Properties near MRT stations often bring in the buying crowds. And there will be 2 such properties to look forward to in the first half of 2017.
The first is the 720-unit Grandeur Park Residences which is expected to launch in March, near the Tanah Merah MRT station. It’s proximity to transport, the inclusion of a childcare centre and 2 shop units is expected to add value to project. 1- to 5-bedroom units here will range between 420 sq ft and 1,450 sq ft in size. And if prices at the neighbouring The Glades are anything to go by, the units at Grandeur Park Residences may be priced between $1,300 to $1,400 psft.
Situated near East Coast Park and the upcoming Siglap MRT station, is the 843-unit Seascape Residences. With sea views and as one of the first private condominium projects to come up in the area in the last decade and a half, this new project along the coastline may make quite the splash on its launch. Prices are expected to hover between $1,550 to $1,650 psf.
Despite a weak economy and the property cooling measures, demand for new homes remain resilient and while buyers may be more selective with their purchases, properties which are well-located and offer competitive pricing will still sell. Interest rates remain a uncertain factor impacting market sentiments however, as sudden spikes may affect demand.
Launches of new projects can often boost sales of new homes across the board and this first quarter could very well already set the tone for the rest of the year.
