Condo

Will My Condo En Bloc? 7 Commonly Overlooked Reasons Why It May Fail

An en-bloc sale is an ideal, windfall scenario for many property investors. But while it’s happened for numerous people, buyers of old properties need to be cautious – when all things considered, there’s often more potential for failure than success….

• 28 Sep 2021
• 8 min read
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1953 Condo Review: Unique Shophouse Living, Freehold But Location Not For Everyone

1953 condo stands out as a Freehold project in the city fringe with conserved shophouses, which is arguably a rare find these days.

• 19 Sep 2021
• 37 min read
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The Watergardens At Canberra Review: Affordable PSF Entry But Far From City

Canberra is situated between Yishun and Sembawang and despite its remote location, the area is actually steeped in history and ties to WWII given its naval and military structures.

• 25 Aug 2021
• 48 min read
• 2

Seaside Residences Review: Stunning Unblocked Sea Views + Lovely Pool

Seaside Residences is a development that was launched in 2017, at a time when the market was considered to be soft.

• 11 Aug 2021
• 21 min read
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Riviere Condo Review: Luxury Riverfront Living

The Riviere condo takes up a prime spot on the edge of the Singapore river. Most of the circumference of the development is surrounded by the river and as such, you will be able to get picturesque views of the Singapore river.

• 5 Aug 2021
• 58 min read
• 2

Pasir Ris 8 Review: Rare Integrated Development In The East With Bigger Units

If you ever wanted to get the most frank on the ground sentiment, you might agree with me when I say that our friendly taxi drivers could be some of the best sources of them.

• 19 Jul 2021
• 47 min read
• 10

One Pearl Bank Review: Impressive Architecture, Great Location, But Could Be Impractical For Some

One cannot begin to talk about One Pearl Bank without a short history of its predecessor, Pearl Bank Apartments

• 2 Jul 2021
• 51 min read
• 2

Dairy Farm Residences Review: 84m Infinity Pool + 40,000 Sqft Retail

For those of you who are new to Singapore, the origins of road names in Singapore are often attributed to prominent community and business leaders

• 16 Jun 2021
• 45 min read
• 6

Amber Park Review: 32,500 Sqft Rooftop Facilities Perched 22 Levels Up

Amber Park is a freehold luxury condo with a stunning rooftop deck.

• 2 Jun 2021
• 46 min read
• 0

Midwood Review: Small But Efficient Units Amidst Nature

Project: Midwood District: 23 Address: 8, 10 Hillview Rise Tenure: 99 years commencing 1 Oct 2018 No. of Units: 564 Site Area: 153,882 sqft Developer: Hong Leong Group TOP: 1Q 2023 New launches have seen electrifying first-day sales figures over…

• 19 May 2021
• 43 min read
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Alex Residences Review: Glorious 40th Floor Infinity Pool

There are some condos that have names that are just aptly named of what it represents. Be it luxurious, a resort-vibe, or a nature infused estate – that first impression is already built from the get-go.

• 11 May 2021
• 20 min read
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A Detailed List Of 287 Freehold Condos With En Bloc Potential In 2021 (Part 2)

“Instant Millionaire From Collective Sale” With headlines such as the above, is it really any surprise that Singaporeans are always after properties that have en bloc potential? That collective sale windfall is something that always grabs the attention, and even…

• 8 May 2021
• 46 min read
• 4

One Bernam Condo Review: A Good Location If You Work In The CBD But No Wow Factor

A CBD condo that’s near both the MRT and a mall One Bernam’s strategic location in the CBD makes it a strong contender for those who work in the area, but not necessarily families looking for a tranquil place with…

• 6 May 2021
• 36 min read
• 2

An Ultimate List Of 287 Freehold Condos With En Bloc Potential In 2021 (Part 1)

With most of the en-bloc sites from 2017 completed and sold, there’s a real chance of the en-bloc cycle starting up again in 2021. This is compounded by modest Government Land Sales (GLS) sites for at least 1H 2021, as…

• 29 Apr 2021
• 62 min read
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4 Important Lessons From The Thomson Road Building Demolition. Yes, It’s About En-Bloc.

There was a bit of a shocker this week, when the government announced the demolition of 68 to 74 Thomson Road. While this is an old building, it’s also a freehold property; and because of its good location (it’s just…

• 20 Apr 2021
• 7 min read
• 0

One-North Eden Review: Attractive Rentability With An Element Of Ownstay

The first residential development in One-North in 14 years One-North Eden presents an exciting opportunity to be part of the R&D push in the One-North area, though it does lack in vibrant surroundings. Project: One-North Eden District: 05 Address: 8,…

• 19 Apr 2021
• 32 min read
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Looking To En-bloc? Key Financing Issues To Consider If It’s Your First Time

En-bloc sales aren’t always a pot of gold. For investors or homeowners who are well-prepared, it can be a smooth process; but homeowners, especially those who never intended to move, can find it an inconvenient headache. One of the main…

• 18 Apr 2021
• 6 min read
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The Crest Condo Review: Giant Pool + Bigger Than Usual Units

‘Life peaks at the top’. Now that’s a slogan that befits The Crest in more ways than one.

• 15 Apr 2021
• 22 min read
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