Grand Dunman Owners

Your handover pack, from someone on the ground

Block by block key collection order, what to bring on collection day, a room by room defect inspection checklist, and an honest look at the move in versus rent out versus sell decision. Free, no sign up needed.

1,008UNITS COMPLETING
7BLOCKS IN SEQUENCE
15 AugKEY COLLECTION BEGINS
Where things stand

The developer timeline

Last updated 12 August 2026. This page is updated as the developer releases per-block collection windows.

TOP has issued and the handover is now live. Per-block collection windows are added to this page as the developer releases them, so bookmark it rather than relying on a screenshot.

  • 11 Aug 2026. TOP notification issued. Letters are reaching owners through their lawyers.
  • 15 Aug 2026. Key collection commences, starting with the first block in the sequence.
  • Target mid Aug 2026. Actual completed units open for viewing.

TOP notification letters began issuing on 11 August 2026 and are reaching owners through their lawyers now. Key collection commences 15 August 2026. Your individual appointment comes directly from the developer, so keep your registered contact details current with them.

Act before the letter

Before your lawyer letter arrives

Most owners wait for the lawyer letter before doing anything. By then the best collection slots are taken and the big financial steps get rushed. The Notice of Vacant Possession is issued through your lawyer after TOP, and once it arrives you typically have 14 days to make final payment and take possession. Everything below can be done today.

Call your lawyer today

This is the single most important step on this page. Say this to your lawyer:

  • Grand Dunman TOP notification has issued. Please put me on the earliest available key collection slot for my block the moment my Notice of Vacant Possession is issued.
  • What is my final payment amount? Can you estimate it now so I can prepare funds?
  • Is anything outstanding on my file that could delay my collection?
  • Can you confirm you have my current mobile number and email?

The developer releases collection slots in batches, and early applicants get early slots. Do not wait for your lawyer to call you.

Prepare your final payment

The Notice of Vacant Possession triggers your final payment, typically the largest single payment in the purchase, and the 14-day window is strict. Missing it can trigger late payment interest.

  • Ask your lawyer for the exact breakdown now. They can calculate it before the NVP arrives.
  • Cash buyers: confirm funds are in your bank and immediately accessible.
  • CPF buyers: confirm your CPF withdrawal is set up. CPF takes 3 to 5 working days to process.
  • Bank loan buyers: call your bank and confirm the drawdown process and notice period they need.
  • Deferred Payment Scheme buyers: your mortgage begins from TOP. If you have not received your bank's conversion letter, call them now. Missing the conversion deadline can mean penalties.
  • Check for outstanding progress payments, legal fees, or stamp duty balances.

Loan approval questions belong with your banker.

Gather your collection documents

The developer requires these at collection, and one missing item can cost you your slot:

  • Notice of Vacant Possession, original, from your lawyer.
  • NRIC or passport of every owner named on the title.
  • If any owner cannot attend: check the developer's notice for requirements, typically a notarised Power of Attorney.
  • Proof of Buyer's Stamp Duty payment, and ABSD if applicable.
  • Proof of first maintenance fee and sinking fund payment.
  • Copy of your Sale and Purchase Agreement.
  • SP Group utilities account confirmation. Activate at spgroup.com.sg before collection day.

Photograph every document into one folder on your phone. That folder is your backup if the physical copies stay on the kitchen table.

Decide your plan now

Make the move in, rent out, or sell decision before collection day, not after, when you are competing with 1,007 other owners making the same decisions in the same weeks. The decision section further down this page walks through all three paths, and I am happy to run the numbers for your specific unit before you collect. Figures are estimates only, not guaranteed, and may change.

The part most guides do not have

Key collection order, block by block

The developer has confirmed the handover sequence. Block 10 collects first. Your collection window depends on where your block sits in this queue, not on the 15 August start date.

This sequence is per the developer's notice of 30 July 2026. Your official appointment notice from the developer governs your collection date, and the developer may revise the sequence at any time.

