Sol Acres Condo - Singapore Largest EC in Choa Chu Kang

Sol Acres Condo - EC in Choa Chu Kang

Several ECs are in the pipelines for 2015 and Sol Acres EC is just one of them. Executive condominiums bridge the gap between HDB public housing and private housing but the decision to buy one or the other is not a given. Prices have narrowed and buyers should weigh the pros and cons because ECs come with a lot more terms and conditions.

Sol Acres Condominium Review

Sol Acres EC is a large development of over 1300 units with floor plans ranging from 1 to 5 bedroom units. The price of any unit depends on size, level and facing as well as subsidies and discounts. Prior to purchase, the buyer should consult the HDB on their eligibility and available grants and also consult their banker on how much money they can loan for the purchase as a result of the TDSR or Total Debt Servicing Ratio. More information can be obtained from the HDB and MAS websites.

A table of available websites can be found at SgPropertySource.com's Sol Acres EC link  and a study of the table shows tradeoffs between having a yard, a utility room instead of a study or between 1 or 2 balconies or PESs. Some units also have external vertical lourves and fins. The range of units available should accommodate most of the possibilities from couples without kids yet to multi-generational families.

The Sol Acres location is convenient to several major expressways and also the the LRT/MRT system. The closest MRT at Choa Chu Kang is only 4 stops away by LRT. Schools are plentiful in CCK as well as nature based attractions such as the Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve and the farm based attractions in Sungei Tengah.

Sol Acres EC is a good family choice especially for those working in the Jurong or Tuas areas and the northern part of Singapore.

High Park Residences - Condo on Fernvale Road in Sengkang - Near Thanggam LRT Station

High Park Residences

High Park Residences is built on two adjoining land parcels across Fernvale Road from the Thanggam LRT station. This development is right next to the popular Jln Kayu area, well known for its culinary delights. At 1390 residential and 9 commercial units, this is not a small development and will compete for wallets with Rivertrees and Riverbank condos both located in the vicinity. Although it lacks the waterfront of these two properties, High Park may have a price advantage given the lower psf that the developers paid for the land. Some units will also have views of the Johor Straits,

Whatever the budget or family size, High Park has something for buyers. Unit types and floor plans range from 1-bedroom studio units to 2 through 5 bedroom types and even some semi-detached and bungalow units. The 4 bedroom units offer a dual key option to maximize rental or to cater for people who would like their parents to live nearby but want some privacy at the same time.

High Park Residences has good access to the TPE, CTE and SLE and can be reached via Jalan Kayu, away from the heavy evening jams at Sengkang Road and Sengkang East Way. There are several schools nearby as well as shopping at Seletar Mall, a short walk away. The Thanggam LRT brings residents to the Sengkang MRT station on the NE line.

We expect decent interest in this development due to the smaller units available as investors look for greater affordability in the light of the TDSR cooling measures.

For more information, click High Park Residences to access our property webpage.

Gramercy Park - New Condominium on 57, Grange Road, Singapore by CDL

The Grange Road area is right next to Chatsworth where several foreign offices and embassies can be found. The location of Gramercy Park in District 10 is a locale that is popular with expats and high net worth investors. Prices have fallen significantly over the past year and some investors with a bearish outlook on the real estate market will likely hold off for longer. The average psf for units in Gramercy Park is estimated to be in the $2.7 range. The smaller units start at 1.2ksqft for a 2-bedroom unit to over 7.3k for the largest penthouses. As befitting its posh address, the apartments come with high end finishings and designer wardrobe. There is ample parking and some lots are extra wide to accommodate the large luxury cars. Some 30 different facilities including a 50m lap pool are at the disposal of residents.

Gramercy Park is right next to the Orchard shopping areas and most amenities including access to the Orchard Road MRT is all within 1-2km radius. The design of this condominium was conceived by a famous architectural firm, NBBJ and offers excellent views of both the Orchard and Chatsworth area.

Visit our Gramercy Park website to find out more about what this development offers investors and residents alike.

