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Gaming Playground: Look at 3 BR in Riviere

Gaming Playground: Look at 3 BR in Riviere

The parcel of lands located at Jiak Kim Street as well as the Fourth Avenue tenders was officially closed on 5th Dec Tuesday. In reference to the Urban Redevelopment Authority, the former received a whopping S$955.4 million top bid with the latter getting the highest bid worth S$552.96 million. The Jiak Kim Street land parcel would be developed to the newly announced Riviere Condo by Frasers.

The segment of the land found at Jiak Kim Street which was formerly occupied by Zouk night club attracted a totaling 10 offers from well financial oiled bidders while the prime land sitting at the famous Fourth Avenue was eyed by seven bidders.

These two segments of lands located at Jiak Kim Street as well as the Fourth Avenue were on 19th Oct 2018 as well as 2nd Nov 2018 respectively officially launched for public tender which attracted so many developers eyeing to acquire them for future developments. They were all provided for a 99 years lease sale. Among the bidders was

The prime parcel of land at Jiak Kim Street was successfully acquired by Frasers Centerpoint Limited making it the highest land price ever achieved based on square foot for government land sales at its name would change to Riviere Condo.

All Green Properties emerged as the successful bidder of the lucrative piece of land located at Fourth Avenue. This developer also managed to secure a freehold piece of lands located at Royalville as well as the Crystal Tower. Currently, the developer has set all its eyes on acquiring a site located next to Bukit Timah.

Before tendering the sites located at the Jiak Kim Street as well as the Fourth Avenue, they were listed as the reserve lands by the Government in the Land Sales department which had made them not for sale.

Christine Li, a director of research at a famous real estate firm Cushman and Wakefield, said, there was a rife contest for the prime sites at Jiak Kim Street and the Fourth Avenue, with both locations having a set benchmark price.

The successful bidders are looking forward to the appreciation of the land’s value to almost to ten percent which may see them yield big from their future developments. With this in their minds, they have not missed the ladder since all market players are expecting a significant rise in land prices with over ten percent. If this will come to pass, they will have a big return on the investment.

Tay Huey Ying, who heads research and consultancy at the JLL real estate agency, says, the key aspect is that the local developers should make sure that they are acquiring all the key sites located at the central district and keep off foreigners from such as CSC Land from China as well as Kashings Japura Pte Limited which is a Hong Kong mogul from acquiring sites in these prime areas of Fourth Avenue and Jiak Kim Street.

On 29th September and 31st October, the two sites Jiak Kim Street and the Fourth Avenue sites respectively applications for sales were allowed to go on by the URA.
The tenders are to be awarded to the appropriate bidder once the evaluation process is through.

Riviere Condo by Frasers project details have been since announced on the official site.

Gamer Room Renovation: A look at Amber Park

Gamer Room Renovation: A look at Amber Park

Amber Park is a private Freehold lease condominium development, which is located along Amber Road. It is in the perfect spot for anyone who is looking for a relaxed and family-friendly setting.

The residential development site is very large and unique, compared to similar projects. It is a very popular space, particularly because it leads to the Tanjong Katong Road, which is accompanied by incredible views of the horizon, East Coast Park, and the sea.

When looking for an apartment, most residents made it clear that they indeed prefer one with a view. Given that Amber Park offers views from all angles, it has become quite the enticing location. The condominium is also developed by Hong Realty and CDL, which has taken on the project as a joint venture. The two developers will work together to establish the residential development in the middle of Amber Gardens, which also adds a natural element to the location.

Increased Location Popularity – Everything Potential Residents Could Ever Ask for

Apart from incredible views and Gardens, this sought-after environment additionally has many amenities, that all add to a convenient lifestyle.

The Amber Park residential development is only 200 meters away from the Tanjong Katong MRT Station, which is currently under construction. Once the MRT station is finished, residents will have access to transportation at their doorstep. The Thomson-East Coast railway line will also be completed by 2023, which will provide easy access to yet another attraction, the Marina.

