Not sure if you still recall the NKF saga that happened years back. Often I bypass the NKF building along Kim Keat Road, and I would still recall the outrage of Singaporeans when the scandal involving the charity broke out following the collapse of a defamation trial against the reportor and SPH in 2005. It had subsequently led to the resignation of notorious CEO T.T. Durai and its board of directors. Remember the outrage of many donators cancelling their monthly contribution, and the NKF headquarter at Kim Keat Road was …

As reported in the earlier posting on the potential enbloc for several apartments in Balestier, Diamond Tower has managed to ink the first residential deal for the area.
The existing Diamond Tower is just sitting next to the up and upcoming Zhong Shan Park, which houses 2 hotels and a public park. The deal has not been finalized since the proposed collective sale of Diamond Tower will be subject to approval from Strata Titles Board as its owners have not unanimously consented to the sale.

EL Development has inked a deal to buy …

I decided to try out the Whampoa Park Connector starting from Toa Payoh Town Park. Early in the morning, the view towards the PIE highway and the Rajah Court HDB buildings is beautiful. They are basked in the beautiful soft morning sun. Everything appears to be painted in yellowish orange. Just take a look at the Sungei Whampoa Canal, the water is clean and serene. Joggers are exercising along the canal promenade.
One thing disappointing is the unsightly works for the landscaping works at the Rajah Court area, as well as …

The buoyant property launches along Newton Road are going strong that the older projects are also enjoying the uptrend. With Balestier and Novena just steps away, the developments from the area will definitely enjoy the spillover too:)
 
Source : The Edge – 29 March 2010
Amaryllis Ville units going for more than $1,200 psf
Since last June, the transaction prices of apartments at Amaryllis Ville, along Newton Road, have increasingly crossed the $1,000 psf level. In January, prices at the 311-unit twin-tower condo development came close to the 2007 peak of $1,514 psf, …

With the successful precedent transaction of the 3 storey industrial terrace factory building at No. 6 Jalan Ampas on February this year, there is another industrial site in Balestier put up for sale.

It is a freehold industrial site at No. 21 Kim Keat Road at an asking price of $42 million. Within the same Balestier area, this site is potentially to be re-zoned under the Urban Redevelopment Authority planning to residential use of a gross plot ratio of 2.8
The asking price of 42 million works out to S$734 per square foot …

You might have noticed that there is this industrial building, Leong On Building, sitting beside the up and coming Zhong Shan Park site. It looks pretty out of place, and will be even so after the completion of Zhong Shan Park. I would have thought that it would have been more efficient and integrated in terms of planning if the site to be amalgamated with the Zhong Shan Park during the URA land tender. However the wish was somehow not materialized.

However the owners of Leong On Building will be very …

If one mentions of Balestier, many people will think of its famous Tau Sar Piah. From the Thomson Road leading to Balestier, you will be seeing a number of Tau Sar Piah shops selling this traditional pastry. Sometimes you could be seeing drivers taking risk for parking illegal along the side of the shops to buy the famous Balestier Tau Sar Piah, since it is simply not convenient for the customers to park else place and walk over to the shops for purchase.

Loong Fatt at No 639 is said to be the first …

Sometimes I love to see things in retrospect. I was browsing through the old articles on property section, and found this commentary article dated 18 Nov 2007 on the over spill effect of Newton to Balestier and Thomson 3 years back. True enough, the property prices of Balestier have risen substantially coming close to the Novena and Newton area. So is the over spill effect of current Balestier able to work on Boon Keng, St Michael area and Potong Pasir? If you are looking to ride along the wave of …

Balestier is just so intriguing and interesting in its history and background that it worths your time to explore each of the corners in the street. At the corner of Boon Teck Road off Balestier, you may have notice that there has been standing this small cart with 2 traditional dispensers. It carries a signage stating: Charitable service provided by Thong Teck Sian Tong Lian Sia which is just located nearby.

This water kiosk has been there for decades, since the 1970s to be dispensing free water and tea for any …

I believe that you must have tried the Rochor Beancurb from Balestier Road. Situated at 432 Balestier Road, #01-436 Public Mansion, it is just beside the Mutton Soup Steambot which is famous for its food.

Rochor Beancurd House is popular. There may be much more the history and originality of the Rochor Beancurb business. However the food tasting good is much more important to me. I love the beancurd dearly for it is just so smooth and melts in your month. I always go for the traditional beancurb with You Tiao …