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The Perfect M(atch)
03 Mar 2020
Whenever we’re searching for a place to call home, we’re always after a perfect fit. You know that gut feel – when you step into a place or read...
The Perfect M(atch)
03 Mar 2020
Whenever we’re searching for a place to call home, we’re always after a perfect fit. You know that gut feel – when you step into a place or read a brochure about a new launch? Somehow you just know that this is just the right home for yourself and your family.
Being connected is key – whether it’s to this place you’re about to call home, to F&B and shopping options around the place, or in a location that allows you to easy access other parts of Singapore. If you’re looking for that unparalleled connectivity, you’ll most definitely want to consider The M as your future home.
The M is a mixed-use development in District 9, with a total of 522 units across three 20-storey towers and a 6-storey, with numerous retail and F&B options on the ground floor of the residence. At the M, you can choose from Studio and 1-to-3-bedroom units – whichever is the perfect match for your lifestyle.
With working remotely gaining more traction in recent years and especially now with the COVID-19 outbreak, won’t you want to have a home that’s fully equipped to support working from home so you can conveniently do so instead of wrestling for a spot at Starbucks with students? At The M, developer Wing Tai
Asia has introduced a new concept HOME/WORK, which provides a conducive environment for you to work from the comfort of your home. With innovative features that maximise spaces, such as dual-use kitchen counter-tops, configurable workstations and a smart work storage system, you won’t want to ever go back to an office set-up.
Besides being connected to your future home emotionally, you can now do so physically and enjoy a smarter lifestyle with pioneering technology that’s available in every unit in The M. It starts right from your lift lobby, where a touchless wave scanner that’s supported with a face recognition feature that allows for seamless access.
It gets way smarter in your home, where there’s a smart lock that allows for keyless entry with the ability to unlock your door remotely. You know that annoying feeling of stepping into a shower and the water still hasn’t been heated? Well you won’t have to worry about that with the Water Heater Control in your unit, which allows you to enjoy hot water anytime you need, with automatic schedules to turn your water heaters on and off, to suit your lifestyle and also save electricity.
Other plus points include a QR Reader for Visitor Management System where your visitors simply access when you share a unique QR code with them to scan, and a Smart Parcel system so you never miss a delivery as you get notified of your parcel delivery and can collect it at your convenience even if no one is at home.
And then there’s being connected to the rest of Singapore and The M is right in the middle of it all at. Like, literally. It’s at Middle Road. At M, you’re close to not one, not two, but THREE MRT stations, namely Bugis, City Hall and Esplanade, where you’re served by four lines (North-South, East-West, Downtown and Circle Line). And if you drive, you’re just a few minutes’ drive to the ECP, KPE, PIE and MCE – you don’t get much better connected than that! And being right in the heart of Bugis means you can enjoy the very best food, shopping, lifestyle and cultural activities.
So, what are you waiting for? Find your perfect match at The M today!
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The Condominium Upgrade: Should You?
20 Feb 2020
The question that might typically loom over one’s head, especially when the have stayed in their HDB home past...
The Condominium Upgrade: Should You?
20 Feb 2020
The question that might typically loom over one’s head, especially when the have stayed in their HDB home past the Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP) is ‘Should I upgrade to a condominium?’
If you’ve had that thought, you’re not alone. After all, most Singaporeans are after the 5Cs, of which 1C is for Condominium. It is expected that as one’s household income increases over the years, they will look to upgrade them homes to – be it whether it’s to a bigger HDB flat, a condominium or even a landed property.
Upgrading your home is a huge commitment and one you’ll need to be very sure of, especially on the financial front. While HDB flats typically range from around $300k for a 3-room unit to approximately $600k for a 5-room unit, a condominium will set you back a minimum of $1million, and that’s just for a two-room condominium in the Outside
Central Region. Expect to pay at least $2million if you’re looking for a place in a more central spot in Singapore.
Other things you’ll need to consider are your Total Debt Servicing Ratio, which can’t exceed 60%, and also your Buyer Stamp Duty. While you also had to pay BSD for your HDB flat, it was likely at be at a cap of 3% of your remaining $640k as your flat is unlikely to cost you more than $1million. So even if you purchased a 5-room flat at $700k, your BSD will be $15,600 (1% of $180k, 2% of $180k, 3% of $340k) However for a condominium that will definitely cost more and is likely to set you back a minimum of $1.5million, your BSD will be include a 4% fee on the remaining amount for a whooping total of $44,600 (1% of $180k, 2% of $180k, 3% of $640k, 4% of $500k)!!!
So, you have to be sure you have your financials sorted. You won’t want the case where you’re after that more extravagant lifestyle, only to be set back huge debts as you weren’t able to afford the upgrade in the first place.
Once you’ve decided what you’re able to afford and the size of the apartment you’re after (do remember it’s likely a lot smaller than a HDB flat of the same number of rooms), you’ll need to choose if you’d like to go with a brand-new condo or the resale option. While we’d all prefer to be in a new place where no one has stayed at before, purchasing a new condominium will mean having to wait around 3 to 4 years before it’s up and ready for you to move in. If you’re going for a resale option, it will be easier on you planning wise as you can move in right away.
Now that everything has been said and you’ve made up your mind, simply head on over to SRX to get your dream condominium today.
