The strong demand for office space in the central business district has spilled over to the rest of Singapore. According to property consultants DTZ, the occupancy rate for office space islandwide climbed to 97.6 percent in the third quarter. This is largely because of an acute shortage of office space in the Central Business District (CBD). DTZ says the shortage is due to the demolition of Asia...
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Singapore’s Most Desired Address Located in a premium residential oasis, bound by Tanglin Road, Tomlinson Road and Cuscaden Road in the prime District 10 area, St. Regis Residences, Singapore, is just steps away from the world-famous shopping haven along Orchard Road and the city. Here, residents and guests can soak in the tree-lined boulevards with its spectacular landscape, shop at world-class...
The Orange Grove, a home that stands the test of time in every way. Located within the prestigious enclave of Orange Grove Road, The Orange Grove has an address that commands only the best, and stands out as a beacon of luxury and allure. The Orange Grove is designed to take full advantage of its natural surroundings. From this unrivalled vantage point, savour spectacular views of both the city skyline...
The number of new private homes sold by developers in the first nine months of this year is expected to total 13,900, according to property consultant Knight Frank. This will exceed the 11,147 new units sold by developers in the whole of last year. Knight Frank said developers continued to exhibit confidence in the property market by releasing several new residential projects into the market. However, it...
Fronted by the charming waterway and neighbour to an acclaimed golf course, Turquoise offers you pleasures like no other. Take to the ocean on a whim; it's a breeze when your yacht is docked at your own private berth. Embraced by both the sea and golfing green, Turquoise offers views of unparalleled tranquillity all around. Take your pick of 91 exclusive apartments, each served by a private lift. Spread...
The majority of Singaporeans like the idea of sky gardens in the housing estates. This was evident from among the 7,500 who have taken part in a survey held in conjunction with the ‘Remaking Our Heartland’ exhibitions. The exhibitions are making their rounds to various parts of the island to get public views on the Housing and Development Board’s regeneration strategies for the housing...
Housing rentals in Singapore have risen faster than property prices, a phenomenon that is unique in this region. Property analysts have pointed the finger at collective, or en bloc, sales, but they say they are not expecting rents to drop sharply even when the redevelopment projects are complete. The price of housing in Asia has risen as a whole in recent years. Over in Hong Kong, South Korea and China,...
Despite signs that sentiment has been weighed down by global credit woes, property consultants are still keeping to a bullish outlook for the Singapore property market. They are expecting to see further upside in prices of as much as 50 percent over the next 6 to 18 months. This is despite the industry taking a slight breather and a general cautionary mood among investors due to the US sub-prime mortgage...
Despite the market turmoil in recent months over the US housing credit crisis, property developers are still seeing strong demand for new residential units. Numbers out from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) on Monday showed that property developers not only launched more units in August than in July, but they have also made more sales. Nonetheless, market watchers said sentiment has been weighed...
The Daniel Libeskind showcase Daniel Libeskind’s first residential showcase in Asia has its platform in Singapore in Keppel Bay. His iconic design for Reflections at Keppel Bay will put Singapore on the world map for luxury waterfront homes. Reflections at Keppel Bay comprises a total of 1,129 luxurious waterfront condominium units housed in six glass towers of 24 storeys and 41 storeys as well as 11...