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HOT SPOT West condos near popular schools

nia condo at West Coast Park, at Units still up for grabs in projects an average asking price of $1,361 psf and $1,224 psf respectively. near schools as P1 registration nears More than 20 units are up for rent. WITH Primary 1 registration set according to listings on the The 999-year leasehold to start next month for the 2014 STProperty website. Carabelle condo offers over 10 intake, many parents may be look- At the freehold Dukes Resi- units for sale and for rent, ranging ing for homes to rent or buy near dence in Duchess Road, the aver- from two- to four-bedders. The Several two- and three-bedders are for sale at Northvale (above) at Loop at an average price of $899 psf popular schools. This week, we age asking price is $1,907 per sq ft average asking price ranges from and $812 psf respectively. The development is among condos within a 1km radius of De La Salle School. ST FILE PHOTO look at private homes available in (psf) for two-bedders and $1,838 $1,283 psf to $1,379 psf depending the west zone. psf for three-bedders. on the unit type. At The Warren, two- to two-bedroom units going for an Park has two- to four-bedders list- Well-known schools there in- The 99-year leasehold Charm- A handful of units are available four-bedroom units are on the average $970 psf, and three- ed on STProperty.sg, with aver- clude Nanyang Primary School in ing Garden condo in King’s Road at the freehold condo The Infiniti, market with asking prices of be- bedders asking for an average age asking prices between $1,103 , Nan Hua Primary has a handful of three-bedders for where average asking prices are tween $882 psf and $938 psf. $1,006 psf. Nearly 20 units are for psf and $1,214 psf based on unit School in Clementi, De La Salle sale at $1,677 psf on average. $1,007 psf for three-bedders and More than 20 units are available rent. type. Nearly 10 units are seeking School in Choa Chu Kang, Rulang The Levelz, a freehold condo in $1,073 psf for four-bedders. for rent. The Lakeshore is pricier, with tenants. Primary School in West Farrer Road, has a few one-bed- Homes at Residences two-bedders on sale for $1,238 psf Many more rental units are and Primary School ders on the market at an average De La Salle are slightly more expensive with on average and three-bedders available at Maysprings, which is in Bukit Panjang. asking price of $1,555 psf, and an average asking price of $1,033 priced at $1,194 psf. This project a 99-year leasehold property. The around 20 up for rent. DE LA SALLE School began in psf for three-bedders. has nearly 40 units up for rent. project has two- and three-bed- Nanyang Primary Kampong Bahru but has moved to ders up for sale, asking $1,062 psf Nan Hua Primary Choa Chu Kang. Condos within a Rulang Primary Bukit Panjang Primary and $949 psf respectively. NANYANG Primary is in the up- 1km radius include Northvale, The There are slightly fewer rooms market Bukit Timah estate, with NAN Hua Primary is a few streets Warren and Yew Tee Residences, RULANG Primary in BUKIT Panjang Primary School in for sale or rent at the 999-year many landed homes nearby. away from Clementi MRT station. all on 99-year leaseholds. is a few streets from Lakeside Cashew Road is a few minutes’ leasehold The Linear, but they are There are also several completed Nearby condos with units on the Several two- and three-bed- MRT station. Parc Vista and The walk away from the Pending LRT cheaper. Three-bedders have an private condominiums within a market include Botannia, ders are for sale at Northvale at Lakeshore are some of the closest station in Bukit Panjang. asking price of $964 psf on aver- 1km radius of the school. Carabelle and The Infiniti. Choa Chu Kang Loop at an aver- condos to the school that have Condos within a 1km radius of age. Some of those with units for There are more than 10 three- age price of $899 psf and $812 psf units available. Both are on the school include Hazel Park, sale include Dukes Residence, and four-bedders in total for sale respectively. More than 50 units 99-year leaseholds. Maysprings and The Linear. More information can be found on the Charming Garden and The Levelz, at the 999-year leasehold Botan- are up for rent. At Parc Vista, there are several The 999-year leasehold Hazel www.STProperty.sg website.

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THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2013 B11

B12 Asia’s CFOs bullish on business outlook B14 KepLand posts marginal Q2 gains INDONESIA Asia reiningINDIA in foreign property buyers

