Sunday, February 28, 2010
Research of housing in Singapore
By: sharnie lee 3-4
Housing in Singapore
Shelter is very important for any person. Usually the type of house a person get is according to the money he can afford. Singaporeans live in shophouses, town houses, bungalows, condominiums, HDB( housing development board), public housing flats and apartments.
More than 80 percent of Singaporeans live in public housing. These homes are quite affordable, they are often located in housing estaes, where most are developed neighborhoods with schools, super markets, clinics and recreational facilities. Example of neighborhood estates are Ang Mo Kio Town, Clementi, Yi Shun etc.
There are three-room, four-room, five-room and executive flats. A three-room flat has two bedrooms . A four-room flat has three bedrooms. An Executive mansionette has three and they are relatively larger than any other HDB units- some even have double storey, with the rooms on the second level. The rest of the population live in private housing, such as apartments, condominiums and landed properties
Types of Housing in Singapore:
• Shophouses
• Townhouses
• Bungalows
• Condominiums
• Housing Development Board (HDB) Public Housing Flats
• Apartments
Shop houses
Shop houses are one of the most significant building types in Singapore’s architectural heritage. Shop houses are narrow, small-scaled terrace structures that were built to accommodate both work and dwelling back in the early 19th century. they consist of two or three storey buildings typically built on contiguous blocks with individual unit sharing party walls. It is common to find businesses established on the first and second levels of a shop house while the top floors provide cosy residential living. The internal walls allows light and natural ventilation into the interior without the full heat of the sun. To maintain its original architecture and tradition, many of these shop houses have been restored to its traditional concept, detailing its curves and colour.
Condominiums
Condominiums are mainly mid to high-rise buildings that are more luxurious with their full facilities (covered parking, 24-hr security, clubhouse facilities; e.g. swimming pools, tennis/squash court, gym, etc.). Its stylish exterior and attractive facilities make it a popular choice for expatriates. From cozy studio units to spacious penthouses, condominium living caters to all and is fast becoming a favourite form of accommodation even among locals .While newer, more modern condo’s may cost more and are generally easier to maintain, older condo’s tend to be bigger in size with larger pools and gardens.
Housing Development Board (HDB) Public Housing Flat
Residential property in Singapore can be broadly classified into private and public housing. Majority of Singaporeans live in public housing estates while the rest reside in private estates. The Housing Development Board is the organisation that plans and develops affordable and comfortable residential estates. These flats cater to people from all walks of life and earning power. Costing between $110,000 to $550,000, these units are the most common form of accommodation for locals in Singapore.
Bungalows
Most bungalows in Singapore were built before World War II and are a significant part of Singapore’s heritage. Bungalows are defined as independent dwelling units. They tend to be located in serene wooded environments away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Expect to pay a higher price for the privacy and luxury that a bungalow will offer.
Townhouses
Townhouses are either form entire estates, or are part of a larger condominium establishment. Combined with facilities such as swimming pools, gyms and other recreational facilities, these landed terrace houses provide occupants with convenience and spacious living. All of the townhouses were built in the early nineties and have been conserved and upgraded in 1992. They are also known as colonial houses or black & white houses. Each of the townhouses are 2 storey with living, dining and kitchen on the first floor and bedrooms on the second level. There is either a balcony or open terrace in most units. Many also use this as a homes office on the first level and as residential on the second level. You can find shops, eating houses, restaurants and shopping malls within 5 minutes walk away. Excellent schools such as Raffles Girls' Secondary School, Anglo-Chinese School and the Singapore Chinese Girls' School are within close proximity too. Entertainment, shopping, dining and Orchard Road are just 5 minutes drive away. Chancery Grove is a short walk to Novena Square shopping mall, United Square and Novena MRT Station which is two stops away from Orchard MRT.
Acknowledgement:
www.singaporenri.com
By: sharnie lee 3-4
Housing in Singapore
Shelter is very important for any person. Usually the type of house a person get is according to the money he can afford. Singaporeans live in shophouses, town houses, bungalows, condominiums, HDB( housing development board), public housing flats and apartments.
More than 80 percent of Singaporeans live in public housing. These homes are quite affordable, they are often located in housing estaes, where most are developed neighborhoods with schools, super markets, clinics and recreational facilities. Example of neighborhood estates are Ang Mo Kio Town, Clementi, Yi Shun etc.
