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The Natura Collection Review
District 27 · OCR · Freehold Landed · Boutique 11-Home Development
Editor’s note: Natura Collection is not a condominium. It is a boutique freehold landed housing development — 10 semi-detached homes and 1 detached villa — on Tung Po Avenue in the Lentor area. Because landed housing in Singapore is governed by an entirely different set of rules (ownership eligibility, financing, land tenure mechanics and liquidity profile) from strata condominiums, we’ve written this review to reflect that distinct asset class throughout.
Overview – The Natura Collection Review
Natura Collection is an ultra-boutique freehold landed enclave tucked into one of the northeast’s last remaining landed pockets, a short stroll from the transforming Lentor precinct. Comprising just 11 homes — five pairs of three-storey semi-detached houses plus a single detached villa — the project sits on a 32,600 sq ft freehold site at 20 Tung Po Avenue in District 27. Each home is generously proportioned by Singapore standards, with built-up areas spanning 5,100 to 8,100 sq ft across 5 to 6 bedrooms, and land parcels of roughly 2,200 to 2,500 sq ft for the semi-detached units. This is a scarcity play first and a lifestyle upgrade second: genuine landed freehold stock this close to an MRT station is rare, and getting rarer.
The development is helmed by Aurum Gravis, a private equity real estate firm founded in October 2023 — meaning Natura Collection arrives from a young, boutique developer rather than an established listed builder. Aurum Gravis has built its early track record around small-scale, high-value landed and freehold redevelopment projects in Singapore and the UK, funded through closed-end investment vehicles rather than traditional balance-sheet development. Prospective buyers should treat this project on its own commercial and construction merits, weighing the appeal of a genuinely scarce freehold landed address against the realities of buying from a firm still building its delivery record. For readers exploring the wider landed homes segment, Natura Collection is a useful case study in how compact, boutique landed schemes are being positioned against both larger landed estates and premium condo alternatives.
Project at a Glance – The Natura Collection Review
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project name | Natura Collection |
| Developer | Aurum Gravis (private equity real estate, founded Oct 2023) |
| Address | 20 Tung Po Avenue, District 27 |
| Region | Outside Central Region (OCR) — Lentor area |
| Tenure | Freehold |
| Total units | 11 landed homes (10 semi-detached + 1 detached villa) |
| Storeys | 3-storey (some with attic space) |
| Site area | 32,600 sq ft |
| Land cost | S$34.75 million (~S$1,065 psf on land area) |
| Built-up area range | 5,100 – 8,100 sq ft per home |
| Bedrooms | 5 – 6 per home |
| Launch | March 2026 (subject to URA approval) |
| Nearest MRT | Lentor MRT (TE5), Thomson–East Coast Line, ~800m |
| Eligible buyers | Singapore Citizens only (landed residential restriction) |
Some early press coverage cites minor variances in site area (28,895–32,600 sq ft) and expected completion (2027 vs. January 2029). Buyers should verify final figures against the official developer price list and fact sheet at launch.
Unit Mix
| Type | No. of Units | Bedrooms | Built-up Area | Land Parcel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached (3-storey) | 10 (5 pairs) | 5–6 | 5,100–8,100 sq ft (project range) | ~2,200–2,500 sq ft |
| Detached villa | 1 | 5–6 | within 5,100–8,100 sq ft range (~5,400 sq ft reference)All 11 homes at Natura Collection fall under Singapore’s landed housing rules, which restrict ownership to Singapore Citizens — permanent residents and foreigners require Land Dealings Approval Unit (LDAU) clearance, which is rarely granted for landed homes of this type. This materially narrows the addressable buyer pool compared to condominiums, a factor every prospective purchaser or investor should weigh carefully. Browse the broader semi-detached houses and detached villa categories for comparable listings. |
Location & Connectivity
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nearest MRT | Lentor MRT (TE5), Thomson–East Coast Line |
| Walking distance | ~800m (some sources cite ~632m) |
| District | 27 (OCR / northeast region) |
| Neighbourhood character | One of Singapore’s few remaining freehold landed enclaves, adjacent to the fast-transforming Lentor Hills precinct |
Nearby primary schools (within 1–2 km):
- CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ School (~1 km)
- Anderson Primary School (~2 km)
- Mayflower Primary School (~2 km)
Families weighing school proximity may find it useful to browse primary schools across districts for a fuller comparison. Lentor MRT places Natura Collection on the Thomson–East Coast Line with direct access into the city and to the North-South Corridor once complete — a rare combination for a freehold landed address, and one of the strongest arguments in the project’s favour. See more properties near MRT for context on transit-linked pricing premiums.