OrderBlockUnit stacksCollection window
1Block 10 First30 to 37To be confirmed
2Block 1647 to 54To be confirmed
3Block 821 to 29To be confirmed
4Block 1238 to 46To be confirmed
5Block 1855 to 62To be confirmed
6Block 612 to 20To be confirmed
7Block 201 to 06To be confirmed

Find your stack in the middle column and you have your position in the queue. Your stack number is the last two digits of your unit number, so unit #14-46 sits in stack 46, which is Block 12, fourth in the sequence. Collection windows are added here as the developer releases them.

Collection day

What to bring, and what to do before you sign

Two rules for the counter. First, do not sign any form accepting the unit until you have completed your inspection inside it. Take your time, you are allowed to. Second, flagging defects and collecting your keys are two separate actions. Raising defects does not mean refusing the unit, so you can do both on the same day.

Bring these

  • Your identity document for every owner named on the title.
  • The developer's appointment notice, printed or on your phone.
  • If any owner cannot attend, check the developer's appointment notice for what they require. Typically a notarised Power of Attorney is needed, so arrange it early, not on collection day.
  • Your fire insurance and any required payments if the developer's notice asks for them.
  • A phone with plenty of storage, because you are going to take a lot of photographs.
  • A small torch, a plug tester, and a spirit level app, which between them catch most of what people miss.
  • Masking tape and a marker to tag defects as you find them.
  • Your defect inspection checklist, which is the next section on this page.

The two things that matter most

Photograph everything before you accept the unit. Wide shots of every room, then close ups of anything questionable. Timestamped photographs taken on collection day are the strongest record you will ever have, and they cost you twenty minutes.

Log defects in writing, never verbally. A conversation with someone on site is not a record. Use the developer's official defect submission channel, keep your own copy, and note the date you submitted.

At the collection counter, before you sign

  • Confirm every owner named on the title is present, or the developer's required authorisation is in hand.
  • Collect the developer's defect reporting portal login or submission form.
  • Record the developer defect hotline number.
  • Collect the managing agent's office contact and operating hours.
  • Confirm how to book your re-inspection appointment.

Tonight, before you sleep

Four things to do on collection day evening while everything is fresh:

  • Upload all defect photos to a numbered folder on your phone or cloud drive.
  • Activate electricity and water at spgroup.com.sg. It takes five minutes.
  • Book your internet installation appointment. Slots fill fast when a thousand units complete together.
  • WhatsApp me at +65 97501055 if anything you found today needs a second opinion.
Room by room

Defect inspection checklist

Work through this in order and do not rush. Most owners spend under thirty minutes on a first inspection, then find problems weeks later when the easy window has closed.

