The Continuum: 816-Unit Freehold East Coast Launch (2026 Guide)

by Lovelyhomes Editorial Team | Apr 23, 2026 | Condo New Launches, New Launches

The Continuum is the largest freehold condominium launch on the East Coast in more than a decade: 816 units on a single 269,995 sqft freehold parcel at Thiam Siew Avenue in D15. In this guide we cover the tenure, unit mix, indicative pricing, connectivity across the Circle Line and the soon-to-open Thomson-East Coast Line, the facilities programme, and how the progressive-payment schedule flows through to a real Singapore buyer’s cashflow.

Why The Continuum matters

Freehold parcels of this scale are effectively impossible to assemble in the East Coast belt today: the collective-sale amalgamation that produced The Continuum took more than three years, and there are no pipeline parcels of comparable size in D15. That single fact — scarcity — explains a premium to the 99-year new-build comparables at Tembusu Grand and Grand Dunman one MRT stop away. For buyers who prioritise long-horizon hold, the remaining-lease-to-freehold spread typically widens in the second and third decade of ownership, which is where the value proposition crystallises.

Project fact sheet

The site is 269,995 sqft with a gross plot ratio of 2.8. Six residential towers of 17 to 18 storeys sit above a two-storey basement carpark with around 816 lots. Ground-plane programming includes a central water feature, a clubhouse pavilion, a 50-metre lap pool and a separate kids’ pool.

Unit mix and indicative pricing

The mix is deliberately balanced. One-bedroom stock is capped at roughly 10% of the total to protect owner-occupier density; the meaningful volume sits in the 2-bedroom (roughly 32%) and 3-bedroom (roughly 36%) bands, which is where East Coast upgrader demand is concentrated.

Price per square foot — how to read the psf band

Two useful benchmarks sit within a five-minute drive. Tembusu Grand launched in April 2023 at an average S$2,463 psf on 99-year tenure, one MRT stop away. Grand Dunman launched in June 2023 at around S$2,500 psf, also 99-year. The Continuum’s premium to those two comparables runs at roughly S$100–S$300 psf depending on stack, which is the freehold lease-difference adjustment you would expect for a comparable new-build. Secondary freehold stock in the D15 pocket has transacted in the S$2,100–S$2,300 psf range for 10-to-15-year-old product, so the new-build premium over secondary runs at roughly 10–12%.

Project highlights

Three things set The Continuum apart from the cycle’s D15 cohort. First, the single-site master plan with a canopied sky bridge connects the two parcels without forcing residents to cross Thiam Siew Avenue at grade — a small detail, but one that materially improves the day-to-day experience of living in a 816-unit development. Second, every apartment layout follows a ‘north-south broadside’ orientation, so the prevailing breeze passes across the living-and-balcony axis rather than into it. Third, the developer has specified a Schneider smart-home panel in every unit, with pre-laid conduits for CCTV and access-control upgrades — a piece of future-proofing that is still uncommon at this price band.

Connectivity

The site sits between two MRT stations on two lines. Katong Park on the Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 4 is a six-minute walk and places the project two stops from the Tanjong Rhu East Coast belt and four stops from Marina Bay. Dakota MRT on the Circle Line is 12 minutes and places residents three stops from Paya Lebar (East-West interchange) and four stops from Bishan (North-South interchange). Drivers have direct access to the East Coast Parkway via Fort Road — a five-minute run to the CBD or to Changi.

Lifestyle and amenities

East Coast Road and Joo Chiat Road anchor the lifestyle offer within walking distance: Katong I12, Parkway Parade and the Peranakan-shophouse F&B belt along Joo Chiat are 10 to 15 minutes on foot. Marine Parade Library and the Marine Parade Community Club are a similar distance. For weekend outdoor life, East Coast Park is a five-minute cycle via the Tanjong Katong Underpass.

Primary-school cohort catchment includes Tanjong Katong Primary School (within 1 km), Tao Nan School (within 2 km) and Kong Hwa School (within 2 km). Families optimising for Tao Nan under Phase 2C benefit from the 1–2 km balloting priority.

