Whether you are looking to upgrade your current living situation or take advantage of the low interest rates, if you’ve decided to find a new home, there are a host of new launches in 2021 to choose from. Here is the list of new launch condos and upcoming ECs to keep an eye on from 2021 and beyond.

Jointly developed by CDL, CapitaLand and Ascott Reit, Canninghill Piers is the latest mixed-use development after the successful collaboration between CDL and CapitaLand. CanningHill Piers is inspired by its unique location facing Fort Canning Hill and beside the Singapore River. The residential towers are part of the upcoming integrated development that’s completely reimagined and reborn on the site of the former Liang Court. With a picture-perfect riverfront promenade that extends the vibrancy of Clarke Quay, this new luxury residence rises above an iconic waterfront development that features serviced apartments, a new concept hotel and lifestyle amenities. Besides affording panoramic views of the city, those living here can enjoy an unparalleled connection to all forms of transport links including water taxis and direct access to Fort Canning MRT.

Located on the site of the former Amber Glades Condominium, Amber Sea is a freehold new launch condo that sits in the prime district 15 of Singapore. With a projected 132 units within the development, it is a more exclusive and luxurious project for property seekers.

Amber Sea’s location is a prime reason to be interested in this development, a simple 10 mins walk to East Coast Park gives residents the opportunity to take leisurely walks along one of Singapore’s most popular weekend destinations. When it comes to travelling to work, those working in the CBD will be glad to know that Amber Sea is just a 12 mins drive to the Marina Bay Financial Centre, a key business hub in the CBD of Singapore.

For young adults looking to start a family or families with young children, Amber Sea has a variety of good schools located within a 2km radius: Dunman High School, Chung Cheng High School, CHIJ (Katong) Primary School, Tao Nan School. This gives many options for parents looking to send their children to a school near home. For your daily shopping convenience, there are a number of shopping malls that are located in close proximity to Amber Sea, giving residents a variety of options when it comes to their food and shopping needs. With this many highlights, it is no wonder that Amber Sea is a hotly discussed and eagerly anticipated new launch condominium.

The Commodore

Located in District 27 in Canberra, the Commodore is the latest new launch condo development by JBE Holdings. Residents will enjoy the strategic location of the Commodore which is a 5 minutes walk from the newly opened Canberra MRT, giving residents easy access to the North-South Line and to the Central Business District (CBD).

This 99-year leasehold condominium has an estimated 219 units that can be built on site with an estimated completion date of 2026. Aside from its convenient location to an MRT Station, the Commodore is also located in close proximity to several good schools, including Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School which is just a 10 min walk away.

Liv @ MB, a high-rise residential condo development, is a 24-storey tower with 111 apartments, five penthouses, and two commercial units. Apart from offering property seekers a relaxed, quality living, and a 99-year leasehold, Liv @ MB condo is set to provide incremental value, with the development of Katong Park MRT Station on the Thomson-East Coast Line slated for completion as soon as 2023. Held by Bukit Sembawang Estate, the developer is an esteemed industry player with experience building homes in Singapore since the 1950s. The company is behind notable residential projects such as The Atelier, 8 St. Thomas, and the Former Katong Park Towers.

This upcoming EC awarded to established Sing Holdings in the Yishun area will be located about 500m from the Junction 9 shopping mall and two bus stops away from Northpoint City. The 99-year leasehold site located at Yishun Avenue 9 sits on an estimated 2.15ha of land and is projected to have 600 residential units. The nearest MRT to this EC will be Yishun MRT, which is about a 20 minutes’ walk away and is accessible by bus as well. Some of the prominent schools located nearby include Chongfu School and Northland Secondary School. It is located close to recreational facilities such as SAFRA Yishun Country Club, Orchid Country Club and Yishun Pond.

Tampines Street 62 EC is a 99-year leasehold site awarded to Qingjian Realty and Santarli Construction. The estimated number of housing units is projected to be 590 units, subject to change by the developers. If you are interested in the amenities situated close to the Tampines Street 62 EC, Tampines Eco Green Park, IKEA Tampines and the recreational facilities at Pasir Ris including Downtown East are all within close proximity to the development. It is an affordable option for those who wish to live in a mature estate like Tampines.

Pollen Collection is an urban collection of landed homes in Singapore’s Nim Road, located in District 28, between Seletar and Ang Mo Kio. The development is part of the Nim Collection and is also referred to as Nim Collection Phase 3: Pollen Collection. Expected to TOP in 2021, Pollen Collection will feature abundant greenery that embellishes 4 semi-detached homes and 128 units of terrace homes. Residents can look forward to enjoying luxury lifestyles at a location that is convenient, but tranquil.