Doors, windows, and locks
  • Every door opens, closes, and latches without lifting, dragging, or slamming back.
  • No gaps at the top or sides, and the door does not scrape the floor.
  • All keys work, including bedroom and bathroom locks, and the digital lock pairs and re-locks correctly.
  • Window sashes slide smoothly and lock. Check every panel, not just one.
  • Window and sliding door seals are intact with no daylight gaps.
  • Balcony door threshold drains outward, not inward.
  • Insect screens, if fitted, sit flush with no tears.
Walls, ceilings, and paint
  • Run your hand along walls for bumps, hollows, and roller marks.
  • Look for hairline cracks, especially above door frames and at wall junctions.
  • Check corners and skirting for gaps, uneven caulking, and paint overspray.
  • Look up. Ceiling boards, cornices, and the air conditioning bulkhead often carry the worst finishing.
  • Any patch of discoloration or a musty smell needs raising as a possible water issue, not painted over.
Floors and tiling
  • Tap every tile with a coin. A hollow sound means the tile is not properly bonded and it will lift later. This is the single most commonly missed defect.
  • Check tiles are level with each other, with no lipping you can feel underfoot.
  • Grout lines are even, filled, and consistent in colour.
  • Timber or laminate flooring has no bounce, gaps, or squeaks.
  • Skirting is flush against the floor along its whole length.
  • Check for chips and scratches now, because these are disputed later.
Bathrooms and water
  • Fill each basin and the bathtub, then release, and watch the drain rate.
  • Pour water on the floor and confirm it runs to the floor trap with no pooling. Ponding is a slope defect and it needs raising immediately.
  • Run the shower for several minutes, then check the wall on the other side for damp.
  • Flush every toilet twice. Listen for a cistern that keeps running.
  • Check under every basin and behind the toilet for drips at the connections.
  • Test hot water at every outlet, and confirm the water heater switches on and holds temperature.
  • Silicone sealant around basins, bathtubs, and shower screens is continuous with no gaps.
  • Extract fan runs and actually pulls air.
Kitchen and appliances
  • Open and close every cabinet door and drawer. Soft close mechanisms should engage properly.
  • Check cabinet interiors for damage, and confirm shelves sit level.
  • Countertop joints are tight, with no chips at the sink cut out.
  • Sink drains freely, and the trap underneath is dry.
  • Test the hob, hood, oven, and any supplied appliance. Note the model numbers and keep the warranty cards.
  • Confirm every appliance matches what was specified in your sale documents.
  • Check the washing machine and dryer connections and the yard floor trap.
Electrical, air conditioning, and fittings
  • Test every socket with a plug tester, not just the convenient ones.
  • Flick every light switch, and confirm each switch controls what you expect.
  • Check the distribution board is labelled, and test the trip switch.
  • Run every air conditioning unit on cooling for at least fifteen minutes. Check it cools, check for water dripping from the fan coil, and listen for rattling.
  • Confirm the condensate drain is not blocked, which is a common cause of ceiling staining a few months in.
  • Check the intercom, video door phone, and doorbell.
  • Confirm data, television, and telephone points are live where specified.
  • Test the bathroom heater or fan and any supplied light fittings.
Balcony, yard, and outdoor areas
  • Balcony floor drains to the outlet with no ponding.
  • Railing is firm, with no movement when you push it, and all fixings are tight.
  • Check the balcony ceiling for staining from the unit above.
  • External wall and parapet finishes have no cracks.
  • For ground floor units with a private enclosed space, check turfing, drainage, and boundary fencing.
  • Confirm any planter drainage runs clear.
Documents and handover items
  • Count your keys and access cards against what the developer says you should receive.
  • Collect appliance warranty cards and manuals, and photograph them.
  • Note your defect submission deadline and the channel you must use.
  • Get the managing agent's contact details and the date maintenance charges begin.
  • Ask when renovation permits open and what the house rules are on works, because this catches people out.
  • Keep every document together in one folder, digital and physical.

If you want a second pair of eyes, I am on site during collection weeks and happy to walk your unit with you. There is no charge for this and no obligation attached to it. Details are further down this page.

The sequence that protects you

Your first 14 days, in order

The fortnight after key collection decides how smooth everything else goes. Here is the exact order.

Day 1 to 3: Inspect and document

Do your inspection on collection day or within 48 hours. Work wet areas first, then windows, doors, flooring, walls, electrical, plumbing, using the checklist above. For every defect: one wide shot for location, one close-up, a numbered masking tape flag, and a matching numbered list on your phone. Short videos for anything that moves or drains.

Day 4 to 7: Submit your defect list

Grand Dunman has 1,008 units, so the developer's defect team will be working through high volume. Numbered, labelled submissions get processed faster than vague ones.

  • Organise photos by room, numbered to match your list.
  • Submit within 7 days of collection through the official channel given at the counter. Do not wait for the list to feel complete, submit what you have and add more later.
  • Keep copies of everything, with timestamps.
  • Book your re-inspection appointment, usually 4 to 6 weeks after submission.