The apartments itself offer residents a luxury experience and is mainly built with the idea of keeping family in mind. There are 582 units, which have all been designed for anyone seeking a lifestyle-oriented environment. Whether you’re a single individual or couple that are looking for a one-bedroom apartment, or a family big enough to house a five-bedroom apartment, Amber Park condominiums offers it all.

The condo site and surrounds offers a lot of different shops, privacy, and security. This ensures a calm and safe environment. The Freehold District 15 Condo has an outstanding transport connectivity, providing access to some of the biggest roads and expressways.

Shops include exclusive clothing retail stores located inside shopping malls surrounding the condo and fine dining experiences to share with family and friends.

For families with children, there are many options for schooling, including the Tanjong Katong Girls School, the Tanjong Katong Primary School, as well as international schools that are within driving distance from Amber Park.

To add to the condominium site’s charm, its location is also close to the Marine Parade area, which boasts with plenty of cultures, unlimited shops, and some of the most beautiful estates in Singapore.

The Marine Parade includes countless commercial options and amenities, such as the Tanjong Katong/ Marine Parade and traditional malls located close by. Sports facilities, like the Chinese Swimming Club and the Singapore Sports Complex, can also be found a 7 to 10-minute drive from the complex, which includes unlimited sports options, depending on your preference.

From a unique shopping experience to educational and sporting facilities, outstanding views, gardens, and modern apartments, it’s no wonder why Amber Park’s flat launch is so exciting among the public.

Award for Tender of Prime Site in Sengkang

Award for Tender of Prime Site in Sengkang

The Urban Redevelopment-Authority has made a recent declaration with regards to a tender for a sought-after commercial and residential site in a Singapore rising town of central Sengkang. The tender was awarded to CapitaLand & City Developments LTD (CDL), out of four short-listed tenders, for a 99-year leasehold site next to the Buangkok MRT Station.

Successful Tender Price

CapitaLand & City Developments Ltd (CDL)’s joint venture won at a price of $777,78 million compared to their competitors’ bids that ranged between $608 and $682 million. The winning bid works out to $923,59 per square foot per plot ratio.

Joint-Venture Parties

The two companies bid as a joint venture is CapitaLand & City Developments Ltd (CDL). CapitaLand was found in 2000 and is presently one of the largest real estate companies in Asia. The company manages over 93 billion Singapore Dollars and operates in over 30 countries and 150 cities. CapitaLand’s portfolio consists of shopping malls, offices, homes, serviced residences, integrated developments, and real estate investment trusts (REITs) and funds.

City Developments Ltd (CDL) has a longstanding reputation for excellence and experience since they were first founded back in 1963. With its long run of over 50 years in the industry, the company is established in 20 countries in Asia, North America, Europe, and Australasia, and owns over 250 subsidiaries. Currently, the company is the second-biggest property developer in Southeast Asia, with a market capitalization of $5,8 billion (US dollars).

Details of Tender

The residential and commercial site that was the focus of the tender is one of the biggest plots awarded since 2015, with a land surface of over 400 000 square feet. The tenders for the concept and price revenue were announced for sale at the end of last year, 28 December 2017, and closed less than six months later on 21 June 2018. A final total of seven concept proposals were received to tender for the site.

The tender process consisted of each prospective company forwarding two envelopes with their concept proposal and tender prices kept separately. Four contenders where then chosen first based on their concept, and thereafter the tender was rewarded to the company with the largest bid.

Four companies were shortlisted:

1. City-Development Ltd & CapitaLand; bid of $777,8 million
2. Perennial Singapore & Qingjian Reality; bid of $682 million
3. Singapore Press-Holdings & Kajima Development; bid of $636,39 million
4. Wing Tai Holdings & Keppel Land; bid of $608,9 million

Winning Concept Proposal

The joint-venture companies, CapitaLand & City Development Ltd (CDL) expect to have completed the project by 2022. The planned amalgamated development will come with a combined community and transport hub on the first floor of the building, with direct access to Buangkok M.R.T Station and the impending bus interchange. The second floor will host a hawker centre, and the next three floors will span the community club. A civic plaza, childcare centre and other recreational facilities are also planned.

