New homeowners, this is your moment! Looking to turn your new house into a home of your dreams? Amazing Home & Design 2024 at Singapore Expo Hall 6B is the place to start. This expo event is a showcase of the latest and most innovative ideas in home design and decor, tailored to meet all your home furnishing needs. You can also find the latest furnishing solution from hundreds of different brands including Digital Lock, Prism+, Evorich Floorings, Slumberland and more.
Date: January 13-21, 2024
Time: Daily from 12 PM to 10 PM
Venue: Singapore Expo Hall 6B
Once you are there, you can discover the latest in home and interior design from more than 40 leading exhibitors, each offering unique and cutting-edge solutions in home and interior design. From minimalist to extravagant, find ideas that speak to your personal style and home needs.
Don’t know where to start? Bring your floor plan and get free consultations from top-tier interior designers at the booth. Receive personalized recommendations, whether you’re eyeing a complete overhaul or a subtle refresh of your space.
At the same time, explore over 20 renowned mattress brands to find the one that promises you a heavenly sleep. You can test, touch, and feel the future of sleep technology tailored to serenade you into dreamland. Some of the top brands include Slumberland, Four Star, King Koil, Sleepynight, Lady Americana and many more. At the event, you are guaranteed the lowest prices, ensuring you find the perfect sleep haven without compromising on quality or breaking the bank.
As you move towards your living room, discover a range of exquisite sofas, dining sets, and cutting-edge interior concepts. Whether you are looking for quality sofas from premium European brands or dining sets that are a testament to craftsmanship and style, they have got it all.
If you are looking for all-in-one home solutions: from stylish flooring to advanced air conditioning, luxurious bathroom fittings, and the latest in digital home security, you can find everything you need under one roof. Participating brands include Amare La Casa, Classique Curtain, Invis Furniture, , The Floor Emporium, Singgate and more.
Last but not least, everyone can enter their grand lucky draw to win prizes worth over $16,000! We’re talking about a cool $3,888 cash for their grand prize and plush mattress that comes with bedframe worth over $4K!
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to be part of the most awaited home and design event of the year. Visit us at Singapore Expo Hall 6B and transform your space into a haven of luxury and innovation.
For many Filipinos, finding their own home has always topped their priorities in life. Many seek for safe havens where they can live comfortably without breaking the bank. These days, however, a comfortable life costs too much that not every hardworking Filipino can afford. This is why Camella has built quality and secure communities all over the country to provide a decent life for hardworking individuals and their families.
The deep sense of a Filipino neighborhood culture sums up the down-to-earth nature of Camella communities. Borne out of its vision of building every Filipino’s dream wherever they choose to live, Camella has constructed over 500,000 homes in key cities and provinces nationwide for 45 years. This vision has resulted in ideal homes finely built and designed, self-contained and secure properties, and a network of systems, facilities and organizations that make for a stronger foundation of every home.
Camella offers a wide range of payment options that allow homebuyers to purchase their dream homes. Customized financing schemes also help them realize their first home investment in a safe and beautiful community.
Camella provides convenient locations where families can have access to schools, medical centers, places of worship, marketplaces, shopping malls, transportation hubs, and places of work. There are Camella communities with schools, churches and commercial centers right within the property —allowing them to be nearly self-contained.
Camella features amenities for families to spend quality time together : swimming pools, basketball courts, playgrounds, landscaped parks, and tree-lined avenues that often revolve around a Clubhouse. To make it a safer place to live in, the communities are well-secured with guarded gates, roving guards and perimeter walls.
Landscaped communities
Camella boasts of green surroundings by collaborating with a team of horticulturists — to create living communities that grow into habitats ideal for families. The group designs the landscaping and open spaces that allow residents to come home to an oasis of lush greenery.
Good business practice
Camella has tied up with top companies that help guarantee its communities are well taken care of. To ensure the group’s competence in project management and safety-conscience building practices, Camella works hand-in-hand with MGS Corporation, which provides construction expertise to customers throughout the country.
Camella likewise works with Global Land Property Management, Inc., a group with extensive experience in managing subdivisions and condominiums. They ensure that necessary preventive and corrective maintenance programs are implemented.
Quality systems and processes
Camella has instituted a number of systems designed to streamline operations and communications within the company and for its residents. Camella uses the German-devised software SAP (Systems, Applications and Products), which serves as an end-to-end application system addressing the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system requirements of key departments including Sales, Administrative, Production, Customer Care, Technical Services, Purchasing, Accounting, and Finance.
