Ahead of the condominium's launch, some market watchers estimated that a unit at Sky Habitat could sell for between $1,700 and $1,800psf.
CapitaLand was tight-lipped about prices of the units and it says they will be available closer to the launch date.
The 509-unit Sky Habitat is designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie - a premium that is likely to be reflected in its pricing.
CapitaLand paid $550 million for the condominium's site at Bishan Street 15 through a government land sales tender in February 2011, which some property analysts say was a hefty sum for the time.
The developer believes the strong sales momentum seen in the first quarter will continue.
"We always believed that the residential market is a function of many factors, the key one being global sentiment," CEO of CapitaLand Residential Singapore Wong Heang Fine said.
"Interest rates are still very low, the job market is still very good, so naturally there would be a response from buyers," he added.
Source: Channel News Asia
So what happens when interest rates begin to rise and the job market starts to go sour....or should we all just live for the moment while it lasts?
It's not a problem, we concur, if one can pay the unit off fully in the next 2 or so years!
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I think Buyers would be mostly those high income earners who do not mind losing a few hundred thousand dollars in the event property market drop sharply. This kind of pricing way too high for many.
This is not the most beautiful facade condo in sg, but this is definately one of the most exp, condo around, the price rivaling D10
Just a way for developer to reap maximum profit, I really hope, potential purchaser can compare what $1700-1800psf that we can get in the resale market before, considering this
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If Capland prices this at $1700, wouldnt they be shooting their own D10 D'Leedon in the foot? That project is also v near a mrt station and has the "Nanyang Primary" factor too!
If CapitaLand can get good responses for Sky Habitat (and that's a big IF) at $1700, they can always up prices for D'Leedon...again. :)
Are you folks planning to visit the showflat and provide a review? I am interested to see why they charge so high..got silver taps or what..heh heh.
Hi ursula,
THIS is one that the wife and I will definitely try to make time for. So stay tuned!
Silver taps? You may not even get marbled floors, if recent "high profile" projects by CapLand is anything to go by... :D
Cheers!
Dear Folks@Proptalk, will u be issuing any cheque for Sky Habitat?
Hi Anonymous (11/4/12, 2:47PM),
Since the wife and I are not filthy rich (or mentally challenged enough), we are destined to visit the showflat for educational purpose only. :)
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