As its name describes, the 20-storey Hilltops is situated on the highest point of Cairnhill, standing at 131 metres above sea level. From this commanding vantage point, the development overlooks the surrounding Orchard Road and Cairnhill areas – literally just “down the hill.” Spread over some 1.1 hectares (117,000 sq ft) of prime freehold land, Hilltops occupies almost the entire land area of...

An iconic redevelopment site at the heart of the CBD has been put up for sale. Currently known as The Riverwalk, the 82,317-sq ft site is zoned for commercial use. It has a gross plot ratio of up to 4.9, and has the potential to be redeveloped into an iconic commercial building with a gross floor area of about 403,351 sq ft, subject to approval and payment of development charge and land premium for the...

Location: 8 Mount Sophia (District 9) Tenure: 103-years leasehold wef 28 Nov 2002 Year of Completion: 2007 Total Units: 313 Unit Types: 1 bedroom ~ 831 - 1,010 sqft 2 bedrooms ~ 1,194 - 1,560 sqft Penthouse / Duplex ~ 2,072 - 2,650 sqft Facilities: - Gymnasium - Multi-Purpose Room - Steam Room - Cascading Water Feature - Tiered Jacuzzi Pools - Fun Pool - Wading Pool - Lap Pool - Pool Deck - Exercise...

The strong capital growth trend in the Singapore luxury residential property market will be powerful motivation for a new generation of non-institutional Middle Eastern investors to increase their stake in Singapore, revealed the developers of the Marina Bay Financial Centre (MBFC) at the recent Cityscape Dubai exhibition. Non-landed property values in the core central area appreciated by 23.3% in the...

Exciting plans such as a 4.9km waterfront promenade from Punggol Point to Sungei Serangoon are in store for Punggol residents. With the new waterfront promenade, residents can expect sea sport activities and dining facilities. Punggol Point will also be transformed with a 0.6-ha park that includes facilities for cycling and jogging. Visitors can also enjoy the scenery from a vantage lookout point at the...

The number of new private homes sold in Singapore last month rose marginally as sentiment remained cautious amid volatile market conditions. There were 590 new units sold last month, up from the 529 units in September, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said yesterday. Developers launched 629 units last month, slightly higher than 590 units in September. Despite the lacklustre interest, prices have...

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...

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...