Big plot right in front of Tanah Merah MRT. Going to be launching at $600 psf. This was the plot that was quite high profile. Let me see if I can find the article.
Big plot right in front of Tanah Merah MRT. Going to be launching at $600 psf. This was the plot that was quite high profile. Let me see if I can find the article.
Property
Published March 14, 2006
Tanah Merah site up for sale
$130m bid triggers URA release of 2.2 hectare plot from reserve list
By ALEXANDRA HO
THE Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) yesterday launched the sale of a 2.19 hectare plot of residential land at Tanah Merah Kechil Avenue.
This comes two weeks after a bid for it at $130 million triggered the site's release from the Reserve List under the Government Land Sales Programme for the first half of this year.
The site was first made available for sale through the Reserve List system in April last year.
Located near the Tanah Merah MRT Station, the site has a 99-year leasehold tenure. With a gross plot ratio of 2.8, the site comes with a maximum gross floor area of approximately 659,343 square feet.
The URA said the winning developer could build an estimated 535 units on the site. There is a maximum height of between 49 and 52 metres above mean sea level.
'The tender for the site at Tanah Merah Kechil Avenue will attract major developers who have the experience in developing large-scale mass market residential projects,' said CB Richard Ellis's executive director of investment properties, Soon Su Lin.
'In 2005, there were no new launches of sizeable 99-year leasehold projects in the Bedok, Tampines and even Pasir Ris areas, priced at affordable levels and that cater largely to HDB upgraders or first-time home buyers. There should be some pent-up demand for affordable homes with access to MRT stations in the East of Singapore.'
Going by the minimum price of $130 million, the site works out at about $212 psf per plot ratio. Property analysts had earlier predicted bids from $200 to $250 psf.
The closing date for the site's tender is April 11, with the eventual winner based on the tendered land price only.
from http://forums.condosingapore.com/sho...51&postcount=1
"...Next up is another 99-year leasehold condominium in Tanah Merah, which will have 556 units. Choice Homes is developing the project through a joint venture with Wing Tai Holdings..."
from http://forums.condosingapore.com/sho...03&postcount=1
In April 2006, it acquired a large development site with NTUC Choice Homes in Tanah Merah and Mr Cheng says that this development, which will have around 500-units, will also be launched this year.
Originally Posted by joe
It's near Expo and University of New South Wales and SIA training centre. Heard eventually Tanah Merah MRT would be another link to Marine Parade if all bodes well.
Wah like that all the condos around there huat liao. Tanamera Crest, etc.
Would be good for expat rental. Believe it or not, many Western expats are living in the area. It has become more or less expat enclave.
Is this Casa Merah?
NTUC Choice Homes looking to replenish land bank
By Daryl Loo, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 12 April 2007 1909 hrs
SINGAPORE: Property developer NTUC Choice Homes is looking to replenish its land bank to meet the anticipated growing demand for entry-level condominiums.
The co-operative will exhaust all its available sites after the launch of the 556-unit Casa Merah project this weekend.
Units at Casa Merah, which is located near the Tanah Merah MRT Station, will be made available to the public from this Saturday.
They are priced at an average of S$588 per square foot
Choice Homes said it is bullish about demand from the mass market.
More than 80 percent of its Yew Tee Residences project have been snapped up since sales began about three months ago.
Margaret Goh, CEO, NTUC Choice Homes, said: "The mass market has improved considerably and activity has picked up. This is largely due to the spill-over effect from luxury housing.
"There is a wide price gap now, between luxury and mass market housing, and hence it is deemed as more affordable, and definitely more attractive as a property purchase decision."
Choice Homes said it would now need to look at buying more land, either from the government or through collective sales as its land bank is empty.
Ms Goh said: "Casa Merah will take us right up to the end of the year. It's a sizeable development with 556 units. At the same time, we are also looking at replenishing our landbank.
"We will look out for government land sales as well as freehold collective sales sites in the market, that would answer the need of the upgrader and the mass market."
The climb in private home prices in Singapore over the past year has been driven by the high-end luxury sector.
But property analysts said there are signs of a catch-up by the mass market segment.
Nicholas Mak, Consultancy & Research Director, Knight Frank, said: "For the whole of this year, we could see the mass market recovering gradually. The reason is that HDB resale prices, especially for larger flats such as four-room and five-room flats, are picking up.
"Another reason is that the rate of family formation is also picking up. The number of marriages has actually increased from about 21,000 in 2004 to roughly above 23,000 in 2006. So with more families being formed, there will also be a larger base, a larger pool of demand for HDB flats as well as mass market condos."
According to government estimates, home prices outside the Central Region – where most mass market condos are located – climbed 2.6 percent in the first quarter.
