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CBD LIVING SET TO PICK UP MOMENTUM

LIVING in the bustling Central Business District has caught on, with plenty of property launches in the area in recent years.

Many people love the convenience of being just five minutes from work, but some have grumbled at a lack of amenities. There are no schools, supermarkets and shopping centres in close proximity, they say.

But this is set to change with more mixed developments in the pipeline, experts say.

Take, for instance, GuocoLand's 1.7 million sq ft mixed-use development, Tanjong Pagar Centre.

It will boast a tower of Grade A office space, 181 luxury serviced apartments called Wallich Residence and shops. The project will be linked to the 202-room Clermont Singapore hotel.

So far, 14 out of 54 units launched have been sold, at an average price of $3,055 per sq ft (psf).

Over at Marina Bay, all eyes are on the 3.67 million sq ft integrated project Marina One, jointly developed by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holdings and its Malaysian counterpart Khazanah Nasional.

The 1,042-unit project is expected to go on the market in the second half of the year, priced at about $2,800 psf to $3,000 psf.

"Investors who buy small units can expect keen leasing interest from mid- to senior-level expats who might be on limited housing allowances but still want a conveniently located property," said Mr Ong Kah Seng, director of R'ST Research.

Other new developments launched include the 202-unit 76 Shenton, which has moved units at an average price of $1,959 psf, according to data from Square Foot Research.

The 280-unit Altez in Enggor Street has sold 229 units, at an average price of $2,390 psf, while 215 homes have been snapped up at the 360-unit Skysuites@ Anson for $2,603 psf on average.

Units were sold at a median price of $2,618 psf at new launches in the five months to May, rising from a median price of $2,303 psf in the same period a year ago, according to HSR Research.

This boom in downtown living has its roots back in 1995, when the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) singled out the lack of a residential population as the business district's key weakness, noted DTZ's research head Lee Lay Keng.

The URA then set about introducing city living to the area.

After that, the first residential projects com- pleted were the 646-unit Icon by Far East Organization, which obtained its Temporary Occupation Permit in 2007; and the 168-unit Lumiere, which was completed in 2010.

Resale prices of units at these older projects have held steady, noted Mr Ong, staying flat in the past year.

"Resale prices were able to hold in 2013 due to strong leasing demand, although rents are moderating," he said.

"Most investors feel that there is a ready pool of tenants, despite more competition than before."

At Icon, 91 leases were secured at a monthly median rent of $6.69 psf in the first quarter, while Lumiere had 17 leases at a monthly median rent of $5.90 psf.

Rental yields in the area are about 4 to 4.5 per cent, well up on the islandwide rental yields of 3.8 per cent, added Mr Ong.

"In the longer term, as plans for the Southern Waterfront City under the 2013 Masterplan are implemented, we expect that this will add further impetus to the rejuvenation of the Tanjong Pagar area," said Ms Lee.

"As the current CBD is extended towards Tanjong Pagar, this will help to support rental and capital values in the area."

LOCATED IN HEART OF CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT CBD

Marina One in Core Central Region, Singapore URA Master Plan 2014

Singapore Urban Redevelopment Authority URA Master Plan 2014 envisions some exciting developments for the whole of Singapore's central area including Tanjong Pagar, The Greater Southern Waterfront District,  City Hall, Marina Bay, Suntec and Bugis-Rochor area. The new prime City Central area will be a place for the people to engage community and arts, showcase Singapore's creative and artistic expression and links to Singapore's past and future aspirations. There will be more pedestrian- friendly precincts, public spaces and parks, night lightings and trees.

City Centre at Marina Bay is a unique and dynamic waterfront district, Garden City by the Bay, extending seamlessly from the CBD and it is zoned to be

• the next CBD, focusing on financial and business related activities
• More Commercial, residential buildings, hotel and entertainment spots are to be built.
• It will be a lifesytle destination for variety of water-based activities and events.
• Exensive road and rail network in the pipeline and 
• Padestrain bridges that loops attractions and open spaces around the Bay.

Marina South will have

• a new population catchment as it will have a residential district of 9,000 new homes, with mix-development plan of hotels, offices and entertainment
• elevated landscape walkway that links the Bay South Garden to Marina South seafront
• 800 metres padestrain walkway beween the upcoming Marina South and Gardens by the Bay MRT Station
• underground carpark that allows motorists to drive between buildings that reduce ground level traffic
• feaures that can collect rain water and harness wind energy
• continuous waterfront promenade will be creaed from Marina South to Labrador for joggers and cyclists.

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