Pricing – The Natura Collection Review
| Type | Indicative Price |
|---|---|
| Semi-detached | From S$7,000,000 |
| Detached villa | ~S$11,000,000 |
No per-square-foot pricing has been published pre-launch; the developer has indicated that recent compact-landed transactions provide “a clear benchmark” for positioning. On a gross development value basis, the project is estimated at roughly S$84 million against a S$34.75 million land cost — implying meaningful headroom for construction, financing and margin, though an official breakeven PSF has not been disclosed. Readers tracking pricing trends can use our home value estimate tool for indicative comparisons.
At S$1,065 psf on land area, Natura Collection’s land cost sits within the range of recent boutique landed acquisitions in the OCR, reflecting the continued scarcity premium attached to freehold landed sites even outside the prime districts.
The Developer — Aurum Gravis
Aurum Gravis is a Singapore-based private equity real estate firm founded in October 2023, making it a genuinely young entrant to the development scene — under three years old at the time of Natura Collection’s launch. The firm was founded by Choong Zhen Mao, with Kieran Wee (formerly of ZACD Group and Firmus Capital) as co-founder and director, and Mark Oh, who brings over 25 years of real estate and project management experience, serving as Chief Investment Officer.
Rather than operating as a traditional balance-sheet developer, Aurum Gravis raises capital through closed-end funds and preference-share structures aimed at accredited investors — Natura Collection itself is understood to sit within a roughly S$23 million closed-end fund structure. The firm’s track record to date consists of around half a dozen small-scale projects, including Vila Naga (two luxury detached homes off Dunearn Road, D11), a semi-detached redevelopment at 23 Aida Street in the Opera Estate enclave, a CBD office strata conversion at 137 Cecil Street, and overseas projects in London and Oxford. This is a portfolio built on boutique, value-add redevelopment rather than large-scale master-planned condominium delivery — a meaningfully different risk profile from an established listed developer, and one buyers should factor into their due diligence.
Comparable Freehold Landed Projects
| Project | District | Tenure | Units | Price Range | Launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natura Collection | D27 (OCR) | Freehold | 11 | S$7M–S$11M | Mar 2026 |
| Springleaf Collection | D26 (OCR) | 999-yr LH | 10 | S$5.28M–S$7.28M | Aug 2025 |
| Belgravia Ace | D28 (OCR) | Freehold (strata) | 107 | S$4.09M–S$4.53M | 2022 |
| Parkwood Collection | D19 (OCR) | 99-yr LH | 53 | S$3.41M–S$4.94M | 2020 |
| Vila Naga (Aurum Gravis) | D11 (CCR) | Freehold | 2 | S$16M–S$17M | Dec 2025 |
Natura Collection’s closest read-across is Springleaf Collection, a similarly formatted 5–6BR, three-storey landed launch in the adjacent D26 corridor that reportedly achieved roughly 80% take-up within three months of its August 2025 launch — a strong demand signal for compact landed product in the northern OCR. Natura’s freehold tenure and closer MRT proximity should support a premium over Springleaf’s 999-year leasehold, while its entry price above S$7 million positions it well above most recent compact-landed launches, including strata developments like Belgravia Ace and Parkwood Collection which sit on leasehold or shared-title structures rather than pure freehold subdivision.
Singapore Landed Market Context
| Period | Landed Price Change (q-o-q) |
|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | +0.4% |
| Q2 2025 | +2.2% |
| Q3 2025 | +1.4% |
| Q4 2025 | +3.5% (strongest quarterly rise in ~2 years) |
| Full-year 2025 | +7.6% (vs. +0.9% in 2024) |
Singapore’s landed housing stock grew just 12% between 2000 and 2025 (from 67,229 to 75,338 units), compared with a 228% expansion in private non-landed flats and condos over the same period — a structural scarcity that underpins long-run landed pricing. URA has not released fresh 99-year landed Government Land Sale sites in a long time, and minimum lot-size rules constrain further subdivision of existing landed plots. Industry forecasts point to landed price growth of 5% to 7% in 2026, alongside 1,750–1,950 transactions.
Because landed housing is effectively restricted to Singapore Citizens, it sits outside the reach of Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) rates that apply to foreign purchasers, though citizens buying a second or subsequent property still face ABSD of 20% (2nd) and 30% (3rd+). Sellers should also note that the Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) holding period was extended from 3 to 4 years effective 4 July 2025, with rates now ranging from 4% to 16% depending on the holding period — a meaningful consideration for anyone contemplating a shorter-term hold. For financing and eligibility guidance, see our buyers resource, and for the freehold segment more broadly, our freehold listings.
