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Issue 3 Oct - Dec 2015 Huttons is Singapore s leading home-grown real estate group with over 3000 real estate consultants.

Huttons is also actively involved in the secondary resale and leasing markets, operating in all sectors including residential, HDB, commercial and industrial sectors.

As we broaden our reach beyond Singapore, Huttons Real Estate Group has established affiliated offices in Malaysia, Cambodia, the Philippines and a partner company in China.

This has greatly benefitted our clients, allowing them better access into foreign markets while providing them a multitude of investment opportunities.

1 Issue 3 Oct - Dec 2015 Huttons is Singapore s leading home-grown real estate group with over 3000 real estate consultants. Over the years, we have grown to be the industry leader in local and international project marketing, accounting for almost 50% of all market Transactions. Huttons is also actively involved in the secondary resale and leasing markets, operating in all sectors including residential, HDB, commercial and industrial sectors. New operational teams have been formed to enhance focus and to provide the best service and opportunities for our Associates and Clients. As we broaden our reach beyond Singapore, Huttons Real Estate Group has established affiliated offices in Malaysia, Cambodia, the Philippines and a partner company in China. More regional expansion is in the pipeline as we seek to extend our network into regional markets. This has greatly benefitted our clients, allowing them better access into foreign markets while providing them a multitude of investment opportunities. We continually strive to be The Agency of Choice, by offering the best service standards, the most optimal response time, and the highest level of professionalism in the Real Estate Industry. In recent months, Huttons has seen stellar results in the various projects that we have undertaken. Locally, we were involved in the numerous launches of new projects like Sims Urban Oasis, Bartley, North Park Residences, High Park Residences, Thomson and Hilbre 28. We have marketed our first EC Project with significant success. Our recent projects Principal Gardens and Thomson Impressions, achieved positive sales results while outperforming our com- CEO Message petitors. On the international front, strong sales numbers were observed for Vietnam, Cambodia and Malaysia. At Huttons, we seek to provide ample business opportunities for our Associates, while ensuring a credible and efficient admin support team. We continue to increase new business avenues for our Associates both locally & internationally. We are grateful for all your partnership and support. Let us advance towards making Huttons the Agency of Choice for all. Mr Goh Kee Nguan Chief Executive Officer Not to be missed in this issue: Highlights Hot Updates on the latest Huttons Projects International Feature - Explore the Magnificence of Indo-China & Thailand Huttons Updates You Don t Want to Miss Top Producers July - September 2015 Upcoming Activities Huttons Training Page

drive to the Orchard shopping belt, Great World City and the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Reputable schools located within the vicinity include Crescent Girl s School and River Valley Primary School.

2 Principal Garden (Residential) Huttons Tips! Principal Prince Charles Crescent, a 663 unit, 99-years leasehold development by UOL Venture Investment and Kheng Leong Company is just a short walk to Redhill MRT station and a short 10min drive to the Orchard shopping belt, Great World City and the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Reputable schools located within the vicinity include Crescent Girl s School and River Valley Primary School. It is a short drive to a wide range of shopping, recreation and dining amenities. There will be a total of 4 blocks of residential units within Principal Garden, all blocks are well-tilted and positioned so that future residents will get to enjoy maximised panoramic views in Principal Garden is the most affordably priced development Page 2 in the location. the comfort of their own beautiful homes. Principal Garden will be made up of 80% greenery and 20% structure. Nature lovers will be enchanted by the lush tropical garden and breathtaking scenery that surrounds the entire development. Principal Garden is the most affordably priced development in this location. Principal Garden has a mix of 1/2/3/4/4+1/5+1 bedroom apartment sizes and is welllocated next to a Good Class Bungalow area with a strong product design. The land was purchased at $821 psf ppr, lower than most projects in the vicinity, During the launch of Principal Garden, buyers thronged the show flat and about 120 units or 60% of the initial release of 200 units on the first weekend were sold at an average price of $1,630 psf. This makes Principal Garden the most affordably priced development in this location. The starting price of a one-bedder was only $770,000 while that of a 3-bedroom lists for only $1.7 million. There was buying interest across all unit types and out of the 9 penthouses, 5 were snapped up. Due to the strong interest, the developer released another 80 units especially the 3- bedroom stacks in the following week, bringing the total of launched units to property agencies, Huttons, Propnex and CBRE had participated in marketing Principal Garden and Huttons emerged with the best results with a substantial lead over the other 2. For more info, approach your preferred Huttons Associate or call

Issue 3 Oct - Dec 2015 Thomson Impressions (Residential) Thomson Impressions is a 288 unit, 99-years leasehold condominium development comprising 2 blocks of 19 storeys, one unit of 2 storey strata

Developed by Nanshan Group, it is situated within walking distance to the future Bright Hill MRT Station and located near top primary school Ai Tong and near restaurants and shopping centres such as

Hence, residents can enjoy the peace and exclusivity of the area.

