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reporter2
08-09-12, 15:47
http://www.straitstimes.com/archive/friday/premium/top-the-news/story/thomson-view-condo-sold-en-bloc-590m-20120907

Thomson View condo sold en bloc for $590m

Published on Sep 07, 2012

By Esther Teo, Property Reporter


THOMSON View Condominium has breathed new life into the collective sale market, fetching a whopping $590 million in the fifth largest such sale here.

One factor that helped clinch the landmark sale was likely the newly announced nearby Upper Thomson MRT station - part of the upcoming Thomson Line.

Many experts had thought the days of mega collective sales of more than $500 million were over in the wake of the property market cooling measures.

But mainboard-listed developer Wee Hur Development and private equity investment company Lucrum Capital have proved them wrong.

They teamed up to buy the 540,314 sq ft site along Upper Thomson Road for $712 per sq ft (psf) per plot ratio (ppr).

This is a boost to a market which has seen mostly only smaller collective sales of under $100 million in recent years.

Owners of Thomson View units - ranging from apartments to townhouses and shop space - are set to receive gross proceeds of $1.62 million to $3.59 million, marketing agent HSR said. This is about 30 per cent to 40 per cent more than selling individual units would have fetched.

Resident Sebastian Teo, 27, said the sale was good news. "I'm very used to this place but it'll also be nice to get a change of environment. We'll start looking for an new apartment soon." He is the managing director of an interior design firm.

Mr Jeffrey Goh, HSR's head of investment sales, expects the total development cost of the new project - including construction, fees, interests, taxes and acquisition costs - to amount to about $1.1 billion.

"This is a big confidence booster for the Singapore property market and the largest collective sale deal done outside the prime districts of 9, 10 and 11.

"The deal clearly marks the return of confidence that major developers have in the market for collective sale sites," he added.

There are only four other collective sales larger than this, all of them in 2007. The record is still held by Farrer Court at $1.34 billion.

Recent failed collective sale attempts at more than $500 million include Tulip Garden, Laguna Park and Pine Grove.

Lucrum Capital director David Batchelor said that the site is elevated with unblocked views, is close to good schools and opposite shopping mall Thomson Plaza. The upcoming MRT station and large site, conducive to major development, also made it attractive, he said.

Plans are still being firmed up but the redeveloped site will have at least 1,000 units, Mr Batchelor added. The site is zoned for residential use with a gross plot ratio of 2.1 and maximum height of 24 storeys.

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reporter2
10-09-12, 20:05
http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/archive/friday/premium/top-stories/thomson-view-fetches-590m-en-bloc-sale-20120907

Published September 07, 2012

Thomson View fetches $590m in en bloc sale

It's sold to consortium led by Wee Hur and Lucrum Capital in third attempt

By zeinab yusuf saiwalla


[SINGAPORE] Thomson View condominium has been sold to a consortium led by Wee Hur Development Pte Ltd and Lucrum Capital Pte Ltd for $590 million after two previously unsuccessful en bloc attempts.

Including an estimated $107 million premium to enhance the property's use and a $90 million premium to top up the lease from the remaining 62 years to 99 years, this translates to $712 per square foot per plot ratio (psf ppr).

The 540,314-sq-ft site, located along Upper Thomson Road, is designated for residential use with a 2.1 plot ratio and 24-storey maximum height.

It comprises 100 residential apartments of 1,313 sq ft, another 100 residential apartments of 2,023 sq ft, 54 townhouses of 3,842 sq ft and one shop lot of 1,862 sq ft.

With the collective sale, owners are expected to receive proceeds of $1.62 million, $2.30 million, $3.59 million and $2.82 million respectively, representing an en bloc premium of 30 to 40 per cent above the current resale prices of individual units, according to marketing agent HSR.

The plot can be redeveloped into a new condominium with about 950 units averaging 1,200 sq ft.

The site was first launched in the collective site market in November 2007, with an indicative asking price of $550 million, which works out to $652 psf ppr. That sale, however, failed to attract any bidders.

Its second attempt in November 2011, too, proved unsuccessful.

In 2011, the site was marketing at between $595 million and $635 million, which translates to between $694 and $732 psf ppr.

It was launched for en bloc a third time in April this year for $580 million, which together with the associated premiums translated to $685 psf ppr.

According to Jeffrey Goh, head of investment sales, HSR, the sale was "boosted by the announcements of the Upper Thomson MRT station slated for completion in 2020".

Ringo33
05-01-13, 21:50
read in ST today that this deal hit a stumbling block with some owners rejecting the offer price.

chiaberry
05-01-13, 23:08
They probably found out they can't buy anything similar to replace their unit at that location at the price offered. I was surprised that they accepted at that price anyway.

kane
05-01-13, 23:17
Didn't they get the required amount of acceptances before getting the buyer to offer? Still can reject ah? The market has moved by quite a bit since the deal was announced?

