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...

An architectural phenomenon that looks set to change our skyline - The Metropolitan Condominium exudes an interplay of rhythm and randomness. A truly visionary set up of harmony between the building form and its surroundings that further defines this chic urban space. Nowhere is far enough for you at this excellent pivot of immense accessibility. Shortened hours, diminished wasted minutes. Discover...

The government has withdrawn the deferred payment scheme for property purchases.This applies to all residential, commercial and industrial properties.This is seen as the clearest move yet to cool the property market. Amid the strong growth in the property sector, there have been calls on the government to step in. Analysts say the latest move did not come as a total surprise. Tay Huey Ying, Research and...

Luma puts you at the centre of everything you’ve come to expect and deserve. In prestigious District 9, explore the bustle of an ever-growing metropolitan in Central Business District or explore an ever-changing palette of recreational options at Mohamed Sultan, Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay. With reputable schools and institutions closeby, spend less time on the road and more time enjoying life to...

AS HOTEL room rates in Singapore continue to set new highs, the taxman’s upcoming formula tweaks — which will see hotels’ property tax bills jump by at least 33 per cent — will skim some of the cream off the cake for hoteliers. The increase arises from a change to the formula used to calculate the annual value (AV) of hotels, which will kick in next year. And analysts say that while the...

Location: 5, 7, 9, 11 Mount Emily Road (District 9) Tenure: Freehold Year of Completion: 2008 Total Units: 295 Unit Types: 1 to 4 bedroom ~ 549 to 1,927 sqft Situated on the gentle slop of a hill on Mount Emily Road near MacKenzie Road and Selegie Road, the lofty vantage point of Parc Emily lets you awake to a picture-postcard panorama of the verdant Parc Emily, the immaculate Istana grounds, and the...