#138 The Core Is No Longer Just Orchard or Newton

In this episode of Nuggets On The Go, Melvin Lim dissects the shifting dynamics of Singapore’s Core Central Region through the lens of District 7. As recent years have seen RCR and OCR prices converge with CCR, Melvin explores how this region disparity opens up a recalibration in investor thinking.

 

District 7’s transformation—through major rejuvenation efforts across Bugis, Beach Road and the Golden Mile precinct—signals a new era for the CCR, beyond Orchard and River Valley. With references to mixed‑use ecosystems, master plan transformation and urban rejuvenation, the team explores why D7—once seen as a cultural fringe—now holds weight in CCR investing conversations, shaping D7’s rising prominence in the core.

 

Those navigating core region pricing, rental viability or long-term CCR positioning will find practical insights in this episode.

 

00:00 Introduction
00:49 Foreigners Playground
03:15 District 7 potential
07:50 Disparity Gap Aurea and Grand Dunman
11:15 Disparity Gap Aurea and Chuan Park
12:00 Correct Equilibrium
14:37 Beach road rejuvenation
15:44 Aurea and future masterplan
18:35 Transformation in the Area
24:18 Golden Mile site model
25:43 Unit Types
26:15 ABSD from 30% to 60% for foreign buyers
27:23 Golden Mile Tower redevelopment
28:51 Bugis will overtake Orchard as new prime residential area
34:51 Aurea location
35:38 Aurea and other New Launches
36:24 Aurea and Resale
39:35 4 year timeline CCR Region
42:18 Aurea efficient layout
43:59 Conclusion
44:19 Outtakes