CapitaLand Investment has been entrusted with the management of Kallang Wave Mall and the retail spaces within the Singapore Sports Hub. This management agreement is set to span six years, commencing from April 1, 2024, and concluding on March 31, 2030. Stellar Alpha, the current operator, has been overseeing these spaces since the Singapore Sports […]
The upcoming Bayshore waterfront residential estate in Bedok is set to bring approximately 10,000 new homes, with a significant portion, around 7,000 units, allocated for public housing. This extension of Bedok town, situated on a 60-hectare reclaimed land bounded by Upper East Coast Road, Bayshore Road, and the East Coast Parkway, is designed to offer […]
GEP (Gifted Education Programme) The Gifted Education Programme, or GEP, is a specialized program designed to cater to the educational needs of intellectually gifted students in Singapore. Here’s what you need to know: Identification Process: Students eligible for the GEP are identified through a two-stage exercise in Primary 3. Those selected will receive an invitation […]
The Integrated Programme, or IP, offers an alternative educational path for students in Singapore. Here are the key points: Purpose: IP is a 6-year program introduced in 2004 that allows students to bypass the national O-level examinations and proceed directly to A-levels or other qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB). Curriculum: IP students undergo a […]
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has unveiled several proposals for its upcoming 2025 Draft Masterplan, which will guide Singapore’s land use and development plans for the next 10 to 15 years. Among the key proposals are: Centralized Housing: Plans include the development of a diverse mix of public and private housing in more central locations, […]
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has recently granted civil contracts for the design and construction of two crucial interchange stations as part of the Cross Island Line (CRL) Phase 2 initiative: King Albert Park and Clementi. The design and construction of King Albert Park station have been awarded to China Communications Construction Company Limited (Singapore […]
In the fourth quarter of 2023, more than 10 private residential projects are poised to launch, offering over 3,500 housing units. Despite a decrease in homebuyer interest and persistent high financing and land costs due to cooling measures in the real estate market, industry analysts anticipate that prices will remain stable. Among these launches, five […]
Singapore Land Group (SingLand), in collaboration with its parent company, UOL Group, has applied to rezone a portion of Marina Square, one of Singapore’s mixed-use developments, from “hotel” to “residential with commercial at the first storey.” This rezoning proposal hints at potential future residential units within Marina Square. SingLand is expected to intensify developments on […]
Singapore is set to see the emergence of high-rise housing developments on three strategically located plots in Tanjong Rhu, a city fringe area, which experts estimate could yield over 5,000 new homes. These developments, whether public or private, have been made possible through a recent amendment to the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s (URA) 2019 masterplan. The […]
In July 2023, Housing Board (HDB) flat rents increased by 2%, marking the 37th consecutive month of rent hikes, following a 1.4% increase in June. Overall, HDB rents have risen by 24.1% between July 2022 and July 2023, based on data from real estate portals 99.co and Singapore Real Estate Exchange (SRX). Similarly, condominium rents […]
