Gov’t looking to test new contracting models for its projects
To reduce occurrences of design reworks that lead to wastage and inefficiency, Singapore government is considering to test collaborative contracting models for its construction projects
Continue Reading • 1 Jun 2017
Woodleigh Lane site expected to attract stiff competition
Out of the three 99-year leasehold sites launched for sale yesterday under the first half 2017 Government Land Sales programme...
Continue Reading • 31 May 2017
The Scotts Tower engineer bags design, safety excellence award
Others included NUS AS8, SBF Center and the Singapore Management University School of Law building, with merit awards going to engineers of Galaxis, H2O Residences, Intra-Island Cableway at Sentosa Island and Grace Assembly of God Church
Continue Reading • 31 May 2017
BCA’s plan for new framework warmly welcomed
With the framework providing a common set of ground rules, less experienced architects will get more guidance in designing buildings, with maintenance in mind
Continue Reading • 31 May 2017
Understanding Woodlands through its home prices
Woodlands HDB town does have some potential for further growth especially with the development of amenities, MRT lines, factories, business parks, and educational institutions, among others.
Continue Reading • 30 May 2017
URA launches 3 residential sites, could yield 1,955 homes
Three 99-year leasehold residential sites at Woodleigh Lane, Serangoon North Avenue 1 and Yishun Avenue 9 were released for sale today...
Continue Reading • 30 May 2017
Hong Kong failed to cool property market
Developers reportedly sold 8,616 homes during the first five months of 2017, or higher than those sold in any first half since the introduction of new purchasing rules in 2013
Continue Reading • 30 May 2017
Completed condo prices dip 0.6% in April: NUS index
Prices of completed private non-landed residential properties fell 0.6 percent in April 2017, compared to a 0.8 percent rise in the month before...
Continue Reading • 30 May 2017
Trillion Global invests S$67mil in Thailand condominium project
As a stamp of approval to Thailand’s property market, Trillion Global has partnered with Singha Estates including THE ESSE Asoke and THE ESSE at SINGHA COMPLEX
Continue Reading • 30 May 2017
Understanding Yishun through its home prices
With an integrated transport hub, and multi-functional mall, it is a strong possibility that HDB flat prices in Yishun have the potential to appreciate over time.
Continue Reading • 30 May 2017
KSH Holdings FY2017 net profit down 33.4%
However, share of results of joint ventures climbed to S$5.7 million on the back of profit recognised from High Park Residences project
Continue Reading • 29 May 2017
Bencoolen Street now more conducive for walking, cycling
In addition, over 125 new bicycle parking lots have been set-up at key areas along the road, and the dedicated cycling path will connect to existing and future cycling routes all over Singapore
Continue Reading • 29 May 2017
BCA to unveil new building maintenance framework, tighter facade maintenance regime
Some of the measures that will be looked into include the types of paints and building materials that require less maintenance as well as on how buildings can provide easier access for cleaning
Continue Reading • 29 May 2017
Goh and Goh Building being bought for S$101.5mil
The deal represents the first en bloc sale involving a mixed-use property and the second collective sale in Singapore this year
Continue Reading • 26 May 2017
Rio Casa sold en-bloc for S$575mil
Featuring seven residential towers, the former HUDC estate has a site area of 36,811.1 sq m (about 396,231 sq ft) and enjoys a 200m frontage of riverfront
Continue Reading • 26 May 2017
Hong Kong, China dominates cross-border residential land activity in Asia-Pacific
Three out of five most aggressive overseas housing developers in Hong Kong are subsidiaries of Chinese state-owned companies
Continue Reading • 26 May 2017
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Login to continue Reading • 26 May 2017
Now’s an ideal time to buy private property: experts
The supply of new residential units is expected to reach 182,506 during the period from 2014 to 2018, but this figure is expected to drop in 2019 and 2020...
Continue Reading • 26 May 2017
Get the Guru View: Is the new launch market heating up?
After a relatively long period of lacklustre performance, the new launch private condo market looks like it is finally on the rebound...
Continue Reading • 26 May 2017
6 out of the ordinary home designs
With a little imagination and help from your interior designers, you can create your own private dream world too...
Continue Reading • 26 May 2017