{"id":8159,"date":"2016-03-11T07:30:54","date_gmt":"2016-03-11T00:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/yishun-ward-of-the-north\/"},"modified":"2016-03-16T21:08:26","modified_gmt":"2016-03-16T14:08:26","slug":"yishun-ward-of-the-north","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/yishun-ward-of-the-north\/","title":{"rendered":"Yishun: Ward of the north"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nCompleted in 1986, Lower Seletar Reservoir is located to the east of Yishun New Town. (Photo: Balaji Dutt M V, Wikimedia Commons)
\nYoung, innovative and constantly improving, Yishun is one of the most vibrant, popular residential estates in the north of Singapore. We delve into its appeal and predict the future of this northern town.
\nBy Cheryl Marie Tay
\nAs an HDB estate, Yishun is only 40 years old, but is one of the most popular towns in northern Singapore, thanks to the convenience afforded to residents by its accessibility and many amenities.
\nAnd though it is a fully developed residential estate with its own MRT stations (Yishun and Khatib), Yishun is continually being improved. From shopping and dining to education and housing, the estate seems to be in a state of constant development. Unsurprising, perhaps, when one considers the two words synonymous with Singapore\u2019s reputation: growth and progress.
\nDrawn to the north
\nKen Chan, Sales Manager at DTZ Property Network, explains Yishun\u2019s appeal: \u201cYishun is one of the middle-aged housing estates that are being progressively rejuvenated by the HDB. It is also part of the URA\u2019s Master Plan development for the northern region.
\n\u201cThe ongoing developments will make Yishun more well-connected by transportation. At the same time, they will provide many exciting lifestyle choices for residents.\u201d<\/p>\n

But even in light of its recent and current developments, Yishun, which was once a quiet, rural part of Singapore, still has much to offer its residents in terms of nature.
\nThe Lower Seletar Reservoir is a splendid place for a relaxing evening stroll, and the three little-known waterways (the Seletar, Khatib Bongsu and Simpang rivers) are perfect for water sports and trekking on weekends.
\nParks include the Lower Seletar Reservoir Park, Yishun Park and Nee Soon East Park; the former has a small water sports rental facility and occasionally sees dragon boat competitions held there.
\nFor those who prefer the indoors, there are plenty of shopping, F&B and entertainment options to enjoy, be it with family or friends. Northpoint Shopping Centre is right next to Yishun MRT station, while Asia\u2019s first multiplex, Golden Village (GV) Yishun, now boasts wheelchair-friendly berths and three 3D digital halls to cater to a wide variety of moviegoers.
\nFurthermore, Chong Pang City in Neighbourhood 1 has everything one could need: shophouses, a hawker centre, a market, supermarket, department store, drugstores and convenience stores.
\nEssentially complete
\nApart from food, shopping and entertainment, Yishun\u2019s eight neighbourhoods also have schools, community clubs and centres and country clubs, as well as medical and sports facilities. The Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH), named after the late Khoo Teck Puat after it received a hefty $125 million donation from his family, is located in the Yishun Central Area, next to Yishun Polyclinic. It boasts 590 beds amid comprehensive healthcare and specialist medical services and facilities, as well as a recently added feature that overlooks Yishun Pond.
\nThe latest healthcare facility to have been developed in the area is the Yishun Community Hospital (YCH), which opened in late December last year. With approximately 425 beds, YCH\u2019s primary purpose is to accommodate post-surgery patients from KTPH while they recover.
\nThere are seven community clubs and two country clubs (SAFRA Yishun Country Club and Orchid Country Club) in Yishun, as well as the Yishun Stadium and Sports Hall and Yishun Swimming Complex.
\nSchools such as Ahmad Ibrahim Primary and Secondary, Chung Cheng High School (Yishun), ITE College Central and Yishun Junior College are also located in the region.
\nReputable residences
\nYishun has plenty of residential developments, from HDB flats to condominiums and executive condominiums (ECs). The area has been consistently popular amongst buyers, and developments such as The Wisteria and North Park Residences have been attracting a great deal of attention.<\/p>\n

Chan says of the two aforementioned 99-year leasehold projects: \u201cThe Wisteria and North Park Residences are built by very reputable developers. The latter, for example, is known for its well-planned functional residential design.
\n\u201cAt the same time, both The Wisteria and North Park Residences are two of the newest local projects to feature the latest mixed development concept. Retail shops and restaurants in The Wisteria, for instance, are not sold as strata-titled units, giving the developers good control of the retail tenants\u2019 marketing mix, and\u00a0enhancing the overall value of the residential and commercial components of the project.\u201d
\nFurthermore, North Park Residences will also be one of the first private residential developments to be integrated with a community club linked to the Yishun MRT station and bus interchange. Residents will be spoilt for choice when it comes to lifestyle options, as there will be over 500 retail and F&B outlets and healthcare establishments located just below their homes.
\nWhere and how much
\nYishun is an ideal place for both home buyers and sellers. It all simply boils down to two things: price and location. The former, when set at a price that takes into consideration the house\u2019s market value, the seller\u2019s asking price range and the buyer\u2019s offered price range, can attract genuine buyers overnight.
\nChan says, \u201cWe can observe from the well received Wisteria and North Park Residences that the correct pricing of a home really determines its selling power. For homeowners looking to sell, price your home right, and it will literally sell overnight.
\n\u201cAs for homebuyers, it\u2019s always about location. A location generally popular with tenants \/ residents, either for transport convenience or a close proximity to lifestyle amenities or schools would be a great start. And of course, a website such as PropertyGuru.com will make searching for that dream home so much easier.\u201d
\nPositive prospects
\nWith all its ever-changing and constantly improving amenities and infrastructure, Yishun\u2019s foreseeable future looks bright. Residents have easy access to food, shopping, entertainment, healthcare, education, recreation, nature and sports, making Yishun highly convenient and therefore, attractive.
\nChan is positive about the estate\u2019s prospects: \u201cI think Yishun is progressing towards (becoming) a very liveable suburban region in the north. Transport links are well integrated and lifestyle amenities are abundant. The latest mixed-use commercial and residential projects certainly support the transformation of Yishun into a rejuvenated and choice residential region.
\n\u201cThe residential market in Singapore and Yishun may be undergoing some adjustments in tandem with the global economy at the moment, but in the longer term, the attractiveness of Yishun as a choice home will ensure it will be a shining star in the future.\u201d
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