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PropertyGuru Group CEO Hari V. Krishnan chats with judges of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) 2017, accompanied by Terry Blackburn, founder and managing director of the Awards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) 2017, presented by Kohler and supported by the country\u2019s No. 1 property site PropertyGuru.com.sg, recognised the country\u2019s best developers and real estate projects and design on Tuesday night (7 November) during an exclusive gala dinner held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands.<\/span><\/p>\n

GuocoLand, developer of the acclaimed integrated development Tanjong Pagar Centre, claimed some of the evening\u2019s biggest awards, including Best Developer (Singapore), and was hailed as an exemplary urban innovator.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the Singapore\u2019s leading developers, GuocoLand believes that every project should possess \u2018poetic ambience\u2019 and offer a lifestyle that\u2019s comfortable and usable. GuocoLand achieves its goal by incorporating well-designed public spaces, sustainable and green amenities, and choosing the most premium locations for the benefit of consumers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Leader in urbanisation<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe company is a leader in urbanisation with high-profile projects such as Tanjong Pagar Centre, rejuvenating a neighbourhood in the process,\u201d said the independent judging panel. The said project, which was hailed as the Best Green Development, also features Wallich Residence, winner of the Best Luxury Condo Development gong.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re grateful for this prestigious award for GuocoLand. We always think about the end-user and how we can build he best project for them, so this honour means a lot,\u201d the company said upon accepting the trophy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Boutique Developer went to Lian Beng Group Ltd, which also received special awards in sustainable development and corporate social responsibility, along with honours for some of its joint venture projects. A young company, Lian Beng has already earned Green Mark certifications for its strict adherence to positive construction practices.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other big winners of the year included mixed-use development Stars of Kovan by Property Enterprises Development (S) Pte Ltd, hailed as \u201cglamourous\u201d by the judges; and Best Condo Development (Singapore) awardee High Park Residences by Fernvale Development Pte Ltd, a new project that focuses on affordability and practically catering to young families.<\/span><\/p>\n

Positive image of Singaporean real estate<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Now in its seventh year, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) competition paints a positive image of Singaporean real estate as it continues to lead the ASEAN region in green building, sustainable design, and technological and architectural innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n

More than 20 current developments from nearly 20 companies and joint ventures were rewarded during the ceremony that was attended by over 300 guests.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards definitely raises the bar for real estate excellence and it\u2019s recognised for being ethical, fair, and independently judged by a panel of experts in the industry, which solidifies its credibility,\u201d said Hari V. Krishnan, CEO of PropertyGuru Group, who delivered the evening\u2019s opening remarks.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cConsumers, or as we like to call them homebuyers, look to the Awards to find the best developers, and ultimately this helps them in making informed property decisions.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The independent judging panel was again led by renowned architect Minkqee Tan, chief designer at MINKEE Architects Pte Ltd, said it was no surprise that Singapore remains a real estate leader in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n

ASEAN’s only triple-A economy<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cSingapore is the only triple-A economy in the region and one of such rare ones in the world. It has an Independent and stable local currency, low interest rates, and an excellent banking system that supports property investment. That, combined with the high standards in public housing, ensuring that both the public and private realms, are conceptualised and realised in fashions that are well connected, and undeniably relevant to the Singapore economy and population,\u201d Tan said.<\/span><\/p>\n

He added that \u201cthese high standards has no doubt created a flow-on effect on the private sector that is \u2013 more often than not \u2013 obliged to keep up with these same standards.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Tan\u2019s panel of judges included respected industry experts: Alexander Karolik Shlaen (CEO, Panache Management); Robert Greg Shand (Greg Shand Architects); Lim Wenhui (Partner, SPARK Architects); Clement Ong (Head of Strategic Planning and Investment, Banyan Tree Group); Benedict Lim (Managing Director, Real Estate Transaction, Ernst & Young Corporate Finance Pte Ltd); and Natalie Breen (Real Estate Legal Leader & Partner, PwC Legal International Pte Ltd).<\/span><\/p>\n

As always, the judging process was strictly supervised by BDO, the world\u2019s fifth largest network of accounting and auditing firm, including actual site inspections and intensive panel deliberations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Real Estate Personality of the Year<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The only award not judged by the panel was the 2017 Singapore Real Estate Personality of the Year award, which was selected by the editors of PropertyGuru Property Report magazine. The coveted award went to multiple-winner Oxley Holdings Limited\u2019s executive chairman and CEO, Ching Chiat Kwong, who has been known to take risks as a real estate leader.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis award shows the appreciation for the Oxley Holdings team. With perseverance and hard work, anything is possible, even in real estate,\u201d said Ching.<\/span><\/p>\n

Main winners will now advance to the seventh annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final competition (8 November), where delegates and regional nominees from around Asia will gather to honour the best in Asia\u2019s real estate sector. The grand finale follows the second day of the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit, a two-day, C-level conference for proptech, smart cities, evolving markets, and China\u2019s Belt and Road initiative.<\/span><\/p>\n

The seventh annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) 2017 was supported by title sponsor Kohler; co-sponsors Regus, Mitsubishi Electric, and POSCO; official portal partner PropertyGuru.com.sg, Singapore\u2019s No. 1 property site; media partners Southeast Asia GLOBE, Oxford Business Group, Realestate.com.kh, Indesign Media Asia Pacific, and PropertyGuru Property Report, Asia\u2019s leading luxury real estate, architecture and design publication; supporting association European Chamber of Commerce Singapore; and official supervisor BDO, the world\u2019s fifth largest auditing and accountancy firm led by executive director Roger Loo and manager Jan Weidlich.<\/span><\/p>\n

FULL LIST OF WINNERS & HIGHLY COMMENDED<\/strong><\/p>\n

PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) 2017<\/p>\n

DEVELOPER AWARDS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Developer<\/strong><\/p>\n