CapitaLand & City Development Ltd (CDL)’s objective of the site is to convert it to a popular and focal landmark for the Bangkok neighbourhood. There will also be a total of 700 apartments on the site.

The successful proposal proved that their structure designs and outlines will cater to the considerable figure of people proposed to visit the development. It also contained proposals that will make the development more pedestrian-friendly and aesthetically pleasing. The winning proposal also provided space where one can host events and gatherings.

History of Sengkang

Located in the North-East Region of Singapore, Sengkang is both a development and a residential area. Today, the city is experiencing increasing development to renovate the once fishing village into a mature housing estate. The town is split into four neighbourhoods, Rivervale, Anchorvale, Compassvale, and Fernvale. Sengkang’s history is split into marine history and sprawling plantations.

The first apartments constructed in Sengkang was in Rivervale back in 1997, and as of the end of March 2017, almost 66 000 Housing and Development Board (HBD) residences have been constructed. Various organisations have been approved in a mission to turn the once village into a more residential-friendly neighbourhood.

Latest surveys indicated that Sengkang has over 232 100 people for its 10,59 km2 surface, a 281% increase since 2010, meaning there is plenty of need to supply housing to its ever-growing population. The growing town is also fully equipped with solid transportation services consisting of the railway, public transport by means of taxi and bus, and private transport.

Park Colonial – Possible Game Hub to Replace Cineleisure?

Park Colonial – Possible Game Hub to Replace Cineleisure?

About Park Colonial

Park Colonial Logo

Park Colonial is a high rise luxury condominium with a total of about 734 units located behind Avon Park. It will be developed by CEL Unique Development Pte Ltd, which is a consortium of Chip Eng Seng Corp, Heeton Holdings and KSH Holdings.

It is situated along 309 Upper Serangoon Road and Woodleigh Lane, with close proximity to Woodleigh MRT Station in Singapore. There are an estimated of 734 units with the price determine to be between S$1700 to S$1800 psf.

Harbour View Gardens Location Map

The development will consist of investible sizes and also family friendly sizes. All the units will be designed with thought for space, comfort, and luxury living. The 2br units will have a choice between compact and with study units. The 3br will have a compact and grand model. There will be no 1br units, making the development truly one for the family, quality investor, and enjoying good demographic trend in the development.

One main attraction of the Condominium is that is located as part of the Bidadari Estate. This will attract high rental demand and a good capital gain over the next 10 years.

Bidadari is also connected and convenient because of the North East (Purple) and Circle (Yellow) Line. URA has termed Bidadari as a “Community Within a Garden”, and picturesque landscape and open greenery will be very much expected. Bidadari is will be a beautiful, urban oasis where all can seek calm, rest, and build a family.

About Developer

Park Colonial Condo is developed by CEL Unique Development Pte Ltd, a joint venture between CEL Development, Chip Eng Seng Corp, Heeton Singapore, and KSH Holdings Limited. The individual developers are very experienced with years in the realtor industry.

“Since 2000, CEL has been actively acquiring sites for property development and investment. These developments include residential, commercial and industrial properties. The current portfolio of CEL includes mid-market and high-end prime properties.

CEL believes in growth through partnerships. It has established joint ventures with reputable foreign funds such as Lehman Brothers Real Estate Partner II and Citadel Equity Fund Ltd. CEL has also teamed with local partners like NTUC Choice Homes Co-operative Ltd and Keppel Land Limited on several highly successful property projects.”

Hence, this condominium is in good hands and foreseeable good and quality development.

