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What does "PES" stand for?
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In Singapore condominiums and apartments, PES stands for Private Enclosed Space. It is an outdoor area that is part of a ground-floor unit, typically adjoining the living room or bedrooms, and is for the exclusive use of that unit’s owner or tenant. PES areas function like a private patio/terrace and can be used for outdoor dining, gardening, or storage, subject to condo by-laws and URA/BCA regulations.
Key points:
- Usually found in ground-floor units; counted as strata area and affects sale price and maintenance share value.
- May have usage restrictions (e.g., no permanent roofing, no enclosing beyond approved boundaries); always check the MCST’s by-laws.
- Can enhance livability and rental appeal for those seeking outdoor space, pets, or child-friendly play areas.
- Maintenance can be higher due to exposure and landscaping; mosquitoes and privacy considerations are common trade-offs.
- Usually found in ground-floor units; counted as strata area and affects sale price and maintenance share value.
- May have usage restrictions (e.g., no permanent roofing, no enclosing beyond approved boundaries); always check the MCST’s by-laws.
- Can enhance livability and rental appeal for those seeking outdoor space, pets, or child-friendly play areas.
- Maintenance can be higher due to exposure and landscaping; mosquitoes and privacy considerations are common trade-offs.
If you’re evaluating a specific project’s PES layout or size, share the development and unit stack; I can pull the floor plan and recent transactions with PES to compare.
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