Singaporeans flocking to overseas property launches held here
IT IS the world’s tallest condominium, a spiral-shaped architectural feat that soars 150 storeys into the Chicago sky. THE CHICAGO SPIRE is the world’s tallest condominium at 150 storeys, and the one- and two-bedroom apartments sell for an average of S$1.38 million. — PHOTOS: COURTESY OF EASTWEST PR The best part: An apartment in this … Read more
Whitley Road homes ooze quiet charm
Buyers love the area’s lush greenery and wide open spaces, as well as its proximity to the city THE escape of terrorist Mas Selamat Kastari from the Whitley Road Detention Centre has thrown the spotlight on the quiet, high-end residential area. Previously, many people had no idea that the relatively upmarket area with many landed … Read more
Designing a house begins with the site it sits on
Each has its own look and feel, which dictate the design, developer Satinder Garcha says AN AVID polo player – he is the captain of the Singapore team – Mr Satinder Garcha, 37, is also a landed property developer, albeit a relatively new one. FAMOUS BAGHDAD-BORN ARCHITECT ZAHA HADID was persuaded to design Mr Satinder … Read more
Will dependants be liable for my debts when I die?
Q What happens to a person’s liabilities when he dies? For example, if he is in debt to a bank for his personal credit line, will his dependants – say, his wife – be required to repay the debt even though she has no interest in the account, which is held in his name only? … Read more