Park Colonial Woodleigh Land Parcel Site

Top 10 Reasons Why Park Colonial Is A Good Choice

Here is why Park Colonial is a good choice for investment or family home:

  1. Minutes to CBD and City
  2. Along Upper Serangoon Road
  3. Near Potong Pasir Mature Estate
  4. Plenty of Amenities and Shopping Choice
  5. Along NEL and 1 stop to NEX Serangoon Circle Line
  6. Near Good Schools
  7. Good Capital Appreciation from Bidadari Rejuvenation
  8. Upcoming Poiz and Woodleigh Mall
  9. Potentially high rental demand
  10. Minutes to CTE and PIE

To see more on the detailed reason of why Park Colonial could be your top choice, do refer here: https://parkcolonial-official.sg/project-details/

Also note that Park Colonial will be one of the newest launch condominium in Singapore in March 2018, so hype and popularity will certainly build up.

Access To Press Release and Preview

Gain access to the latest news and updates by Park Colonial. Register at the official site (see link above) to find out more and be part of the early preview residents.

Jui Residences Condo – Reconstructing National Aerated Water Company to New Hub

Jui Residences Condo – Reconstructing National Aerated Water Company to New Hub

Jui Residences Condo is the latest development by SDB Singapore, Selangor Dredging Berhad (SDB). Located at 1177 Serangoon Road, it is situated in an established HDB estate with plenty of new developments, including minutes drive to Paya Lebar Hub, and a majestic water view of Sungei Kallang.

The condo land parcel at Jui Residences received a top offer of S$47m for the 31,705 sqft land plot of former building – National Aerated Water Company. SDB will work with Singapore in the conversation of nearby heritage buildings, and this residential estate will be one of the prime city fringe development.

SDB International

The project is officially announced at the end of 2017 with indicative prices expected to be released after CNY 2018. For starters, one may refer to the following Serangoon Masterplan by URA to get an idea of the estate Jui Residences Condo is developed in.

URA Serangoon Masterplan for Jui Residences

The building will be worked by Selangar Dredging Berhad to be transformed in a “unique and lively commercial area”, said Mr The Lip Kim, the managing director of SDB, and it lies next to a park connector. There will not be a fence along the main road and river, meaning that it will welcomed the public for a close up look and personal with this heritage gem.

Source: Jui Residences Condo Project Details

Jui Residences Condo – Own a piece of Heritage

National Aerated Water Company is a Heritage Site that is a landmark with a rich history and is part of the whole DNA of this district. Kallang used to be industrial, and full of brickmaking kilns and sawmills. The now-famous St James Power Station was also in the national monument industrial heritage along with Kallang Airport and also Fort Factory.

With the commercial development in the area, here’s what we can expect Jui Residences Condo to entail:

The price psf will only be released after CNY 2018. Do register early with the Jui Residences Official Developer Team to keep updated with the latest news. For now, we are certain there will be at least 1 to family bedroom options, with a total of 1177 units. The estimated psf will be aligned with surrounding Condominiums to keep it competitive by SDB.

Here are the top 6 reasons why we expect the prices of Jui Residences to be competitive (and investment worthy!):

  • Own a piece of Heritage on this development
  • Near Prestigious Schools and Education Hub
  • Well connected via Expressway at Doorstep and Serangoon Road
  • Plenty of Amenities in Mature Estate
  • Freehold Property
  • Proven Track Record and Quality Fittings by Selangor Dredging Berhad

Jui Residences Condo – Site Location Details

Location Map and Surrounding Amenities

Jui Residences Location Map

Jui Residences Condo will be beside Potong Pasir MRT. Residents will find transportation convenient and minutes to shopping malls like The Venue Shoppes, as well as local wet market Boon Keng Market. Here are some amenities that will be situated closeby: Kallang Community Club, Potong Pasir Town and Market, and The Poiz Centre.

Education wise, Potong Pasir & Serangoon is known for the variety and strength of the education facilities and options. There is Bendemeer Primary and Secondary School, St Andrew’s Primary and Secondary, as well as St Andrew Junior College (SAJC). This covers a wide array of education options for a child from teenage to adult.