Belgravia Ace is a well-planned freehold strata landed housing estate by a renowned developer, Fairview Developments Pte Ltd (Tong Eng Group). Located at Ang Mo Kio Ave 5, Belgravia Ace sits in the cool and character-filled Seletar Hills neighbourhood. The Belgravia Hills in which this project sits is a mirror of the beautiful and affluent Central London district, Belgravia, making the area a stunning one to walk along and soak in the grandeur. For those with young children or looking to start a family, Belgravia Ace is located close to established educational institutions like Ai Tong School, which is a short drive away.

The following list of projects have recently been announced and there is little confirmed information about them. We will update these projects when more information is available but nonetheless, they are ones to keep an eye on:

• 99-year leasehold condo by UOL Group, Singapore Land Group and Kheng Leong Group located on Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1.
  • A condominium in the mature estate of Ang Mo Kio that is located in close proximity to schools such as Mayflower Secondary and a short bus ride to Ang Mo Kio Hub and Ang Mo Kio MRT Station
• 99-year leasehold condo by City Developments Ltd (CDL) & MCL Land located on Northumberland Road
  • A condominium in the popular estate of Kallang, this project will be located in close proximity to schools such as Singapore Chinese Girls Primary School
• Tanah Merah Kechil Link, a 99-year leasehold condo by MCC Land (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
  • A condominium that is located just a short walk away from Tanah Merah MRT Station, it is also closely located to Bedok View Secondary School.
• The Tengah Garden Walk is a 99-year leasehold site set to be developed by Taurus Properties SG (City Developments Ltd & MCL Land) and is expected to have around 615 EC units.

With this many new launch projects to choose from, it’s sure to be a fun yet tiring process to sieve through all the information and choose your next home. Be sure to keep up to date on all the latest information and keep an eye out for showflat information in order to get the best experience of the project before making your decision!

Whenever we’re searching for a place to call home, we’re always after a perfect fit. You know that gut feel – when you step into a place or read a brochure about a new launch? Somehow you just know that this is just the right home for yourself and your family.

Being connected is key – whether it’s to this place you’re about to call home, to F&B and shopping options around the place, or in a location that allows you to easy access other parts of Singapore. If you’re looking for that unparalleled connectivity, you’ll most definitely want to consider The M as your future home.

 

The M is a mixed-use development in District 9, with a total of 522 units across three 20-storey towers and a 6-storey, with numerous retail and F&B options on the ground floor of the residence. At the M, you can choose from Studio and 1-to-3-bedroom units – whichever is the perfect match for your lifestyle.

With working remotely gaining more traction in recent years and especially now with the COVID-19 outbreak, won’t you want to have a home that’s fully equipped to support working from home so you can conveniently do so instead of wrestling for a spot at Starbucks with students? At The M, developer Wing Tai
Asia has introduced a new concept HOME/WORK, which provides a conducive environment for you to work from the comfort of your home. With innovative features that maximise spaces, such as dual-use kitchen counter-tops, configurable workstations and a smart work storage system, you won’t want to ever go back to an office set-up.

Besides being connected to your future home emotionally, you can now do so physically and enjoy a smarter lifestyle with pioneering technology that’s available in every unit in The M. It starts right from your lift lobby, where a touchless wave scanner that’s supported with a face recognition feature that allows for seamless access.

It gets way smarter in your home, where there’s a smart lock that allows for keyless entry with the ability to unlock your door remotely. You know that annoying feeling of stepping into a shower and the water still hasn’t been heated? Well you won’t have to worry about that with the Water Heater Control in your unit, which allows you to enjoy hot water anytime you need, with automatic schedules to turn your water heaters on and off, to suit your lifestyle and also save electricity.

Other plus points include a QR Reader for Visitor Management System where your visitors simply access when you share a unique QR code with them to scan, and a Smart Parcel system so you never miss a delivery as you get notified of your parcel delivery and can collect it at your convenience even if no one is at home.

And then there’s being connected to the rest of Singapore and The M is right in the middle of it all at. Like, literally. It’s at Middle Road. At M, you’re close to not one, not two, but THREE MRT stations, namely Bugis, City Hall and Esplanade, where you’re served by four lines (North-South, East-West, Downtown and Circle Line). And if you drive, you’re just a few minutes’ drive to the ECP, KPE, PIE and MCE – you don’t get much better connected than that! And being right in the heart of Bugis means you can enjoy the very best food, shopping, lifestyle and cultural activities.

So, what are you waiting for? Find your perfect match at The M today!

The question that might typically loom over one’s head, especially when the have stayed in their HDB home past the Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP) is ‘Should I upgrade to a condominium?’

If you’ve had that thought, you’re not alone. After all, most Singaporeans are after the 5Cs, of which 1C is for Condominium. It is expected that as one’s household income increases over the years, they will look to upgrade them homes to – be it whether it’s to a bigger HDB flat, a condominium or even a landed property.

