Shophouse Collective

07/11/2023

Conducted a PSE Shophouse Training for 250 Propnex agents together with Richard Tan Kah Peng and Gracelynn Zhu. Value add and cobroking opportunities to all our fellow Propnexians whom attended today’s training session 😄

25/10/2023

Lukas was interviewed and featured in the business Times article with regards to the recent $2.8m money laundering case. Thanks BT for the feature 🙏🏼

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/money-laundering-bust-sends-chill-through-singapores-luxury-home-space

13/08/2023

Uncover five exciting things to do at Kampong Gelam! ✨

You can look forward to more events and activations in the future, as the Kampong Gelam Alliance recently unveiled its Place Plan to enhance the area’s heritage, offerings and experiences for stakeholders and visitors. Check out the link in our bio (www.listeningtokg.org) for more.

18/05/2023

The "3R" Principle of Conservation

Conserved buildings are to be preserved and restored in accordance with conservation guidelines. The fundamental principle of conservation is applicable to all conservation buildings, regardless of scale and complexity. The "3Rs" consist of maximum Retention, sensitive Restoration and careful Repair. All original structural and architectural elements have to be restored and retained. Owners should seek URA's clearance for one-to-one replacement in cases where replacement is necessary, for example, where building elements are found to contain asbestos.

Thorough research and documentation must be carried out on the conserved building to ensure that restoration work is faithfully carried out before the commencement of any conservation work. Records - documentation of technical information and processes of all activities - must be kept for every stage of the conservation work.

When upgrading and adapting a building for new uses, existing structures must be retained by strengthening and repairing structural elements. Any strengthening or alterations to structural elements must be done in the most unobtrusive way, using original methods and materials as much as possible.

Where possible, the original structure and architectural elements of historic buildings should be retained and restored without reconstruction of the entire building. Building parts should be replaced only when absolutely necessary. Before starting any conservation work, thorough research and documentation should be undertaken on the conservation building to ensure that quality restoration work is carried out through careful and accurate repair. This process helps to ensure that conservation works adhere to the 3R principle.



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17/05/2023

Conservation

Singapore's conservation guidelines

As Singapore's urban landscape changes over the years, historic buildings and districts give us a solid and visual connection to our past. Conservation of our heritage is an important agenda of urban development and planning in the country. Conserving and restoring our historic buildings also adds to the distinctive character and identity of our city - giving the cityscape its own unique flavour and architectural profile

Conservation isn't just about preserving the facade of a building. As the we progress and change rapidly in the fast- paced 21st century, conservation serves to preserve the memories of our young nation's past for our future
generations. It is very important that we retain the original essence and ambience of these historic buildings as much as possible. This requires an appreciation and understanding of the architectural structure of the buildings, as well as good management and practice in conserving buildings.

The conservation guidelines are applied in varying degrees to the different conservation districts, taking into consideration the historical significance of each conservation district, surrounding developments, uniqueness of the building as well as the long-term plan for the area. The extent of the building to be preserved and the degree of adaptation allowed varies from district to district.



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16/05/2023

Conservation Principles

Historic buildings provide valuable insight into Singapore's heritage and trade as well as stories of skilled craftsmen and architects who have invested sweat and toil into producing quality artwork that we can pass on to our next generations. Therefore, conservation is an important part of Singapore's urban planning.

So far, over 7,000 buildings have been gazetted for conservation; they are mainly located in the city centre and city fringes and comprise largely shophouses and bungalows. Quality restoration is more than just preserving a facade or the external shell of a building. Its intention is to stay true to the original essence and ambience of historic buildings.

An appreciation of the architecture and structure of historic buildings, including technologies used as well as old and new skills and crafts - our bid to understand our past - is how we learn how to create a productive life today.



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15/05/2023

Bungalows

The last category of conservation districts is in Good Class Bungalow Areas and Fringe (Chatsworth Park Conservation Area, Holland Park/Ridout Road Conservation Area and Nassim Road/Whitehouse Park Conservation Area) as well as Mountbatten Road Conservation Area.

These bungalows are detached buildings and are representative of a variety of architectural styles that spawn different eras. They are predominantly for residential purposes. New extensions are permitted to be built at the side and rear of the bungalows.

Where there are larger sites, they may be subdivided for additional new developments in accordance to Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) sub-division guidelines.

For a site where flats or condominiums can be built, the bungalow can be used for residential purposes or as a clubhouse to serve the development. Owners may choose to conserve the entire building, including the outhouse or just the main building, and to optimise the use of land based on their needs.



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15/05/2023

Grateful for the opportunity for the interview and sharing on MoneyFM 89.3 SPH radio this morning on the topic of businesses operating in shophouses.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hytWmB370tS0SBkVigI2q?si=_sWIlJsRT2e2clpK1qdZMA

Listen to this episode from Breakfast with Lynlee Foo and Ryan Huang on Spotify. Following the government’s hike in Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) rates for residential property, market watches say more high-net-worth wealth could be headed for commercial real estate assets in Singapore, a...

01/05/2023

Happy Labor Day! This day recognizes the tireless efforts of the workforce, and we want to take a moment to express our appreciation for all that you do. Your commitment to excellence is truly inspiring.

27/04/2023

With the recent downturn in shophouse sales, investors are starting to look towards other types of properties for their portfolios. As prices for shophouses stabilise, it's important for investors to consider what's next for portfolio deals. While shophouses have traditionally been a popular choice for investors, the current market conditions may require a shift in strategy. This presents an opportunity for investors to diversify their portfolios and explore other property types such as commercial and industrial properties. As the market continues to evolve, it's crucial for investors to stay informed and adaptable to remain successful.



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The combination of tight supply and widening gap of 10% to 15% between bid and ask prices has led to a contraction in transaction volume of conservation shophouses, says CBRE

17/03/2023

Pleased to announce that Shophouse Collective has been appointed the exclusive marketing agent for the 4 shophouses in Little India.

Contact me at 98882882 if you are interested to find out more about shophouses or explore any potential business collaborations.

https://www.edgeprop.sg/property-news/four-shophouses-little-india-sale-23-mil



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16/03/2023

Buying a private shophouse is not as straightforward as buying a residential property.

It comes with many government regulations such as zoning, usage and conservation guidelines. Many non-commercial-property- focused agents may not be able to accurately advise you on what you need to know with regards to your shophouse purchase.



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