Week 2: Utilities and access

  • Electricity and water live with SP Group, if not already done on day one.
  • Internet installation booked and confirmed.
  • Visit the managing agent's office with your identity documents: access cards, parking labels, vehicle registration.
  • Set up GIRO for monthly Service and Conservancy Charges.
  • If renovating, register your contractor access with the managing agent.

After day 14

The move in, rent out, or sell paths each have their own sequence, covered in the decision section below. The one universal rule: complete your defect submission before renovation touches anything.

Switch everything on

Utilities, internet, and building access

Activate within the first week. Processing at a brand new development is slower than at established ones, and everyone is applying at once.

Electricity and water, SP Group

SP Group handles both for all residential properties in Singapore.

  • Apply at spgroup.com.sg or the mySPgroup app. Processing takes 1 to 3 working days.
  • You need your NRIC and your unit address. Each Grand Dunman block has its own street number and postal code, so use your block's address exactly as it appears in your Sale and Purchase Agreement or appointment notice.
  • Set the activation date to your intended first access date, and save your SP account number for GIRO setup.

Internet

All major providers service Grand Dunman: Singtel, StarHub, M1, MyRepublic, and ViewQwest. Choose before collection day and book installation within your first three days of access. If the unit is for rental, it is worth checking your target tenant profile's preference before committing to a contract.

Building management registration

The managing agent runs the development day to day. Register early:

  • Bring your identity documents and Sale and Purchase Agreement to the management office.
  • Collect all access cards and remotes, and confirm the count matches your entitlement.
  • Collect parking labels and register your vehicle plates.
  • Ask for the condo app name for announcements and facility booking.
  • Set up GIRO for monthly Service and Conservancy Charges, and get the commencement date in writing.
  • Save the 24-hour security and emergency maintenance numbers.

Insurance

Confirm with the developer whether structural insurance is in force and until when. Home contents insurance is optional but strongly recommended, especially for rental units: contents, renovation works, and third-party liability are the coverage areas worth asking about.

Order of works

Renovating? Sequence is everything

Works done out of order cause rework, delays, and cost. And one mistake at new developments beats all others: starting renovation before your defect submission. Once hacking begins, developer defects cannot be distinguished from renovation damage, and the developer can legitimately decline them.

Before any works

  • Defect inspection complete and submitted first. Non-negotiable.
  • Renovation application submitted to the managing agent, deposit paid.
  • Contractor access passes collected. Contractors cannot enter without them.
  • Permitted hours confirmed, typically weekday daytime with restricted Saturday hours. Get the exact rules at handover.
  • All plans approved before hacking begins.
StepWorksNote
1Measurements and planningMeasure everything before ordering anything
2Hacking and demolitionOnly after approval and deposit
3Electrical first fixPoints added or moved before walls close
4Plumbing worksBefore waterproofing
5WaterproofingWet areas. Never skip or rush this
6Ceiling and airconBefore flooring goes in
7Tiling and flooringOnly after wet works are done and cured
8Painting, first coatBefore carpentry
9Carpentry and joineryKitchen, wardrobes, TV console
10Fixtures and appliancesSecond paint coat after carpentry, appliances last
11Final snag check and cleaningBefore handing access back

The mistakes that repeat at every new development

  • Carpentry before tiling is complete. Tiles expand and crack behind cabinets.
  • Skipping the waterproofing test. Flood the bathroom floor after waterproofing and leave it 24 hours before tiling.
  • Ordering furniture from the developer floor plan. Measure after flooring is in.
  • Not confirming permitted hours. Noise violations can stop your works.
  • Painting fully before carpentry. The second coat goes on after carpentry is installed.
For landlords

Getting your unit rental-ready

Grand Dunman's tenant pool is specific: corporate executives, expat households, and dual-income couples, drawn by Dakota MRT two minutes away, the CBD within a fifteen-minute drive, and Kong Hwa School within 1km for families. Typical leases run 1 to 2 years. Units that are prepared, photographed, and sensibly priced in the first weeks find tenants before the wave of similar listings thickens.