Facilities programme

The facilities programme is generous: a 50-metre lap pool, a 20-metre spa pool, a kids’ wading pool, a dining pavilion, two tennis courts, a full gymnasium with a dedicated yoga studio, a function hall, six barbecue pavilions and a residents’ lounge with a co-working pod. Facilities are split roughly 60/40 between the north and south parcels, with the sky bridge providing an elevated walking route.

Floor plans — what to look for

Three plan-reading tips. The 2-bedroom 614 sqft is the efficient end of the 2-bedroom range — the 753 sqft variant trades 15% more area for a dedicated study nook and a larger balcony. The 3-bedroom 915 sqft is compact-premium; the 1,119 sqft variant adds a separate yard and a utility/helper room, which most East Coast upgrader households end up wanting. The 4-bedroom 1,593 sqft is the dual-key-friendly layout, with a fully-segregated 1-bedroom wing that can be let out independently.

Progressive payment schedule

Developer track record

The developer pairing is Hoi Hup Realty and Sunway Developments, a team with a track record across Royal Square at Novena, Sophia Hills and Parc Canberra. Handover quality on these projects has tracked well against market average based on the CONQUAS (Construction Quality Assessment System) scores at TOP.

Sustainability

The project is targeting Green Mark Platinum, which carries incremental credits over the Gold^Plus tier on renewable-energy integration and building-information-modelling adoption. Rooftop photovoltaic panels offset a portion of common-area electricity. Each unit carries a sub-meter for electricity and water, allowing granular consumption tracking through the mobile app.

Investment outlook

Rental demand in D15 is anchored by the East Coast expat community — particularly financial-services, commodity-trading and shipping professionals whose offices cluster around Raffles Place and Marina Bay, and who prize the 10-15 minute ECP drive. Gross rental yields on new-build freehold product in D15 typically land in the 2.9–3.3% band, slightly above the D11 Bukit Timah benchmark.

Completion timeline

Developer-stated TOP is 31 December 2027 with Vacant Possession deadline at 31 December 2028. For a development of this scale (6 towers, 816 units, two-storey basement), construction timelines are more prone to float than a 200-unit boutique project. Buyers should plan on the stated date and treat any earlier handover as upside.

Frequently asked questions

1. What tenure is The Continuum?

The Continuum is freehold across both parcels. No remaining-lease calculation applies.

2. How many units and what is the mix?

816 units across six towers. Mix spans 1-Bedroom + Study (527 sqft) to 5-Bedroom + Study (1,894 sqft), plus two penthouses. 2- and 3-bedroom together account for roughly 68% of total stock.

3. What is the price per square foot range?

Indicative S$2,450 to S$2,780 psf. 1-bedroom stock prices at the top of the range on a psf basis; 4- and 5-bedroom large units price at the bottom on a psf basis.

4. When will The Continuum obtain Temporary Occupation Permit?

Developer-stated TOP is 31 December 2027 with VP deadline 31 December 2028.

5. Which MRT stations are closest?

Katong Park MRT on the Thomson-East Coast Line is a 6-minute walk; Dakota MRT on the Circle Line is a 12-minute walk.

6. What schools are within 1 km?

Tanjong Katong Primary School (within 1 km). Tao Nan School and Kong Hwa School are within 2 km, which places them in the 1–2 km priority band for Phase 2C.

7. What is the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty exposure?

Singapore Citizen 1st property: 0%. SC 2nd: 20%. Foreigner: 60%. Entity/trust: 65%. See our ABSD guide.

8. Can CPF be used to purchase?

Yes. A Singapore Citizen or PR buyer may apply CPF Ordinary Account funds for the downpayment after the 5% cash booking fee, within the Valuation and Withdrawal Limit framework.

9. How does the progressive payment scheme work?

5% cash at OTP; 15% at S&P (typically 5% cash, 10% CPF); 80% drawn progressively from the home loan against construction milestones.

10. Is the project near East Coast Park?

Yes. The Tanjong Katong Underpass is a short cycle away — approximately 1.5 km to the East Coast Park Area C entry.

11. What is the rental yield outlook?

Gross yields on new-build freehold D15 stock have tracked in the 2.9–3.3% band through 2024 and 2025, with 2-bedroom units at the top of that range.

12. Can foreigners purchase?

Yes. Non-landed residential property is open to foreign buyers subject to ABSD. No LDAU approval is required.

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