Thomson-East Coast MRT Line
Before the National Day Rally Speech, LTA announced that there will be a new MRT line that runs parallel to the current East-West line. Is this a good thing for the people staying around this area? Would their properties increase in value when the train stations are up? Looking at the stations, I think the ones gaining the most benefits would be Β residents staying in Tanjong Rhu and Marine Parade area. Tanjong Rhu Currently, there are only 2 buses that travel into this quiet and peaceful place of Singapore.Β Most of the residents who stay there drive, and those who don't, always complain about the long waiting time for buses and taxi. The situation becomes worse when it rains. Β But despite all these accessibility challenges, it's still a very popular place for expats (Esp. Professional Indians and British) who likes the unblock Kallang River view, City view and Parks. This is the only place in Singapore where you can jog and admire the Marina Bay Sands, Flyer and sky scrappers etc from a distance. With a new station coming up, I believe Tanjong Rhu would become an exciting place to live in/to invest. Marine Parade Marine Parade has always been well-connected by buses to many different parts in Singapore. I have many clients(/Tenants) who choose to stay in Marine Parade because of the East Coast Beach and the good network of buses. It's well-connected by buses to Serangoon, Raffles Place, City Hall, Paya Lebar, Toa Payoh and Ang Mo Kio etc. The only downside is that because there are no other options than buses and taxi, during the Β peak hour (morning & evening), buses to Raflles Place (CBD area) are always packed full of people. Some [...]