Northpoint City and North Park Residences - The New Jewel In Yishun

North Park Residences and Northpoint City- The New Jewel In Yishun

The new integrated development in Yishun called Northpoint City and North Park Residences will garner a lot of interests due to the extensive and comprehensive range of amenities and the immediate access to the Yishun MRT station.

The History of Yishun

Yishun has come a long way from its days of being home to pepper and pineapple plantations and rustic villages. In the 1980's, 900 hectares of land was set aside to build the Yishun new town. A bus interchange was added in 1987. In 1996, the government started upgrading facilities in the town such as better hawker stalls, shopping areas and parking facilities. At about the same time, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) announced land sales for low and medium-rise private housing. In 2007, the HDB picked Yishun as one of three towns to undergo rejuvenation via its ROH or Remaking Our Heartland plan. In the draft master plan of 2013, the URA announced that Yishun will be re-invigorated with an even wider range of amenities such as new malls, hawker centres and cycling paths.

The Big Picture

As part of the governments decentralization efforts, 4 regional centers are being developed. These are Jurong Lake District, Tampines, Woodlands and Seletar. Yishun is the gateway to the North Innovation Corridor which includes Woodlands Regional Centre, Sembawang, the future Seletar Regional Centre and the Punggol Innovation Cluster. There will be more jobs closer to home as it takes minutes to commute between Yishun and Woodlands. The Woodlands Regional Centre alone has 700,000 sqm of commercial space in the works and will be well served by the new Thomson Line and the North-South Expressway when these are completed. The latter will provide access to Yishun via Sembawang in the north and Lentor Ave in the south.

The New Integrated Development

Clearly, some of these plans are being realised in the new integrated development that is coming up next to Northpoint Shopping Centre at the site of the previous bus interchange. This new development called Northpoint City and the residential section, North Park Residences is a very significant development and is destined to be the crown jewel of Yishun. The amenities within this development will surely be a real magnet for people living in the area as well as those from other parts of Singapore due its access and proximity to both the MRT sysem and expressways such as the CTE, SLE and TPE.

What Northpoint City and North Park Residences Offer?

Looking at the cross section below, North Park Residences sit on top of the retail "block" which comes with a new retail underpass to the Yishun MRT station. This supplements the other existing underpass from Northpoint Shopping Centre and makes it easier for residences to access the Yishun MRT station.

Residents will enjoy not only retail therapy but a childcare centre and the first fully airconditioned community club. In addition to several existing neighborhood parks, residents can take a walk in a town park. Cycling and park connectors in the area are being extended and will be a welcome benefit for those with active lifestyles or for nature lovers.

Those with young children and aged parents will welcome the convenience of nearby healthcare such as those at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and the community hospital next door. GEMS an international school will also setup business in the area offering the IB program.

Sectional Diagram of Northpark City and North Park Residences

Bird's Eye View of North Park Residence to the Right

North Park Residences Pool

Reading Lounge Next to the Pool

Town Plaza

Northpoint City will be the largest shopping mall in the north with a gross floor area of 800,000 sqm and will host 500 retail and F&B outlets. People living in North Park Residences will not to go far for their retail and dining needs. Less travel time means more time for family and the more important things in life. As the Yishun MRT station is just a short walk away, visitors wi

Upcoming Sales of Northpoint City and North Park Residences

The sales of North Park Residences are expected to begin in March and units will be priced attractively which is not surprising given the current market and cooling measures. But developments with the right combinations of price, location and amenities will get a lot of interests and this development appears to have all 3.

For up to date information on this development visit our website here: Northpoint City and North Park Residences, The Jewel of Yishun.

Hilltop Grove Condo Resale Unit | Hillview Ave | 1281 sqft | $850 psf

Hilltop Grove Resale Condo Unit

The resale unit offered is a spacious 2 bedroom unit with an area of 1281 sqft. The asking price of $1088880 sets the psf at $850. The condo is located on a hill top next to nature and is perfect for those who like a quieter place. For convenience, a regular shuttle bus service takes residents to the Bukit Batok MRT.

