Just as with Chuan Park, Emerald of Katong is one of the most highly anticipated launches of 2024. But the Katong area has been awash with activity in recent months, and it will be the fourth out of all the…
New Launch Condo Analysis
Project: Union Square Residences District: 1 Address: 28 Havelock Road Tenure: 99 Years No. of Units: 366 Site Area: ~67,146 sqft Developer: City Developments Limited TOP: Est. 2028 Union Square is the rebirth of Central Mall and Central Square, 2…
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Project: Emerald of Katong District: 15 Address: 51 – 63 Jalan Tembusu Tenure: 99 Years No. of Units: 846 No. of Carpark Lots: 682 Lots Site Area: ~221,436 sqft Developer: Sim Lian JV (Katong) Pte Ltd TOP: Est. 30 June…
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The higher up you go, the higher the prices climb; but this is quite the advantage of ground-floor lovers. Whether you hate waiting for the lift or prefer to look at the pool instead of the clouds, living on the…
Property Picks
In this week’s episode, we explore a thoughtfully transformed 3-room flat in Marine Parade, Singapore. Originally built in the 1970s, the 65-square-metre apartment was reconfigured by its owners, who moved in six months ago. The space boasts an open layout…
Home Tours
October’s BTO launch was hard to top, with so many locations and the release of the first Plus model flats. For those of you who missed your dream flat, however, February 2025 does have highlights of its own; particularly in…
BTO Reviews
Continuing our search for affordable housing, this week we’re showcasing some of the most budget-friendly four-bedroom condos that hit a sweet spot – priced under $1.6 million. These units offer a mix of affordability and accessibility, with most just a…
On The Market
Nava Grove Indicative Prices For those looking at the Pine Grove area, the introduction of Nava Grove is particularly interesting because of how the developers have decided to price it against its most immediate competition – Pinetree Hill. But let’s…
New Launch Condo Analysis
Right after one of HDB’s biggest-ever launches in October this year, the private sector seems to be following up: as we’re writing this in November, there are 6 new launches that have been making the rounds – Chuan Park, Emerald…
Editor's Pick
With 6 new launch condos launched last weekend, buyers are having a field day (or a very tough time) in picking the right project. While it ultimately comes down to how successful you are with your ballot, it still pays…
New Launch Condo Analysis
Project: Chuan Park District: 19 Address: 240 – 250 Lorong Chuan Tenure: 99 Years No. of Units: 916 No. of Carpark Lots: 740 Lots Site Area: ~400,588 sqft Developer: Chuan Park Development Pte Ltd (Kingsford Development) TOP: Est. 2028 Chuan…
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In this week’s episode, we explore an 88 sqm residence located on Shenton Way in the heart of the Central Business District. The owner values the blend of vibrant city life with the tranquillity and scenic seaviews that the area…
Home Tours
A few months back, we visited Sunset Way to look at the houses in this freehold, quiet enclave just down the road from Bukit Timah. And since housing prices have been escalating in Singapore, I know of several people who’ve…
Landed Home Tours
Watch out for the “surge in private home transactions” news report soon. Every quarter, the local media will publish a story on private home transactions; often one that sensationalises how high or low they are, while completely ignoring the number…
Property News
Project: Nava Grove District: 21 Address: 38, 40, 42 Pine Grove Tenure: 99 Years from February 2024 No. of Units: 552 No. of Carpark Lots: 442 Lots Site Area: ~269,552 sq ft Developer: JV between MCL Land and Sinarmas Land…
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We are a couple in our early 40s who had just sold our condo (joint name). Currently we are staying in a rental unit as we would like to purchase a resale hdb which we can only do so after the 15 months waiting period.
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As we get more and more new launches with the new Gross Floor Area (GFA) harmonisation in effect, it may get more confusing for new buyers as they try to make sense of the new changes. On the surface, it…
Property News
In this week’s episode, Yusof and Baizurah open their modern luxe five-room BTO flat in Tampines, Singapore, featuring a spacious 113 square metres. The couple, residing in their home for six months, designed the space with comfort and minimalism in…
Home Tours