Upgrading your home is a huge commitment and one you’ll need to be very sure of, especially on the financial front. While HDB flats typically range from around $300k for a 3-room unit to approximately $600k for a 5-room unit, a condominium will set you back a minimum of $1million, and that’s just for a two-room condominium in the Outside
Central Region. Expect to pay at least $2million if you’re looking for a place in a more central spot in Singapore.

Other things you’ll need to consider are your Total Debt Servicing Ratio, which can’t exceed 60%, and also your Buyer Stamp Duty. While you also had to pay BSD for your HDB flat, it was likely at be at a cap of 3% of your remaining $640k as your flat is unlikely to cost you more than $1million. So even if you purchased a 5-room flat at $700k, your BSD will be $15,600 (1% of $180k, 2% of $180k, 3% of $340k) However for a condominium that will definitely cost more and is likely to set you back a minimum of $1.5million, your BSD will be include a 4% fee on the remaining amount for a whooping total of $44,600 (1% of $180k, 2% of $180k, 3% of $640k, 4% of $500k)!!!

So, you have to be sure you have your financials sorted. You won’t want the case where you’re after that more extravagant lifestyle, only to be set back huge debts as you weren’t able to afford the upgrade in the first place.

Once you’ve decided what you’re able to afford and the size of the apartment you’re after (do remember it’s likely a lot smaller than a HDB flat of the same number of rooms), you’ll need to choose if you’d like to go with a brand-new condo or the resale option. While we’d all prefer to be in a new place where no one has stayed at before, purchasing a new condominium will mean having to wait around 3 to 4 years before it’s up and ready for you to move in. If you’re going for a resale option, it will be easier on you planning wise as you can move in right away.

Now that everything has been said and you’ve made up your mind, simply head on over to SRX to get your dream condominium today.

Do visit SRX’s New Launches to get options if you’re looking for newly-launched condominiums. Here, you can refer to the New Project Insights to reference the percentage of units sold and launched, the average price, and average price per square foot (PSF), of various new and upcoming condominiums, all at a glance.

Alternatively, simply head on over to SRX’s Singapore Condo Directory for multiple resale condominium options for your consideration!

Question – do you know where Balestier is at? Well I’d be lying if I did prior to penning this piece.

 

I was thoroughly enlightened to find out that Balestier is a subzone of Novena (mind-blown) so it’s a great consideration especially if you’re looking for a place that’s in Singapore Rest of Central Region.

If your interest in piqued, you’ll want to consider calling Verticus your new home. The development is a freehold single 28-storey high residence that screams sophistication in an old-school part of Singapore. Despite just being a single residential building, there are three stunning sky gardens within the sky-high building, which hosts multiple leisure and sports facilities.

Right from when you step into Verticus, you’ll feel so at home as you’re greeted by a welcoming pavilion that leads to more than just your apartment but provides a great escape from the outside world. Step on in and you’re greeted by a whole host of amenities, including a butterfly promenade (whut?)!

Head on up to the fifth storey for the first of the three sky terraces, which has your wellbeing at heart. Here you’re surrounded by numerous recreational and sports zones, such as the Blue Isle, which features lap and spa pools, a water lounge and an aqua gym. While at the Active Parkland zone, you’re treated to several exercise spaces, such as a junior rock wall, coupled with lawns and walkways to unwind and relax.

The 14th storey sky terrace then takes it up a notch and is evocative of a luxury resort. Choose to wine and dine, escape from reality with a book in hand or meditate in style and peace.

And last but not least, feel like you’re on top of the world on the 28th storey communal garden where you can delight in great views of the city skyline.

Besides all that Verticus offers from within, one of the biggest pulls has to be the Balestier area itself. Firstly, good food is aplenty in this area. For instance, there are EIGHT Bak Kut Teh stores in the area, so if you’re a massive fan of this dish, you may want to consider being in the area. Head on over to Balestier Market for the famous Founder Bak Kut Teh. Or perhaps if you’re looking for a solid plate of chicken rice, you’ll be delighted to know there’s a Boon Tong Khee outlet in the area. And if you’re willing to drive out a wee-bit further, you can enjoy plenty more options such as Newton Food Centre!

Seeing as the area is in Singapore’s RCR, you know you’re well connected, especially if you’re driving.

From Verticus, you’re just a 2 minutes’ drive away to CTE, and 3 minutes away from the PIE. And because you’re so near the city centre, you know you won’t ever be short of options – be it whether you’re looking for food or to shop. If you’re up for something closer to home, you’re a short walking distance away from Balestier Plaza, Zhongshan Mall and Shaw Plaza.

While we’re always looking to earn and grow our moola, we always need to remember health is wealth. Well if you’re at Verticus, you be close to Health City Novena, which will be Singapore’s largest healthcare complex. Here at this 17-hectatre health hub, you’ll have top hospitals alongside several other healthcare facilities to ensure you can worry less about any health emergencies.

So what are you waiting for? Get your unit at Verticus via SRX today!