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Release of 3rd quarter 2009 real estate statistics

Release of 3rd quarter 2009 real estate statistics

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) released today the real estate statistics for the 3rd Quarter 2009.

Summary of Key Information for 3rd Quarter 2009

Annex Title
Annex A-1 Comparison of Property Price Index for 2nd Quarter 2009 and 3rd Quarter 2009
Annex A-2 Price Indices of Non-Landed Properties by Locality and Completion Status
Annex A-3 Comparison of Rental Index for 2nd Quarter 2009 and 3rd Quarter 2009
Annex A-4 Rental Indices of Non-Landed Properties by Locality
Annex A-5 Median Rentals and Vacancy of Office and Shop Space
Annex A-6 Chart of Property Price Index by Type of Property
Annex A-7 Chart of Residential Property Price Index by Type
Annex B-1 Number of Unsold Private Residential Units from Projects with Planning Approvals
Annex B-2 Number of Unsold Private Residential Units from Projects with Planning Approvals by Market Segment
Annex C-1 Number of Uncompleted Private Residential Units Launched in the Quarter by Market Segment
Annex C-2 Number of Private Residential Units Sold in the Quarter by Market Segment
Annex D Number of New Sale, Sub-Sale and Resale Transactions for Private Residential Units by Market Segment
Annex E-1 Stock & Vacancy and Supply in the Pipeline as at End of 3rd Quarter 2009
Annex E-2 Supply in the Pipeline by Development Status and Expected Year of Completion as at End of 3rd Quarter 2009
Annex F-1 Number of Executive Condominium Units Launched and Sold in the Quarter
Annex F-2 Sale Position of Executive Condominium Units with Pre-Requisites for Sale as at End of Quarter

SUMMARY

Prices of private residential properties increased by 15.8%, while those of office, shop and industrial properties decreased by 2.1%, 1.2% and 2.1% respectively in the 3rd Quarter 2009.

Rentals of private residential, office, shop and industrial properties decreased by 2.2%, 4.1%, 0.9% and 3.1% respectively in the 3rd Quarter 2009. The rates of fall of rentals for all property types in the 3rd Quarter 2009 have moderated compared with the respective rates of fall in the 2nd Quarter 2009.

As at 3rd Quarter 2009, there were 59,728 private residential units in the pipeline, comprising supply from projects that were already under construction and those that had been granted planning approval but were not under construction yet. For the office sector, there was a pipeline supply of about 1.09 million sq m Gross Floor Area (GFA) of office space from various Government and private land sources. Of these, about 32,200 private residential units and about 933,000 sq m GFA of office space were expected to be completed between 4th Quarter 2009 and 2012. This is based on developers’ declarations and the actual completion schedule may change from quarter to quarter as developers adjust their development plans or construction schedule according to market conditions. Continue reading

Marina Bay Sands in Singapore Adds Chef Daniel Boulud to Its World-Class Menu

During a luncheon today in New York City, Marina Bay Sands(TM) and Chef Daniel Boulud announced that the multiple award-winner will be one of six world renowned chefs featured at the much-anticipated integrated resort complex when it launches in Singapore next year.

“We are delighted and honored to have Chef Boulud join our efforts to create a truly memorable and unique experience at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore,” said Michael Leven, president of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS), the parent company of Marina Bay Sands. “The interest and excitement around Marina Bay Sands grows by the day as we announce exclusive offerings, such as a signature restaurant by Daniel Boulud, and as the size, scope, and stunning architecture of the property continues to become such a prominent part of the Singapore skyline and a focal point of Marina Bay.”

Earlier this week, Marina Bay Sands and Disney Theatrical Productions announced that the award-winning Broadway musical The Lion King will be featured in one of the resort’s state-of-the-art theatres. In addition, leading retailers such as Louis Vuitton, CHANEL, Gucci, Hermes, Ferragamo, and others will occupy the 800,000 square-foot Marina Bay Sands Shoppes.

Chef Boulud, whose New York restaurant DANIEL was recently awarded the prestigious three-stars designation from the Michelin Guide, said he looks forward to spending time in Singapore when he brings a new version of his New York restaurant, DB Bistro Moderne, to Marina Bay Sands. Continue reading