3 Issue 3 Oct - Dec 2015 Thomson Impressions (Residential) Thomson Impressions is a 288 unit, 99-years leasehold condominium development comprising 2 blocks of 19 storeys, one unit of 2 storey strata bungalow, as well as 4 units of strata semidetached units. It is located off Lorong Puntong in the Upper Thomson area. Developed by Nanshan Group, it is situated within walking distance to the future Bright Hill MRT Station and located near top primary school Ai Tong and near restaurants and shopping centres such as Sin Ming Plaza and Thomson Plaza. Thomson Impressions is in a low density area due to the high percentage of landed properties and shophouses. Hence, residents can enjoy the peace and exclusivity of the area. It is surrounded by lush greenery and recreational amenities such as the upcoming Windsor Nature Park, Lower Pierce Reservoir and the Singapore Island Country Club. There is limited supply of new residential developments in the Upper Thomson area. Freehold Three 11 with an average price of $1,630 psf has been fully sold since the launch in July Thomson Three which has an average price of $1,337 psf has sold 437/445 units with a balance of 8 units since the launch in Sep Price & Location a lure for Buyers chased at $ psf ppr, just slightly higher than the land cost for Thomson Three at $ psf ppr. The 99-year leasehold Thomon Impressions has an average selling price of $1,411 psf with the smallest one-bedder of 463 sf valued at $670,000. More than half its units are priced under $1.2 million. The price as well as the location is a lure for buyers. Some 100 units in Thomson Impressions are onebedroom units of 463 sq ft with prices starting from just over S$600,000, 72 units are two-bedders of sq ft, 72 units are three-bedders of 1,055 sq ft and 34 units are three-bedroom premium units of 1,195 sq ft. During the weekend launch of Thomson Impressions, buyer turnout was strong and 88 out of the 150 units launched were sold. Most of the units sold were the larger units with 2 bedroom units being the most popular among buyers followed by the threebedroom units. 2 property agencies, Huttons and ERA participated in marketing Thomson Impressions and Huttons outperformed ERA in the units sold during the launch. Given the project s attractive price and location, we expect Thomson Impressions to continue witnessing strong interest from prospective buyers. The land for Thomson Impressions was pur- For more info, approach your preferred Huttons Associate or call Page 3

International Feature - Explore the Magnificence of Indo-China Indochina is at the continental crossroads of India and China and mainly consists of the countries, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand,

The populations of these countries are growing with a large workforce to support further economic progress. Growth has been strong with Cambodia and Vietnam displaying 7.0% and 6.

In this edition, we will introduce 3 countries, namely Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia and also highlight to you various attractive investment opportunities in each of these countries.

4 International Feature - Explore the Magnificence of Indo-China Indochina is at the continental crossroads of India and China and mainly consists of the countries, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar and Peninsula Malaysia. Development is rife in this region with Vietnam and Cambodia taking pole positions in terms of Economic Progression. The populations of these countries are growing with a large workforce to support further economic progress. Growth has been strong with Cambodia and Vietnam displaying 7.0% and 6.0% y-o-y respectively for In this edition, we will introduce 3 countries, namely Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia and also highlight to you various attractive investment opportunities in each of these countries. Vietnam - Country Update From 1 July 2015, foreigners can now purchase Vietnamese properties after a new law was passed in the country s National Assembly. Foreigner purchases are capped at a maximum of 30 percent of apartments within a block and 250 houses in a given ward. As such, the demand pool for the Vietnamese property market has now broadened beyond the local context. Nonetheless local sentiments should still remain strong supported by rising local incomes. Vietnam boasts one of Asia's fastest rates of middle class expansion, with the economy growing 6.28 percent in the first half of this year. Property transactions in Vietnam have almost doubled from the previous year as of Aug 2015, reflecting strong demand from both locals and foreigners. Compared to countries in the region, Vietnam has one of the largest population size, standing at almost 90 million residents. However, as of 2014, its property market is valued at USD21 billion while neighbours Thailand and Singapore stand at USD89 billion and USD241 billion respectively. There is therefore much room for the Vietnamese property market to progress, indicating the possibility of substantial capital gains. Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City) - Vista Verde (CapitaLand) Huttons is proud to bring you our first Vietnam initiative Vista Verde. Vista Verde is a mixed development by CapitaLand. Nestled in District 2 of Ho Chi Minh City, Vista Verde boasts 4 Towers of residential Units and 5 floors of retail units. There are a total of floors with a total of 1152 residential units. Within the development, there is an abundance of facilities including sauna rooms, gyms, a library, tennis courts and many more. The surrounding vicinity includes various government administrative buildings and also an upcoming metro line. On 25 October, a preview was held for Vista Verde with over 32 units snapped up within a 12 hour period. Sentiments were so strong that additional units were released in response to increasing queries for various stacks. Current stocks are running low and desirable units are moving quickly. Do approach your preferred Huttons International Consultant to secure your next investment. Page 4

