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The Orie: Toa Payoh’s Marquee New Launch
The Orie is the redevelopment of the former Braddell View en bloc site — a 99-year leasehold estate of 918 units that collectively sold to a CDL-led consortium. The new development delivers a significantly upgraded product on the same land:
- 777 units across two towers — smaller than the original 918 units, allowing larger floor plates
- Developer consortium: City Developments Limited (CDL) + Frasers Property + Sekisui House (Japan’s largest builder) — a premium three-way JV delivering Grade A finishes
- Location: Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, steps from Braddell MRT (NSL) and Toa Payoh estate amenities
- NSL connectivity: Braddell (NSL) to Orchard in 12 min; Toa Payoh (NSL) to City Hall in 15 min
- School belt: CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh), Pei Chun Public, and cluster of top primary schools within 1–2km
The Orie Price Guide 2026
Indicative pricing for The Orie based on developer launch data and market positioning:
- 1-bedroom (484–560 sqft): from $1.15M indicative ($2,200–$2,380 psf)
- 2-bedroom (700–904 sqft): from $1.72M indicative ($2,300–$2,450 psf)
- 3-bedroom (1,087–1,292 sqft): from $2.55M indicative ($2,350–$2,500 psf)
- 4-bedroom (1,421–1,679 sqft): from $3.25M indicative ($2,300–$2,500 psf)
All prices indicative only. ABSD, BSD and legal fees apply.
Why Toa Payoh RCR Commands Premium Pricing
The Orie’s pricing in the $2,200–$2,500 psf range reflects genuine RCR scarcity fundamentals:
- No new GLS supply for years: The Braddell-Toa Payoh corridor had virtually no new private launch supply for a decade before The Orie
- Central address at OCR-adjacent price: Toa Payoh is genuinely near the city — Orchard in 12 min by NSL — yet prices remain below Orchard Road CCR by 30–40%
- HDB upgrader premium: Toa Payoh’s mature HDB stock generates a massive upgrader demand base for private condos in the same estate
- Sekisui House quality premium: Japan’s largest homebuilder brings premium construction quality and space efficiency standards that Singapore luxury buyers associate with a meaningful price premium
The Orie vs Bishan vs Novena: NSL Corridor Comparison
| Location | PSF Range (new) | Travel to Orchard | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orie (Toa Payoh) | $2,200–$2,500 | 12 min (NSL) | D12 |
| Bishan new launch | $2,000–$2,400 | 18 min (NSL) | D20 |
| Novena new launch | $2,400–$3,200 | 8 min (NSL) | D11 |
Investment Outlook for The Orie 2026
The Orie’s investment case is based on:
- Scarcity premium: Next major Toa Payoh new launch will be years away given no GLS sites in the pipeline
- Strong rental demand: Indicative 3.0%–3.6% gross yield, with NSL proximity to city generating CBD professional tenant demand
- Developer quality: CDL/Frasers/Sekisui House consortium provides confidence in construction standards and resale liquidity
- HDB MOP pipeline: Toa Payoh’s large HDB flat upgrader cohort entering private market over 2025–2028
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