Many Singaporeans like visiting showflats. In many instances, the real genuine savvy buyers whom I do know purchase new properties without visiting the showflats. In actual fact, they told me that they do not want the showflat to sway their property judgement. Rather they rely on the type of developer, location and collaterals to get the feel of the project. More importantly, they study the layout plan in detail to make a judgement if the space is efficient and user friendly.
Of course, most of us would still visit showflat …

The flashy colorful advertisement in newspapers are for the masses. If you are a sincere quality buyer, try to get yourself to be a Very Very important Person to be invited for the preview in order to get your choice of unit at a before inflated price before the actual launch.
Interesting way for an agent to book their sales even before the launch day! I would just say the world for agents is just so competitive that it is good to be innovative! I must start to squeeze for more …

CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENTS IN BALESTIER
There has been a lack of full-fledged condominium developments in Balestier, which is dominated by old apartments. De Royale in Balestier is the only one condominium development I can think of. Pavilion 11 does not come with tennis court, therefore I do not consider it a true condominium development despite of it has 180 units in one development.
However we are going to have these 3 full-fledged condominium developments side by side in a same area, led by CDL’s the Arte to be completed soon (I am seeing …

I have been away relaxing myself in the Chinese New Year season. Sorry if you have been checking out my blog yet have not been seeing my “presence”!!
Here I am continuing my study on Cube 8 from my previous article:

Cube 8 is a freehold condominium development located at 376 Thomson Road, Singapore 298130, in District 11, minutes’ walk to Novena MRT Station. With an expected completion in 2017, it comprises of 177 units in a 36 storey tower. Cube 8 is close to MacRitchie Reservoir Park and Novena Square Shopping …

Diamond tower, Goodwill mansion and Waldorf mansion will be the 3 residential developments going for enbloc launch this year. Other than Goodwill Mansion which is of 3 plot ratio, the rest of 2 are of 2.8 plot ratio. These 3 developments are relatively old, and appear pretty run down. They are located at quite strategic places, especially for Diamond Tower sitting next to the up and coming Zhong Shan Park.
With the current launching price of more than $1000 in the same region, I expect the residents will be expecting selling …

These dishes look so delicious!!! Sorry, they are not for you. They are for the lucky pets who have the luxury to enjoy all these salivating appetizing dishes at a comfortable café located at Balestier area.
I would say that all pets and pet owners are simply spoilt for choice when they come by the Urban Pooch. It is the first dog café & boutique being opened in Singapore and it is currently run by its pioneer Miss Raye Tan. Other than are area, the shop also provide pet care and …

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Yesterday I posted on the article of the industrial building at 6 Jalan Ampas being successfully enbloc-ed , as well as the anticipated increase in enbloc activity due to the re-zoning to the region. My friend commented if the adjacent site at 8, Jln Ampas which is the former Shaw’s Malay Film Studio would potentially be converted to residential development. It is currently sitting on a site which is already zoned as Residential site with 2.8 plot ratio.
If you are not aware, the above Google photo illustrates the old Malay …

I bypassed the site at Balestier Road & Jalan Ah Hood that day, and realized that the hoarding has been put up around the designated Zhong Shan Park. Not sure if you could recall, the land was released under Government land sales early 2008. I believe the project was put on hold for a period of time due to the economy downturn. However it seems that the site is going to kick start the project soon.

The site is of 4.6 hectares, is located across from the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang …

Balestier Road is a interesting place, that it consolidates many good things into one. It has many Bat Kut Teh stalls, many chicken and duck rice restaurants, light fitting shops, and today I passed by this tile shop that I couldn’t resist the temptation to take some shots to share with you.
This is one of the many tile shops we have in Balestier Road. Lian Seng Heng is located at 568-A, Balestier Road. The shop is pretty packed. It shows that the property market is very good, that every one …

D’Ixoras is a freehold development located at 23 Minbu road, Singapore 308172, in District 11. It is located beside the Mandalay mansion, minutes away from Novena MRT Station. It will be completed in 2013 with 22 units, made up of 13 storeys. It is within 10 minutes walk to the nearby Novena MRT Station. Residents can do their shopping at the Novena Square & Square 2. Food lovers can enjoy a wide selection of local dishes at Balestier Road, the Singapore food street.
Piling has been completed. Superstructure work is proceeding …