Minimum standard before any viewing

  • All defects submitted, with rectification confirmed or accepted as pending.
  • Deep professional clean after any renovation. Developer handover cleaning is basic.
  • Every light working, every aircon unit serviced and confirmed.
  • All appliances tested: hob, hood, oven, washer connection, dishwasher if fitted.
  • Curtains or blinds in every bedroom and the living area. Bare windows deter viewings.
  • Bathroom accessories fitted: toilet roll holder, towel bar.

Worth adding for faster leasing

  • Full furnishing where targeting corporate and expat tenants: bed frames, mattresses, sofa, dining set. This profile expects furnished.
  • Kitchen basics like a microwave add convenience at low cost.
  • A smart lock on the main door appeals to corporate tenants.
  • Quality curtains over basic blinds lift perceived value at viewings.

The tenancy paperwork

  • A standard Tenancy Agreement, prepared by your agent or lawyer.
  • An inventory list documenting every item provided.
  • Full photo documentation before the tenant moves in. This is your reinstatement baseline.
  • Security deposit: one month for a 1-year lease, two months for a 2-year lease is the common structure.
  • A diplomatic clause for expat tenants: early termination after 12 months with 2 months' notice.
  • Stamp duty: the tenant pays, within 14 days of signing.
  • Maintenance split stated clearly: aircon servicing and minor repairs are typically the tenant's.

Pricing

I would rather show you what comparable units are actually achieving this month than publish a number on a web page that ages badly. WhatsApp me your unit type and stack and I will pull the current transacted figures before you set a price. All such figures are estimates only, not guaranteed, and may change.

After you collect

The defects liability period, used properly

You get a defined window after handover to raise defects for the developer to rectify at their cost. Most owners under use it, and that is the expensive mistake.

How to work the window

  • Confirm your exact deadline in writing from the developer, and diarise it with a reminder a month ahead.
  • Submit in batches, early. Do not save everything for one submission near the deadline.
  • Live in the unit or visit it regularly. Many defects only appear once water, power, and air conditioning are in daily use.
  • Photograph before and after every rectification and confirm each item as closed in writing.
  • Re-inspect rectified work. A repair that fails is still a live defect if you raise it inside the window.
  • Do a full second inspection about a month before the deadline, using this same checklist.
  • Be careful with renovation. Works that cover or alter an area can complicate a later defect claim on it. If you are renovating, inspect thoroughly first.

The exact length of the period and the submission process are set out in your sale and purchase documents and the developer's handover pack. Check yours, since the terms govern, not any summary including this one.

The bigger decision

Move in, rent out, or sell

A little over a thousand units complete here within the same window. A meaningful share were bought as investments, which means a cluster of similar listings reaching the market at once. That is not a reason to panic, but it is a reason to decide early rather than drift.

If you are moving in

Your priority is the defects window, not the market. Work the checklist hard, submit early, and re-inspect before the deadline. Sort out your renovation permits and understand the house rules on works before you commit to a contractor.

Plan your timing around your existing home. If you are selling or ending a lease elsewhere, the sequence matters and it is worth mapping out before keys, not after.

If you are renting it out

Being ready early is the whole game. Units that are clean, photographed well, and sensibly priced in the first weeks tend to find tenants before the wave thickens. Units that wait to see what the market does often end up chasing it down.

Practical order of work: complete your inspection, get urgent defects rectified, decide furnished or unfurnished, arrange cleaning and photography, then list. Have your paperwork ready so you are not the reason a deal stalls.

On pricing, I would rather show you what comparable units in the area are actually achieving than give you a number on a web page. Ask me and I will pull the current figures for your unit type and stack. All such figures are estimates only, not guaranteed, and may change.

If you are thinking about selling

Timing, holding costs, and your own plans drive this more than any market view. There are also transaction costs and holding period rules that can apply depending on when you bought, so the arithmetic is worth doing properly before you decide.