Do visit SRX’s New Launches to get options if you’re looking for newly-launched condominiums. Here, you can refer to the New Project Insights to reference the percentage of units sold and launched, the average price, and average price per square foot (PSF), of various new and upcoming condominiums, all at a glance.
Alternatively, simply head on over to SRX’s Singapore Condo Directory for multiple resale condominium options for your consideration!
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Parc Canberra sells 64% of its 496 units
17 Feb 2020
Parc Canberra has sold at least 64 per cent or 316 apartments at an average price of S$1,085 per square foot (psf) at the launch over the weekend...
Parc Canberra sells 64% of its 496 units
17 Feb 2020
The development along Canberra Link will house 496 units across 10 blocks, comprising 3, 4 and 5-bedroom apartments. PHOTO: PARC CANBERRA WEBSITE
THE 496-unit executive condominium project Parc Canberra has sold at least 64 per cent or 316 apartments at an average price of S$1,085 per square foot (psf) at the launch over the weekend.
Hoi Hup Sunway Canberra said in a media statement on Sunday that it launched all the units of Parc Canberra for sale at 9am on Saturday, after an online balloting exercise was conducted the previous day.
As of 4.30pm on Sunday, it has moved 316 units at an average price of S$1,085 psf.
The remaining units in the development - within a five-minute walk from the upcoming Canberra MRT station - are a mix of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom apartments.
Its showflat, located along Sembawang Vista (next to Sembawang MRT Station), is open daily from 11am to 7pm.
The executive condominium was launched amid the ongoing deadly coronavirus outbreak.
Precautionary measures Hoi Hup Sunway Canberra has put in place at the showflat include mandatory temperature checks, hand sanitising, recording of contact information of all visitors as well as checking their travel history. Those who had travelled to mainland China in the last two weeks were requested not to visit the showflat. In addition, the developers ramped up the frequency of cleaning at the premises.
Hoi Hup Sunway Canberra has also adopted online balloting.
In order to spread out the crowds, the company told applicants to drop off their ballot tickets in person over two days - instead of one - at the sales gallery in the presence of an auditor.
On Feb 14, the balloting exercise was broadcast live on Parc Canberra's Facebook page. Successful applications were then asked to visit the sales gallery during alloted time slots on Feb 15 to book their preferred unit.
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Got to Go to Verticus
04 Feb 2020
Question – do you know where Balestier is at? Well I’d be lying if I did prior to penning this piece.
Got to Go to Verticus
04 Feb 2020
Question – do you know where Balestier is at? Well I’d be lying if I did prior to penning this piece.
I was thoroughly enlightened to find out that Balestier is a subzone of Novena (mind-blown) so it’s a great consideration especially if you’re looking for a place that’s in Singapore Rest of Central Region.
If your interest in piqued, you’ll want to consider calling Verticus your new home. The development is a freehold single 28-storey high residence that screams sophistication in an old-school part of Singapore. Despite just being a single residential building, there are three stunning sky gardens within the sky-high building, which hosts multiple leisure and sports facilities.
Right from when you step into Verticus, you’ll feel so at home as you’re greeted by a welcoming pavilion that leads to more than just your apartment but provides a great escape from the outside world. Step on in and you’re greeted by a whole host of amenities, including a butterfly promenade (whut?)!
Head on up to the fifth storey for the first of the three sky terraces, which has your wellbeing at heart. Here you’re surrounded by numerous recreational and sports zones, such as the Blue Isle, which features lap and spa pools, a water lounge and an aqua gym. While at the Active Parkland zone, you’re treated to several exercise spaces, such as a junior rock wall, coupled with lawns and walkways to unwind and relax.
The 14th storey sky terrace then takes it up a notch and is evocative of a luxury resort. Choose to wine and dine, escape from reality with a book in hand or meditate in style and peace.
And last but not least, feel like you’re on top of the world on the 28th storey communal garden where you can delight in great views of the city skyline.
Besides all that Verticus offers from within, one of the biggest pulls has to be the Balestier area itself. Firstly, good food is aplenty in this area. For instance, there are EIGHT Bak Kut Teh stores in the area, so if you’re a massive fan of this dish, you may want to consider being in the area. Head on over to Balestier Market for the famous Founder Bak Kut Teh. Or perhaps if you’re looking for a solid plate of chicken rice, you’ll be delighted to know there’s a Boon Tong Khee outlet in the area. And if you’re willing to drive out a wee-bit further, you can enjoy plenty more options such as Newton Food Centre!
Seeing as the area is in Singapore’s RCR, you know you’re well connected, especially if you’re driving.
From Verticus, you’re just a 2 minutes’ drive away to CTE, and 3 minutes away from the PIE. And because you’re so near the city centre, you know you won’t ever be short of options – be it whether you’re looking for food or to shop. If you’re up for something closer to home, you’re a short walking distance away from Balestier Plaza, Zhongshan Mall and Shaw Plaza.
While we’re always looking to earn and grow our moola, we always need to remember health is wealth. Well if you’re at Verticus, you be close to Health City Novena, which will be Singapore’s largest healthcare complex. Here at this 17-hectatre health hub, you’ll have top hospitals alongside several other healthcare facilities to ensure you can worry less about any health emergencies.
So what are you waiting for? Get your unit at Verticus via SRX today!
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