There aren’t many towers in Singapore that really feel like they will be there for a long time and be at the centre of the city’s next golden age. At 80 Anson Road, where Fuji Xerox used to be, the 51-story Newport Residences is rising. It offers the almost unheard-of mix of freehold title and prime District 2 positioning in a revitalising CBD. This mixed-use landmark will have only 246 private homes on top of it. These homes will be in an ultra-low-density area above business activity and future waterfront glory.
Since the number of residential units in the CBD is limited and there are almost no freehold plots in the centre, every new launch is a big deal for generations to come. With the 25% bonus gross floor area from the CBD Incentive Scheme and the new Prince Edward MRT stop coming soon, which is only 400 meters away, the tower goes from being a high-end home to a smart investment that most investors will never see again in their lives.
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Architectural mastery meets ownership for life
Sculptural Shape, Never-Fad Value
The crystalline facade and cascading balconies of the Newport Residences make it stand out against the skyline right away. From the outside, it makes an announcement that you’ve arrived. Inside, every unit from level 23 and up has a view of Marina Bay and the new Greater Southern Waterfront. Inflation-proof assets are made out of the building itself.
Freehold Rare in a City Predominantly Leasehold
There aren’t many freehold homes left in the CBD centre, and most of the new homes are 99-year projects. Based on past statistics, these perpetual titles always do better during recovery cycles, often by 20–30% more than similar leasehold neighbours within a decade. This property is owned for good, not just 99 years.
Under residential exclusivity, a mixed-use engine
The commercial podium, office tower, and serviced apartments bring in people and renters while keeping street noise out of people’s houses. People who live there can enter a self-contained ecosystem of dining, wellness, and convenience, and then they can go up to complete privacy. It’s a vertical town that leasehold suburban projects can only dream of replicating.
Ultra-Exclusive Sky Mansion Density
Countdown for the Prince Edward MRT
The building is one stop from Raffles Place and four stops from HarbourFront, thanks to the new station that will open in 2026. The commute time to the financial centre drops to less than five minutes, making the area immediately more desirable for working professionals and senior executives who want to rent.
More Waterfront Multiplier Effect in the South
The first pieces of the 1,000-hectare changes to the shore are already being built. In the next fifteen years, more parks, cultural districts, and residential areas will be built in the north. This will essentially make the CBD bigger and raise property values along the front line, where this tower is the tallest.
Not very dense High capital velocity and luxury
Even though the building is very tall, density is still boutique, with less than 250 homes spread out over more than twenty living levels. When it comes time to sell, high-end condos with larger floor plans, higher ceilings and private lift access to some units can fetch higher prices per square foot compared to mass-market condos.
Compared to the Lentor Gardens Residences
When you put them next to suburban leasehold options like Lentor Gardens Residences, which are about halfway through any real investment comparison, the differences become very clear. The Lentor Gardens Residences offer green spaces and room for families to live in a new northern corridor, but they come with a 99-year lease and longer travel times to the main job belt. Newport Residences responds with rent that lasts forever, shorter trips in the future, and direct access to Singapore’s biggest urban renewal story. At first look, rental yields may seem about the same, but over full market cycles, properties that are freehold, have lower long-term maintenance costs, and are close to the best-paying tenants always have higher compounded returns.
Conclusion: The Most Important Choice
There are times when they only happen once in a place that is always changing. Freeholds are hard to come by, there are a lot of iconic skyscrapers, and the time is perfect for both MRT and waterfront projects. This creates an investment advantage that lasts longer than normal property cycles. People who understand how rare it is to own a home in the centre of Singapore in the future will not only get an address, but also a legacy-grade object that will grow in value over time. Once the last pieces are taken, the next chance to get the same deal might never come up again.