810121 - Century Ville

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Ref: 810121

Housing: Century Ville (5 bedroom +1)
Subject: Asia USA Research: Rejuvenated - Century Ville (5+1) with room for pool table.
Case study: Landlord, Realtor-Landlord relations. Uncouth landlords frighten co-broking agents.
For Rent: 5+1, 4000 sf $9,000 p/f. Other units, call 9668 6468 or drsing@asiahomes.com

Century Ville

Date of report: October 12, 1998

Location: 4 Keng Chin Road, 5-minute walk to Bukit Timah Road and 5-minute drive to Orchard Road. Many buses and taxis to Orchard Road in 5 minutes.

Age: 12 years old.

Contact Asia USA (65) 9668 6468 if you wish to rent a unit, anytime when you arrive in
Singapore and have recovered from jet lag.
We just go house hunting when you call, provided we are tied up house-hunting with others.
You come first. Email drsing@asiahomes.com

Total no. of units: 13
5-bedroom: 4,000 sf. Unit available for rent $9,000 p/f.

Details: 2 levels. 2 L-shaped balconies in living/dining room and master bedroom. Level 1 - guest room and maid's room. Level 2 - 4 bedrooms plus large family room. The family room with 18' x 14' can accommodate the American pool table. Private lift with shoe rack and more storage space. Master bedroom has plenty of closets (yellow louvred wardrobes), white jacuzzi bath, steam bath for 2, white grey speckled vanity table top, dual basin on vanity top, shower cubicle, white ceramic tiles giving an effect of a bright clean bathroom. High ceiling. Renovation is tasteful.

Finishes: Living/dining - light yellow marble tiles. Bedrooms - parquet. Built-in wardrobes, kitchen cabinet, cooker hob and hood and air conditioning system in this renovated unit. 2 refrigerators possible.

Facilities: Swimming pool (medium sized) surrounded by wooden planks, as in a private house. covered car park, 24-hour security with main gate closed at 11 p.m, shaded play area for roller skating and children, multi-function room, gym (converted space above squash court), squash court, no tennis court.

Condo is reported to be upgraded at a cost of S$1.5 million and its pinkish exterior is due to coating of reddish stone mixture. Each tenant gets assigned covered car park. BBQ ad putting area. Private lift with shoe rack and more storage in lift lobby.

Occupancy Rate: Almost 100%. For rental of one unit on high floor, contact drsing@asiahomes.com

Competitors: Few with 5+1 and upgraded.

Newcomer expat: Please contact Asia USA drsing@asiahomes.com to help you get the best deal.

Investors to note: Freehold. Unique 5+1 condo rarely available near Orchard Road. Targets big Caucasian families who want Orchard vicinity.

Advantages:
1. 13 units only. Pool will not be crowded.
Disadvantages:
1. Not near subway.
2. Suits older couples who don't need a real gym or tennis court. Gym is a converted area above the squash court.
Not as fancy as Leonie Gardens although both have similar pinkish colour. Leonie Gardens has big koi pond, cascading waterfalls and plenty of plants and is within 5 minute walk to Orchard Road.

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Case study: Landlord, building relations with realtor. Uncouth landlords.

"Cut out the crab…(of going through the co-broking agent)" interrupted the Owner of a conservation house when Asia USA realtor told her that he would refer the matter to the co-broking agent. She had contacted us directly and wanted the telephone number of our Tenant so that she could arrange for him to see a restored conservation house done by the same architect. We said no to her request and would tell our client to contact the Tenant now living in the restored conservation house and would relay the arrangement to her realtor.

The co-broking realtor phoned later to inform us. He was informed that we would not want to deal direct with his Owner. In the first place, he had yesterday arranged a meeting with the Owner saying that plans of the conservation house would be available for our client to see. He said the Owner invited us to meet at her American Club but since it was difficult to park, he suggested a hotel. There was no plans available but books on conservation houses.

The Owner was not willing to pay for the drinks, inclusive of hers and Asia USA had to pay. First-time realtors to note: Try not to dish out such nonsense to co-broking realtors especially if your Owner is stingy. Don't invite co-brokers to meet and then disappear half way leaving them to pick up the drinks bill.

Owners who do not know how to treat realtors with respect will find that they are avoided as much as possible since there are so many good Owners.