Families with small children love ground floor units and rents can be higher as demand exceeds supply in certain condos like Duchess Crest. A 5-min walk to the subway makes a condo very rentable, provided the ride is less than 30 minutes to downtown. TIPS for Investors buying Singapore condos for rentals to Caucasian expatriates. Single Caucasian ladies will seldom take up ground floor units owing to worries about security. Many are bankers and professionals in their fields.
Most Caucasian families dislike ground floors unless they have dogs and toddlers.
Caucasians from Europe and the USA prefer balconies as they like to sun-bathe since the sunny days are very few in those countries like Holland. Condos facing the West and the sun are actually in favour for many Caucasians. Sun-block curtains will help to block out sunlight if necessary. Light for the house. A koi-pond sometimes help but may be considered an expense.