Not long ago, buyers hesitated at the mention of a 1,000+ unit condo. Mega-developments were often seen as chaotic—too many residents, overcrowded pools, and a distinct lack of privacy. If you could afford a smaller project, you bought into exclusivity.
But fast forward to 2025, and the script has flipped.
Today, mega-developments are increasingly positioned as value buys. Agents point to resort-style facilities, lower psf entry prices, and a larger resale audience that keeps demand buoyant. And with rising land costs and shrinking unit sizes, many of these sprawling projects are now seen as a viable way to enter the market at a lower price point.
A mega development (mega-dev for short) refers to projects with 1,000+ units, although it’s sometimes also used for those that come close (e.g., 900+ unit condos). A mega-dev is expected to have the following advantages:
Better range of facilities, due to the larger land areas of these developments; this means multiple pools, tennis courts, bigger landscaped areas, etc. Lower maintenance costs despite the bigger facilities, because there are so many more units to split the cost.
A more competitive price point, if for no other reason than sheer scale. Due to the high number of units that can potentially change hands in a single mega dev, even in just a year, the resale prices tend to be consistent and well-supported.
Overall, the numbers so far show that mega devs do tend to outperform their regular counterparts. The analysis shows that mega-developments have quietly outperformed their regular-sized peers, particularly for smaller units or early launch buyers. They offer better ROI and price resilience than many expected.