There are three-room, four-room, five-room and executive flats. A three-room flat has two bedrooms . A four-room flat has three bedrooms. An Executive mansionette has three and they are relatively larger than any other HDB units- some even have double storey, with the rooms on the second level. The rest of the population live in private housing, such as apartments, condominiums and landed properties
Types of Housing in Singapore:
• Shophouses
• Townhouses
• Bungalows
• Condominiums
• Housing Development Board (HDB) Public Housing Flats
• Apartments
Shop houses
Shop houses are one of the most significant building types in Singapore’s architectural heritage. Shop houses are narrow, small-scaled terrace structures that were built to accommodate both work and dwelling back in the early 19th century. they consist of two or three storey buildings typically built on contiguous blocks with individual unit sharing party walls. It is common to find businesses established on the first and second levels of a shop house while the top floors provide cosy residential living. The internal walls allows light and natural ventilation into the interior without the full heat of the sun. To maintain its original architecture and tradition, many of these shop houses have been restored to its traditional concept, detailing its curves and colour.
Condominiums
Condominiums are mainly mid to high-rise buildings that are more luxurious with their full facilities (covered parking, 24-hr security, clubhouse facilities; e.g. swimming pools, tennis/squash court, gym, etc.). Its stylish exterior and attractive facilities make it a popular choice for expatriates. From cozy studio units to spacious penthouses, condominium living caters to all and is fast becoming a favourite form of accommodation even among locals .While newer, more modern condo’s may cost more and are generally easier to maintain, older condo’s tend to be bigger in size with larger pools and gardens.
Housing Development Board (HDB) Public Housing Flat
Residential property in Singapore can be broadly classified into private and public housing. Majority of Singaporeans live in public housing estates while the rest reside in private estates. The Housing Development Board is the organisation that plans and develops affordable and comfortable residential estates. These flats cater to people from all walks of life and earning power. Costing between $110,000 to $550,000, these units are the most common form of accommodation for locals in Singapore.
Bungalows
Most bungalows in Singapore were built before World War II and are a significant part of Singapore’s heritage. Bungalows are defined as independent dwelling units. They tend to be located in serene wooded environments away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Expect to pay a higher price for the privacy and luxury that a bungalow will offer.
Townhouses
Townhouses are either form entire estates, or are part of a larger condominium establishment. Combined with facilities such as swimming pools, gyms and other recreational facilities, these landed terrace houses provide occupants with convenience and spacious living. All of the townhouses were built in the early nineties and have been conserved and upgraded in 1992. They are also known as colonial houses or black & white houses. Each of the townhouses are 2 storey with living, dining and kitchen on the first floor and bedrooms on the second level. There is either a balcony or open terrace in most units. Many also use this as a homes office on the first level and as residential on the second level. You can find shops, eating houses, restaurants and shopping malls within 5 minutes walk away. Excellent schools such as Raffles Girls' Secondary School, Anglo-Chinese School and the Singapore Chinese Girls' School are within close proximity too. Entertainment, shopping, dining and Orchard Road are just 5 minutes drive away. Chancery Grove is a short walk to Novena Square shopping mall, United Square and Novena MRT Station which is two stops away from Orchard MRT.
Acknowledgement:
www.singaporenri.com
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Housing In Singapore -
By ;Cheralyn tan ,
85% of Singaporean live in public housing .These homes are located in housing estates, where most are developed neighbourhoods with schools, supermarkets, clinics, food centres and recreational facilities. Popular neighborhood estates include names like Ang Mo Kio Town, Toa Payoh, Clementi, Yishun, Bishan, Hougang, Simei, Woodlands, Punggol, Bukit Batok,Tampines and others to the name. In short, they are called HDB.
There are three-room, four-room, five-room and executive flats. A three-room flat has two bedrooms , which is about 1,000 sq ft. A four-room flat has three bedrooms which is about 1,200 sq ft of space. A five-room flat is about 1,400 sq ft. An Executive mansionette has three and they are relatively larger than any other HDB units- some even have double storey, with the rooms on the second level.
The rest of the population live in private housing, such as apartments, condominiums and landed properties.
Some housing areas are specially located around areas such has MRTs or shopping centres to further convenience people. However , this would mean that the price in the houses may increase as it of high demand as compared to houses that are in isolated spots .
A buyer must be a Singaporean citizen , or P.R. and be 21 years of age and have a family. Non-citizens and singles are not allowed to purchase new HDB flats. Other requirements concern household status, time requirements, income and other special requirements.
Ownership in public housing is limited to a 99-year lease. There are several types of public and semi-public housing available, classified on the basis of the number of rooms and size of the flat .
These apartments are mostly (90%) owned by those living in them .
This public housing is widely affected by Singapore's space limitation.
Infrastructure
Singapore has also grown to be one of the major global telecommunications hubs in the region .
According to a survey by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Singapore ties with the US as the cheapest place in the world to make a phone call or surf the internet using a broadband connection.The total number of mobile subscriptions hit 6,706,300 in September 2009, bringing mobile penetration rates to 134.5%. This means there are more mobile phone lines than the number of people on the island.
