ASIAHOMES' 2001
HOUSE-HUNTING REPORT

For historical records only. Rentals have increased in 2011. 

House hunting River Place 1-bedroom condos

EXPATRIATE 1. 
AMERICAN COUPLE. Grown up son will be visiting Singapore. Budget up to $4,000 fully furnished.

Monday, June 18, 2001
River Place condos
 
5.15pm
1+1  974 sq. ft $3,400
Tower A1, above 5th floor.
A small study room. Kitchen smaller. 

4.30pm
1-bedroom 800 sq. ft $3,500
Tower A4, above 5th floor.
Living area faces wall of opposite building.
Agent said that the unit was rented at $3,500.

2-bedroom maisonettes 1292 sq. ft  available at $4,800.

3.45pm
1-bedroom 808 sq. ft $3,400
Tower A3, above 5th floor.
Facing pretty Clarke Quay shophouses, co-ordinated wooden furnishings, bright and bigger kitchen. Separate European washer and dryer stacked up. A custom-made wooden cabinet which opens out to become a computer table is unique. Rectangular bathroom.  

4.45pm
1-bedroom 800 sq. ft $3,000
Tower B1, above 5th floor.  A persistent musky odour emanates from the master bedroom. Could be the damp mattress.  A balcony facing Havelock Road and some green. Large circular dining table does not seem to fit in this apartment.  Good rental price.

CONCLUSION
Liked Tower A3, above 5th floor well cleaned unit a lot. 
Offer of $3,500 given by another expat, corporate lease, on the same evening, without asking for a change of the white kitchen sink which had been deeply stained dark brown. $3,500 accepted by the Landlord. 

Tuesday
June 19, 2001

5.30pm
1+1  974 sq. ft $3,500
Tower A4, facing pool and some river views. A small balcony.
A small study room with a sliding door is used as a dining area for 4 people.  It is air conditioned and can be used as a guest room. 

The kitchen smaller but has an oven installed by the Landlord.  The living area is made smaller by a massive built in cabinet at one side, housing a 31-inch TV.

A sofa bed in the living area.  A wall mirror in the dining area makes condo look spacious.  A washer cum dryer has been bought.  Singaporean occupant still sun clothing in the small balcony.  Looks quite spacious despite the massive wall cabinet in the living area.


5.45pm
1 bedroom 780 sq. ft 4th floor $3,500
Tower A2,  with balcony.

NOTES:

2 units seen yesterday with agents  were rented at $3,500 fully furnished.

1-bedroom 780 sq. ft . 
Tower A, 5th floor. Owner has rejected offers of $3,500.  


Picture shows a beautifully furnished bachelor's 2-bedroom. An example of what furniture young Caucasian single like in furnishing a 2-bedroom.

2-bedroom River Place renting above $4,500 as at June 2001.

Balconies may also be useful to an expatriate spouse who smokes as the other spouse may want the inside of the apartment to be smoke-free.