Issue 3 Oct - Dec 2015 Cambodia (Phnom Penh) - The Peak (Oxley Holdings) Huttons first foray into the Cambodian market was epitomised by the successful launch of The Bridge, with a total of over 330

This development is located in a prime location while sharing the same address as the prestigious Shangri-La Hotel Cambodia.

5 Issue 3 Oct - Dec 2015 Cambodia (Phnom Penh) - The Peak (Oxley Holdings) Huttons first foray into the Cambodian market was epitomised by the successful launch of The Bridge, with a total of over 330 units sold by Huttons to-date. Following this successful launch, we are now embarking on our new project, The Peak. The Peak is a joint development by Oxley Holdings and Worldbridge Land of Cambodia. This development is located in a prime location while sharing the same address as the prestigious Shangri-La Hotel Cambodia. Within walking distance of the development, you can find numerous entertainment amenities including Aeon Mall, and NagaWorld Casino, the biggest Casino in Cambodia. It is also located close to the diplomatic hub of Phnom Penh with the Russian and Australian embassies, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the country s National Assembly. The Peak is an iconic mixed development standing at 55 stories with 1,014 apartments spread over 2 towers. It has a generous mix of studios, 1 Br, 2Br + Study, 3 Br and Penthouses to serve the requirements of all investors. Amenities are aplenty with a yoga studio, a gymnasium, outdoor pavilions, a games room and many more. Most iconic of the lot is the infinity pool on the 55th floor. Imagine immersing yourself in the infinity pool of Marina Bay Sands Singapore while soaking in the best views of the city. The same can be said of The Peak in Cambodia where the best of Phnom Penh can be observed while enjoying a dip in your exclusive rooftop infinity pool. Almost 90 units have been snapped up since sales started in Q Prices start at an affordable US$1xxK with a 12% net guaranteed rental return over 2 years. Do approach your preferred Huttons International Consultant to own a piece of Cambodia s rapid development. Thailand (Bangkok) - Country Update Thailand s property market is poised for an upward movement in prices as the economy recovers amidst the political instability of prior years. With stronger exports, growing investment activities and increased government spending, Thailand s economy is forecasted to observe an average growth of 3.6% a year from This was reflected in the Bangkok s property market where a 35% increase in prices was observed in Q Demand for housing remained strong, especially so for inner city developments where projects were sold out within a matter of days. These included, The Monument Sanam Pao by Sansiri, Ashton Asoke and Ideo Q Siam - Ratchathewi by Ananda Developments. Thailand (Bangkok) - Ashton Silom (Ananda Development) Ashton Silom is part of the Ashton line-up of developments by Ananda Developments of Thailand. The Ashton line up represents the developer s top range of products with the best quality finishes and design. Ashton Silom is located in the heart of Silom Road, right beside the Pullman Bangkok Hotel G. It is just over 300m from the nearest BTS Skytrain station and is just 4 BTS stops away from the popular Siam retail district (Malls in Siam include: Siam Square, Siam Paragon, MBK and Central World). In addition, the Silom, Sathorn & Surawong business districts are all within close proximity, along with the Thailand s best higher educational institution, Chulalongkorn University. Asthon Silom boast 428 residential units with a mix of 1Br and 2 Br unit types over 48 floors. The development includes an abundance of facilities including a library, business lounge, cinema room, massage room and a wine bar amongst many others. On the top floor sits an outdoor garden lounge with spectacular views of the Bangkok skyline. In addition, all units will enjoy Ashton s 5 start in-residence service. Local demand for this development is strong with only a selection of units exclusively reserved for foreign purchases. Do not miss this opportunity to own a piece of Bangkok s growing luxury property market. Sales will begin on 28 Nov Please contact your preferred Huttons Associate for more information. Page 5

Thailand (Bangkok) - Q Chidlom (Ananda Development) Q Chidlom is another development in Ananda s line up of upscale Bangkok properties.

