Location: Irrawaddy Road (Novena) Tenure : Freehold Expected Completion: End 2011 Total Units: 70 in one block of 28-storeys Unit Types: 2 Bedrooms ~ 980sqft & 1066sqft (40 units) 3 Bedrooms ~ 1313sqft & 1346sqft (27 units) 3+1 & 4 Bedrooms Penthouses (3 units) Payment Scheme: ~ Normal Progressive with Interests Absorption (finance by OCBC) ~ 5% Booking Fee (Cash) + Stamp Duty + 15% in 8...
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Las Vegas Sands said Tuesday it has secured over US$2 billion in capital funding commitments to avoid violating loan agreements. President and Chief Operating Officer William Weidner said in a conference call that Sands expects to close the transaction by the end of the week. He continued to say that however, there will be some changes to Sands' overseas resort developments. It will stop construction...
Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan said construction plans for the new Jurong General Hospital have been brought forward to take advantage of softening construction costs. In July, the government has said it is deferring another S$1.7 billion of public sector construction projects to ease pressure on the then red-hot construction sector. More hospital bed spaces are coming on-stream and drugs could get...
SPECULATION that Singapore multinational property company CapitaLand could be part of a rescue effort for the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort project is being downplayed by the developer. A company statement yesterday clarified that “no discussion has transpired between itself and Sands”. CapitaLand nevertheless stated that it is currently monitoring and studying any opportunities arising from...
The demand for and prices of public housing flats are expected to remain fairly resilient despite the economic downturn. And market watchers have said this applies to both resale and new units. Close to 9,000 people have visited the Natura Loft showflat since it was launched for sale on October 31. Its developer Qingjian Realty has already received 500 applications, mostly for four-room units...
Property developer CapitaLand said it has not held any talks with Las Vegas Sands over the integrated resort at Marina Bay. The comment follows market talk that CapitaLand may step in to take a stake in the resort, given financial difficulties at Sands. In its statement, CapitaLand said it is watching the current global environment and studying opportunities related to distressed companies or assets in...
Property group Orchard Parade Holdings posted a 36.3 per cent increase in net profit to S$36 million for the nine months ended September as compared to last year. The improved performance was attributed to the group's hotel business which saw higher room rates. The company also saw lowered costs and improved contributions from associated companies. Revenue for the period slipped 18.3 per cent to S$54.4...
Nestled on an elevated site on Astrid Hill, at the edge of the Good Class Bungalow Area, Ventura Heights' prestigious location is hard to beat. A location that is treasured, regardless of market conditions, and a great place to live. Good schools such as Henry Park Primary, Nanyang Primary and the Hwa Chong Institution are within a stone's throw away, while supermarkets, shops and amenities abound in the...
VIPs including Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew had the chance to tour The Pinnacle@Duxton on Sunday, and they were impressed by what they saw. All seven blocks at The Pinnacle are linked by sky-bridges. On the top-most 50th storey is a sky garden with breathtaking views of the cityscape. HDB names it “The Contemplative Zone”. On the 26th storey, there is an 800-metre long jogging track as well as...
IN RECENT weeks, its top executives have been going around the region to raise funds - to stave off defaulting on its loans, a risk it admitted on Thursday amid doubt about the casino giant’s viability. As Las Vegas Sands’ (LVS) troubles fed whispers about the fate of its US$4.2-billion($6.3 billion) Marina Bay project here, chairman and chief executive Sheldon Adelson this week met with the Singapore...