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GuocoLand’s River Modern sells 90% of units on launch weekend at average price of S$3,266 psf
Paige Lim - Real estate agencies say the robust sales reflect sustained demand for developments in the CCR
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‘More than two cheques per unit’: GuocoLand’s 455-unit River Modern sells 90% of units at launch
Jovi Ho - GuocoLand’s River Modern condominium sold 90% of its 455 units at its launch on March 7, at an average selling price of $3,266 psf. The units sold were priced from $1,548,000 for a two-bedroom unit to $6,722,000 for a four-bedroom unit, says GuocoLand on March 8. The highest price achieved was $3, ...
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GuocoLand’s 455-unit River Modern sells 90% of units at launch
Jovi Ho - GuocoLand’s River Modern condominium sold 90% of its 455 units at its launch on March 7, at an average selling price of $3,266 psf. The units sold were priced from $1,548,000 for a two-bedroom unit to $6,722,000 for a four-bedroom unit, says GuocoLand on March 8. The highest price achieved was $3, ...
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