Rapid rise in home prices prompting Legend: governments to curb purchases PLACE Most restrictions PROPERTY Apartments/condominium Some restrictions By CHERYL ONG Restrictions are less severe in Landed property Minimal or no restrictions Thailand, where foreign buyers FOREIGN property buyers are not can acquire freehold apartments RESTRICTIONS just feeling the heat in in up to 49 per cent of a develop- but face restrictions across the re- ment. Landed real estate can also IN ASIA PACIFIC CHINA gion, according to a Knight Frank be acquired for a lease of 30 years, Non-resident foreigners are not Foreigners can buy property without Research report yesterday. with the option to renew for two permitted to buy property in restriction but must pay a 15 per cent Governments have been impos- subsequent 30-year periods. mainland China. additional buyer’s stamp duty. ing curbs on fears that overseas Foreigners face fewer restric- Foreigners CHINA can buy private buyers have been taking advan- tions in Australia. Non-resident condominium units freely although they are subject to 15 per cent tage of low interest rates to dive foreigners can buy uncompleted additional buyer’s stamp duty. VIETNAM into Asian real estate, pushing up property or even land earmarked Cove is the only place in Foreigners can buy apartments or prices in the process. for development. Temporary resi- condominium units with a 50-year lease. Hong Kong has adopted poli- dents may acquire one completed Singapore where non-PR foreigners cies similar to those in Singapore, home for their own use. may buy a landed home.* Foreigners are not allowed to own land. ruling that foreigners must pay a Singapore has extensive poli- stamp duty of 15 per cent on the cies in this area. Foreigners can purchase price. buy private condominium units VIETNAM MALAYSIA THAILAND THAILAND Rising property prices in but must pay an additional buy- Iskandar in Malaysia have led Jo- er’s stamp duty of 15 per cent. Foreign buyers can buy freehold for up to 49 per cent of a single development. hor Baru’s state government to an- And only permanent residents If exceeded, the tenure will be leasehold. nounce higher taxes on foreigners making a contribution to the coun- INDIA owning properties. These are ex- try might be granted permission Foreigners can buy land with a 30-year A foreign national of non-Indian origin lease.** pected to be implemented by the to buy landed property. residing outside India cannot purchase end of this year. But foreign investors will con- any property unless it is acquired by Foreigners are also restricted tinue to favour property in Singa- way of inheritance from a person who from buying properties for less pore because of its well-struc- was residing in India. MALAYSIA than RM500,000 (S$196,000). tured legal environment and clear No restrictions but subject to a general In Vietnam, foreigners can buy investment process, said Knight pricing threshold of RM500,000 apartments or condominiums Frank Singapore associate direc- (S$196,000) and above per unit. with a 50-year lease but are not al- tor and research head Alice Tan. INDONESIA lowed to own land. Although there are still oppor- A foreign national who is not a resident In many regional countries, for- tunities for foreign buyers in Asia or considered to benefit national development is unable to purchase eigners cannot acquire property if Pacific, land is still seen as sacred property in Indonesia. they are not already residents, not- in some countries, and the govern- Foreigners can buy uncompleted ed Knight Frank. In China, foreign- ments’ protectionist policies will properties or land earmarked for ers who have worked or studied continue to keep prices in check, NOTES: development. Foreigners cannot buy *Subject to Land Dealings (Approval) Unit’s approval. A foreigner (including a PR) may homes on the resale market. there for at least a year can own a noted Knight Frank’s Asia Pacific own only one landed home in Singapore (including Sentosa Cove) and this must be home for their own occupation. head of research Nicholas Holt. used for owner occupation. Restrictions on landed residential property that foreigners Foreigners in India can also buy a “The politically sensitive na- (including a PR) can acquire are: (1) The land area of the property must not exceed 15,000 sq ft. (2) The property must not be within a good-class bungalow (GCB) area. home if they live there. ture of foreign ownership is unlike- **The leasehold period is only 30 years which is the major restriction to foreign buyers. Indonesian permanent or tem- ly to mitigate the chances of any Developers often attract buyers by offering 30+30+30 years. This means that a landed porary residents can buy 25-year wholesale changes (in prices) in property is sold as 30 years leasehold, with option to renew for another two 30-year periods. Source: KNIGHT FRANK RESEARCH lease property that may be re- the near future,” he noted. newed twice for 20 and 25 years. [email protected] SOURCE: STSTRAITS GRAPHICS TIMES For Internal Use Only – Not For Circulation

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SOURCE: STRAITS TIMES For Internal Use Only – Not For Circulation Why Buy LakeVille? Strategic Location • At the doorstep of the future District comprising Lakeside and Jurong Gateway – a unique business, residential & leisure destination • 5-8 min stroll to Lakeside MRT & Chinese Garden MRT • Just 1-2 MRT stops to the “New CBD of the West” – Jurong Gateway • Next to Canadian International School • Within 1km to Rulang Primary School • Close proximity to major shopping malls –JCube, JEM, Westgate, Big Box, IMM, Jurong Point and West Mall • Easily accessible to major expressways – PIE, AYE, BKE and KJE • Upcoming Jurong Region Line

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New Waterfront Playground at your doorstep • Lakeside will be a major leisure destination for Singaporeans & tourists • New waterfront park & promenade • New world class Science Centre next to Chinese Garden MRT • 4 to 5 edutainment attractions • New lakeside village for shopping, dining and entertainment • Revamped Chinese and Japanese Gardens

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• Developed by renowned MCL • Vast land size of over 240,000 sqft • Renowned Architect with multiple awards – o Architect 61 (Four Season Condo, Marina Bay Suites, One Shenton, Seascape Sentosa & more) • Approx. 70% of the units enjoys a breathtaking view of Jurong Lake • Wide choice of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 bedroom types, Dual Key units and Penthouses for singles, couples, small families as well as multi-generation families • Lush Condo Facilities which consists of 3 unique themes – Lifestyle, Aqua and Signature Gardens • Quality branded finishing • Efficient and Spacious layout • Renowned Landscape Architect o Coen Design International Pte Ltd (Balmoral Park, Turquoise Sentosa, Cube 8, 368 Thomson, The Orange Grove & more) For Internal Use Only – Not For Circulation

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