Changi International Airport
It makes an impressive gateway to Singapore, wowing visitors with its modern architecture, extensive shopping and efficient processes.
Its success has put Singapore on the map as a regional aviation and air cargo hub. It caters to 80 airlines serving more than 180 cities in over 50 countries. It has three terminals – the third opened in 2008 – which can handle 70 million passengers a year.
Since it opened in 1981, it has won more than 250 awards, and is consistently voted one of the best airports in the world by business and leisure travellers as well as various media.
PSA Singapore Terminals
PSA Singapore Terminals operates 4 container terminals and 2 multi-purpose terminals in Singapore, connecting all kinds of vessels – including container ships, bulk carriers, and cargo freighters - to a network of 200 shipping lines with connections to 600 ports in 123 countries.
It handles about one-fifth of the world's total container transhipment throughput. In 2008, it handled 29 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers, up from 10 million TEUs in 1994 and 20 million TEUs in 2005.
It is also one of the world's largest refrigerated container (reefer) ports with over 5,000 reefer points, handling more than a million reefers in 2008.
It provides a comprehensive range of ocean and harbour marine services, terminal-related logistics services and port IT services. It also runs the Singapore Cruise Centre, the cruise hub of the Asia Pacific for passenger liners as well as regional and domestic ferries.
Credits ; Google , Housing development board , http://app.www.sg/who/22/Technology-andamp;-Infrastructure.aspx
By ;Cheralyn tan ,
85% of Singaporean live in public housing .These homes are located in housing estates, where most are developed neighbourhoods with schools, supermarkets, clinics, food centres and recreational facilities. Popular neighborhood estates include names like Ang Mo Kio Town, Toa Payoh, Clementi, Yishun, Bishan, Hougang, Simei, Woodlands, Punggol, Bukit Batok,Tampines and others to the name. In short, they are called HDB.
There are three-room, four-room, five-room and executive flats. A three-room flat has two bedrooms , which is about 1,000 sq ft. A four-room flat has three bedrooms which is about 1,200 sq ft of space. A five-room flat is about 1,400 sq ft. An Executive mansionette has three and they are relatively larger than any other HDB units- some even have double storey, with the rooms on the second level.
The rest of the population live in private housing, such as apartments, condominiums and landed properties.
Some housing areas are specially located around areas such has MRTs or shopping centres to further convenience people. However , this would mean that the price in the houses may increase as it of high demand as compared to houses that are in isolated spots .
A buyer must be a Singaporean citizen , or P.R. and be 21 years of age and have a family. Non-citizens and singles are not allowed to purchase new HDB flats. Other requirements concern household status, time requirements, income and other special requirements.
Ownership in public housing is limited to a 99-year lease. There are several types of public and semi-public housing available, classified on the basis of the number of rooms and size of the flat .
These apartments are mostly (90%) owned by those living in them .
This public housing is widely affected by Singapore's space limitation.
Infrastructure
Singapore has also grown to be one of the major global telecommunications hubs in the region .
According to a survey by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Singapore ties with the US as the cheapest place in the world to make a phone call or surf the internet using a broadband connection.The total number of mobile subscriptions hit 6,706,300 in September 2009, bringing mobile penetration rates to 134.5%. This means there are more mobile phone lines than the number of people on the island.
Changi International Airport
It makes an impressive gateway to Singapore, wowing visitors with its modern architecture, extensive shopping and efficient processes.
Its success has put Singapore on the map as a regional aviation and air cargo hub. It caters to 80 airlines serving more than 180 cities in over 50 countries. It has three terminals – the third opened in 2008 – which can handle 70 million passengers a year.
Since it opened in 1981, it has won more than 250 awards, and is consistently voted one of the best airports in the world by business and leisure travellers as well as various media.
PSA Singapore Terminals
PSA Singapore Terminals operates 4 container terminals and 2 multi-purpose terminals in Singapore, connecting all kinds of vessels – including container ships, bulk carriers, and cargo freighters - to a network of 200 shipping lines with connections to 600 ports in 123 countries.
It handles about one-fifth of the world's total container transhipment throughput. In 2008, it handled 29 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers, up from 10 million TEUs in 1994 and 20 million TEUs in 2005.
It is also one of the world's largest refrigerated container (reefer) ports with over 5,000 reefer points, handling more than a million reefers in 2008.
It provides a comprehensive range of ocean and harbour marine services, terminal-related logistics services and port IT services. It also runs the Singapore Cruise Centre, the cruise hub of the Asia Pacific for passenger liners as well as regional and domestic ferries.
Credits ; Google , Housing development board , http://app.www.sg/who/22/Technology-andamp;-Infrastructure.aspx
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