I am happy to lay out the numbers for your specific unit, including what has recently transacted in the development and what is currently available, and then let you decide. Two things sit outside my remit and should go to the right person: loan approval questions belong with your banker, and tax computation belongs with a tax advisor.

What I would want to know in your position

  • What your monthly holding cost looks like once maintenance and property tax are in.
  • What comparable units in the immediate area are currently achieving on rent.
  • Where your unit sits on price and attributes against what else is available here.
  • How many similar units are likely to reach the market in the same window as yours.

I can put all four in front of you for your specific unit. Figures are estimates only, not guaranteed, and may change.

No charge, no obligation

Want me to walk your unit with you?

I run the handover on the ground at Grand Dunman, so I am on site during collection weeks anyway. Tell me your block and I will come to your appointment, go through the checklist with you, and flag what I would raise.

WhatsApp me instead

Your details go to me directly and are used only to help with your handover. No mailing list, and no sharing with third parties.

Common questions

Grand Dunman handover FAQ

When exactly will I get my keys?

TOP notification issued on 11 August 2026 and letters are reaching owners through their lawyers now. Key collection commences 15 August 2026. Your individual date depends on your block's position in the sequence, with Block 10 first, then 16, 8, 12, 18, 6, and 2. The developer issues your personal appointment notice, so keep your registered contact details current. Per-block collection windows are set by the developer and may change until your appointment notice issues.

Which block collects keys first?

Block 10. The full confirmed order is Block 10, then Block 16, Block 8, Block 12, Block 18, Block 6, and Block 2 last. The table further up this page maps unit stacks to blocks so you can find your position.

What do I need to bring on collection day?

Identity documents for all named owners, the developer's appointment notice, a letter of authorisation if someone is collecting for you, any payments or insurance the notice requires, and a phone with storage for photographs. A torch, a plug tester, masking tape, and this checklist will make the inspection far more useful.

How do I submit defects, and how long do I have?

Always in writing, through the developer's official defect submission channel, never verbally on site. Keep your own copy and note the submission date. Your exact deadline is set out in your sale and purchase documents and the developer's handover pack, so confirm it in writing and diarise a reminder a month ahead of it.

When do maintenance charges start?

Maintenance charges generally begin around the point of handover, and the managing agent will confirm the exact commencement date and the amount for your unit type. Ask for this in writing on collection day so there is no surprise on your first statement.

Can I start renovation immediately?

Usually only after you have collected keys and obtained the required permits from the managing agent, and there will be house rules on permitted hours, noise, and debris removal. Ask for the renovation guidelines on collection day. One caution worth repeating: inspect thoroughly and submit your defects before works cover anything up.

Are there still units for sale at Grand Dunman?

Yes, a small number of developer units remain. The full picture is on the Grand Dunman launch page, and live counts across my projects are on the TOP availability tracker. If you have family or friends who have asked, I keep a current availability list with prices and floor plans. WhatsApp me and I will send it across. Figures are estimates only, not guaranteed, and may change.

When should I activate my utilities?

Apply with SP Group at spgroup.com.sg on collection day or within your first three days. Processing takes 1 to 3 working days. Use your block's exact address from your Sale and Purchase Agreement, since each Grand Dunman block has its own street number and postal code. Book internet installation in the same window, because slots fill quickly when a thousand units complete together.

Can I start renovation before submitting my defect list?

Do not. Once hacking starts, developer defects cannot be distinguished from renovation damage, and the developer can legitimately decline to rectify them. Complete your inspection, submit your defects through the official channel, and only then let works begin. Your renovation also needs the managing agent's approval, a deposit, and contractor passes before anything starts.

Do all owners need to attend key collection?

Every owner named on the title should attend. If one cannot, check the developer's appointment notice for what they accept in place of attendance, typically a notarised Power of Attorney. Arrange it early, because sorting this out on collection day usually means losing your slot.

Get the pack

Download it, or just message me

The PDF has the full checklist in a printable format, so you can tick it off in the unit without scrolling on your phone. Forward it to anyone else in the development who would find it useful.