Laguna
06-01-13, 04:45
Under the law, there is valuation on the same day of tender closing.
If price sold is above, then objection would not be valid

Rysk
06-01-13, 08:04
So finally it went through or not??

Ringo33
06-01-13, 08:25
So finally it went through or not??

the article mentioned that strate title board has issued a stop order for the sale effective 14th Jan.

So I think the sale is not completed yet. developer might have to raise the price

Laguna
06-01-13, 09:54
The price offered is above reserve price and private treaty period is over

DC33_2008
06-01-13, 10:28
Strata title board members are getting busy again. :(
the article mentioned that strate title board has issued a stop order for the sale effective 14th Jan.

So I think the sale is not completed yet. developer might have to raise the price

kane
06-01-13, 15:37
The price offered is above reserve price and private treaty period is over

so what is the stumbling block about?

Laguna
07-01-13, 08:51
so what is the stumbling block about?

Reasons
1. Higher GLS prices
2. new MRT station nearby

This is going to be a test case, interesting to find out high court's ruling

chiaberry
07-01-13, 09:04
There is mall and MRT at the doorstep (Thomson Plaza "might" be redeveloped one day - plot ratio is 2.8). The plot is on elevated land and should have good views. Some owners would feel it was underpriced for the en bloc. It will be interesting to to see the outcome of this.

Rysk
07-01-13, 11:48
Thomson View sale hits a roadblock
http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/property-management-news/2013/1/34962/thomson-view-sale-hits-a-roadblock

kane
07-01-13, 12:17
Reasons
1. Higher GLS prices
2. new MRT station nearby

This is going to be a test case, interesting to find out high court's ruling

But I thought they accepted the bid liao. How come still can u turn?

Leeds
07-01-13, 12:34
But I thought they accepted the bid liao. How come still can u turn?

As reported, the news of the Thomson line was released during the tender process. The objectors might rely on the fact that the Sale Committee had failed in exercising its fiduciary duty to call off the tender (to review the reserved price) in veiw of the news release of the MRT line which would greatly enhance the value of the site.

Strange that HSR (the consultant) and the lawyer acting for the Sale Committee both failed to advise the Sale Committee its fiduciary duties and possible legal issues with the Minority.

Laguna
07-01-13, 12:37
As reported, the news of the Thomson line was released during the tender process. The objectors might rely on the fact that the Sale Committee had failed in exercising its fiduciary duty to call off the tender (to review the reserved price) in veiw of the news release of the MRT line which would greatly enhance the value of the site.

Strange that HSR (the consultant) and the lawyer acting for the Sale Committee both failed to advise the Sale Committee its fiduciary duties and possible legal issues with the Minority.

No, the question is who did the valuation for them on the day of tender closing? and whether the valuation reflected such enhancement or not.

I think this is the only ground they can dispute on. I doubt the court can accept such future event.

That is all needed by the Law, and nothing more from the Sales Com, lawyer and teh agents.

kane
07-01-13, 12:44
No, the question is who did the valuation for them on the day of tender closing? and whether the valuation reflected such enhancement or not.

I think this is the only ground they can dispute on. I doubt the court can accept such future event.

That is all needed by the Law, and nothing more from the Sales Com, lawyer and teh agents.

Mrt at their doorstep... if they didn't take that into account with all the soil test machines outside their estate, the sales comm team must be sleeping.

Leeds
07-01-13, 12:53
No, the question is who did the valuation for them on the day of tender closing? and whether the valuation reflected such enhancement or not.

I think this is the only ground they can dispute on. I doubt the court can accept such future event.

That is all needed by the Law, and nothing more from the Sales Com, lawyer and teh agents.

Good point!

The valuation report at the close of the tender is certainly a point of contention. Given the short period of time from the close of tender to the news released and basing on just one single valuation report might be the issue. The consultant and the lawyer should have extended the closing date of the tender and request for at least two more valuation reports to protect the Sale Committee in veiw of the new MRT line.

ecimbew
07-01-13, 12:55
Mrt at their doorstep... if they didn't take that into account with all the soil test machines outside their estate, the sales comm team must be sleeping.

Are they referring to the speculative location of that station near their estate?

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=94567982&postcount=3152

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e130/whataprob/Rail/TSL%20stations/TS9.png

Or perhaps from the bull's eye
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=94594738&postcount=3158

http://i47.tinypic.com/24q1qhd.jpg

ecimbew
07-01-13, 16:45
What do you think? :beats-me-man:

kane
07-01-13, 18:15
They might not have expected a station at their doorstep but surely they should expect something nearby since the name Sin Ming was dropped long time ago.