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Brand new facilities - in the foreground, the children's pool

Construction Progress on 27-May-2012

Main Entrance and the overhead bridge - So cool! You can see the sign also in progress.

Along Toh Tuck Road - almost completed, visible stacks are 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 and 07.

The first and second level (a special brown border around the windows) denotes the club house

Another view of stacks 01 to 07 from Toh Tuck Road

Stacks 08 to 18

(not the latest) Top Primary Schools in Singapore from Kiasu Parents

Please visit Kiasu Parents website at http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/singapore-primary-schools-ranked-academic-excellence for the complete article and its methodology.

Sales update

All Garden Maisonette Unit SOLD OUT! Choice Penthouse units still available.

Construction Progress on 22 April 2012

Taken on 22-April 2012 from Toh Tuck Road - Stacks 01 to 07 visible - façade almost completed

What a magnificent view from the roof top of Jardin

The Infinity Pool - just like Marina Bay Sands!

The view towards the greenery of King Albert Park

The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve just over the horizon

The Central Business District skyline

Construction update February 2012

Entrance of The Beverly (stack 24 and 01 visible in the background )

Stack 01's facade completed

 

Reflective pool, children's playground, barbeque pits and fitness station above the driveway

View from the bus stop across the road

Stack 04, 05, 06 and 07

Elevated site and a good setback from the road

The distance between block 45 and the landed housing estate

Unlikely to have Significant Drop in Property Prices

Channel News Asia: Significant drop in property prices unlikely: analysts

Jan 27

SINGAPORE : The recent government cooling measures in Singapore's property market will bring down sales volume, but not to the extent of causing a significant fall in prices.

According to a report by DTZ Research, sales volume is expected to fall as short-term speculators will be weeded out by the hefty seller's stamp duty of up to 16 per cent within the first year of purchase.

However, the property consultancy said not all investors will withdraw from the market.

Some may find the 4 per cent stamp duty by the fourth year of sale to be surmountable and shift their focus to buying uncompleted units with completion dates three to four years later.

DTZ's Executive Director for Residential, Margaret Thean said landed homes, small apartments and high-end apartments will be less affected by the measures. That's because small units with their low price quantum will continue to attract investors with spare cash or singles wanting their own units.

Thean added that the 4-year seller's stamp duty will have little impact on landed homes as most purchase them for long-term owner-occupation.

Meanwhile, high-end apartments will likely continue to see foreign interest.

DTZ added that prices in 2011 are expected to be largely stable with a decline of not more than 5 per cent.

This is underpinned by economic growth, low interest rates, strong holding power of developers, the appreciation of the Singapore dollar and inflow of foreign purchasers due to the property market clampdown in mainland China and Hong Kong.

The property consultancy does not rule out the possibility of more government measures should demand remain at a high level after a period of cooling-off.

The report also noted other challenges in the form of a spike in the number of completed units in a few years' time as the government is putting out a record high amount of units through the public housing and government land sales programmes.

There is also uncertainty over the strength of recovery of the major western economies.

If they recover well, interest rates will move up and reduce the affordability of mortgage payments.

On the other hand, if they continue to languish, this will have an effect on the Singapore economy and optimism in the property market eventually.

With the residential market facing numerous challenges, DTZ said investors are likely to take the extra effort to identify opportunities in other property sectors and alternative investment products.

Latest round of cooling measures

Here are the latest round of Government property market cooling measures.

1. Sellers SSD increased from 3 to 4 years on sliding scale at 16% of selling price 12%, 8%, and 4%.

2. LTV lowered from 70 to 60% for 2nd and subsequent loans

3. 50% LTV for non individual buyers (exclude developers buying en bloc for redevelopment), e.g. corporations, trusts and collective investment schemes.

Full information can be found at: http://www.mas.gov.sg/news_room/press_releases/2011/Measures_To_Maintain_A_Stable_And_Sustainable_Property_Market.html

Pricier new launches ahead

Business Times: More developers see higher prices for new home launches
By EMILYN YAP

Developers' outlook for the property sector turned rosier in the fourth quarter last year, with a larger proportion of them predicting higher prices for new residential launches.

