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Rents of Singapore luxury homes surpass those in Hong Kong

Rental rates for luxury homes in Singapore have outstripped those in Hong Kong for the first time. This is according to corporate leasing agents Savills. And it says this is due largely to the short supply of rental units in the prime residential districts amid the recent spate of en bloc sales in Singapore. Savills also notes that this is pricing some expatriates out of the prime areas. It is now...

The Seafront on Meyer

With 3 magnificient 24-storey iconic blocks located at the most prestigious address at Meyer Road, The Seafront On Meyer offers true tropical living by the park and the sea. Near many renowned schools & institutions (Tao Nan School, Kong Hwa Primary) and close proximity to Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort, Sports & Recreation Hub and CBD, the location is simply incomparable. The spacious...

Cairnhill Crest

Cairnhill Crest is located in the Cairnhill district of Singapore. The luxurious residential development comprises 3 towers, offering one-to four-bedroom units. It also boasts a clubhouse designed by the renowned architect, Norman Foster. Cairnhill Crest can be accessed via Orchard Road and is nearby Orchard MRT Station. Quite simply one of Singapore's most desired freehold addresses, Cairnhill Crest is an...

Majority loses, too

Owners who object to a sale without valid reasons should compensate others Letter from Martin Woo There has been a spate of letters from minority owners voicing their complaints on the existing en bloc laws. They purport that these laws are “totally inadequate and lopsided”, as noted by Tan Kim Liang (”Rights of all owners must be protected during sale”, April 30). In any en bloc sale, there...

No bubble to burst

Letter from Charles Tan Meah Yang I write in response to the letters from concerned readers Lim Boon Hee and Steve Ngo, regarding their views on the state of global price levels and, more specifically, those of our local housing market (”A lesson worth remembering”, May 7 and “Just a lot of bull?”, May 8 ). Let me quote a more prominent investing legend, Mr Warren Buffett, who said in his 1992...

The Marq on Paterson Hill

Without compromise, The Marq on Paterson Hill offers the design elements and spaciousness of high-end bungalow living within a luxury high rise apartment setting. Private 15 metre lap pools in every residence on every floor of the Signature Tower afford a tranquil luxury like no other, complimented by the unprecedented luxury of space with grand 6.5 metre double volume space throughout the living,...

Property frenzy may be caused by baseless sentiment

Letter from Steve Ngo I refer to the letter, “A lesson worth remembering” (May 7) by Mr Lim Boon Hee, and I absolutely agree with his views. In particular, I fully support his belief that “with the kind of salaries that average Singaporeans earn, such prices are not sustainable”. The economy may be doing well, but that is not filtered down to all sectors, and does not translate to every...

The Riverine by the Park

The ONLY FREEHOLD Waterfront Living at Greater Marina Bay The Riverine by the Park, with its vantage point from Kallang Basin, will command an exhilarating view of the changing cityscape. An irresistible picture perfect vista of glistening waters bounded by palm trees with the city skyscrapers towering in the distance that changes as we move closer to the future. The interplay of lights and sounds will...

Property boom draws more companies into residential development

The Singapore property market is showing signs of being on a strong up-cycle and, as during the boom of the 1990s, this is luring companies, whose core businesses are not in property, to try their luck at residential development to boost their profits.Companies in publishing, jewellers and even booksellers have all recently got into the act. But property consultants say there is room for such niche...

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