Short answer
Property portals such as CommercialGuru list commercial and shophouse properties for sale and rent. A listing is an advertisement: verify tenure, land and floor area, zoning, conservation status and approved use yourself using official sources such as URA, before you rely on it. We are not affiliated with any portal.
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Key facts
- What a listing is
- An advertisement by an agent or owner, not a verified record
- Verify with
- URA (zoning, conservation status, allowable uses) and a lawyer (title and tenure)
- Always compare
- Land area versus floor area; approved use versus current use
Common listing fields and what to verify
| Field | What it usually means | Verify by |
|---|---|---|
| Tenure | Freehold, 99-year or 999-year leasehold | Title search via your lawyer |
| Land area | Site size | Title and survey records |
| Floor area (GFA) | Built area; may differ from usable space | Approved plans |
| Zoning | Planning use category | URA Master Plan |
| Conservation status | Whether the building is conserved | URA Conservation Portal |
| Asking price or rent | Seller's ask, not a transaction price | Negotiation and valuation |
See our guides on freehold shophouses and URA conservation guidelines.
Pitfalls
- Mistaking current use for approved use.
- Assuming a conserved facade means a sound structure; see condition checks.
- Ignoring tenancies attached to the property.
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People also ask
What is CommercialGuru?+
An online portal for commercial property listings in Singapore. This site is not affiliated with it.
Can I trust the details in a listing?+
Treat a listing as an advertisement and verify the key facts with official sources and professionals.
How do I check if a shophouse is conserved?+
Use URA's Conservation Portal to determine conservation status, guidelines and allowable uses.
What is the difference between land area and floor area?+
Land area is the site size. Floor area is built space. They can differ significantly in multi-storey shophouses.
Sources
Facts as of 5 November 2026. Pages we link to may have changed since.
- Conservation Guidelines, Urban Redevelopment Authority. Accessed 2026-11-05.
- Updated and new Do-It-Right Guides for conserved buildings, Urban Redevelopment Authority. Accessed 2026-11-05.
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