Category Archives: HDB

Maisonettes may appear in new EC projects

Two-storey maisonettes look set to pop up in new executive condominium (EC) projects.

In Sembawang, one such project at the junction of Sembawang Crescent and Sembawang Drive will have 28 maisonettes.

The price for the units has yet to be fixed, but each maisonette will occupy 1,709 square feet.

Another project in Punggol East is expected to have 10 maisonettes.

Director of property firm Chris International, Chris Koh, said there is demand for such units, prompting developers to include them.

He said: “It’s not surprising that from big units that we previously had, now we are seeing maisonettes, you know, of two levels.

“He’s trying to create probably a unique selling proposition, to be able to get buyers to see his project as something different.”

Source CNA – 29 May 2013

My Waterway@Punggol wins Gold award

Punggol Waterway

The Housing & Development Board’s (HDB) My Waterway@Punggol has won the Gold award at the FIABCI Prix d’Excellence Awards 2013.

HDB is the only public agency this year to clinch the coveted global award held in Taichung, Taiwan.

The Prix d’Excellence, considered the “Oscars” of the real estate industry, recognises outstanding projects that best embody excellence in all real estate disciplines.

The projects are evaluated on architecture and design, development and construction, community benefit and environmental impact.

My Waterway@Punggol is touted by some as “the Venice of Singapore”, with its landscaped waterway and green communal spaces.

HDB’s chief executive officer, Dr Cheong Koon Hean, said: “My Waterway@Punggol is a testament of HDB’s commitment to create vibrant and sustainable towns, housing active and cohesive communities.”

Source : CNA – 27 May 2013