With Chit Lom BTS and the upcoming Pratunam station just 650m from the development, residents will have multiple access to all destinations across Bangkok.

This development is also located beside the heart of Bangkok s retail sector with Platinum Shopping Mall and the upscale Central Wold Mall all within walking distance.

Q Chidlom also has an array of facilities including a Turkish hot tub, steam room, library, social club and garden on the 40th & 41st floor.

Do contact your preferred Huttons associates to find out more about this excellent investment opportunity.

The response was overwhelming, especially so from external Real Estate Professionals. During the course of the evening, over 100 professionals turned up at the Huttons Learning Hub.

6 Thailand (Bangkok) - Q Chidlom (Ananda Development) Q Chidlom is another development in Ananda s line up of upscale Bangkok properties. Located along Phetchaburi road, this development sits at the crossroads of 3 separate public transport networks. With Chit Lom BTS and the upcoming Pratunam station just 650m from the development, residents will have multiple access to all destinations across Bangkok. In addition, Q Chidlom is just over 800m from the airport rail link station of Ratchaprarop, therefore providing a direct link to Bangkok main international transportation hub, Suvarnabhumi Airport. This development is also located beside the heart of Bangkok s retail sector with Platinum Shopping Mall and the upscale Central Wold Mall all within walking distance. There are a total of 352 residential units within this 42 storey development. Units come in a healthy mix of 1Br and 2Br configurations that are fully air-conditioned*, curtained and fitted. Q Chidlom also has an array of facilities including a Turkish hot tub, steam room, library, social club and garden on the 40th & 41st floor. On the top floor is a swimming pool and garden where residents can soak in the best views of Bangkok. Sales will commence on 15 Nov Do contact your preferred Huttons associates to find out more about this excellent investment opportunity. Secrets Revealed Seminar (2 Oct 2015) The Huttons Inaugural Career Seminar Secrets Revealed was held on 2 October The response was overwhelming, especially so from external Real Estate Professionals. During the course of the evening, over 100 professionals turned up at the Huttons Learning Hub. They were introduced to earning opportunities, career progression tracks and a flavor of what it feels like to be part of the Huttons family. One of our senior leaders, Mr Kevin Geow, one of our top producers, Ms Anna Tan and one of our outstanding rookie, Ms Christie How took turns to brief the audience. It was a fun filled evening that provided associates with new perspectives on how to achieve their million dollar objectives. To catch further highlights from the seminar, do visit the Huttons Facebook page for more information. Amazing Huttons SG50 Celebrations - Creating the Family Spirit of Huttons! On 8 Sep 2015, more than a thousand Huttons Associates & their family members came together for the Amazing Huttons SG50 Celebrations. The Amazing Huttons SG50 Celebrations is a family event where Associates and their loved ones come together for a fun filled morning of bonding and cohesion. This occasion spurs interaction amongst Associates while ensuring the fulfilment of our corporate Page 6 objective to PLAY HARD & WORK HARD. Our Associates had a fun-filled day with the various activities from Uncle Ringo, Bubble Soccer, Laser Tag and the Huttons Amazing Race. During the Huttons Amazing Race, participants had to race around the various Huttons operated show flats while completing numerous challenging tasks. For the younger children, popcorn and candy floss booths were available to satisfy their savoury needs. It was a memorable day for all. It was also a meaningful day as we celebrated the Huttons spirit of togetherness. For highlights of the event, please visit our Huttons Asia Facebook page. Do remember to like the photos.

Corporate Leasing in Huttons Issue 3 Oct - Dec 2015 Huttons Corporate Leasing Team is now operational.

We know that relocating to a new environment may be a unique and challenging task.

For more details of corporate leasing, please visit the Huttons Corporate Leasing website at https:// www.huttonsgroup.com/pages/ corporate-leasing. Sharing is Caring!

