Absorption — the share of a project's units that have actually been sold — is the single most honest number in the new launch market. Asking prices tell you what developers hope for; absorption tells you what buyers are doing. This page tracks the live absorption of every actively selling new launch we monitor, generated directly from ERA's sales data. It refreshes automatically, so the table you are reading reflects the market as of 15 August 2026, not a quarterly report.
Live absorption table — 15 August 2026
| Project | District | Total units | % sold | Units left | From (psf) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinetree Hill | D21 | 520 | 99.8% | 1 | $2,140 |
| Tembusu Grand | D15 | 638 | 98.9% | 7 | $2,174 |
| Parktown Residence | D18 | 1,193 | 97.8% | 26 | $2,157 |
| Chuan Park | D19 | 916 | 97.3% | 28 | $2,291 |
| Bagnall Haus | D16 | 113 | 93.8% | 9 | $2,353 |
| Grand Dunman | D15 | 1,008 | 92.4% | 82 | $2,089 |
| Norwood Grand | D25 | 348 | 92.2% | 27 | $2,002 |
| Kassia | D17 | 276 | 83.7% | 45 | $1,823 |
| ELTA | D5 | 501 | 83.0% | 85 | $2,206 |
| Coastal Cabana | D17 | 748 | 82.9% | 128 | $1,305 |
| Meyer Blue | D15 | 226 | 78.8% | 48 | $2,983 |
| Hudson Place Residences | D5 | 325 | 74.2% | 86 | $2,252 |
| Vela Bay | D16 | 515 | 74.2% | 133 | $2,534 |
| One Marina Gardens | D1 | 937 | 70.7% | 275 | $2,771 |
| Dunearn House | D11 | 380 | 60.0% | 152 | $2,799 |
| Union Square Residences | D1 | 366 | 59.0% | 150 | $2,601 |
| Lentor Gardens Residences | D26 | 502 | 57.0% | 216 | $2,050 |
| Narra Residences | D23 | 540 | 40.9% | 323 | $1,930 |
| The Collective at One Sophia | D9 | 367 | 27.0% | 268 | $2,675 |
Source: ERA live sales data, 15 August 2026. Counts are developer-reported balances and can change daily. Projects listed only once actual sales begin. Fully sold and no longer tracked: Aurelle of Tampines EC, Emerald of Katong, Lentor Mansion.
How to read this table
Across the 19 actively selling projects tracked today, the median absorption is 82.9 percent, and 10 projects are at least 80 percent sold. Three patterns matter more than any single number. First, momentum: a project moving a few percentage points every week is being absorbed at a healthy clip regardless of its headline figure. Second, remaining stock versus your needs: a project at 90 percent sold may have nothing left in the layout you want, while one at 50 percent may still offer genuine choice. Third, the launch cohort: a project's absorption only means something against its neighbours — 55 percent in a district with three competing launches is a different story from 55 percent as the only game in town.
What absorption means for buyers
For buyers, absorption is primarily a unit-choice clock. Developers typically release better stacks progressively and adjust prices upward as absorption milestones pass, so the practical cost of waiting in a fast-absorbing project is paid in choice first and price second. In a slow-absorbing project the calculus reverses: time is on your side for negotiating and choosing, but you should understand why it is slow — pricing above the district's resale ceiling, an awkward unit mix, or simply a large site on a long runway. If you want the full framework for evaluating a specific project, the buyer journey guides walk through it step by step, and each project page linked in the table carries the location and pricing detail.
Common questions
What is a good absorption rate for a Singapore new launch?
Across 2026 launch weekends, well-received projects have taken up roughly 50 to 80 percent of units on the first weekend, and the 2026 average first-weekend take-up has been around the mid-70s in percentage terms. A project selling well below its area's recent benchmark usually signals a pricing or product mismatch rather than a market problem.
How often is this data updated?
The table is rebuilt automatically from ERA's live sales feed, most recently on 15 August 2026. Unit counts are the developer-reported balance at that date and can move daily during active launch periods.
Does high absorption mean I should buy quickly?
Not by itself. High absorption tells you demand is real at the current price list, and that unit choice is narrowing — but the right question is whether the remaining stacks and layouts still fit your needs and budget. A fast-selling project with only unsuitable units left is not a buying signal for you.
Why do some projects sell slowly but steadily?
Larger projects and higher-quantum products naturally absorb over a longer runway, and developers with low holding pressure may hold prices rather than clear stock. Steady weekly movement at stable pricing is a normal pattern, especially for bigger sites.
If you are weighing one of the projects above and want the absorption picture read against your own budget and timeline — including which stacks are actually left — message me on WhatsApp and I will walk you through the live numbers for that specific project.