Singapore condominium commonly known as condo is a multiple projects where individual units get sold. Buying a condominium unit means owning everything between the bars of that particular unit. However, you share the ownership of other common properties such as club house, elevators, swimming pool, tennis courts, gymnasium and other joint facilities with other owners of condominium.
In the recent years, many people are adopting the condominium way of owning a house. However, Singapore condominiums differ according to the market segments. Different people have different taste and also the financial abilities of buyers; fact well known by the investors.
There are the ordinary condominiums mainly situated in the suburban places but have good communal services. Such condominiums normally have average pricing to enable many buyers who wish to change from public to private housing. Under this group, there is another set of condos known as Executive Condominiums (EC). This is a combination of private and public housing which was created by Singapore government. These condominiums have a lower price compared to private ones in order to enable many people and especially the young professionals aspiring to own a house but find the price too high. However, there are some rules governing the Executive condominiums which include a minimum of five year occupancy duration by the occupant before being permitted to resell.
The other one is middle class Singapore condominiums. Basically, these are situated close to city fringes and other areas such as Tanjong Thu and Newton Novena. They are very popular because they are located close to middle of the city where entertainment and business hubs are. In addition, they have various types of themes which attract successful yuppies and professionals.