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The Robertson Opus, a joint venture between Singapore-listed Frasers Property and Japanese developer Sekisui House, had an impressive sales launch over the weekend of July 19th and 20th. By 6pm on Sunday, 143 units out of the 348-unit development, or 41%, had been sold at an average price of $3,360 per square foot.

According to Toru Ishii, director of the board of Sekisui House, the strong sales performance of The Robertson Opus is a testament to the project’s exceptional design, quality, and prime location. He says, “This reflects the high demand for luxury homes in Singapore’s city center.”

Located in the prestigious District 9, The Robertson Opus is a redevelopment of the former Fraser Place at Robertson Walk. This 999-year leasehold project is part of a mixed-use development that includes a retail podium with a sunken courtyard and 26 units housing a curated mix of fine dining restaurants, cafes, and lifestyle concepts.

Soon Su Lin, CEO of Frasers Property, highlights the project’s rare 999-year tenure, prestigious address, and sophisticated riverside lifestyle as factors that make it an attractive choice for discerning buyers seeking long-term value and generational wealth.

Of the 348 units, 27 are three-bedroom premium units and nine are four-bedroom premium units, known as The Legacy Collection. These units have been nearly sold out, underscoring the strong demand for larger, premium homes.

Mark Yip, CEO of Huttons Asia, notes that The Robertson Opus is the only 999-year leasehold project launched in the Core Central Region (CCR) this year. He highlights its prime location near the Singapore River and Clarke Quay, as well as its accessibility to the Fort Canning MRT Station on the Downtown Line, which is less than a five-minute walk away. The development is also within a 1km radius of the River Valley Primary School.

According to Kelvin Fong, CEO of PropNex Realty, the healthy sales at The Robertson Opus can be attributed to the vibrant and convenient mixed-use development, where residents have access to various retail and dining options.

The residential component of The Robertson Opus consists of five 10-storey blocks surrounded by a landscaped central courtyard. The sold units range from $1.369 million for a 431 square foot suite to $5.39 million for a 1,539 square foot four-bedroom premium unit. On a per square foot basis, prices ranged from $3,149 to $3,585.

Frasers Property notes that around 83% of buyers are Singaporeans, 16% are Permanent Residents (primarily from China and Indonesia), and the remaining 1% are foreigners from the USA and Switzerland. “The buyers comprise of affluent professionals purchasing for their own stay or investment,” says Soon.

The Robertson Quay subzone has limited supply, with the last freehold or 999-year leasehold project launched in the area being the 376-unit freehold The Avenir, over five years ago. The luxury development, by a joint venture between Hong Leong Holdings, GuocoLand, and Hong Realty, was launched in January 2020 and completed last year. Based on 11 caveats lodged in 2025 to date, the average transacted price was $3,423 per square foot.

The last freehold or 999-year leasehold project launched in the Robertson Quay subzone was over five years ago. (Source: The Avenir)

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Marcus Chu, CEO of ERA Singapore, estimates that there are fewer than 5,000 non-landed private homes in the Robertson Quay subzone. He says, “Currently, there are no other new projects with similar features in the pipeline.” This limited supply, along with the sustained demand for central living, makes The Robertson Opus a compelling mid- to long-term investment.

Over the same weekend, two other prime projects were also previewed – the 524-unit River Green by Wing Tai Holdings in prime District 9, and the 596-unit Promenade Peak by Allgreen Properties in District 3. Despite River Green being in the Core Central Region (CCR) and Promenade Peak technically in the Rest of Central Region (RCR), the proximity of the two projects blurs the lines between the two regions, notes Ken Low, managing partner of SRI.

The price points of the two projects have also drawn interest, with Promenade Peak priced from around $2,680 per square foot, and River Green starting from $2,846 per square foot – making both projects compelling options, according to Low.

“The robust turnout at both previews bodes well for their official launch on August 2nd, signaling positive momentum and healthy buyer appetite,” Low observes.