A "foreign person" is defined in the Residential Property Act as the follows: 1) Any person who is not a citizen of Singapore 2) Any Permanent Resident 3) Any foreign company or converted company 4) Any society or converted society which has not been granted approval or received exemption by the minister Unless there is a written approval from the Controller of Residential Property Land Dealings,...
Revel in the adventure of surprises and options right at your doorstep. Located in the inner city, indulge in a lifestyle that has never been so perfectly complemented with relaxed waterfront living. Get into the Central Business District with just 3 stops away from Lavender MRT Station and minutes drive away to tee off at the future Marina Bay Golf Course. Southbank is also conveniently located next to...
You may have found an ideal place to rent but it is not furnished, or the current furniture is not to your liking. What about furniture leasing? With furniture leasing, you can either choose from the current selection of furniture from the leasing company or simply choose any item from any store in any city. Most furniture leasing companies will be willing to buy the furniture for you and include it in...
Over the next few years, a new skyline will be emerging on the site designated for the new Business and Financial Centre (BFC). This exciting new development is viewed as Singapore’s version of Canary Wharf in London, although it will be conceptually more like Roppongi Hills in Tokyo. The BFC sits on a gateway site adjacent to One Raffles Quay (ORQ) with a land parcel expected to yield between 2.5-3...
What should you fix? Anything that a prospective home buyer will think should be in working order on the day of sale, including: All appliances. These include air-conditioners, furnace, boiler and hot water heater. They don't have to be new, but everything should be in working order. Clean out lint from the dryer. Make sure the ice maker is working properly. Install new air filters in your heating and...
One of the biggest mistakes home sellers make is listing a home with obvious, although small, problems. Any house -- even a brand-new house -- needs fixing from time to time. It's just that buyers don't want to be reminded of this obvious truth when it comes time to plunk down their cash. Most buyers would rather believe that their home is going to be fine, and for the money they're paying, they'd prefer...
If you are looking to finance or refinance your home, here are a few things NOT TO DO: Don’t Kick The Tires. How much you put down, credit affects your interest rate. It drives lenders crazy to pick up the phone and be asked what their best rate is. How much you put down on your home and how good your credit is directly affecting the interest rate on your loan. You can shop for rates, but be prepared to...
Units at the latest condominium development in Sentosa Cove are being snapped up by both local and foreign buyers. Eight-five percent of the 264 units of the property, Oceanfront @ Sentosa Cove, by City Developments were sold in just four days. Buyers have been paying up to over S$8 million for exclusive waterfront living. Luxurious designer fittings and an exclusive address are all common features of...
An exclusive residential development for modern city living, Paterson Residence has 110 units housed in a 24-storey apartment block and 6 units of three-storey townhouses, with full amenities including a clubhouse and basement parking facilities. The design and architectural expression of the project is contemporary and deliberately understated. The clean lines and rationalised clarity creates a sharp...
Project management in its modern form began to develop only a few decades ago. Businesses and organizations began to realize the benefits of organizing work into projects and the importance of communication and integration of work across the different departments and professions. The project management cycle involves five phases: initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing. The Chartered...