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Life
is full of surprises. Just when you think a pinnacle has been reached,
another one comes along to put that mountain to shame. Last month we saw
2,393 new private units sold.
This month in April, a new record has been set - 2,487 new units were sold by developers. If you include executive condos in to the mix, the figure rises to 2,660. Is that crazy or what?
» Read morePosted on 15-05-2012 23:39 | By John
Mr
Khaw has responded to some questions posed in Parliament today. The
gist of it was a) cooling measures are working as there was a 'marginal
decline' for the first time following nine consecutive quarters of price
increases and b) the rise in the number of shoebox units for sales in
the suburbs are a cause for concern, MND will 'continue to monitor these
developments closely'.
Posted on 15-05-2012 17:09 | By John
It's
a slow slow dead slow week for property. What's going on? Is the
eurozone crisis making everyone scared again? Naaaah. Everyone's taking a short break, so many new developments have been launched these past four weeks. After a little breather, we're sure things will be back on track. Unless Mr Khaw has something up his sleeve...
Posted on 14-05-2012 01:21 | By John
Looking for a place close to the city but don't want to pay sky high prices? Bendemeer's Eight Riversuites
could be a suitable choice. This 99-year leasehold development from
United Engineers promises great unblocked views, proximity to MRT and
only a short drive away from Marina South, Bugis and Dhoby Ghaut. What
could be better?
Posted on 11-05-2012 15:29 | By John
Folks looking for a condo in Punggol will be glad
to know that there’s a new development called Flo Residence is coming up in
the area. Yet again, this is a water-inspired condo (apparently their
tagline is “Flowing with the good life”) but thankfully it’s not
water-themed, like so many condos we’ve seen. So, what separates this
condo from the others?
Posted on 10-05-2012 17:53 | By John
Another week gone and more condos look like they are on the way. But the big thing was the comment about shrinking HDB flats
by Mr Khaw that has got us and some of our readers riled up. According
to some sources, he is technically correct when he says that flat sizes
have remained unchanged in the past 15 years. Apparently, since 1997-8,
average flat sizes have not changed. So that strange notion about
shrinking HDB flats is plain nonsense, just ask any 15-year old!
Mr
Khaw is missing the point. Over the years (we're talking about decades here), one cannot deny that
flat sizes have gradually gotten smaller. What we and Singaporeans are
all worried about are flat sizes in the next 10-20 years. Can anyone
guarantee that they will will remain as they are then? Will we and our
children be living in a shoebox? That's the big worry.
Posted on 07-05-2012 00:56 | By John
How often have you been excited at a condo that has been marketed as
having a sea view, only to be disappointed when you check out the
showflat? Far East Organisation’s latest project, Seahill,
looks sets to be one of those condos with a breath-taking view of the
sea, and of West Coast Park. We kid you not, folks. It is comprised of
SOHO and condo units, townhouses (all the rage these days) and serviced
apartments! Excited already? Read on! [Price update!]
Posted on 04-05-2012 22:23 | By Cheryl Han
Over the Labour Day holiday, we popped by Pasir Ris to visit the
Watercolours EC showflat. The only problem was the showflat wasn't
ready! Instead, we were directed to a huge white tent, with loud
speakers blasting music over the salty Pasir Ris air. Looks like the
developers are trying to sell units as soon as they can since they are
facing pretty stiff competition from Pasir Ris One DBSS, Seastrand, Ripple Bay and the upcoming Sea Esta all around Pasir Ris.Posted on 04-05-2012 12:49 | By John
Woodlanders
- rejoice! An Executive Condo is coming your way soon! Those looking to
upgrade or those who love to live in Woodlands finally get a brand new
EC. Hao Yuan Investment, the people behind The Nautical
in Sembawang, put in a top bid of $247m. But it seems that the spot
isn't too popular with developers, as only five of them submitted bids.
Posted on 04-05-2012 00:00 | By John
Recently in a dialogue session organized by REACH, Mr Khaw Boon Wan
addressed a member of the public who was concerned about the shrinking
size of HDB flats. According to the news report, Mr Khaw says that HDB
hasn't been aiming the shrinking ray at HDB flats. This statement contradicts what was said by HDB CEO Dr
Cheong Koon Hean last November (which caused quite a stir).
Posted on 03-05-2012 18:09 | By John
A spanking new Executive Condo (EC) has landed in Pasir Ris, and it
looks set to give the other condos a run for the money. Inspired by
colours and lots of greenery, the aptly-named Watercolours
looks vibrant, judging from the artist’s impression. What sets it apart
from the other condos in the vicinity is that is doesn’t have as much
emphasis on the beach or the sea. Instead, the developers have chosen to
focus on colours. We hope it looks vibrant in real life, though. Read
on for a more details!
Posted on 30-04-2012 19:01 | By John
We paid a short visit to Pasir Ris One DBSS last
weekend. The (supposedly) last Design, Build and Sell Scheme project had
quite a warm reception but not as packed as the other DBSS launches
we've seen. What do we think?
Posted on 30-04-2012 15:47 | By John