Most condo facilities in Singapore are of the cookie-cutter variety, with the usual suspects being the swimming pool, gym, tennis court, and barbeque pits (with condo maintenance fees of $200 to $400 on average). But have you ever thought about how…
Property Picks
So you’ve reached one of the most important milestones in your life – buying your first home. Before you get all excited browsing through the various property marketing platforms and going to Pinterest to look for your dream theme, let’s look at…
Finance
In Part I we observed how the commercial investment sector has seen rapid growth this year – no doubt following the hamperance of residential-related en bloc sales post 2018 cooling measures. We also briefly noted the ‘threat’ that GLS seemed…
En Bloc
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28 Oct 2019
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In lieu of last year’s massive cooling measures, we have witnessed the number of en bloc sales falling drastically. The very fact that many homeowners are agreeing to a substantial drop in collective sale prices (22% less in half a…
En Bloc
“XXX condo has sold 75% of its units on launch day” Ever seen this familiar headline? Or better yet, these photos that are usually plastered over all the new launch condo articles in the newspaper. Can you imagine the mayhem…
Buying
If you are at home right now, what are the chances that some foreign sound is making its way into your ears? Could you be listening to the sound of the next MRT train swooshing into the platform at this…
Analysis
District 10 is ready to welcome a royal addition to its already stunning lineup of glamourous condominiums come December 2022.
New Launch Reviews
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17 Oct 2019
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16 min read
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Have you ever bought a new condo, only to collect the keys and open the doors for the first time to feel sorely disappointed? For some reason, the living room just looks smaller than you remembered. Or the bathroom just looks…
Buying
In May 2018 last year, a research report by DBS forecasts new private homes to cost between $2,300 to $2,900 per square foot (PSF) on average by 2030. Shocked? Well, judging by the number of shares on that post (5766…
Analysis
Located just 10-minutes’ from Singapore’s global hit sensation, The Jewel, lies the slightly humbler estate of Flora Drive – from which The Jovell is expected to rise come 2021.
New Launch Reviews
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10 Oct 2019
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15 min read
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Villa-like cabanas, meandering pools and luscious rainforest-like greenery await residences at UOL and SingLand’s latest avant-garde – The Clement Canopy.
Condo Reviews
En bloc condos were all the rage in 2017 and 2018, which isn’t surprising at all given that you could potentially make double what your property was actually worth.
En Bloc
Decadent furnishings aligned with picturesque ocean views, a solid unit to land ratio and an elusive yet highly sought-after freehold status.
New Launch Reviews
Principal Garden is (thankfully), a tad different in its layout with numerous aquatic hideaways littering every corner as residents and visitors alike revel in an abundance of refreshing flora-filled walkways that snake through the condo’s grounds.
Condo Reviews
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28 Sep 2019
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19 min read
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With the highest capital gain on our condo appreciation list at 76.1% in the past 5 years, it’s no surprise that many Singaporeans believe that owning a property is the key to success, or to achieve wealth. After all, on…
Property Picks
Pause whatever it is you’re doing for a second and picture a luscious green hideaway nestled in the heart of Singapore’s busiest district.
Condo Reviews
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24 Sep 2019
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15 min read
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The level of haze blanketing Singapore at the moment has hit the unhealthy range of more than 101 PSI. It certainly makes us long for those good old days with clear skies and fresh air. Living in Singapore, having access…
Decor Advice
It seems like nowadays everything can be connected to the Internet, with the word smart being attached to just about anything. Smart TV, smart refrigerator, and even smart washing machine are just some of the many devices that have had…
Design
