For HDB Upgraders
Your step into
The River Opus.
The River Opus is more than an upgrade from HDB. It’s a strategic move into a prime River Valley address that supports asset progression, family lifestyle, and your next move years from now.
Free affordability assessment with every preview registration
Developed by Fraser Property
Schools Nearby
Connected in Every Direction
Developers of:
Not just an upgrade.
A step into the CCR.
The right upgrade into the CCR isn’t just about a prestige address. It’s about positioning yourself in Singapore’s most defensively-priced residential market — a stronger asset base, an elite school catchment, and the optionality to make your next move on your own terms. For families upgrading from OCR or RCR, The River Opus offers what few CCR products can: boutique scale, walking-distance MRT interchange, and the ACS Junior 1km priority band.
1.
A foundation in the CCR
The River Opus sits in prime District 9, Singapore’s most defensively-priced residential market. For upgraders, this means buying into a corridor where CCR launches consistently command $3,000+ psf and where established comparables (Riviere, Rivergate) demonstrate durable pricing through market cycles — a stronger foundation for long-term wealth defence than higher-supply districts.
2.
Optionality for your next move
Whether your next move is a larger family home, an investment-grade second property, or financial flexibility for retirement, owning a private property in a strong location gives you options HDB ownership simply doesn’t. The River Opus is built for that decade-out flexibility.
3.
Connectivity that holds value
Short walk to Great World City MRT on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TE15). One stop to Orchard, two stops to Bishan and Bugis, direct to the CBD, Bayfront, and Marina Bay via TEL. Properties adjacent to major MRT interchanges have historically commanded a connectivity premium, which translates directly to long-term value retention.
4.
Lifestyle that works for families
ION Orchard, Paragon, and Ngee Ann City all within walking distance. Great World City dining and Robertson Quay F&B. Elite educational belt including Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) within 1km priority band, River Valley Primary School, and SJI Junior. Family-sized 3, 4, and 5-bedroom layouts designed for CCR family living — with Tanglin Club and the Botanic Gardens nearby.
5.
Three distinct buyer
pools at exit
When the time comes to sell — whether for your next upgrade or as part of broader portfolio decisions — The River Opus benefits from three distinct CCR-anchored buyer pools: family own-stay buyers targeting the River Valley Primary catchment, expatriate rental tenants employed in the CBD or Orchard corridor, and CCR investors positioning in one of Singapore’s most defensively-priced markets. Properties with diversified exit liquidity command tighter bid-ask spreads than single-segment properties.
Project at a Glance
A quick look at
The River Opus
Location
River Valley Road
District 9, walking distance to Great World City MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line)
Developer
Frasers Property
Flagship solo redevelopment by Frasers Property
Unit Mix
1 to 5 Bedroom
417 boutique residences · Full mix of formats
Schools
Nearby
Strong educational belt
Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), River Valley Primary School, St. Joseph's Institution Junior
Lifestyle
Great World City, Robertson Quay, ION Orchard
Three major lifestyle hubs within easy reach
Tenure
999-Year Leasehold
Standard private residential tenure
Expected
Launch
2027
Public launch date subject to change
Location
River Valley Road
District 9, walking distance to Great World City MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line)
Developer
Frasers Property
Flagship solo redevelopment by Frasers Property
Unit Mix
1 to 5 Bedroom
417 boutique residences · Full mix of formats
Schools Nearby
Strong educational belt
Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), River Valley Primary School, St. Joseph's Institution Junior
Lifestyle
Great World City, Robertson Quay, ION Orchard
Three major lifestyle hubs within easy reach
Tenure
999-Year Leasehold
Standard private residential tenure
Expected Launch
2027
Public launch date subject to change
How your existing property becomes The River Opus
Upgraders consistently underestimate how their existing property equity translates into CCR affordability. Here’s how the four pieces fit together for The River Opus.
Your HDB
sale proceeds
Equity built up over the years — typically the largest contribution.
Your CPF
balance
Both Ordinary Account and any housing-eligible savings.
Cash savings
& loan
Cash-on-cash plus your bank loan eligibility.
Unit types you can consider
From compact 2-bedroom to family-sized 4-bedroom, depending on your numbers.
You don’t need it all on day one.
Singapore’s Progressive Payment Scheme means you pay in stages as the project is built — typically over 3–4 years. This makes the cashflow far more manageable than upgraders often assume, and lets your existing HDB sale align with the timing of your private purchase.
Timing & sequencing
The Order Matters.
We’ll Help You Get it Right.
Three timing decisions every upgrader has to navigate — and where most people overthink them.
Sell HDB Before, or after?
The right answer depends on your ABSD position, financing structure, and whether your HDB has met MOP. There's a defensible answer for every situation — but the wrong choice can cost tens of thousands.
ABSD remission for citizens
Singapore citizens upgrading from HDB to private can claim ABSD remission — but only if you sell your HDB within a specific window after completion. Knowing the window matters.
Progressive Payment Scheme alignment
The PPS payment schedule can be timed to match your HDB sale proceeds, so you're not over-extending cashflow at any point. This is the single biggest stress-reducer for upgraders.
Included With Preview Registration
A specialist who’s done this hundreds of times.
Every preview registration includes a 30-minute EC eligibility and CPF Grant assessment with a CEA-licensed specialist who will work through your specific HDB, CPF, and household-income position — and map out the timing sequence that works for your family.
COMMON CONCERNS
The questions upgraders
actually ask us.
"Will my CPF actually be enough?"
Most upgraders are surprised by how much of the down payment can come from CPF Ordinary Account, especially when combined with HDB sale proceeds. Your free assessment includes a clear breakdown of your specific CPF position and what it covers for The River Opus specifically.
"What if I can't sell my HDB in time?"
There are three different sequencing strategies depending on your situation — selling before, selling after, or running both in parallel. Each has trade-offs. We’ll walk you through which applies to you so you don’t get caught off-guard.
"Is this too risky for my family?"
For most HDB owners with stable income and built-up CPF, the upgrade math works out more conservatively than you’d think — particularly with the Progressive Payment Scheme. The right question isn’t “is this risky” but “is this the right structure for my situation,” and that’s exactly what the assessment is for.
"What about monthly payments after we move in?"
Most upgraders find their monthly cashflow is comparable to or only modestly higher than their HDB outgoings, once CPF contributions are factored in. The assessment shows you the projected monthly numbers so you know exactly what you’re signing up for.
PREVIEW REGISTRATION
Register for preview. Get the full picture
for your family.
Preview registration gives you priority access to The River Opus — at the lowest pre-launch pricing, with first pick of stacks and floors.
Every preview registration comes with a free 30-minute EC eligibility & CPF Grant assessment, personalised to your HDB, CPF, household income, and first-timer status.
- Lowest preview pricing
- First pick of inventory
- Free EC eligibility & CPF Grant assessment
- No commitment to purchase
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