Are you looking for a new launch condominium in the North-East? We have shortlisted two new launch properties and compared them in a few aspects.
Facts | Riverfront Residences | Affinity at Serangoon |
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Developer | Rio Casa Venture Pte Ltd Joint Venture between:
| Oxley Serangoon Pte. Ltd. Singapore listed developer. Oxley Holdings Limited |
Tenure | 99-year leasehold w.e.f. 31 May 2018 | 99-year leasehold w.e.f. 18 May 2018 |
Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) | Dec 2024 | Dec 2024 |
Site Area | 36,811.10 sqm | 27,583.90 sqm |
Facilities | 101 facilities | 88 Facilities |
Total Units | 1472 | 1052 |
Unit Type and Size (sq ft) | Riverfront Residences | Affinity at Serangoon |
1 Bedroom | 463-581 | 463-560 |
1+1 BR | 517-635 | 538-689 |
2 BR | 603-689 | 635 |
2 BR + 1 | NA | 624 |
2 BR Premium | 721-861 | 753-775 |
3 BR | 872-1087 | 850-1012 |
3 BR Deluxe | NA | 1152-1259 |
3 BR Premium | 1066-1292 | 1076-1249 |
4 BR | 1410-1625 | NA |
4 BR + 1 | NA | 1410-1711 |
4 BR Premium | 1485-1711 | NA |
4 BR Penthouse | NA | 1561-1701 |
4 BR + 1 Penthouse | NA | 1550 |
Strata Landed 4BR | 2109 | 2056-2077 |
Strata Landed 5BR | NA | 2303-2347 |
5-Bedroom | 1679-1905 | NA |
Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP)
Both Affinity at Serangoon and Riverfront Residences have their TOP dates in December 2024. Both are 99-year leasehold properties commenced on May 2018. There is no significant difference between these two properties in this aspect. Hence, it is a draw for both of them.
Riverfront Residences – 1 | Affinity at Serangoon – 1
Unit Types and Sizes
For the unit types, Affinity at Serangoon has an edge over Riverfront Residences as it has 3 more varieties. Even though there are unit types that Riverfront Residences has but Affinity at Serangoon does not, Affinity at Serangoon still wins with a slight margin.
If you are keen in looking for a strata-landed property, Affinity at Serangoon offers more options with their strata-landed 4 and 5 bedrooms.
Riverfront Residences – 1 | Affinity at Serangoon – 2
Location and Transportation
Affinity at Serangoon and Riverfront Residences are both located in mature estates, Serangoon and Hougang respectively, both in the North-East Region of Singapore.
Affinity at Serangoon is situated near to Serangoon Gardens, Chomp Chomp Food Centre, Serangoon Garden Day Market, myVillage and other F&B establishment. Meanwhile, Riverfront Residences is located near Hougang MRT Station, Hougang Mall, The Midtown, Kang Kar and many more.
If you are one who relies heavily on public transport, Riverfront Residences may appeal to you more as it is a mere 10 minutes walking distance from the development. Based on the availability of transportations, Riverfront Residences is a clear winner due to its close proximity to MRT station.
Riverfront Residences – 2 | Affinity at Serangoon – 2
Schools
To families with children, school is definitely one of the most important aspects when choosing their new home.
Riverfront Residences | Affinity at Serangoon |
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It seems that the number of schools within each development is fairly on par however when we based on the 1 km criterion for primary school, Affinity at Serangoon beats Riverfront Residences.
Riverfront Residences – 2 | Affinity at Serangoon – 3
Smart Home Feature
Smart Home feature is a common sight in new developments. Unlike Riverfront Residences, Affinity at Serangoon does not have such feature. According to a Europe research, smart home feature can effectively boost a home’s resale value by up to 5%. So, if you are one that place high value on smart home feature, Riverfront Residences may be your preferred choice.
Riverfront Residences – 3 | Affinity at Serangoon – 3
Riverfront Residences performs better in terms of smart home feature and the accessibility to public transport while Affinity at Serangoon surpasses Riverfront Residences with the abundant of room types and primary schools within 1KM.
However, no doubt that these new launches have their own strengths.
So, Riverfront Residences or Affinity at Serangoon?
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Contributor: Leow Wei Min