THE LEVEL GROUND

Should buyers get more excited over relatively ‘cheap’ freehold Newport Residences?

The project’s underperformance versus River Modern may not be justified

Leslie Yee
Published Mon, May 25, 2026 · 03:56 PM
    • Newport Residences spans levels 23 to 45 of the 45-storey Newport Plaza, which will also have Grade A offices, F&B spaces and branded serviced apartments.
    • Newport Residences spans levels 23 to 45 of the 45-storey Newport Plaza, which will also have Grade A offices, F&B spaces and branded serviced apartments. ILLUSTRATION: CDL

    [SINGAPORE] City Developments Ltd’s ( CDL ) group CEO Sherman Kwek described the response to the launch of the group’s freehold Newport Residences early this year as positive.

    As at 5 pm on Jan 31, 146 units or 57 per cent of the development’s 246 units, were sold

    Located along Anson Road in District 2 in Singapore’s Downtown Core, Newport Residences spans levels 23 to 45 of the 45-storey Newport Plaza, which will also have Grade A offices, F&B spaces and branded serviced apartments.