The number of private residential properties out there have blossomed, and with the options so far and wide, how do you narrow down your choices?
Location is often one of the first considerations for time-conscious buyers, but there should also be some leeway, depending on a balance of affordability and other factors such as age of the property, to consider quality of life and the lifestyle you’re in search of.
There are now a good many more properties offering waterfront living, or high-rise units with scenic views of the city of greenery than before. Take the 147-unit Riverbay apartments for example. Though not a massive development, its smaller size provides an exclusivity and quiet, especially with its view overlooking the Kallang River. Located at the fringe of the city, it also offers lush greenery and is close by the Kallang Park Connector. Other pros include the provision of a number of schools nearby including St. Andrew’s Junior and Secondary schools and Junior College, and the Stamford American Internationl School.
And if it’s stylish interiors and city-centre-living you’re looking for, then set your sight on properties in district 9 – Orchard and River Valley. Properties in this areas are pricier, but they do come with many pluses such as quality interiors, fittings and finishes; and are just a quick walk away from the Orchard shopping belt and MRT stations. Near the Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, in fact just next to the Plaza Singapura shopping mall, is Suites at Orchard – a 10-storey project with a range of units ranging from one-bedders to penthouses.
But if it’s resort-style living you are after, then looking East would not be such a bad idea. Take Palm Isles in Flora Drive for instance. It is situated close to Changi beach, though they already have resort living down pat right on their doorstep with dip pools, spa pools, lounge pools and lap pools all in its midst. The development also offers one of the few landed houses within a private property compound – 28 three-storey homes featuring 3,757 sq ft Garden Homes and 3,014 sq ft Garden Terraces.
Though choices are aplenty, and it is wise to shop around till you find a unit you like, narrowing down on the kind of lifestyle you want will help you be a step closer to your dream home.
