Category Archives: Developers

Far East launches condo with Ferrari design

Property developer Far East Organization yesterday launched a new ultra-luxury condominium development under its Inessence brand, releasing 30 of the 104 available units with prices starting from S$2.3 million.


Located at 1 Leonie Hill, Ferra is the first residential project in Asia to be conceptualised by Italian designer Paolo Pininfarina. It features a facade that closely resembles the signature supercars that he created. For instance, the balconies are designed to resemble the perforations in a Ferrari’s grilles.

“One of the trademarks of homes under our Inessence brand, is the signature design. Pininfarina’s unique design experience with luxury cars, products and interiors is brought to the fore in Ferra, with elements of the elegant silhouettes found in his designs integrated into a residential building,” said Chia Boon Kuah, Chief Operating Officer for Property Sales at Far East.

The 22-storey development is within proximity to Orchard Road and a short drive from prime areas such as the CBD and Marina Bay Sands.

“Ferra, like all our Inessence residences, fulfils the four brand attributes with Pininfarina’s exclusive design, the desirable District 9 address, configurable living space, and thoughtful design and services for home buyers. We believe that Ferra offers a strong proposition that will appeal to our target market,” added Chia.

Inessence was launched in 2010. Other projects under the brand include Boulevard Vue, Skyline@Orchard Boulevard and Alba.

Source : PropertyGury – 2 May 2013

Ho Bee Q1 net profit up 230%

Ho Bee Investment’s first quarter net profit more than tripled to S$52.1 million, clocking a 230 per cent increase.

The property developer attributed the jump to the disposal of its long term investment in Chongbang Holdings (International).

Group turnover for the first quarter rose 68 per cent to S$60.8 million, due mainly to the higher recognition of revenue from property development.

Revenue from the group’s property development increased 75 per cent to S$58.1 million.

This was attributed to higher revenue recognition from its residential project, Trilight, and industrial project, One Pemimpin.

Ho Bee expects the group’s earnings for 2013 to be positive and added that the firm continues to look for investment and development opportunities, especially overseas.

Source – CNA – 23 Apr 2013