Whether you are choosing a flat for rental or purchase, finding a home can be challenging and time consuming. Various expectations including interior preferences, budget, and additional charges, as well as location and safety should be considered by you.
#1: THE HIDDEN CHARGES
Ensure that all the clauses of the documents (i.e., including the penalty clauses) are read and understood. Is the builder required to pay you penalty in case you do not receive the renovated flat within the grace period?
Additional expenses such as stamp duty, home loan processing fee, and safety deposit fee should be kept in mind.
#2: THE LOCATION
Location, location, location! Find a flat that is near to a public transportation station, if transportation is a priority. Consider if your shortlisted flats are close to your place of education or employment.
Flats that are conveniently located near shopping malls and community parks are ideal. Examine how the location of the flat will affect your commute to school or work as well as your commute towards your friends and family.
#3: THE BUDGET
Be honest with yourself and calculate your budget. Utilities are not usually included in the rent or purchase of a flat. Therefore, it is important to calculate the added costs of utilities when determining whether a flat suit your budget.
The gap between renting and owning a flat is massive. Stick with the guidelines of how much you can afford and avoid defaulting for non-payment.
#4: THE SECURITY
Lower floors or stories do not offer as much privacy compared as the higher ones because they easily be accessed. If your building is located near the main road or a busy area, higher floors or stories tend to be more peaceful.
Please examine the security arrangements in the housing complex (e.g., CCTVs) if you are keen on staying on the lower floor or story.
#5: THE INTERIOR
The interior’s cleanliness demonstrates how responsible the property owner is. However, there is more to see beyond its freshly painted walls. You should check the water pressure and find out whether the windows and doors are closing well.
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You should be given an inventory if the property was listed as fully furnished. During the first visit, you may establish whether all the items are part of the contract.
Singapore will celebrate her 56th birthday on 9 August, and COURTS will be rejoicing with our tiny red dot by launching super solid lobangs! You can expect the lowest prices guaranteed during the campaign at all COURTS stores islandwide and online at courts.com.sg.
We also strongly recommend that you sign up for the HomeClub Membership to earn points as you shop (100 points = $1). Being COURTS’ exclusive rewards programme, valued members will be able to enjoy attractive discounts, access to private sales, all-year-round specials, and more.
To make it even sweeter, COURTS will be welcoming you into the family with a welcome gift of discount vouchers you can use for your purchases when you become a HomeClub member. You will also get to redeem a $10 COURTS voucher on your birthday month. Download the COURTS mobile app to gain easy access to your e-card and storage points.
Sounds awesome? Click here to sign up as a HomeClub member now! Meanwhile, let’s have a glance at the exclusive offers from 31 July to 16 August you don’t want to miss out on.
Disclaimer: COURTS reserves the right to change the below-mentioned promotions without prior notice.
Electrical Essentials
1. Mayer MMAF3501 3.8L air fryer
Usual Price: $299 Promo Price: $56 with a min. spend of $149 on selected products
Add Mayer’s 3.8L air fryer worth $299 to your kitchen collection by paying just $56! To enjoy this National Day 2021 special deal, all you have to do is spend a minimum of $149 on fans, cookware, personal care items, or small home & kitchen appliances. Trust us; you will find the large capacity basket a lifesaver when preparing snacks or small bites at home.
2. KDK fan bundle deals
Usual Price: $1260 Promo Price: $1048
KDK is a Japanese brand specialising in electric fans since 1996. It’s the quality you can trust since their products have been in the market for more than 20 years. Save up to $212 when you tap on the above bundle promotions on stand fans and ceiling fans with LED and remote control. Stay cool while working from home!
3. Samsung washer & dryer package promotions
Usual Price: from $2446 Promo Price: from $2349
Is it time for a new washer & dryer to help you work on your daily or weekly load of laundry? Take it from Samsung’s new arrivals with 8kg to 9.5kg QuickDrive™ (Q-Drum) washers and 8kg to 9kg Heatpump dryers. The bundle promotions can help you save up to $149, so now’s the best time to purchase.
Furniture Fiesta
4. 1-for-1 dining chairs
Many of us spend considerable amounts of time sitting down while working. Sit more comfortably while working from home with new dining chairs. Take advantage of this buy 1 get 1 free COURTS’ furniture fiesta to give your dining table new companions. Or, if you’re thinking of changing up the vibe in your dining and living room with present-day furniture, keep reading.
5. 1-for-1 sofas + FREE TV consoles / side tables / sideboards / coffee tables
Folks who are planning to dress up your dining and living room with new furnishings, hold your horses. With COURTS’ current promotion, you will get to change your sofas and welcome a FREE dining table set, TV console, side table, sideboard, or coffee table! It’s a deal that doesn’t come by so often, so buy now with no regrets later.
