If you patronise the Balestier Food market frequently, you might notice that there is a hostel just located right in front at the T-junction of Boont Teck Road & Balestier Road, Balestier Students’ Hostel. It is a 4 storey building which in dull reddish brickfaced finish, and it has stood there for more than 30 years. It is one of the more established hostel in Singapore, and is listed under the Singapore education website for foreign students accommodation. 46 no of rooms altogether, with 125 nos. of beds. It is …

 
TreVista is a 99 year leasehold condominium located at Lorong 3, Toa Payoh. It is a project by NTUC Choice Home. NTUC Choice Homes Co-operative set the initial phase of Trevista condo located at Toa Payoh at an average cost of $900 psf in Aug 09.
Location wise, TreVista is considered to be relatively convenient. Estimated 5 mins walk to Bradell MRT, and 10 mins walk to Toa Payoh Centre. Sitting in the midst of mature estate, it is within walking distance to wet market and food centres, and good schools.
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You may ask why a real estate agent like me need to blog? Of course, we can always use this as a platform for property listing. However you see NO PROPERTY LISTING directly under Keithyip.com (though I host it separately from this blog which you can easily find the link at the sidebar) since the Singapore property porters are definitely doing a better work than mine. I expect my readers to be savvy and understand the power of online property porters, which are hosting all the competitive pricing by all …

If you may have noticed, new developments always come with big planter areas, bay windows as well as aircon ledge. Why are they so popular with the developers?
Bay windows are raised window ledges and not part of the floor slab, while planter areas are literally ‘planter boxes below the floor slab area’ to encourage planting growing in the residential projects. Though these 2 features are considered part of the strata areas, they are not really that useable area. There are some cases that people even deck over the planter areas …

Often the property prices will be boosted with the proximity to MRT stations and shopping centres. Take example of City Square Residences, the recent transaction prices have been seeing a rapid increase with the opening of City Square Mall as well as the connecting MRT station.
There are altogether 3 shopping malls located at or near to Novena MRT Station, District 11: Novena Square/Velocity, Square 2 and United Square. We love hanging around these places, since all of them are well connected and each are of their unique retain positioning.

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“3R” Principles of maximum Retention, sensitive Restoration and careful Repair
There are not many remarkable historical buildings in Singapore. If there are, Urban Redevelopment of Singapore will not hesitate to stipulate them under conservation status to preserve the historical and architectural significance of the buildings. As quoted from URA website: “The thing about the conservation house is its facade and history. The conservation house is usually a shophouse with finely carved motifs and a fresh coat of paint. The conservation house layout and structure seldom changes, retaining the conservation house’s uniqueness …

My clients have been discussing with me lately on the option on buying private resale units or purchasing newly launched project from the developer. More and more buyers are perceptive to private resale as private resale has been more attractive in comparison to new launched and the HDB flats in prime area. Buying resale seems to be a more feasible alternative to many house buyers now.
1. Great demand from HDB upgraders:
HDB resale flat prices raises, narrowing the price gap with private housing. It has also made it easier for HDB dwellers to upgrade to a …

Scotts is a friendly man. He is very proud to show me his penthouse unit located at the 35th level. Of course, I will be home-proud too for owning such a gorgeous unit in this well-kept De Royale project in Balestier. If you are not familiar with De Royale, it is located at Jln Rama Rama, just off the main Balestier Road. If you are driving by PIE, you are able to see this development of 2 towers located on a sprawling site just opposite Toa Payoh.  They are the Duke & the …