Thomson View En Bloc High Court Result – Sale Order Granted
S$810 Million Sale Approved Despite Earlier Objections; Developers Plan Major Redevelopment
The en bloc saga of Thomson View has reached its climax—and it ends with a green light.
On July 1, 2025, the High Court of Singapore officially granted the sale order for the S$810 million collective sale of Thomson View condominium.
This decision, which follows months of legal back-and-forth and owner objections, clears the path for developers UOL, Singapore Land (SingLand), and CapitaLand Development (CLD) to take over and redevelop the prime Bright Hill Road site.
This ruling marks the largest en bloc sale approved since Chuan Park’s S$890 million transaction in 2023, signaling ongoing momentum in Singapore’s real estate market.
The Backstory: Thomson View’s En Bloc Journey
Nestled along Bright Hill Road, Thomson View is a 99-year leasehold development comprising 200 apartments, 54 townhouses, and a shop unit.
The collective sale journey kicked off with a public tender in February 2024. However, the initial process hit a snag when no buyer stepped forward by the September deadline.
Then came a breakthrough. In October 2024, developers UOL, SingLand, and CLD proposed a conditional call-and-put option to purchase the estate for S$810 million—a deal 12% below the original reserve price of S$918 million.
To move forward, at least 80% of homeowners had to agree to the revised price.
By November, enough owners had signed on, and the option was exercised. A 5% payment, including a S$1 million option deposit, confirmed the developers’ commitment.
Legal Hurdles: Objections and Signature Disputes
Despite the initial excitement, the road to approval wasn’t without drama. A stop order was issued in March 2025 due to objections from six owners.
By May, things got even more complicated when Justice Audrey Lim highlighted that 206 signatures backing the sale may have been collected outside the allowable 12-month window.
This prompted the court to call for a further affidavit from the collective sale committee’s legal team at Wee Swee Teow LLP.
Their explanation clarified the timeline discrepancies and differences between the collective sale agreement and a supplementary agreement.
Eventually, all six objectors withdrew their challenges, clearing the way for the sale to proceed.
Key Legal Outcomes:
What This Means for Residents and the Market
For Thomson View homeowners, the decision means a major windfall and the end of a long chapter. Most owners will receive generous payouts based on unit sizes, while also bracing for relocation.
For the market, it’s another strong signal of developer confidence and en bloc appetite.
Highlights:
What’s Next: Developer Plans and Timeline
With the legal green light secured, UOL, SingLand, and CLD are preparing for a major transformation of the Thomson View site.
Plans include a modern, high-density residential project with approximately 1,240 new units—a significant upgrade from the current 255 units.
Construction timelines and sales launch details have yet to be announced, but industry watchers expect redevelopment works to begin in the coming year, pending final regulatory approvals.
Stay tuned as this landmark project reshapes the landscape of Upper Thomson.