
Property Portfolio Review
How Does This Affect Your Current Property Portfolio?
Property decisions should rarely be based on one policy announcement alone.
If you own an HDB, condominium, investment property or more than one property, we can review your current position and discuss the options relevant to your objectives.
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Discuss My Property PortfolioSources & Important Notes
Ministry of Law
Proposed Amendments to the Collective Sale Regime to Support Renewal of Ageing Developments and Strengthen Owner Safeguards.
Singapore Statutes Online
Land Titles (Strata) (Amendment) Bill 2026 and the current Land Titles (Strata) Act.
Ministry of Finance & Ministry of National Development
Revisions to the Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty regime for qualifying large-scale en bloc redevelopments.
This article provides general property-market information only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial or collective-sale advice. Every development and property owner's circumstances are different. Appropriate legal, valuation, planning, tax and other professional advice should be obtained where required.
An initial discussion with Agent W is exploratory in nature and does not constitute an appointment to act for a management corporation, Collective Sale Committee, individual owner or development. Any formal estate agency engagement would be subject to the applicable appointment, professional obligations and regulatory requirements.