Investment Return Analysis
Landed housing in Singapore is best understood as a capital-appreciation and legacy asset rather than a rental-yield vehicle. Island-wide gross rental yields for private residential property average around 3.1%–3.4%, but landed homes typically yield less — roughly 2.0% to 3.0% gross and as low as 1.2% to 2.0% net once financing and maintenance costs are factored in. Comparable landed rents in the OCR, such as at Parkwood Collection’s semi-detached units (4,500–5,000 sq ft), run around S$9,200 to S$13,500 per month, with the broader landed rental band spanning roughly S$6,000 to S$15,000 monthly. Notably, island-wide landed rents softened 3.0% quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2025, suggesting near-term rental demand is cooling even as capital values rise. Explore current listings via our landed rental pages, or list a property through our landlords resources.
Where landed property earns its keep is on the capital side: long-run appreciation for semi-detached and detached homes has historically run at 5% to 8% per annum, ahead of most condominium segments, and 2025’s landed index rose a full 7.6% to 7.7% for the year. For a freehold, MRT-proximate, ultra-low-supply asset like Natura Collection, the appreciation case is more compelling than the income case — this is a property to buy for multi-decade capital preservation and eventual redevelopment or resale value, not for near-term rental cash flow. Owners considering renting out a unit while holding for the long term may wish to review our property management services.
Illustrative Appreciation Scenarios
| Scenario | Annual Appreciation | Semi-D Value After 10 Years (from S$7M) |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 3% p.a. | ~S$9.4M |
| Base case (long-run average) | 5–6% p.a. | ~S$11.4M–S$12.5M |
| Optimistic (2025-style cycle) | 7–8% p.a. | ~S$13.8M–S$15.1M |
Illustrative only, based on historical landed appreciation benchmarks. Not a forecast or guarantee of future performance.
Risks
1. Young, Unproven Developer
Aurum Gravis was only founded in October 2023 and has yet to complete a large-scale project. Its funding model — closed-end funds with a 3–5 year exit horizon — introduces execution and fund-exit risk that buyers of established-developer projects rarely need to consider.
2. Singapore-Citizen-Only Buyer Pool
Landed housing is effectively restricted to Singapore Citizens, with permanent residents and foreigners requiring rarely-granted government approval to purchase. This structurally narrows demand and can constrain resale liquidity relative to condominiums.
3. High Entry Quantum
Prices from S$7 million for a semi-detached unit to roughly S$11 million for the detached villa put Natura Collection out of reach for all but a small pool of high-net-worth citizen buyers, making demand sensitive to broader wealth and credit cycles.
4. Thin Liquidity & Exit Costs
With only 11 units in total, resale comparables will be scarce for years. The July 2025 tightening of Seller’s Stamp Duty — extending the holding period from 3 to 4 years — further raises the cost of an early exit.
5. MRT Distance & Data Inconsistencies
At roughly 800m from Lentor MRT (some sources cite ~632m), the walk is longer than for many condo alternatives directly integrated with transit nodes. Pre-launch materials also show minor inconsistencies in site area, completion date and unit descriptions across sources — buyers should confirm final details against the official developer price list at launch, noting the project remains subject to URA approval.
BuyCondo.sg Verdict
Natura Collection is a genuine rarity: a freehold, MRT-adjacent, boutique landed development in a market where landed supply has barely grown in 25 years. For Singapore Citizen buyers seeking a scarce freehold landed address with strong long-run appreciation potential, it deserves serious consideration — provided they go in with eyes open about the young developer, thin post-launch liquidity, and the fact that this is a capital-appreciation play, not a rental-yield one. This is not a project for investors chasing quick returns or steady rental income; it is a project for citizen buyers planning a multi-decade hold in a supply-constrained corner of the landed market. As with any pre-launch project from a developer without a long completed track record, we’d encourage prospective buyers to review the fund structure, construction timeline and official fact sheet closely before committing.
Considering Natura Collection or exploring other new launches? Contact our team or Ask Gary Anything for a personalised read on this project.
This review is compiled from publicly available developer and media sources for general information purposes and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Figures are indicative and subject to change; buyers should verify all details against official developer materials at launch. Visit our blog for more property insights.
Data reference: URA Media Release PR25-40 — Q2 2025 Landed Residential Prices +2.2%
