Tag: commercial

Co-office spaces continue to encroach, tripling in space consumption since 2015. At this point, co-working spaces have lived up to their reputation as the Grab / Uber of the office sector. Office investors, take note: What’s happening on the co-working scene? In 2015, co-working spaces took up 1.2 million square feet in Net Lettable Area…

A strategic location coupled with superb amenities and seamless connectivity makes this integrated hub ideal for both global and local businesses alike. Mention Changi, and most people would immediately think of Changi Airport and Jewel Changi Airport, the latest landmark in eastern Singapore and arguably the most impressive of its kind in the world. But…

When opportunity knocks, open the door – especially if it belongs to a shophouse you can earn money from by renting it out. In 2015, I signed a two-year lease on a 2,500 square feet shophouse in the Paya Lebar-Geylang area. It was bare but had a new facade. The ground floor was taken up…

You probably know this building, but not its name: this is the one next to Bras Basah Complex, with the two storey McDonald’s. Yup, it’s up for sale: The “McDonald’s near the library building” Everyone we asked referred to the KH Kea building as “the McDonald’s next to Bras Basah Complex”, or “the McDonald’s near…

Thinking of renting a shophouse to kickstart your startup or small business? Here’s the good news: if you don’t venture into the CBD, shophouses are actually pretty inexpensive to rent.  In this blog post, we’ve curated a list of five most affordable shophouse rental options in Singapore. These shophouses will only set you back by…

If you’re running your own business, this question eventually comes up: why rent? Why not buy your own commercial space? It’s not a bad idea, but here’s what to consider: The pros of buying versus renting your business space Mitigates the risk of variable rent You have an asset instead of a pure overhead Minimise…

In this series of obscure malls, we will be looking at various obscure malls located in different parts of Singapore. This week, we will be looking at Ming Arcade. Ming Arcade is located near Orchard Road, along Cuscaden Road. It is just right in front of the famous Hard Rock Café and a few minutes’…

Have you heard of the “Sick Building” Syndrome? It is a condition where people in a building suffer from symptoms of illness for no apparent reason. Often linked to time spent in the building, it can be attributed to the poor air quality in the building or shared confined space. Illnesses arising from this syndrome…

Looking for an office, F&B unit, or factory space near to the CBD? In this blog post, we share five commercial properties that give you quick access to the heart of Singapore… read on to find out more! #1: This unit at The Arcade District: D01 Nearest MRT: Raffles Place Size: 291 sq ft Sale…

In today’s competitive and saturated retail market, what must you do to stay in the game? Here’s what you need to know before opening a retail store: 1. Rent or buy? Should you buy or rent the retail space? If you have the capital, buying enables you to own your own space; therefore, you have…