General News… Happy Birthday Singapore! 9 Aug 2014 Today is the 49th birthday of Singapore. 9th Aug 2014. To fellow Singaporeans and residents of this beloved city, may you enjoy the holidays! http://www.ndp.org.sg/
General News… Tough market prompts more property agency tie-ups — Latest deal sees JLL S’pore taking 20% stake in PropNex unit 6 Aug 2014 http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/premium/top-stories/tough-market-prompts-more-property-agency-tie-ups-20140806 More property agencies here are consolidating to share resources and leverage on one another's networks, as the residential market continues to shrink. Yesterday, JLL Singapore announced that it has…
Commercial property… Katong Village Hotel 6 Aug 20146 Aug 2014 A nice hotel in the Katong/Joo Chiat area. Developed by Far East Organisation from the former Paramount Hotel, it has transformed from a shady past to one of nicest stays…
Activities… Joo Chiat/Katong Trail — The Peranakan Heritage 5 Aug 20146 Aug 2014 Sitting adjacent to the Geylang district is the Joo Chiat/Katong enclave, which traditionally has been the preserve of the Peranakans, middle class locals and the wealthy merchant class. The Peranakans…
Activities… ABC of buying a property 3 Aug 20143 Aug 2014 Buying property is one of the most rewarding and stressful decisions for one, especially that of a first-time buyer. With some many issues to tackle with, like location, furnishings, size,…
Condos… Mountbatten Suites for rent at $3K neg. 3 Aug 20146 Aug 2014 Mountbatten Suites is a low-rise development near the eateries of Katong. 441 sqft. Immediate now! Great investment choice in D15. Asking $3K nego. Fully furnished!
General News… Train Network in Katong area 2 Aug 20142 Aug 2014 Accessibility options to Katong is abundant with choices. Buses are plentiful to Town, Orchard and Airport. The new MRT line is in the works. Existing stations of Paya Lebar, Eunos,…
HDB… Expiry date for Dakota Crescent flats in 2016 27 Jul 201422 Nov 2023 Dakota Crescent, one of Singapore's oldest public housing estates, is making way for developments under Mountbatten's estate renewal plans. Residents of the 17 low-rise rental blocks off Old Airport Road…
Activities… Flashback to an old housing estate 27 Jul 2014 Bidding farewell to a precious piece of Singapore's history is always difficult. Dakota Crescent, one of Singapore's oldest public housing estates, will be vacated by the end of 2016 to…
General News… Bedok residents to get healthcare and sports facilities under one roof 27 Jul 2014 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/bedok-residents-to-get/1283680.html Come 2017, residents in Bedok can look forward to a one-stop centre that will house facilities for healthcare, community activities and sports. The new Bedok Integrated Complex will not…
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