Thirty-three families renting state properties in Katong scheduled to move out by the year-end have been given a reprieve, with the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) granting them a six-month lease extension in view of the Covid-19 outbreak. The households, which were initially asked to move out by December this year, will now have their leases[…]
Those affected by downturn can get help to lower debt burden and defer certain payments Singapore banks have received thousands of applications for new measures to help customers to meet mortgage and insurance payments amid the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. One key measure is to lower interest rates on personal unsecured credit. This allows[…]
SINGAPORE – The quiet rental market for private condominiums/apartments and Housing Board flats saw a sudden surge in demand last month, with market observers saying measures taken in response to the coronavirus pandemic were the likely cause. According to flash data from real estate portal SRX Property, the private rental market saw a 10.9 per[…]
Uber 388. A Low-Rise Single Block Boutique Development How is this even possible? If you have seen a lot of boutique developments in Singapore, you will realise that there are a few ways to house the apartment units. Depending on the intensification of land use, there are generally two ways to go about doing it.[…]
Ten @ Suffolk Is Near Three Primary Schools Although you see a lot of new developments featured on this website, we do a fair share of resale activity as well. These transactions include sales, rental or even the purchase of condos/HDB in the resale market. Depending on your requirements, we do have solutions to cater[…]
How The Name Of Seahill Came About As you can surmise from the name, Seahill is a condo that is in between the sea and a hill. This geographic feature is extremely rare in Singapore. If I am not mistaken, the condo site for Seahill is the only place with this unique characteristic on the[…]
One Pearl Bank-An Iconic New Building with Historical Significance Today, tall buildings are everywhere in Singapore. From offices, residences to even the world-famous Marina Bay Sands hotels, these skyscrapers have dominated Singapore’s skyline. However, in the not too distant past, tall buildings were rare in Singapore. Construction methods were not as advanced, and there was[…]
Parc. Esta. The Latest Landmark In The East A New Landmark Of Glass, Steel And Greenery If you stay in the east and often drive to the city, you would know that there are three major ways to get there. You can either take the East Coast Parkway, the Pan Island Expressway or travel along[…]
Definition Of The Word Fyve Before I confuse you any further, let me give you the meaning of the word “fyve” from Wiktionary. “Fyve: Obsolete spelling of five (5)” The definition of fyve and five are the same thing. The only difference is that nobody uses fyve these days. I suppose the name was a[…]
The Reason Why I Wrote An Article About Why I Write Property Reviews A few days ago, I received a call from one of my blog readers. He came across my blog due to one of the reviews I had written on a condo. His objective was rather straightforward. He wanted to find out from[…]
The Antares. The Brightest Star in The Neighbourhood In Singapore, we have all kinds of condo names. The country Australia inspires some like Austville. Then there are others such as The Alps Residences and The Santorini which are named after locations with breath-taking views. Although the themes may be different across these condos, the concept[…]
Reviews of Everything Is Available Everywhere These days, you can find reviews on everything, everywhere. These can range from the inbuilt features of an e-commerce site where verified purchasers give their feedback. Or the personal writings of a food blogger after visiting a hawker stall. Content is everywhere. So, the question is this? Can real[…]