Singapore-listed property group City Developments Limited (CDL) announced that it had sold 75 units (about 20%) of the 366-unit Union Square Residences at an average price of $3,200 psf as of 6pm today, Nov 9. The project was previewed on Nov 1.
According to CDL, about 83% of the buyers at Union Square Residences are Singaporeans. The remaining 17% are Permanent Residents (PRs) from China, Malaysia, the UK and the Netherlands, and foreigners from Norway and the USA, who enjoy the same tax treatment as Singaporeans.
One of the units sold was the 2,476 sq ft five-bedroom Sky Suite on level 38 for $9.288 million (S$3,751 psf). The deal is said to be brokered by an agent from PropNex.
The remaining five-bedroom Sky Suite on level 39 is priced at $9.5 million ($3,837 psf). The two Sky Suites and a 4,833 sq ft penthouse on the 40th floor will have “spectacular views of the Singapore River and Marina Bay”, according to CDL.
CDL notes that all unit types were well-received by homebuyers, with the one-, two- and three-bedroom premium units being the most popular. Prices of units start from $1.38 million ($2,981 psf) for a 463 sq ft one-bedroom; $1.998 million ($2,854 psf) for a 700 sq ft two-bedroom; $2.82 million ($2,848 psf) for a 990 sq ft three-bedroom; and $4.62 million ($,3043 psf) for a 1,518 sq ft four-bedroom premium.
Union Square Residences comprises a 40-storey tower with 366 apartments and commercial units at levels 1 and 2. The 99-year leasehold condo on Havelock Road is the residential component of Union Square. It is a large-scale mixed-use development that includes offices, retail and F&B space, and a co-living component with a hotel licence.
The project is a redevelopment of the former Central Mall (a seven-storey office tower with a cluster of conservation shophouses) and the adjacent Central Square (a mixed residential and commercial building) in District 1.
“The encouraging take-up for Union Square Residences reflects the consistent interest from homebuyers who recognise the enduring value of a prime mixed-use development,” said Sherman Kwek, CDL’s group CEO. “We are confident that the unique attributes and convenience of Union Square Residences will continue to attract keen interest.”
Situated at the gateway of the CBD and within walking distance of three MRT stations (Clarke Quay, Chinatown and Fort Canning), the project is close to Clarke Quay, the upcoming CaninngHill Square, and the Orchard Road shopping belt.
“The launch of Union Square Residences presents buyers an opportunity to invest in an iconic mixed-use development by the Singapore River and next to the bustling CBD,” says Marcus Chu, CEO of ERA Singapore.
According to Ismail Gafoor, CEO of PropNex, the sales achieved at Union Square Residences are impressive despite multiple launches coming up over these two weekends. “Most of the buyers are investors at Union Square are drawn by the positive attributes of the mixed-use development and its location,” he says.
Interestingly, Union Square Residences in prime District 1 is considered part of the Rest of the Central Region (RCR).
“There has not been a new launch in District 1 since Marina One Residences in 2014,” says Mark Yip, CEO of Huttons Asia. “There was good interest from buyers who want to stay near the CBD and the Singapore River yet close to lifestyle options and amenities like Clarke Quay, Robertson Quay and the upcoming CanningHill Square. This is probably the last mixed-use project in the Singapore River planning precinct.”
Source : https://www.edgeprop.sg/property-news/cdl-sells-20-union-square-residences-average-price-3200-psf
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