That was why I wrote that some projects give discount for whatever reasons. Therefore, no need to rush to buy as you never know if your unit is the one going to be discounted at a later date.
Projects like riverfront, whistler grand etc did not give discount.
Therefore need to decide if the project/ developer will offer discount before moving.
Also, those who cannot clear 5 year absd, likely to give ‘discount’ in terms of vouchers and preferential payment terms, which I feel the authorities should put an end to as they are also ‘benefits’. The way for Developers to sell is to bid responsibly and sell at the right pricing and not look for ways to wriggle out of the rules.
Treasure at Tampines is one project that is unlikely to give any forms of discount and should sell out within the 5 year period though it is a mega development, reason being its already priced v lowly some bigger units at Treasures are as low as 11xxpsf, which in psf terms is cheaper or equal to EC pricing for a private condo project, and the same rationale why riverfront sold so quickly with 1000 units snapped up in a year.
Treasures is also in the town of Tampines which would likely appeal to HDB upgraders.