Far East Orchard Limited has acquired three student dorms in the U.K. for $98.7 million. The students dorms are in line with the developer’s attempt to generate consistent, recurring income. Two student dorms are 133-bed Harbour Court and 166-bed St Lawrence House in Bristol. The Glassworks in Liverpool is another, which has 323 beds. In…

Some Singaporeans have come under fire by HDB, for illegally adding mezzanine floors to their flats. But what are the exact rules behind these, and what should you know before you tell an Interior Designer to go ahead? What’s a mezzanine floor? Mezzanine is an Italian word that means “middle”. A mezzanine floor is so…

Most of us have heard about the Home Improvement Programme (HIP). We know, as the name suggests, that it improves our existing flats. However, do we actually know what happens during an upgrade? Here are some misconceptions that flat-owners have about HIP: What is HIP? HIP is not the same as a home renovation. If…

We all know that being a student is no easy feat.  They have deadlines to meet, presentations to give and social life to keep. Thankfully, there are some things landlords can do to help retain student tenants, and make their life easier! 1. Working printer Every student appreciates a working printer. There’s no need for…

Say hello to luxury living and outstanding architecture in Marina Bay From gleaming skyscrapers to immaculately curated green spaces, the Marina Bay precinct is home to some of the nation’s most renowned landmarks. The latest addition to the luminary list is an architectural marvel – Marina One Residences. Marina One Residences is part of Marina…

Most of us suspected it would happen as far back as 2015, but this year it’s pretty much confirmed: co-working spaces have begun to dominate the office property scene. We expect it to continue, with co-working spaces rushing for a piece of our lucrative SME scene: What’s happening with co-working spaces? According to Colliers International,…

Expatriate families often end up choosing between condos or landed properties. There are subtle differences between the two, that can make a big impact on your overall comfort. Here’s what many people don’t tell you: 1. Condos can provide more lifestyle spaces, even if the units are smaller Expats often assume that landed properties mean having more…

A 99-leasehold condominium penthouse in Orchard, a Good Class Bungalow in Bukit Timah, or an island the size of 120 football fields? If you’re done with human beings and want an island to yourself (and maybe have S$24million to spare), this might interest you. An agent by the name of Elly Puspawati Widjaja representing property…

Always wanted to live in a spacious landed property in the East of Singapore? We’ve got you covered. Check out our list of 5 top landed properties below!   #1: English Villas District: D16 Nearest MRT: Tanah Merah Size: 5 beds, 4 baths Sale price: $2,800,000 PSF sale price: $570.50 If you’re looking for a…

If you’re studying in Singapore, you’re probably choosing between a student dorm a flat / condo rental. Here’s how to decide which works for you: 1. Decide on which facilities are really important to you Note that, despite being cheaper, HDB flats don’t always have fewer facilities. Some flats are located near public access facilities,…