Above the De Centrum mall, there are 2 blocks of premises, one for De Centrum Residences while the other for De Centrum SOHO . The Decentrum Residences block was launched first and the SOHO (Small Office Home Office) block was launched later. When the residences unit was launched, the SOHO units were not for sale. Sales person mentioned that the SOHO block was initially pledged to be built as a 4 star hotel chain. However later the talks broke down and it was launched as SOHO units.
Size wise and features, the Decentrum Residences and SOHO units look like very similiar products but if studied closely there are some subtle differences between the 2 products. Both are single room units.
Below is the layout of Decentrum Residence and SOHO. Studying the floor layout shows that De Centrum Residences floor space is separated by rooms while the SOHO units is one big room.
Size wise and features, the Decentrum Residences and SOHO units look like very similiar products but if studied closely there are some subtle differences between the 2 products. Both are single room units.
Below is the layout of Decentrum Residence and SOHO. Studying the floor layout shows that De Centrum Residences floor space is separated by rooms while the SOHO units is one big room.
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| De Centrum Residences Floor Layout |
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| De Centrum SOHO Floor Layout |
A brief summary between the Decentrum Residences and SOHO units are listed in the table below.
| SOHO | Residence |
|---|---|
| Sold without parking lot | Comes with parking lot (accessories package |
| Not designed to have rooms, open flow | Comes with clearly designated rooms |
| No laundry area | Comes with laundry yard |
| More expensive electricity and water due to commercial title status | Normal residential tariff |
| Full height windows | Half height windows |
Residences is like a standard home with all designated spaces like dining, washing area etc while SOHO is more like just a hotel room which focuses only on providing a place to sleep.
At first glance, it would seem like the SOHO has less amenities. The units also do not come with car park. However, SOHO units has got a market for it, they are designed for modern lifestyles whereby the person living in it only uses the place to rest while other stuff like washing of clothes, food and transport are outsourced to external operators. A person staying in a SOHO is someone who does not cooks, washes his clothes and travels using public transport or works within close vicinity. The success of SOHO units will largely depend the facilities and amenities around the property. The developer needs to ensure that within very close distance, there are laundrette shops (Kedai Dobi), restaurants and public transport. This is why a SOHO unit is most suitable to be built within a integrated development with shops, offices and hotels within the same development.
So why choose SOHO ?
Working adult bachelor
AirBnb or homestay
AirBnb is a listing site which allows people to rent out their place. People who own a room or place lists their property in AirBnb and people who are looking for a place will be matched. SOHO units are very suitable to be used as homestay property. As mentioned SOHO units are more for resting so using it for shortterm rentals on AirBnb would be good.
Why choose Residences ?
Couples or small family
If you're a couple or a bachelor who likes to host, then the residences block would be more suitable for you.
Students couples
You have rooms and privacy
At first glance, it would seem like the SOHO has less amenities. The units also do not come with car park. However, SOHO units has got a market for it, they are designed for modern lifestyles whereby the person living in it only uses the place to rest while other stuff like washing of clothes, food and transport are outsourced to external operators. A person staying in a SOHO is someone who does not cooks, washes his clothes and travels using public transport or works within close vicinity. The success of SOHO units will largely depend the facilities and amenities around the property. The developer needs to ensure that within very close distance, there are laundrette shops (Kedai Dobi), restaurants and public transport. This is why a SOHO unit is most suitable to be built within a integrated development with shops, offices and hotels within the same development.
So why choose SOHO ?
Working adult bachelor
If you're a bachelor living a fast pace lifestyle, the SOHO would be better option. When you're out there busy earning big money, the last thing you need to worry is to wash your laundry, your time is best spent on earning money, leave the laundry to the dry cleaners. You also will appreciate the SOHO design which is more free flowing with no wall partitions. The SOHO is very suitable for a single occupant living.
AirBnb or homestay
AirBnb is a listing site which allows people to rent out their place. People who own a room or place lists their property in AirBnb and people who are looking for a place will be matched. SOHO units are very suitable to be used as homestay property. As mentioned SOHO units are more for resting so using it for shortterm rentals on AirBnb would be good.
Why choose Residences ?
Couples or small family
If you're a couple or a bachelor who likes to host, then the residences block would be more suitable for you.
Students couples
You have rooms and privacy