GEP (Gifted Education Programme) The Gifted Education Programme, or GEP, is a specialized program designed to cater to the educational needs of intellectually gifted students in Singapore. Here’s what you need to know: Identification Process: Students eligible for the GEP are identified through a two-stage exercise in Primary 3. Those selected will receive an invitation […]
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has unveiled several proposals for its upcoming 2025 Draft Masterplan, which will guide Singapore’s land use and development plans for the next 10 to 15 years. Among the key proposals are: Centralized Housing: Plans include the development of a diverse mix of public and private housing in more central locations, […]
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has recently granted civil contracts for the design and construction of two crucial interchange stations as part of the Cross Island Line (CRL) Phase 2 initiative: King Albert Park and Clementi. The design and construction of King Albert Park station have been awarded to China Communications Construction Company Limited (Singapore […]
Nature lovers and gardening enthusiasts have a new destination to explore with the grand opening of an 11-storey floral-themed shopping mall, courtesy of the renowned florist chain, Far East Flora. Nestled in Clementi, adjacent to the Singapore University of Social Sciences, the Far East Flora Centre offers a vast selection of over 1,000 types of […]
Island View, a freehold condominium situated on Jalan Mat Jambol in Pasir Panjang, is set to undergo a collective sale tender. The marketing agent, PropNex Realty, announced the impending sale with a reserve price of $575 million, and the tender is scheduled to commence on September 19th. Built in 1984, this 72-unit development occupies a […]
On September 16th, a new 2.2km section of Pasir Panjang Park was unveiled, linking it to Labrador Nature Park and West Coast Park. This extension complements the initial 450m segment that opened in 2021, creating a scenic 17km walking and cycling route from Labrador Nature Park to West Coast Park, through Pasir Panjang Park, all […]
SP Group’s upcoming project, Labrador Tower, is set to exemplify the company’s prowess in green and digital energy solutions. This office-and-retail development aims to revolutionize energy efficiency in commercial buildings, with an air-conditioning system expected to be 50% more energy-efficient than conventional systems. The key to these impressive energy savings lies in the innovative technologies […]
In July 2023, Housing Board (HDB) flat rents increased by 2%, marking the 37th consecutive month of rent hikes, following a 1.4% increase in June. Overall, HDB rents have risen by 24.1% between July 2022 and July 2023, based on data from real estate portals 99.co and Singapore Real Estate Exchange (SRX). Similarly, condominium rents […]
BCA introduced a new CONQUAS banding system on 25th May 2023 to help private homebuyers make informed choices prior to their purchase and these information will be made available on BCA’s Quality Housing Portal (QHP). Under the new CONQUAS banding system, developers and builders will be assigned a rating from Band 1 (very low incidence […]
During the booking exercise on February 24 and 25, Terra Hill condo at Pasir Panjang successfully sold 102 units at an average price of S$2,650 per square foot (psf). This accounts for approximately 38% of the luxury development’s total of 270 units. Among the sold units, seven were from the prestigious Prestige Collection situated on […]
