With the growing property rental market in Singapore, it may be time to look at more ways to protect the interests of both landlords and tenants. This was the opinion of some viewers who wrote in after a landlord was interviewed on Get Rea!, a Channel NewsAsia’s current affairs programme. In the Get Rea! episode, “Just Follow The Law”, it was a case of a Singaporean landlord living in Australia who...
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The Chancery Court residential development along Dunearn Road has been put up for en bloc sale. CB Richard Ellis said 124 out of the 144 units, representing more than 87 percent of the share value, have signed the Collective Sale Agreement (CSA). The prime site is located next to Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road). Chancery Court sits on 24,074.4 square metres of prime land and is a short walk to Newton...
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Singapore, is the first full strata titled luxury residential project in Asia to be equipped with legendary amenities and service excellence of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. Location: 65 Cairnhill Road ((District 9) Tenure: Freehold Year of Completion: 2011 Total Units: 56 units + 2 penthouses (1 block, 36 storeys) Unit Types: 3 bedroom ~ 2,831sqft 4 bedroom ~ 3,057sqft 4...
EARLIER this year, the asset markets, namely those related to property and stocks, were among the star performers of the Singapore economy. But the outlook for these markets is less clear in the coming months as risk aversion among investors lingers amid the global financial market turmoil. Despite the uncertainty, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is still keeping to previously announced...
Visioncrest Residence is a mix-development which consist of 265 luxurious apartments and a commercial block. It is located at Oxley Rise near Orchard Road, Penang Road Killiney Road and Orchard Boulevard. Living in such luxury is like being at the right place at the perfect time. Nothing spells elegance like Visioncrest Residence. It is a resplendent retreat and haven within a truly unique environment....
WITH 2007 drawing to a close, Singapore’s economy looks set to end the year on a high. The Monetary Authority of Singapore — which is due to release its semi-annual Macroeconomic Review and monetary policy statement today — has said that it expects the economy to grow between 7 and 8 per cent this year. And yesterday, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong told some 1,000 unionists and delegates at the...
“The Orchard Residences” is named for its most coveted and strategic location at the gateway of Orchard Road and for its affinity to the world-famous shopping street’s lead in luxury city living. It is also Orchard Road’s tallest landmark building, a stature and distinction approved by the authorities. A limited 175 exclusive, super luxury apartments housed in the district’s tallest and most...
Private home prices rose islandwide in the three months ended Sept 30, but the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said more supply is in the pipeline to meet demand. “As at third quarter 2007, there were about 65,400 private residential units in the pipeline, comprising the supply from projects that are already under construction and those that have been granted planning approval but are not under...
Many home buyers have not been put off by the government’s decision to withdraw the deferred payment scheme for property purchases. Some showflats still bustle with activity, especially those approved to offer deferred payments. The latest change, which took effect on Friday, will only affect uncompleted private homes, commercial and industrial properties. Alan Tan has just bought a penthouse at Park...
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