新加坡住宅区物业管理体系的选择-物业管理的外文翻译.doc

Choice of property management system for residential strata developments in Singapore This section presents a case study of two residential strata developments in Singapore– referred to here as “Strata Development A” and “Strata Development B”. The case study provides insights into the two developments’ choice of property management system and its implications. Based on interviews with the property manager and Managing Agent of the two developments, the different property management systems are examined to establish how appropriate and suitable they are for each strata development. These provide valuable lessons for other residential strata developments on the implications of each property management system. Choice of residential strata developments for case study The two developments were selected for the case study based on the following criteria: Location: The two strat developments are located in close proximity to each other in a prime residential area in Singapore. As such they share similar locational attributes like distance to amenities and access to public transport. Age: The construction of the two strata developments were completed around the same time Strata Development A in 1977 and Strata Development B in 1979. The implication of the age of the strata developments is that it provides a good comparison with regard to the physical deterioration and the extent of up keep and maintenance required for both of the strata developments. Tenure: The two strata developments share similar tenures – both hold 999-year lease hold titles. Different management systems: Strata Development A has always employed an in-house management team for their strata development, while Strata Development B has always employed a Managing Agent to manage their strata development. Data availability: The Chairs of the Management Councils as well as both the property manager and Managing Agent of both strata developments were responsive and forthcoming with regards to the info