One way to cut costs amid the current downturn is to make buildings more eco-friendly and efficient. Experts said this can save as much as a 20 per cent in energy bills. And for those worried about higher investments, there are initiatives that can cover up to 35 per cent of such costs. Demand for 'green' buildings has grown amid the current downturn. Environmentally-conscious consumers are increasingly...

The Braddell Heights Estate is an elevated enclave of bungalow homes, conveniently located near the Central Expressway (CTE)/Braddell Road junction. Minutes to the amenities at Serangoon Gardens, Bishan and Ang Mo Kio town centre, and yet retaining all the charm of an exclusive landed community. Dunsfold Residences and Matlock Residences are cluster bungalows located in Dunsfold Drive and Matlock Rise...

Singapore may have seen the worst of the economic slowdown and some economists believe the country's economy could see mild recovery in the current quarter. This comes after Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned of a prolonged downturn and a tough year ahead in his May Day rally message last week. Mr Lee said the optimistic scenario is for a U-shaped recovery, not a V-shaped one. He also cautioned that...

Singapore saw the sharpest declines in office rentals in the first quarter amid the global downturn, compared to other Asian markets. A report from real estate consultancy firm CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) said leasing activity remained slow as firms continued to downsize and reduce costs. Singapore saw an 18.6 per cent drop in rents for the first three months of 2009, compared to the previous quarter. This...

Location: Watten Estate (District 11) Tenure: Freehold Year of Completion: 2012 Total Units: 59 Unit Types: Terrace / Semi-Detached / Detached Facilities: Two 60m lap pool, Gymnasium, Outdoor exercise area, Children's play area, Walking tracks, Private car park, 24-hour Security Email [email protected] with the following for more information: Watten Res / Name / Contact # / Unit Type...

Hong Leong Group said it has started to introduce precautionary measures against the spread of swine flu at its various offices. These include increasing the frequency of cleaning and disinfecting all lifts and toilets. By Tuesday, City Developments will also set up checking counters at the building entrances of all its investment properties. The counters will screen visitors and record their...

CapitaCommercial Trust (CCT) is turning the interior ground floor open space at its Market Street property into a fully air-conditioned, themed-food court. The property trust announced on Thursday that the 11,000 square feet space has been leased to food court operator, Koufu. CCT made the move after deciding earlier this year not to redevelop the Market Street Car Park into a commercial building. The...

Hong How Investments tests the market with a new SoHo development LOCAL developer Hong How Investments is testing the market with the soft launch of 14 units in a SoHo development on Armenian street. It has cut its asking price by 12.5 per cent to $2,100 to $2,200 per square foot (psf) from the $2,400 to $2,500 psf range when the developer was first ready for launch last August. While enquiries have...

There have been few transactions at the luxury end of the condominium market this year. But the few sales in the secondary market that have surfaced in the most coveted prime residential address in Singapore, Ardmore Park and Claymore Road, according to the caveats lodged from March 24 to April 7, show that some owners are prepared to let go of their freehold luxury condos at prices below $2,000 psf. At...

Wilkie Studio is a contemporary freehold project nestled within the tranquil and prestigious enclave of District 9, close proximity to the Central Business District, walking distance to Dhoby Ghaut & Little India MRT stations, minutes to Orchard shopping belts, near Singapore’s blooming arts and cultural hub (Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and the upcoming Schools of Arts), a private oasis of verdant...