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Industry weighs new en bloc rules

Players note changes protect minority owners, improve sales proceedings. Changes to regulations governing collective property sales — which take effect today — favour the minority owners, said lawyers and property experts at an en bloc property seminar yesterday. They could get a higher sales price if their objections to the sale are valid, while the provision for a change of mind following the...

Regency Suites

Regency Suites is located along Kim Tian Road and it is near to Tiong Bahru MRT Station. It is just 6-10 minutes of walking distance. All the units at Regency Suites are facing the Central Business District areas such as Raffles Place and Shenton Way. The interior architecture is good as it has a double frontage with good cross ventilation. There are several other condominiums around Regency Suites such...

Nassim Woods

Nassim Woods is a luxury-end condominium located in the prime residential area of Nassim Hill. The exclusive development enjoys the tranquillity provided by its Balinese-style landscaping, while being close to the Orchard Road shopping and entertainment belt as well as the financial district at Raffles Place. Its prestigious address is further enhanced by its neighbourhood of foreign embassies, country...

Scotts Square @ Scotts Road

Scotts Square is the art of fine living. Located between the Grand Hyatt and Marriott hotels, Scotts Square comprises two residential towers with 338 international quality 1, 2, 3 bedroom apartments, and a stylish retail podium. Soaring 43 storeys, its contemporary architecture adorned with world renowned art pieces makes it one of the most prominent and distinguished homes in downtown Orchard...

Six restoration projects win Architectural Heritage Awards

Six restoration projects have won the Architectural Heritage Awards this year. They include the National Museum of Singapore’s $79m makeover as well as two private terrace houses that have been restored for modern-day living while retaining their historical charm. The National University of Singapore’s Law School on Bukit Timah Road is also one of the winners. The luxurious hotel suites at the Amara...

Private home prices in Q3 up by 8%: URA flash estimate

The prices of private residential property in Singapore increased by eight per cent in the third quarter of this year, compared to the previous three months, according to the flash estimate by the Urban Redevelopment Authority. Based on the estimated price index of private residential property, it said prices rose from 147.8 points in the 2nd quarter to 159.6 points in the 3rd quarter. This represents an...

Parkview Éclat @ Grange Road

Parkview Éclat is destined to be an iconic architectural landmark in Singapore. Designed with art deco sensibility, the building steps out from a broadbase and tapers gradually to an elaborated crown. Only 35 limited edition freehold apartments are available for those who demand the very best. Nestled within Singapore’s Disrtict 10 “Good Class Bungalow” enclave, Parkview Eclat is poised to become...

Bayshore Park holds EOGM to elect en bloc sales committee

Bayshore Park condominium, a 21-year-old estate with over 1,000 apartments, is exploring the possibility of an en bloc sale. It took a formal step on Saturday by holding an extraordinary general meeting to elect an en bloc sales committee. With changes to the Land Titles Strata Act expected to kick in next month, what happens to potential en bloc sale properties that are caught in-between these...

Mass market property sales started recovering a year ago: CBRE

The recovery in mass market property sales in Singapore started as far back as a year ago. According to consultant CB Richard Ellis, this debunks the notion that the recovery for mass market projects has trailed the high-end market until the last few months. But, even with sales rising for some 12 months, CBRE’s research has found that prices only started edging up in the last six months. The study...

Q3 office occupancy rate soars to 97.6% in Singapore

The strong demand for office space in the central business district has spilled over to the rest of Singapore. According to property consultants DTZ, the occupancy rate for office space islandwide climbed to 97.6 percent in the third quarter. This is largely because of an acute shortage of office space in the Central Business District (CBD). DTZ says the shortage is due to the demolition of Asia...

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