Hilltop Grove is a 99-yr leasehold condominium located in Hillview (District 23). This development was completed in 2002 and has 192 units in three 10 storey block. Unit types consist of 2 or 3 bedroom units. Condo facilities include basement parking, swimming pool, BBQ pits, fitness corner and a tennis court. 

 

Amenities are all within a short driving distance. Bukit Gombak and Bukit Batok MRT stations are 0.8km and 1.33km away respectively. The future Hillview station to be completed in 2015 will be just over a kilometer away. The nearest schools to Hilltop Grove include Lianhua Primary School (0.59km), Hillgrove Secondary School (0.74km), St Francis Methodist School (1.13km), Dazhong Primary School (1.2km) and Swiss Cottage Secondary School (1.23km). The nearest mall is The Rail Mall located 1km away on Upper Bukit Timah Road.

 

Hilltop Grove Condo

 

Please visit http://sgpropertysource.com/resale/property/hilltop-grove.html for additional photos and details. The psf of $850 is a far cry from the 1300psf or more than some new launch condos are priced at. For viewing, please contact me at 97323160 or send an email to faithchngsb@gmail.com.

WhiteHaven @ Pasir Panjang | Freehold Condo near NUS | Haw Par Villa MRT

Whitehaven

A previous blog entry mentioned The Village, a freehold property located along Pasir Panjang Road. Whitehaven is another condo in the area and is located at 332 Pasir Panjang Road and is even closer to NUS. This means the comments made about The Village with regard to NUS and the large potential tenant pool also holds for Whitehaven.

Whitehaven offers a wider choice of unit types including dual key units which offer owners the option of renting out one unit while staying in the other or have close relatives staying in the second unit. The unit types are differentiated by ceiling height, dual key variants and penthouses ranging from 1-4 bedroom units. The penthouses are also available in 2, 3 and 4 bedroom floor plans and are all equipped with a BBQ pit. In addition, the 2 and 3 bedroom penthouses come with a Jacuzzi and pavilion and the 3 bedroom types enjoy an additional planter. Owners of the 4-bedroom penthouses will enjoy the use of a small pool, attic and BBQ pit. This setup is similar to what's found in the rooftops of some landed properties.

The common facilities are very much standard and include a 50m lap pool, gym and BBQ pits. The main attractiveness of Whitehaven like The Village lies in its proximity to the NUS and Science park areas and also the wide choice of unit types including units with high ceilings, dual key units and smaller and more affordable penthouse units.

Like The Village, Whitehaven has been in the market for some months and it is worth checking out with regards to prices and discounts. Please call or text me at 97323160 or send an email to faithchngsb@gmail.com for further details. More details can also be found at sgpropertysource.com.

Whitehaven Aerial View

Dual Key Options

Example of a 4-Bedroom Dual Key Unit

Children's Pool

4-Bedroom Penthouse

Aqua Pool

Nest

Site Map

Resale Landed Property | Freehold Terrace in Yio Chu Kang | Near NEX, Kovan MRT

Resale Property - Corner Terrace in Yio Chu Kang

Up for sale is a well kept freehold corner terrace house in the Yio Chu Kang area. The appeal of this house is the quiet surroundings, the freehold tenure and its convenience to the NEX shopping center, Kovan MRT and closeness to eateries. For sports lovers and those who like to exercise, Serangoon Stadium in just round the corner. This house is spacious and has 6 bedrooms, 3 toilets and a wet and dry kitchen and generous driveway and backyard. The built up area is 2762 sqft and the land area is 3337 sq ft.

There will be an open house this Sunday, Sept 29, 2013 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm for interested buyers of this landed property. Please view to offer. Do contact me at 97323160 or faithchngsb@gmail.com for additional details and directions.

Backyard

The Village @ Pasir Panjang | Freehold near NUS | Good Pool of Potential Tenants

The Village @ Pasir Panjang

For anyone looking for a home near the NUS area or for a place with a good pool of potential tenants, The Village may fit the bill. It is located in District 05, at 417-471 Pasir Panjang Road, opposite West Coast Park. This a new freehold development by Champsworth Development Pte Ltd, the developers of OKIO in District 12 and Gilstead Two in District 11. T.O.P is targeted for Dec 2016. 