Olympic Games (SYOG) Committee. We are thankful to be given an opportunity in setting up a donation booth during the SY- OG reunion event.

Together with Mr Richard Tan (SYOG Representative), the donation was presented to the CEO of Chen Su Lan Methodist Children s Home on 3rd SEP 2015 to support of their

7 Corporate Leasing in Huttons Issue 3 Oct - Dec 2015 Huttons Corporate Leasing Team is now operational. This team of consultants seeks to provide quality front-end leasing services for expatriates or corporations in Singapore. We know that relocating to a new environment may be a unique and challenging task. Our leasing consultants have extensive experience in managing corporate relocation while providing the best ancillary services for our clients. For more details of corporate leasing, please visit the Huttons Corporate Leasing website at corporate-leasing. Sharing is Caring! Huttons Hope - Fund Raising Activity for Adopted Home Huttons HOPE held our recent fund raising collection on 15th August 2015, in conjunction with the Singapore Youth Olympic Games (SYOG) Committee. We are thankful to be given an opportunity in setting up a donation booth during the SY- OG reunion event. Over a 4 hour period, a Be a part of the breakthrough and make someone s dream come true. total of $1,200 in donations was raised. Together with Mr Richard Tan (SYOG Representative), the donation was presented to the CEO of Chen Su Lan Methodist Children s Home on 3rd SEP 2015 to support of their daily activities. Huttons Hope - Educational Tour for the Children 15 volunteers brought the children from Chen Su Lan Methodist Children s Home to the Newater Visitor Centre at Tanah Merah. As they went through the various exhibits at the centre, the children learnt about the 4 taps of our national water supply and the importance of achieving self-sufficiency in our water supply. We are grateful to these volunteers for bringing the children on a memorable & educational tour. Page 7

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Our Upcoming Activities Huttons Convention 2016 NUS Cultural Centre 19

Kueek Dr Billy Kueek is a reputable motivational speaker &

experience inspiring thousands of people world wide.

Research in Credit Rating and Investor Relations at UOB.

Dinner and Dance 2016 Huttons Secret Service Night 4 Feb 2016 (Thursday)

10 Our Upcoming Activities Huttons Convention 2016 NUS Cultural Centre 19 Jan 2016 (Tuesday) 12 pm onwards Our Invited Guest Speakers are: Dr Billy Kueek Dr Billy Kueek is a reputable motivational speaker & neurolinguistic programming (NLP) master trainer with over 16 years of experience inspiring thousands of people world wide. Jimmy Koh- UOB Mr Jimmy Koh is the Head of Global Economics and Markets Research in Credit Rating and Investor Relations at UOB. He has over 16 years of experience in the banking industry. Dinner and Dance 2016 Huttons Secret Service Night 4 Feb 2016 (Thursday) 6 pm - 11pm Marina Bay Sands Sands Grand Ballroom Join us in the Annual Dinner & Dance as you reward yourself for the hard work in 2015! Page 10

Issue 3 Oct - Dec 2015 Our Training Courses Upcoming Important Dates* Event Title Venue Date Time EC Policy Training Learning Hub (#05-04) 12-Nov-15 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Lawyers on Location: Common

11 Issue 3 Oct - Dec 2015 Our Training Courses Upcoming Important Dates* Event Title Venue Date Time EC Policy Training Learning Hub (#05-04) 12-Nov-15 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Lawyers on Location: Common Problems Faced by EC Buyers after Booking Day Learning Hub (#05-04) 12-Nov-15 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Listings A&E: Close Sales with Our Leads Generator Learning Hub (#05-04) 18-Nov-15 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Empowerment Workshop: Should you begin Real Estate as a Commercial Agent Learning Hub (#05-04) 18-Nov-15 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Lawyers on Location: Common Problems Faced by EC Buyers after Booking Day Learning Hub (#05-04) 26-Nov-15 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM BASIC Microsoft Powerpoint 2010 for Real Estate Associates Learning Hub (#05-04) 03-Dec-15 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM BASIC Wordpress for Real Estate Associates Learning Hub (#05-04) 04-Dec-15 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM For registration, and latest course details, Visit Events Calendar on Huttons Website! Page 11

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Issue 1 Apr - Jun 2015 Not to be missed in this issue: A Message from our CEO We are proud to launch the first edition of Hutton s very own newsletter, The Huttons Times. This year, we are happy to join