Preliminary findings from the Real Estate Sentiment Index (RESI) point to improved sentiment from the third quarter, when the industry was still coming to terms with the impact of property market cooling measures introduced on Aug 30.

Based on survey responses so far, the Current Sentiment Index stood at 5.6 in Q4, up from 4.8 in Q3. For this category, respondents rate overall Singapore real estate market conditions now compared with six months ago.

The Future Sentiment Index - where respondents rate overall property market conditions over the next six months - rose to 5.7 in Q4 from 4.8 in Q3.

While the index readings rose in Q4, they did not surpass the levels seen in Q1 and Q2.

Developers were also asked for their take on the primary residential market, and a majority of the respondents thought more launches and moderate price increases were possible.

In Q4, 60 per cent of respondents believed that unit prices would be moderately higher. In Q3, just 12 per cent thought so.
Spottiswoode Residences, Waterview and Robinson Suites were some which reported strong sales.

Some industry watchers also reckoned that the sector's confidence grew as the impact of the tightening measures became clearer.

A Hong Leong spokesman told BT: 'While we took a cautious outlook immediately following the August 2010 cooling measures, buyer demand continued to remain strong for the group's various projects.' Low interest rates and liquidity in the market contributed to the demand, he said.

In the ongoing Q4 RESI survey, 69 per cent of respondents identified demand-side measures from the government as a potential risk to market sentiment.

Although this proportion is less than Q3's 83 per cent, it is still big enough to make state intervention the second most feared risk.

A possible slowdown in the global economy was the industry's top worry - 70 per cent of respondents said in Q4 that this was a potential risk. This is markedly higher than the 56 per cent a quarter ago.

(This is only an excerpt, for the full article please subscribe at http://businesstimes.com.sg)

Top Schools = Top Students?

Recently I've seen an increasing emphasis on 'schools within 1km' criteria as being a deciding factor when it comes to purchasing a home. There is no denying that being in a good school brings about immeasurable benefits. Property investors may do well to sit up and take note of this factor when considering your next investment.

Top Scorers for 2010 PSLE and their schools

*Note: The Beverly is near to Pei Hwa Presbyterian and Keming Primary School!

01-02 just sold!

Best priced 3-bedroom Garden Maisonette sold yesterday! North-South facing with a pool access, it is a favourite among families with children as it affords a landed-living style with condominium faculties - best of both worlds! And as a bonus, there is hassle-free parking with two of your very own parking lots at the door step. Hurry before price increase again!

05-17 SOLD!

A 2982 sqft, three-bedroom penthouse unit with its own private pool was snapped up today after this new home owner visited our property exhibition yesterday at Bukit Timah CC.

Hurry! Before others realizes the absurdly low price we are selling the units for.

What a busy day!

We're all pleasantly surprise by today's large turnout. Considering that this the holiday period and a typically quiet time for property sales.

Overheard from the grapevine: two units are under negotiations and cheques coming in soon.

Looks like my pronouncement of this period being 'quiet' may not be so correct after all!

01-14 SOLD!

A spacious 2702 sqft 3-bedroom Garden Maisonette sold today. Price is increasing, hurry before you miss the boat again.

Side note: a smart buyer, committing now when things are relatively quiet.

The Beverly Exibition

Photos courtesy of Sher Ying

The Beverly Exibition

Hi all, we are holding a property exhibition on The Beverly next Sunday, 12 December from 2-5pm at Bukit Timah CC, come and look for me! 

The first three clients that book either a penthouse or maisonette with me gets a  FREE TV or iPad*! 

Call 98567025 now.

*Terms and Conditions apply

#01-19 SOLD!

A 3,714sqft 4BR Garden Maisonette was snapped up! Congratulations to the proud owners.

Come and find out for yourself about this wonderful project at our next exhibition at Bukit Timah CC, next Saturday 4th December from 2 to 5pm.

Just ask for me when you are there!

#01-19 going...

Booking is in for #01-19, a beautiful garden maisonette. Get in touch with me for your choice unit today!

#01-18 - The largest unit - SOLD!

Congratulations to the proud owner of the most spacious garden maisonette in The Beverly, #01-18.
Hurry before your dream unit is snapped up!