This Singapore property has been in the market for some time and a only few units are left but its a good mix of 2,3 and 4 bedroom units. Towards the tail end, developers are often more flexible with prices so as to move the last few units faster so it definitely worth checking out The Village if you like the West Coast area or looking for a place with tenancy yield. The large potential tenant pool comes from the Science parks, NUS, NUH, expats with children in United Work College (SEA) and Japanese schools in the area.

The design of The Village is retro and the 148 residential apartments are spread between nine 5-storey blocks. The common facilities include a 50m lap pool, retro playground, 3-D tilted lawn, children's pool, gym and a 350m path for strolling, jogging or cycling. 

The Village is 3-minute walk to NUS (at least to the nearest part of it as NUS is huge). Other well known schools such as ACS (International), UWCSEA (Dover), Singapore Poly, 3 Japanese schools, Nan Hua High School and Fairfield Methodist School are all a short drive away. The nearest MRT station, Haw Par Villa (CC25) is 1.6km away but is still convenient to access as bus stops are just at the door step, on Pasir Panjang Road and West Coast Highway. The bus trip is about 6-10 mins. Connectivity to other parts of Singapore is good via the AYE and West Coast Highway. 

The main draw of The Village is its close proximity to NUS, NUH and Science Park II and III and the large tenant pool from these areas. It is also worth looking at for those who enjoy living in the West Coast area. For more information on this West Coast condo, please visit sgpropertysource.com or contact me at 97323160 or via faithchngsb@gmail.com. For another property in Pasir Panjang, check out Whitehaven.

The Village Site Plan

The Village Front View

The Village Lawn

The Village Location

Playground

Pool View

Another Pool View

The Rosyth Collection | Six 999-yr Terrace Landed Properties | District 19

The Rosyth Collection

The Rosyth Collection is an enclave of landed properties consisting of 6 terrace units. This development is ideal for those who prefer landed property and have a large family to accommodate. The Rosyth Collection has a 999-year tenure and is located in District 19, at the junction of Rosyth and Leith Roads.

There are 4 corner terrace units and 2 inter-terrace units with land areas in the range of 211.7-215.7 sqm for the corner units to about 165 sqm for the units in between. Built up area is in the 414-437 sqm range. 

All corner units have 5 bedrooms and come with a swimming pool. The in-between units have 4 bedrooms and a study. Every home comes with a Jacuzzi, private lift and a roof terrace for gatherings and weekend parties. There is enough space in the porch for 2 cars.

Amenities close to The Rosyth Collection include the Kovan MRT, Heartland Mall, Serangoon Interchange and NEX Shopping Centre and the popular Chomp-chomp food center.

In addition to The Rosyth Collection, there is another landed property for sale near Kembangan MRT. It is called Terra Villas. For more details contact me at 97323160 or send an email to faithchngsb@gmail.com. Additional information can also be found at sgpropertysource.com. 

The Rosyth Collection Front View

Night View

Bedroom

Corner Unit with Pool

Roof Terrace and Jacuzzi

Location and Amenities

Junction Nine Residences | Mixed Development in Yishun | Retail, Restaurants and Residential Units

Junction Nine Residences

Mixed developments or sometimes referred to as mixed use developments offer condo living but with retail and restaurants in the same location. This means you won't need to go far for your daily groceries or for a meal on days when you don't feel like slaving over the stove or when you have more pressing things to attend to.

One such example would be the Junction Nine Residences which has a podium of retail shops and restaurants on top of which sit the residential units spread between 2 high rise blocks. An interesting feature of Junction Nine Residences is a block of 2-storey terrace units located on top of the podium, towards the front. Some condominiums such have Thomson Three have a similar thing but minus the retail and restaurants. The 6 terrace units are not landed but do offer some exclusivity while at the same time enjoying the added security and common facilities and of course the retail and restaurants beneath. In case you were wondering, the T.O.P is in Jun 2017.

