Monthly Archives: August 2009

Optima @ Tanah Merah: Sold out in 3 days

Posted on 4 Aug 2009 | Comments Off on Optima @ Tanah Merah: Sold out in 3 days

SINGAPORE may still be mired in recession, but tell that to the home hunters who are flocking to the latest launches.

In the east, a new 297-unit condominium development on the doorstep of Tanah Merah MRT station completely sold out in the three days that followed its preview last Thursday.

Units at Optima went for an average price of around $810 per sq ft, or from $470,000 to $2.06million per unit.

Demand remained strong even after developer TID – a joint venture between Hong Leong Group and Mitsui Fudosan – raised prices by 5per cent, from $790 psf on Thursday to $830 psf by Friday. Continue reading →

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Lessons in harmony from the heartland

Posted on 4 Aug 2009 | Comments Off on Lessons in harmony from the heartland

LAST Saturday’s special report, ‘It’s my condo and I do what I want’, revealed the social malaise among condominium dwellers. Squabbles prevail even in the upper strata of society. But this need not be a reflection on all condo residents. There may be others who are different.

A society of narcissists cares little for the common good, as narcissists are too busy contemplating their own navels to consider others.

The other day, I was spending time with my children and their HDB neighbours at a public playground. Children from all races, about 20 of them, were playing Frisbee and badminton together and sharing bicycles. It was a cool and refreshing evening that culminated in the celebration of a nine-year-old girl’s birthday at the public barbecue pit. Continue reading →

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