*T&Cs: Promotion valid with a minimum spend of $899 on sofas in a single receipt. The value of the free items must not be more than 56% of the price of the sofa.
6. Buy 1 get 2 FREE: Dining set + 2 FREE TV consoles / side tables / sideboards / coffee tables
If you don’t need a new sofa, that’s okay. COURTS has kindly paired up a promotion just for peeps who need to replace their dining sets. By purchasing one dining table set, you will get two FREE TV consoles, side tables, sideboards, or coffee tables.
*T&Cs: Promotion valid with a minimum spend of $899 on dining sets in a single receipt. The value of FREE 2nd and 3rd furniture items must not be more than 56% of the dining set price.
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7. Up to 10% off fitness trackers
Don’t let Singapore’s return to Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) affect your exercise regime and plan to stay fit! If you can’t find a physical buddy to motivate you on your road to becoming healthier, invest in a fitness tracker or smartwatch and enjoy significant savings of up to 10% with COURTS this National Day.
8. Great savings on Apple products
Apple fanatics don’t want to miss out on this promotion till 16 August. Whether you’re thinking of bagging home a new iPad, introduce additional iPad accessories to your Apple devices, or switch to the latest iPhone 12, take the opportunity to do so now!
9. Gifts of your choice with the purchase of notebooks / computers
Is your notebook or computer slowing down recently? Maybe it’s time for an upgrade. COURTS is running a FREE gift campaign with any laptop or computer purchase from 3 August. Simply spend a minimum of $899 to get one gift (worth up to $108) of your choice. The number of gifts entitlement will correspond to your spending amount accordingly.
Trash for Treasure
Finding it a waste to chuck your old furniture aside? With COURTS thoughtful trade-in push to help you convert trash to treasure, you can now bid goodbye to your decade long furnishings and wave hello to the latest furniture with up to 80%* off the recommended retail price.
Property buying has been a concern of many because of the pandemic. While some proceeded in purchasing their dream homes, there are also some who held back. If you’re one of the people who are still pondering whether to get that dream home now, here are some reasons why you should.
1. Competition is less fierce.
Many of your fellow prospective homebuyers are preoccupied with other things and aren’t looking at properties for the meantime. Consequently, you’ll have fewer people to compete with.
As such, you don’t have to rush your purchase. You don’t need to try outbidding others as well. Moreover, you don’t have to settle for properties that are cheap but in hostile communities.
Be confident at exploring housing options that are in peaceful communities but are still sold at affordable prices. Take your time studying their benefits, too.
2. Sellers offer great deals.
To entice more buyers, developers offer different promos and flexible payments schemes that would be of help for buyers to proceed with their real estate investment.
Consider the homeowners who are selling their properties right now as well. This could be due to financial issues brought about by the pandemic. To get funds sooner, some of them may sell at prices lower than what you would assume. The downside, however, is that the properties may be poorly maintained. This makes newly built homes an attractive choice. Check the house listings online to see the available houses you can choose from. Once you see a property to your liking, inquire about the available payment terms and promos they offer.
3. Impending Price Increases
Sooner or later, various industries have to recover from months of low revenue or even deficits. More often than not, the way to do so is to increase the prices of the goods and services they’re providing.
So, if manufacturers of construction materials raise their prices, the prices of property developments would also increase.
When values of properties increase, your monthly repayments for a mortgage loan may become too high. Another possibility is that the seller may maintain the same amount of monthly repayment pre-pandemic, but the repayment period will be longer.
Before the inflation rate becomes too high, it’s good to study the market now and make a purchase.
4. Home purchasing has become more convenient.
You don’t have to go out of your current home to look for new property investments. If you are an OFW, this is even more convenient for you. Nowadays, real estate developers like Lessandra has offered digital tools to help homebuyers purchase real estate without having to travel back to Philippines. If you are an OFW, you can visit their website or their YouTube Channel to see the virtual tours. You can also reserve your property of choice and make payments online!
See FAQs and Guides to know more on how to buy a property in the Philippines online.
Get a glimpse of the community through the virtual tours
Photo source: Lessandra website
Real estate is a huge investment. Even if you’re looking for an affordable house and lot, choose a reputable developer. For a quality and affordable house and lot developer, check Lessandra homes. Tagged by the London-based website Start Up Pill as one of the best residential start-up companies globally, Lessandra offers quality yet affordable homes worthy of your investment.