The commercial part of the development is called Junction Nine. This is a 3-storey retail mall consisting of 146 retail units cum parking podium. So, there's going to be a good mix of shops and restaurants. The residential part called Nine Residences provides a choice of 186 residential units divided between two 11 storey blocks (and that block of terrace units). There is a good mix of 1 to 5 bedroom units available. The residential carpark is thoughtfully separated from the commercial carpark and every unit gets a lot.

Junction Nine Residences is located at 18 Yishun Avenue 9 opposite block 302. This area has a high density of schools nearby including Chong Fu Primary (a very popular school) and Yishun Town Secondary. Dubai based GEMS Education will be setting up a school in a 5 hectare area nearby offering the IB program. This will be a state of the art school and is located at the junction of Yishun Ave 1 and Ave 6 and is expected to be ready next year.

The amenities in the area including the Orchid Country Club where you can dine and bowl without being a member and there is an NTUC tucked underneath Orchid Bowl. Northpoint Shopping, Yishun MRT and Yishun 10 are just down the road and soon access to the TPE and the Seletar Aerospace Park will be improved by the construction of new roads. 

There are still several plots of land in the Yishun area that are reserved for high rise developments and if developers continue to bid vigorously for these sites, there may be positive effects on the value of Junction Nine Residences.

For more information on this development such as floor plans, pricing and availability, please txt or call me at 97323160 or send us an email at faithchngsb@gmail.com. Additional information can also be found at my website sgpropertysource.com.

Junction Nine Residences Front View

Location Map

Commercial Podium

Level 1 Retail

Level 2 Retail

Children's Pool

2-Storey Terrace Units

The Skywoods | Condo in Dairy Farm near future Hillview MRT | sgpropertysource.com

The Skywoods

The Skywoods is a 99-year leasehold condominium situated in District 23. Its address at 1, Dairy Farm Heights is next to Dairy Farm Estate and is in an enclave dominated by good class bungalows, condos and landed properties. 

The big draw about The Skywoods is the tranquility because in an area filled with nature parks and catchment areas. The Skywoods is a great choice for nature lovers with the trails and wetlands in the Dairy Farm Nature Park across the Dairy Farm Road from the condo and with Bukit Timah Hill and nature parks in the neighbouring Bukit Batok area nearby. Joggers and bikers will be thrilled by the convenient trails in the Dairy Farm Nature Park as well as the 20km cycling trail of the nearby Western Adventure Park Connector network and the challenging bike paths in Bukit Timah Hill.

Being surrounded by nature does not mean isolation as there is great connectivity and closeness to amenities such as good schools and shopping. The development consists of 420 condo units spread out between 6, 15-storey tower blocks built on a site measuring 17545.8 sqm or 188862 sqft. A good mix of floor plans for 1-4 bedroom units are available ranging from 527 sqft to 1345 sqft (and above for penthouses).

Several schools such as CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace (480m), St Joseph's Kindergarten, Bukit Panjang Primary School and Chestnut Drive Secondary School are located in the vicinity. The Skywoods is a convenient distance from Upper Bukit Timah Road and a short 5 minute walk to the future Hillview MRT station, part of Downtown Line 2. This of course makes it easy for parents and school going children and young adults to get to these schools and the other good schools further along Bukit Timah Road and Dunearn Road. In a nutshell, The Skywoods offers tranquil, convenient and quality housing at prices that are highly attractive when compared to the neighbouring District 21 and still have the advantage of quick access to high end schools such as Hwa Chong, SCGS and SJI. 

There are a myriad of shopping areas nearby such as Rail Mall (700m away), Bukit Panjang Plaza, Hillion Mall (U/C) and Junction 10 as well as Bukit Timah Plaza and Beauty World. Its proximity to the BKE gives it excellent connectivity to the rest of Singapore via the SLE, TPE, CTE and PIE and as well as to our neighbours across the causeway.

Please visit sgpropertysource.com for more details on The Skywoods @ Dairy Farm and other great Singapore properties including landed, mixed development, commercial, industrial, resale and rental properties. For quick information text or call 97323160 or send an email to faithchng@gmail.com.

The Skywoods Aerial View

Dairy Farm Nature Park

The Skywoods Site Plan

The Skywoods Swimming Pool

The Skywoods Spa