Over the July 19-20 weekend, The Robertson Opus, a joint project between Singapore-listed Frasers Property and Japanese developer Sekisui House, was launched for sale. As of Sunday, July 20 at 6pm, 143 units, or 41% of the 348-unit development, had already been sold at an average price of $3,360 psf.
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The success of The Robertson Opus can be attributed to its exceptional design, high quality, and prime location in Singapore’s city centre, according to Toru Ishii, director of the board of Sekisui House. This was stated in a joint statement released by the partners.
Situated in the prestigious District 9, The Robertson Opus is a redevelopment of the former Fraser Place at Robertson Walk. The 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, cafés, and lifestyle concepts. Interested buyers can find out more information about available units and prices for The Robertson Opus.
“The project’s rare 999-year tenure, prestigious District 9 address, and sophisticated riverside lifestyle make it a compelling choice for discerning buyers seeking long-term value and generational wealth,” says Soon Su Lin, CEO of Frasers Property.
The residential component of The Robertson Opus consists of five 10-storey blocks arranged around a landscaped central courtyard. The units that have been sold so far ranged from $1.369 million for a 431 sq ft suite to $5.39 million for a 1,539 sq ft four-bedroom premium unit. On a psf basis, prices ranged from $3,149 to $3,585.
Mark Yip, CEO of Huttons Asia, highlights that The Robertson Opus is the only 999-year leasehold project launched in the Core Central Region (CCR) this year. Yip also emphasizes the project’s desirable location near the Singapore River and Clarke Quay, as well as its accessibility – the Fort Canning MRT Station on the Downtown Line is a five-minute walk away. In addition, River Valley Primary School is within a 1km radius.
According to Kelvin Fong, CEO of PropNex Realty, the healthy sales at The Robertson Opus can be attributed to the vibrancy and convenience of a mixed-use development, where residents can easily access retail and F&B options. The showflat of a three-bedroom premium unit also saw strong interest, with 26 out of 27 units already being taken up.
Out of the 27 three-bedroom premium units, 26 were sold at prices ranging from $3.699 million to $4.039 million ($3,211 to $3,506 psf). Eight out of the nine four-bedroom premium units were also taken up, at prices between $5.15 million and $5.39 million ($3,346 to $3,502 psf). These units form part of the Legacy Collection, which is now almost completely sold out – indicating strong demand for larger, premium homes, according to the joint developers.
Approximately 83% of total units sold at The Robertson Opus were two- or three-bedroom units, with prices ranging from $2.17 million to $2.63 million ($3,149 to $3,540 psf) and $3.1 million to $4.039 million ($3,079 to $3,506 psf) respectively. According to Frasers Property, 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 majority of buyers are affluent professionals purchasing for their own stay or investment purposes.
It is worth noting that the last freehold or 999-year leasehold project launched in the Robertson Quay subzone was the 376-unit freehold development, The Avenir, over five years ago. The luxury project, by a joint venture between Hong Leong Holdings, GuocoLand, and Hong Realty, was launched in January 2020 and completed last year. The average transacted price, based on 11 caveats lodged in 2025 to date, was $3,423 psf.
The upcoming launches of two other prime projects were also previewed over the same weekend: the 524-unit River Green by Wing Tai Holdings at River Valley Green in prime District 9, and the 596-unit Promenade Peak by Allgreen Properties in District 3. Ken Low, managing partner of SRI, notes that while River Green falls within the Core Central Region (CCR), its proximity to Promenade Peak – technically in the Rest of Central Region (RCR) – blurs the lines between the two regions.
This simultaneous launch of two projects in the same area presents a rare opportunity for buyers to assess, compare, and make a decision, says Low. Pricing has also garnered significant interest, with Promenade Peak priced from around $2,680 psf and River Green starting from $2,846 psf. “This weekend’s CCR sales are very encouraging and send a positive signal for this sub-market, especially with more CCR launches coming up,” says PropNex’s Fong.