Register for Early Preview for Jui Residences Condo Singapore

URA’s CEO Mr Lim Eng Hwee said: “This building is not only historically significant as a familiar landmark along the Kallang River, it also holds fond memories for Singaporeans for the popular soft drinks it produced from the 1950s to 1990s”

To find out more, do sign up for the Jui Residences Show Flat.

Harbour View Gardens: Is This The New Gaming Hub?

Harbour View Gardens is a 99 years condo situated along Pasir Panjang Road. It will have direct connectivity to West Coast Highway and within walking distance to Haw Par Villa. Previously, it has gone through a series of tender before being successfully tendered by Roxy-Pacific at a bid of S$33.25m.

The site is within URA’s Queenstown Planning area. Comparative developments in the area includes The Orient, The Verandah Residences, One Residences. Nearby developments includes Icon@Pasir Panjang, Viva Vista, and Parc Imperial.

[See more Harbour View Gardens Project Details]

The 6 reasons here could be why Harbour View Gardens is an Ideal Gaming Hub Location.

Reasons why Harbour View Gardens is ideal for a Gaming Hub

1. Excellent Connectivity via West Coast Highway and AYE

Having a strong transport connectivity in terms of public road networks and MRT stations distance, residents living in Harbour View Gardens will enjoy seamless connectivity to the city and business nodes.

This means it offers the convenience in a congested city like Singapore, and going to work will be a breeze.

2. Walk to Haw Par Villa MRT Station

The close proximity to Haw Par Villa (and even Pasir Panjang MRT Station) means you can easily walk and get access to public transport.

From Haw Par Villa MRT, you are:

  • 4 Stops to Harbour Front MRT
  • 6 Stops to Jurong Lake District
  • 5 Stops away to Sentosa Island
  • 2 Stops Away to MapleTree Business City
  • 10 Stops to Orchard
  • 6 Stops to CDB/Marina

Forget driving when you are so close to the main attractions and CBD of Singapore.

Harbour View Gardens Location Map

3. Near Prestigious Schools and Education Hub such as NUS/NUH

If you are looking to get an ideal location for your children, Harbour View Gardens Singapore could be perfect for you.

NUHS as an Academic Health System will improve the health of our community through better and more cost-effective care, nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals, world class research and empowering people to take ownership of their health.

The prestigious schools nearby provides a merit education journey for your children, so you don’t have to go far or worry about long distance commuting to schools.

4. Centralized Location and Minutes to Orchard Road, Vivocity, CBD and Marina Bay.

If you are one for shopping and visiting Singapore scenic attractions, you are in for a treat.

Harbour View Gardens is situated along Pasir Panjang Road and is one of the centralized location within Singapore. With such an location, you can travel to metro shopping areas with ease.

VivoCity

5. Strong Tenant Base from Surrounding Business Parks

Harbour View Gardens is near important hubs that is part of Singapore’s URA Masterplan for business sectors. They include One-North, HarbourFront Precinct, Alexandra Precinct, Fusionopolis, and Holland Village.

One of the noteworthy hubs, the Mapletree Business City, is a Grade-A integrated business Hub, modernised and revitalised the precinct. The total GFA Gross Floor Area is almost two million sqft.

  • MBC will have the ARC aka Alexandra Retail Centre, it is a 3-storey shopping and convenience mall that will add 89,000sqft of retail space and 75 retail shops made up of a mix of restaurants, café, supermarket and banking facilities.
  • The next and final stage of rejuvenation will see Mapletree transform The Comtech into the second phase of MBC, MBC II. MBC II will complement the existing state-of-the-art business facilities at MBC with new elements such as a sunk-in amphitheatre that rest in the middle of a lush green landscape, blending harmoniously with the nature parks located in the area. It will also feature innovative and adaptive space solutions, which will be supported by retail and F&B options. MBC II will also be home to Singapore’s tallest business park at 30 storeys. The completion of MBC II (expected in 2016) will reinforce MBC as a first-rate business park concept, further underpinning the development’s place as the centrepiece of Alexandra Precinct.

