Manulife Centre
Manulife Centre is a commercial building in District 7 · Museum, on land zoned COMMERCIAL under the URA Master Plan with a gross plot ratio of 4.2. It is 999-year leasehold. 1 transaction is on record since 1995, most recently in Dec 2015. 16 units are currently listed for rent. ACRA records 112 live company registrations at this address.
What are the key facts about Manulife Centre?
- Asset class
- Commercial
- Land-use zone
- COMMERCIAL
- Gross plot ratio
- 4.2
- Tenure
- 999-year leasehold
- District / Area
- District 7 · Museum
- Address
- 51 Bras Basah Road
- Land area
- 4,973 sqm
- Transactions on record
- 1 (records start 1995)
- Live listings
- 16
- ACRA registrations
- 112
About Manulife Centre
Manulife Centre is a commercial building in Museum (District 07). It is located along Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189554.
Under the URA Master Plan it sits on land zoned commercial with a gross plot ratio of 4.2. It lies inside the Central Area.
The site is 999-year leasehold, with about 805 years remaining on the lease. It occupies roughly 4,973 sqm of land with about 29,051 sqm of gross floor area.
1 transaction has been recorded here, at a median of S$9,108 psf. The most recent was in December 2015.
112 businesses are currently registered at this address with ACRA.
The nearest MRT is Bencoolen MRT, 119 m away (about a 2-minute walk). The closest bus stop (Opp Bencoolen Stn Exit B) is 53 m away (about a 1-minute walk). The Cathay is 301 m away (about a 5-minute walk).
What is Manulife Centre zoned as?
- Land-use zone
- COMMERCIAL
- Gross plot ratio
- 4.2
- Urban design area
- Udga
- Central Area
- Yes
What has Manulife Centre sold for?
| Date | Use | Price | Area | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Office | S$487.50M | 53,522 sqft | $9,108 |
URA/JTC records from 1995 — that is where the record starts, not when the building was built. Strata and land deals can mix in one building's history; compare like with like.
What do commercial rents run near Manulife Centre?
Indicative area yield — District 7 retail
An INDICATIVE AREA yield for District 7 retail — NOT this building's yield, and not any unit's. Commercial rents are published as a district percentile grid, so both halves describe the district.
Priced on STRATA sales only: rent is quoted per unit of lettable area, and commercial land PSF runs far above strata — mixing them would shift the ratio sharply.
Net deducts the 10% non-residential property tax ONLY — not vacancy, maintenance, agent fees, financing, or the 9% GST on purchase.
Retail rents — District 7 ($ psm/month, 2026Q2)
| Floor level · size band | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 & 3 · 30 & Below | $65.63 | $77.77 | $101.79 |
| B1 & Below · 30 & Below | $58.19 | $114.29 | $345.38 |
| Level 4 & Above · 30 & Below | $85.23 | $111.50 | $131.58 |
| Level 1 · 30 & Below | $86.33 | $95.24 | $110.00 |
| Level 4 & Above · >30 - 100 | $59.29 | $108.48 | $136.75 |
| Level 1 · >30 - 100 | $93.54 | $118.89 | $225.20 |
| Level 2 & 3 · >30 - 100 | $65.50 | $89.70 | $119.75 |
| B1 & Below · >30 - 100 | $69.36 | $86.33 | $409.96 |
Office rents — Central Area ($ psm/month, 2026Q2)
| Building class · size band | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 · 100 & Below | $91.40 | $96.39 | $119.48 |
| Category 2 · 100 & Below | $57.98 | $71.59 | $86.82 |
| Category 1 · >100 - 200 | $113.24 | $120.54 | $144.36 |
| Category 2 · >100 - 200 | $59.40 | $77.88 | $96.88 |
| Category 2 · >200 - 500 | $69.97 | $89.34 | $97.94 |
| Category 1 · >200 - 500 | $112.64 | $129.70 | $148.82 |
| Category 1 · >500 - 1000 | $119.97 | $136.70 | $147.13 |
| Category 2 · >500 - 1000 | $55.42 | $82.91 | $92.66 |
URA REALIS rental-contract percentiles for the district/location — an area benchmark, not this building's own rents. Office and retail are dimensioned differently and are never mixed.
What is available at Manulife Centre right now?
For rent (16)
- Lazada One2 agentsS$25k/mo · 1,500 sqft
- Lazada One3 agentsS$19k/mo · 1,830 sqft
- Lazada One2 agentsS$25k/mo · 1,410 sqft
- Lazada One5 agentsS$25k/mo · 1,464 sqft
What is near Manulife Centre?
Getting around
- Bencoolen MRT119 m · ~2 min
Amenities nearby
Straight-line distances. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
How many companies are registered at Manulife Centre?
- Live registrations
- 112
- Registered last 3 years
- 44
- Most common type
- Local Company
Company REGISTRATIONS at this address (ACRA), not a tenancy schedule. Registration does not mean the company physically occupies space here, and a low count does not mean the building is empty. Do not describe this as occupancy or vacancy.
What is Manulife Centre's BCA building profile?
- BCA building type
- Office
- Green Mark
- Platinum (2017)
- Energy use intensity
- 224 kWh/m²·yr
Frequently asked questions about Manulife Centre
Where is Manulife Centre?⌄
Manulife Centre is at 51 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189554, in the Museum planning area.
What is Manulife Centre zoned as?⌄
Manulife Centre sits on land zoned commercial under the URA Master Plan, with a gross plot ratio of 4.2.
What is the tenure of Manulife Centre?⌄
Manulife Centre is 999-year leasehold. About 805 years remain on the lease.
What have units at Manulife Centre sold for?⌄
Across 1 recorded transaction, the median price is S$9,108 psf. The latest was in December 2015.
What is the nearest MRT station to Manulife Centre?⌄
Bencoolen MRT is the closest, 119 m away (about a 2-minute walk).
How many businesses are registered at Manulife Centre?⌄
112 businesses are currently registered at this address with ACRA. That is a measure of registered addresses, not of how many businesses physically occupy the building.
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