- CNA/so
Private Preview tomorrow for NTUC Members from 12-8pm. If anyone is interested should try get the invitation note from friends/ relatives who's a member!
I believe some agents had also distributed some leaflets to targeted public for specific agent led private previews last week. Wonder if that has already happened or would that be on the same day?
2, 3, 3+1 & 4 bedroom units: From 947sft to 2196sft
Stylish clean-lined facade set in lush private landscape environment with panoramic view of surroundings.
Facilities: 50m free-form pool, jacuzzi, tennis courts, hot spa, bio-pond, children's pool, AV room, multi-purpose hall, etc
Last edited by Precieux; 13-04-07 at 01:20.
Wow, $588 per sq foot. Very expensive compared to some freehold development in Upper Bukit Timah and West Coast.
Last edited by Madeira; 13-04-07 at 15:58.
I was at the preview launch just now.... it's selling very fast.... long queue for booking....quite impressive. Given the fact that it's right in front of the Tanah Merah MRT, the price is reasonable.
Definitely worth the price! Right in front of MRT. It is gonna be so convenient to travel to and from the city for work and shopping. From Casa Merah to East Coast Park also only a 5 - 7 min bus ride. I'm so definitely going to have a look at the project!
Wah! Today 1,800 people attended the Casa Merah preview. The official launch is tomorrow. There were already more than 300 people in the queue by 12 noon when it was opened to union members today.
So far they have sold more than 200 units of total of 556 units already.
This is a sign that the property boom is filtering down to mass market projects.
Published April 14, 2007
Casa Merah condo on sale at $588 psf after 12% discount
NTUC Choice Homes and Wing Tai began selling their Casa Merah condo near Tanah Merah MRT Station yesterday at a net average price of $588 per square foot, after a 12 per cent discount.
Yesterday's preview was open to union members, business associates of the developers and members of the public who registered interest in the 99-year leasehold project. CB Richard Ellis is marketing the property.
The property is being developed through a joint venture that is 70:30 owned by NTUC Choice Homes and listed Wing Tai. It comprises two-bedders, three-bedders, three bedroom-with study and four-bedroom apartments. The cheapest two-bedder on the ground floor costs $533,000, while prices of three-bedroom apartments start from $720,000. Both prices are after discount.
Anyone got any updates on this development? How's it selling?
I heard no many left. Overall excellent response due to its more superior location than other Tanah Merah condos.
it's selling very well ... roughly 50 units left, out of the 40 columns x 12 storeys x 4 units avail for sale... developers still holding on to 8 columns out of the 48 columns for future release... strong appeal to neighbouring old condo folks and folks living/working nearby changi hospital/ airport/ expo/ aviation areas...
This is right in front of the MRT! Literally at your doorstep. Few other condos can lay claim to this distinction. There are Kovan and City Square also very near MRT, but they are different in the sense that they are located in commercial/residential area whereas Casa Merah's location is 100% pure residential. So you won't get 'undesirable' elements messing up your neighbourhood.
The sales agent told me that the plot of land in front of Casa Merah is zoned for Commercial use.
With so many units.. won't be long before you see businesses popping up to serve the new residents.Originally Posted by v. good
The Straits Times today (page 3) has an article on the sales for this project. If I remember correctly, it says 400 units have been sold (out of 450 released units).
Originally Posted by v. good
MRT at your doorstep.. Its good only if it is an underground one like Newton, Novena or those along North east line.
saw a few ads in ST reselling the new condo at Tanah Merah. asking above $640 psf. original price abt $600 psf. so make about 40K average for a few days of sweating and queing. good money? heard developer still have 3 blocks due for release this w'end, aasking above $700 psf. will there be takers?
Originally Posted by Unregistered
This weekend?
On! Take!
barely breakeven if you take into consideration the stamp duty, lawyer's fee and agent's comm.Originally Posted by Unregistered
Haha, true.Originally Posted by camelot
i heard they managed to get $744psf so far... not sure what kinda unit.. probably a studio? also heard that the last blocks will be released tmr... they are looking to hit $800psf
Originally Posted by camelot
Have they released the last few blocks? How is it doing so far?
Originally Posted by Registered
I was told the project is 90% sold now with average price achieved at around $730 psf.
University of New South Wales Asia Changi Campus (located near Expo Mrt Station) will be completed in 2009. I would imagine that this would help increase the value of properties such as Casah Merah - since Tanah Merah is the interchange for Expo Mrt.
More info at: http://sg.pagenation.com/sin/UNSW%20...618_1.3387.map
Anyone else know what else they are going to build near by? I bought a unit at Casa Merah. Was told that the strip directly in front has been earmarked for a retail development.
Daredevil is either a rich man who bought sims residences, casa merah and other porperties, or he is a bloodly property agent trying to hype up these places.