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Seaside Residences Price | Seaside Residences Pricing

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) released this plum Siglap site for sale by public tender on 26 November 2015. The tender closed on 14 January 2016.

It drew bids from 8 developers in a tightly fought contest that included some of the biggest names, like Guocoland, UOL, City Developments, and a Frasers Centrepoint consortium – testimony to the site’s various merits.

The FCL-led consortium of Frasers’ unit FCL Topaz, Sekisui House & KH Capital lodged the highest offer of $624.18 million, roughly $858 per sq ft per plot ratio, for the land.

FCL’s winning bid of SGD$624.2m was just 4% higher than the next highest bid by CDL, and barely 7% above the median price across all 8 bids. In fact, the top 4 bids were all above $800 PSF/PPR. This very tight margin probably reflects the value that developers see in the site, and their bullishness on it.

Seaside Residences Price Ranges

Analysts point to the site’s attributes, like its unblocked sea views, proximity to East Coast Park and Katong and an upcoming MRT station, and to East Coast eateries and the city.

There are also no new projects of this kind of size in the neighbourhood. The last time a similar site was sold nearby, was in 2001, that became the Cote D’Azur condominium.

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Seaside Residences Price Projection · Seaside Residences Pricing Analysis

Given the land cost of $858 per square foot per plot ratio, Mr Nicholas Mak, head of research & consultancy at SLP International Property Consultants, estimates breakeven at S$1,370 per sqf to S$1,480 per sq ft (PSF). Other analysts have estimated a break-even of about $1,320 to $1,350 PSF.

This could work out to an average price of around $1,550 to $1,650 PSF. But expect quite a large difference between pricing of sea-facing units, vs those without sea views.

Note: The published average pricing of a project typically refers to pricing of its mid-floor & mid-size units, like 3 and 4 bedders. Average prices of 1 and 2 bedders would be higher than the average stated PSF of the project.

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Seaside Residences Price Range · Market Analysis

Analysts point to Costa del Sol as the most comparable to Seaside Residences, among existing projects, in terms of site attributes and location. In the last 3 months of 2016, resale units there transacted at between $1,196 to $1,268 PSF.

However Costa del Sol completed in 2004, and its site has a balance of 81 years on its lease. If we extrapolate based on a full site lease, and taking into account the cost of renovations to achieve the same “new building” standard, then the price levels would be very similar.

So although the projected pricing is higher than for surrounding older condominiums, sales is likely to be boosted by its combination of unique attributes. Another strong point that will boost sales is that there is no “supply fatigue” in this area. Unlike other locations that has seen a string of sites launched in the last 5 years, this site is a rarity in the vicinity.

See this report for a news article on the sale of this site (opens in new window).

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    Blossoms by the Park Launch

    Another 99 year leasehold project that is interesting, and can be considered for investment purposes is Blossoms by the Park. This is a new mixed development comprising commercial shops at ground level and residential block above the podium.

    The Blossoms condo showflat is being launched for sale by EL Development. Unlike Seaside Residences, it will not get sea views. But it more than makes up for that with its city fringe location in one-North, within 10 minutes drive from Orchard Road and the CBD.

    It is also within 5 minutes walk from an MRT station, the Buona Vista interchange station on the East-West / Circle line.

    And it is located right beside the one-North Park, a nature park running the width of this enclave. Hence the name, Blossoms by the Park.

    If you are interested to explore this further, register for details or viewing the Blossoms condo showflat. We will also send you the floor plans and prices once available.

    One-North is an upcoming research and industry cluster, in the vicinity of several noteworthy educational campuses. Currently it is not over-supplied with many homes. In fact, very much the reverse. Which is what makes Blossoms by the Park a good potential investment. Especially as it is not a big project either, with less than 300 units.