First En Bloc Attempt in 2009 – Dragon Mansion

En-bloc uh oh, credits to Ang Morh, Flickr
En-bloc uh oh, credits to Ang Morh, Flickr

The first attempted enbloc is finally happening with the surge of market movement lately in property riding on the possible surge and better sentiments in the property market.

The 16 year old 72-unit freehold Dragon Mansion (District 2) on Spottiswoode Park Road has crossed the consent figure of 80% to proceed with the en bloc sale.

Dragon Mansion has a designated residential land area of 41,874 sqft with a plot ratio of 2.8 and can potentially yield a maximum gross floor area (GFA) of 111,700sqft. CKS Property is the marketing agent for the en bloc sale.

High Asking Price?

The asking price for the en bloc is at $1,020 per square foot per plot ratio (psf ppr) which totals the possible development charge to be around $400,000. The asking price set is based on ‘limited availability of such freehold residential land near the central business district’.

Will it go? It’s hard to tell since the price tagged is really steep at the moment as property watcher noted that UOL in the property peak times (2007) has paid for Oakwoods Height which was just nearby at 740 psf ppr.

Again, we should probably see new en bloc attempts coming up again if primary sales market continue to move as developers will be looking for new supply of their land bank.

4 thoughts on “First En Bloc Attempt in 2009 – Dragon Mansion

  1. To whom may concern:
    Does Dragon Mansion is ON? How soon? Coz’ got property agent recomend me to rent that area. Pls advise/ comment.
    Many Thanks..

  2. Hi Clement, since you know about the en bloc news, why not check with the property agent how’s the status?

    If you’re too worried about it being en bloc when you are renting the apartment at Dragon Mansion, you can always protect yourself with a clause to safely get yourself out of the Tenancy agreement penalty free.

    Again the hassle would mean it won’t be worth it.

  3. Hi Shazz

    I know Lucky Tower, which is on Grange Road which has been en-bloced in 2008 and is still standing and up for rent. The developers have decided to put a hold on tearing the place down so have gotten tenants to get back in the last few months.

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