Union Square Residences: What Will It Cost You to Run?
Mixed-use MCST fees, conservation-facade obligations, and the first AGM that actually matters.
Mixed-use MCST fees, conservation-facade obligations, and the first AGM that actually matters.
What happens after Kingsford hands over the keys — and what 10+ years of Managing Agent experience reveals about MCST governance, sinking fund, DLP track record, and the questions to ask before you sign.
MCST not yet constituted — constituted at TOP (~2029). DLP 12 months. Sinking fund seed TBC. Five governance questions every Amberwood buyer should ask before signing, and what the first 24 months post-TOP determine about the building's 10-year condition.
Four exit scenarios — HDB upgrader, right-sizer, investor, legacy buyer. The optimal hold window is 2033–2035. Who buys this from you, at what price, and when. Meta title: Lentor Gardens: Exit & Resale Analysis | James Ong
Lentor Gardens Residences sits at the upper end of the TEL spine, 800m from Lentor MRT. NSC Lentor viaduct opens 2027. Mid-cycle positioning — early enough to benefit, late enough to see the evidence.
Lentor corridor H1 2026 rental data: 2BR $3,500–$4,500/mo, 3BR $4,500–$6,000/mo. Gross yield 2.7–3.5%. Supply warning: 2,900+ units incoming 2026–2028. What the corridor actually rents for.
Three-tier test: land cost breakeven, corridor resale comparables, and the developer brand discount question. Is $1,965–$2,051 psf honest, or is someone hoping you won't check?