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“My colleague bought at Grand Dunman. Should I have done that instead?” Marcus asked. He earns $12,000/month with his wife. The question isn’t rhetorical — it has a concrete answer based on his situation.
Project Comparison
| Feature | Tengah Garden Walk EC | Grand Dunman |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Executive Condominium | Private Condominium |
| Location | Tengah Town, West | Tanjong Katong, District 15 |
| Developer | Qingjian + Santarli | SingHaiyi Group |
| Units | 560 units | 1,008 units |
| Launch Year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Price PSF | $1,350–$1,500 | $2,500–$3,000 |
| 3-bedroom price | $1.43M–$1.65M | $2.0M–$2.5M |
| MRT Access | JRL (2027) | Dakota MRT (CC Line) |
| MOP/Restrictions | 5-year MOP from TOP | None |
The Price Gap Is the Story
For a 3-bedroom unit of similar size (90sqm), Tengah Garden Walk EC is approximately $700,000–$800,000 cheaper than Grand Dunman. That gap represents:
- A $700,000 cash difference that can be invested, kept as savings, or used to fund a substantially better renovation
- A significantly lower monthly mortgage obligation
- Less CPF drawdown, preserving more retirement savings
Location: East vs West
Grand Dunman in Tanjong Katong (D15) is in one of Singapore’s most established and prestigious residential areas. Proximity to East Coast Parkway, schools like Chung Cheng High and NAFA, and a well-developed food and lifestyle scene.
Tengah is a new town — less established but growing. For buyers whose work or family is in the west: Tengah wins on convenience. For those rooted in the east or CBD: Grand Dunman’s location is worth something.
Eligibility: Not a Choice for Many Buyers
For household income below $16,000/month: Tengah Garden Walk EC is available; Grand Dunman is not practically affordable. The mortgage on a $2.5M Grand Dunman unit (at $2M loan, 25yr, 3.2%) is approximately $9,700/month — far exceeding MSR for most EC-eligible households.
The comparison is often moot. EC-eligible buyers are not Grand Dunman’s target market.
Resale Flexibility
Grand Dunman: no restrictions on resale, rental, or occupancy from day one of TOP.
Tengah Garden Walk EC: 5-year MOP before full resale, no whole-unit rental during MOP.
For buyers who value flexibility: private wins. For buyers with a 5–10 year horizon who can tolerate the MOP: the EC’s price advantage far outweighs the restriction.
Which Is Better for Marcus?
Marcus earns $12,000/month combined with his wife, has a 4-room HDB in Jurong, and wants to upgrade. Tengah Garden Walk EC is his option. Grand Dunman is aspirational but not financially practical for his situation.
The answer for most EC-eligible buyers is the same: the EC delivers comparable lifestyle at 40% less cost. The choice isn’t really EC vs private — it’s EC now vs nothing now.
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Related: Full EC vs Private Condo Comparison | 2026 New Launch Comparison
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