Landed Guide
Landed Property Types in Singapore
Singapore's landed housing comes in several distinct forms, from terrace houses to Good Class Bungalows, and not all of them are owned or planned the same way.
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The Main Landed Housing Types
How The Common Types Differ
- Terrace houses share walls with neighbouring units on both sides, typically on the smallest land footprint among landed types.
- Corner terrace houses sit at the end of a row, sharing one wall instead of two, which usually means a larger plot and more side setback.
- Semi-detached houses share one wall with a single neighbouring unit, offering more land and privacy than a standard terrace.
- Detached houses, commonly called bungalows, stand independently on their own plot with no shared walls.
Good Class Bungalows Are A Specific Category
Land-Titled vs Strata-Landed Property
Not all landed homes are structured the same way. Some are individually land-titled, while others are strata-landed within a development, and the ownership and planning considerations can differ. Strata-landed housing, such as cluster housing, is owned more like a condominium unit — subject to a management corporation and shared facilities — even though each unit looks like a landed house.
Where This Gets Confused
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of landed property are there in Singapore?
Common types include terrace, corner terrace, semi-detached and detached (bungalow) houses, along with Good Class Bungalows and strata-landed developments such as cluster housing.
Is every bungalow a Good Class Bungalow?
No. A Good Class Bungalow is a specific category of bungalow located within one of the designated Good Class Bungalow Areas and subject to additional planning requirements — most detached houses are not GCBs.
What is the difference between landed and strata-landed property?
Not all landed homes are structured the same way. Some are individually land-titled, while others are strata-landed within a development, and the ownership and planning considerations can differ.
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