6. Freehold land in land-sparse Singapore

With Singapore getting more cramped and land-sparse, it is rare to find freehold units. Most offer 30 years now which is not ideal for both investing and living.

Harbour View Gardens will be a rare find amidst our real estate landscape, and be sure to keep track of this development to find out how it progresses.

Register your interest: https://harbourviewgardens.com.sg/contact-us

Harold Ramis : GHOSTBUSTERS

 Ghostbusters

The only Ghostbuster game I played as a kid was the one on Sega Genesis, which according to the Nerd, turns out to be the better one. So that being the case, I tried designing it based on the idea of making it a 2D shooting platformer. I wanted a little twist and turn for the game, so I added a few elements of other games…

Anyway, a little explaination of how I envision the game to be.

  • Play as Ghostbuster, going around and exploring a randomly generated haunted mansion.
  • As you go around, avoid traps and ghost, while collecting treasures and artifacts.
  • Survivors location will start to show up with a count down timer.
  • Rush over to them to rescue them, which they’ll drop you something helpful (metal slug style).
  • If the time runs out, the survivor die and turn into a powerful ghost.
  • Once you rescued enough survivors, you’re free to clear the level.
  • Choose a perk before procceed to the next level.

That’s the basic gameplay loop of the game… Pretty much a Ghostbuster, Dead Rising and Risk of Rain mega smash up. But then again, what good is a Ghostbuster game without a little Proton action? So here’s a little break down of what I imagine combat to be like.

  • Ghost behavior
    • Ghost are invisible, but causes controller vibrations when they’re near.
    • Ghost turn visible when they tries to attack you by charging in, giving you a chance to dodge.
    • Ghost are vulnerable even when invisible, though your proton pack can run out of battery if you go trigger happy.
    • All these are pretty much take straight from Nintendo Land’s Ghost Mansion.
  • Capturing Ghost
    • The Proton pack fires in 8 directions.
    • Hold the fire button to fire the proton pack. Player can walk around during this, but it’ll drain up your energy.
    • The ghost is “grabbed” if it comes in contact with the beam.
    • Once grabbed, the monster is “attached” to the player’s beam. If player walks around, the ghost will move according to the player.
    • Stronger monster can also struggle, pulling the player instead.
    • During grab mode, 2 types of icons can be seen. A skull, and a blue circle.
    • Player need to press “X” when the two icons intersect, to destroy the skull.
    • When all skulls are captured, the ghost will be captured.
    • In this case, the skulls are the ghost’s HP.
    • While player plays the minigame, he’ll also need to watch out for other ghost attacks.

The idea of the Proton Pack combat is inspired by 2 games, Alan Wake and Drill Dozer. Both game features this mechanics that sort of binds you to one enemy at a time, while keeping en eye out for incoming attacks. On top of that, there’s also the satisfaction when you finally break the cast/shield, which is to be applied to the sensation of destroying the skull, and finally capturing the ghost.

That’s about all for the core mechanics so far. Of course, there’s lots of things to be done, like how we can set up different puzzle that makes use of the proton pack to solve. How can player use slimier as a pet. The different gadget from the show, and so much more.

The Ghostbuster universe is filled with so much good stuff, there’s just so much possibility to a game like this. Maybe if enough people like the idea, I can perhaps make a little prototype and try to pitch it to whoever owns the IP.

Game Review: DEVIL’S DARE : BEAT’EM UP X PERMADEATH

One of the latest indie game released in Singapore is currently available.

Introducing DEVIL’S DARE : BEAT’EM UP X PERMADEATH, this game is released by Secretbase Pte Ltd – a spiritual successor to their previous games Bitejacker. (Also titled Devil’s Dare)

While it continues the theme of Games vs Horror Movies, with an even crazier amount of spoofs and references, the new Devil’s Dare is actually a multiplayer beat’em up for Steam (PC, Mac, Linux).

Of course, it comes with it’s own unique features, so if you guys are interested, head over to the website to check it out!

See their video trailer:

Devil’s Dare Official Website : http://www.devilsdare.com/