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Ten Gallop Green units sold for about $1,400 psf

Singapore-listed conglomerate Straits Trading Co quietly released 10 units at its Gallop Green project for sale last month. The 53-unit, low-rise development on Wollerton Park, off Holland Road, comprises a mix of 13 townhouses and 40 apartments. Since completion of the freehold Gallop Green in 2002, all units had been held by the developer for investment and were fully leased.

The apartments are large four bedroom units and measure from just under 3,000 sq ft to 4,032 sq ft. Meanwhile, the townhouses are also sizeable, ranging from 4,075 to 4,952 sq ft.

All the 10 apartments that were released for sale were snapped up within four days at an ave rage price of $1,400 psf, says Eric Teng, executive vice-president (property) at Straits Trading. The units were sold via three marketing agents: DTZ, Knight Frank and Savills, and all the buyers were said to be Singaporeans and permanent residents. According to caveats lodged from July 17 to 24, units sold at Gallop Green ranged from $4.19 million for a 2,992 sq ft apartment to $4.52 million for a 3,229 sq ft apartment. Continue reading

Landlords getting more creative in retail rental structures: industry watchers

Retail landlords are turning to more creative ways to charge rent amid the current downturn and market watchers are also expecting changes in rental structures.

This is due to factors such as the increased presence of institutional landlords.

The economic slowdown is also expected to lead to falls in retail rentals by up to 20 per cent by the end of the year.

An expected glut in retail space, especially in the Orchard Road shopping belt, is expected to see Singapore retail rents falling and this could continue into next year.

A survey among market watchers said the falls could range between two and 20 per cent. Continue reading