NO MORE 30% 2ND TIMER QUOTA FOR EC? HOW MANY EC LAUNCH ARE THERE 2026? HOW MUCH? EXECUTIVE CONDO!

The video by Aaron Lin discusses the Executive Condominium (EC) market in Singapore, focusing on the upcoming launches in 2026 (0:48-0:53).

Key takeaways from the video:

• 2026 is an "EC year" (0:48) with a total of five EC launches expected (1:26-1:31). The income ceiling for EC purchases remains at S$16,000 (0:56-1:01).

• The first launch is Costa Cabana in Pasir Ris, expected to open showflats in December 2025 for booking in January 2026 (1:36-2:01).

• Costa Cabana will not have the 30% second-timer quota (2:11-2:15, 3:01-3:05), meaning all buyers, regardless of whether they are first or second-timers, can purchase a unit based on their ballot number (3:01-3:10). This is a significant change compared to previous EC launches (2:16-2:37).

• The video emphasizes the importance of submitting an e-application and balloting even if unsure about buying, as securing a ballot number is crucial in a competitive market (5:56-6:14, 6:55-7:07). There's no agent fee for engaging an agent for EC new launches (4:27-4:29).

• Other EC launches planned for 2026 include:

  • Tampines Saffra (8:21-8:25): Estimated launch around February-March 2026, with 572 units, and expected to be more expensive than Pasir Ris (8:31-8:50).

  • Senja Close (Bukit Panjang) (8:56-9:02): A smaller EC with 306 units, estimated for launch towards the end of 2026, potentially even more expensive than Tampines (9:07-9:21).

  • Land Parcel 17 (9:30-9:32): With 432 units, this site's land price is even higher than Senja Close, indicating a continuous increase in EC prices (9:37-9:43).

  • Sembawang Road (10:02-10:05): Expected in December 2026 or 2027, this plot is technically projected to be cheaper based on bid price compared to Woodlands and Senja (10:08-10:16).

• The speaker also highlights his extensive playlist on ECs for those seeking more information on the process (4:41-5:15).