The Hillford

URA to monitor outcome of first retirement village before deciding on future land sites

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) said it will monitor and review the outcome of Singapore's first retirement village before deciding if it will release more land for similar projects in the future, or tweak any parameters. It added that as retirement housing is a relatively new concept in Singapore, it saw merit in giving the market and the developer the flexibility to determine the concept for...

Buyers snap up “retirement resort” condo on first day of sale

A condominium touted as Singapore's first retirement village was sold out on its first day of sale. Despite concerns about The Hillford's shorter 60-year lease, buyers - both young and old - snapped up all 281 apartments. By 9am on Friday, The Hillford showflat at Upper Bukit Timah was already crowded with some 1,000 prospective buyers. Within the first one-and-a-half hours, more than 80 units...

Crowds throng new property projects during weekend previews

There has been strong interests for the first few properties opened for viewing this year. This includes what's being called Singapore's first retirement resort, which saw a big crowd on its first day of preview on Saturday. Its developer, World Class Land, said interests shown were mostly from those in their 50s. It was a packed showflat for The Hillford's first viewing day. Touted as...

Two private residential projects to open for preview

Two private residential projects are expected to be launched for viewing on Saturday. But property agents said booking of units will only start mid-January. First off the block is The Panorama at Ang Mo Kio by Wheelock Properties. Prospective buyers can visit the showflat on Saturday to find out more about the 698-unit project. Property analysts estimated the units could go for between S$1350...

Compare listings

Compare