Gourmet Xchange — Insights & News https://gourmetxchanges.sg/blog/ News, market insights and buyer guides from Gourmet Xchange. en-sg Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Which businesses can operate at Gourmet Xchange? https://gourmetxchanges.sg/blog/which-businesses-can-operate-at-gourmet-xchange/ https://gourmetxchanges.sg/blog/which-businesses-can-operate-at-gourmet-xchange/ Explains which food businesses can operate at Gourmet Xchange under B2 (Food) and B1 (Food) zoning, from central kitchens and cold chain to F&B on the plaza. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 What kitchen exhaust, grease and gas provisions come with a Gourmet Xchange unit? https://gourmetxchanges.sg/blog/kitchen-exhaust-grease-gas-provisions/ https://gourmetxchanges.sg/blog/kitchen-exhaust-grease-gas-provisions/ Explains the kitchen exhaust shafts, centralised grease separators, town gas, power and drainage provided at Gourmet Xchange, and what operators add at fit-out. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 What is the difference between B1 and B2 zoning, and which is Gourmet Xchange? https://gourmetxchanges.sg/blog/b1-vs-b2-food-zoning-gourmet-xchange/ https://gourmetxchanges.sg/blog/b1-vs-b2-food-zoning-gourmet-xchange/ Explains B1 (Food) and B2 (Food) zoning, why The Xchange is Business 2 (Food) and the Heritage Terrace Business 1 (Food), and what that means for operators. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 What are the transport and logistics connections around Gourmet Xchange? https://gourmetxchanges.sg/blog/gourmet-xchange-transport-logistics/ https://gourmetxchanges.sg/blog/gourmet-xchange-transport-logistics/ Explains Gourmet Xchange transport links: PIE, CTE, KPE and ECP within 11 minutes, Changi Airport 18, Tuas Mega Port 45, and three MRT stations nearby. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Should a food business buy or rent space like Gourmet Xchange? https://gourmetxchanges.sg/blog/buy-or-rent-food-factory-space/ https://gourmetxchanges.sg/blog/buy-or-rent-food-factory-space/ Explains how a food business weighs buying a Gourmet Xchange unit against renting: fit-out, control, monthly cost, lease term, GST and financing. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Ramp-up vs cargo lift: what does Gourmet Xchange offer and why does it matter? https://gourmetxchanges.sg/blog/ramp-up-vs-cargo-lift-gourmet-xchange/ https://gourmetxchanges.sg/blog/ramp-up-vs-cargo-lift-gourmet-xchange/ Explains ramp-up versus cargo-lift access and how Gourmet Xchange combines a 40-footer ramp to storey 3, 24-footer access above and a 2,500 kg service lift. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Is GST payable on a Gourmet Xchange purchase, and can my company claim it? https://gourmetxchanges.sg/blog/gst-on-gourmet-xchange-purchase/ https://gourmetxchanges.sg/blog/gst-on-gourmet-xchange-purchase/ Explains 9% GST on a Gourmet Xchange purchase, charged per instalment, and the operating vs non-operating company recovery guideline, as at Oct 2026. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 How does the 33-year JTC lease at Gourmet Xchange work? https://gourmetxchanges.sg/blog/gourmet-xchange-33-year-jtc-lease/ https://gourmetxchanges.sg/blog/gourmet-xchange-33-year-jtc-lease/ Explains the 33-year JTC lease at Gourmet Xchange, from 17 February 2025 to February 2058, how leasehold industrial works and what it means for loans. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 How do I finance a Gourmet Xchange unit? https://gourmetxchanges.sg/blog/financing-a-gourmet-xchange-unit/ https://gourmetxchanges.sg/blog/financing-a-gourmet-xchange-unit/ Explains how to finance a Gourmet Xchange unit: cash plus bank loan, indicative LTV up to ~90% for owner-occupiers, company borrowers, TDSR and tenure. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800 Can foreigners or foreign companies buy a unit at Gourmet Xchange? https://gourmetxchanges.sg/blog/can-foreigners-buy-gourmet-xchange/ https://gourmetxchanges.sg/blog/can-foreigners-buy-gourmet-xchange/ Explains whether foreigners, PRs and foreign companies can buy Gourmet Xchange units, with no ABSD on industrial property, as at October 2026. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0800