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Dear All, Another good indicator when house-hunting, especially for more affordable 99-year lease apartments, is to take note of the following: 1. “Unsold” units in a development that has already obtained TOP for more than one year, yet still has no takers for certain “choice units.” This can be seen in some of the projects by this relatively new developer: http://www.ntuc-choicehomes.com/available.htm Here, they have listed three ‘not so’ hot-selling properties, especially Tropical Springs and Rivervale Crest. 1. Tropical Springs It should have been a good seller, considering that it is within walking distance of the Simei MRT station. …
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Location: 1 Amber Road Street directory map:- http://www.streetdirectory.com.sg:8080/map.jsp?x=35255.9000&y=31246.7900&postal=439845&level=7&star=1&heading=1%20AMBER%20ROAD,%20AMBER%20POINT%20(439845) Developer: Vermilio Investment Pte Ltd (Allgreen Properties Ltd) Tenure: Freehold TOP: in 1990 Total units: 100 units comprising 3, 4 rooms and Penthouse units This is one of the few developments in Singapore that has an arch:- http://www.allgreen.com.sg/website/images/p_amberpoint_closeup.jpg The advantage of this type of layout plan is that it is purely an earth shaped. But the main advantage is that the lower floors (except for the penthouse) is much l…
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This is an interesting article about the name of a newly launched condo development.... I just passed it this afternoon. Hmm.... so far, no smell yet;( http://www.botanical-online.com/thebiggestflower.htm
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Dear Koh, I believe that many of the readers in this forum are adults or at least adults. I have to apologise first, if you are not. This is because, what I am going to say may not appeal to the young. This is because, although it is right to say that Jade (or an object of jade is considered priceless) but; many are not aware of the "bad mouth" associated with Jade. If you are too young to read this... please close this message immediately.... STOP... Here goes... Perhaps Geylang will always be a red light district is because of it's association with Jade. Although many of us think that Jade is priceless, but if one research further it has SEXUAL connotations. Jade which…
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Dear Kohsy, Yes, at the moment, because Geylang is a red light district. And, in my opinion, it looks like this red light district is going to stay for sometime. I believe that, in the next 10 to 15 years at least, this red light district will still be around - geylang. It is not like the government can simply relocate it to e.g. Pulau Ubi etc... Yes, and because of this reasoning; and in a recent documentary, some residents (females) who stay in condos in geylang were asked for such services. As a parent, we are already concerned about our children's education. We do not want to have additional concerns about their `safety' right at our door steps. Many of us cannot affo…
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Case Study of Oasis Garden freehold Apartment ======================================= Purpose of this case study: In examinations, we often review the past year questions. And see how best we can approach to maximize our answers. This is an extract of the information put up by the Source and Credit: ---------------------------------------- The Sole Marketing Agent, Sieow Teak Hwa of Teakhwa Real Estate PL at 9858 0900 or 67771008. Email teakhwa@starhub.net.sg Company Name: Teakhwa Real Estate Pte Ltd Country: Singapore Tel: 65 - 9858 0900 Fax: Nil Contact Person: Sieow Teak Hwa Email: teakhwa@starhub.net.sg ======================================== Collective Sal…
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Dear All, 1. Often, when a developer borrows financing from a bank to fund a condominium project; the bank does it's own calculations for each unit to be sold by the developer. 2. In fact, the banker will normally calculate out the cost of bidding/tender for the site and advises the developer; what is the mininum selling price for each unit. 3. To safe-guard the bank, often, the bank will require the developer to maintain the minimium price - so that the bank will not make a loss on the funding. 4. Sometimes, if one is fast enough; one can seek out bargains. But often, unfortunately, the bargains are for smaller units e.g. 2 rooms or studio ones where often the p.s.f can …
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Many condominium developers use the service of this furniture company to supply: doors, wardrope cabinets, vanity tops, kitchen cabinets.... XXXX is a homegrown, listed company:- http://www.xxxxx.sg/residential/accomplish.htm Often, if your condominium use this company; one can often see the hinge of the inside door tagged with their destinctive "xxxxx" label. Their most recent site work includes: Costa del Sol, Yishun Sapphire and Lilydale Executive Condo. They also do work for Hotels, banks, retail and service industry etc.... Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee P.S. Last updated on 8 October 2020. Removed the URL. As can no longer find the url. As lif…
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The Sim Lian Group is an up and coming developer. Their url: http://www.simlian.com.sg Previously; little known to many, it is a main con as opposed to being a developer. Overall, having seen many of the developments which it is th main con; I am very impressed by their build quality. In the past, even developers like MCL Land, use the company as the main con for their Seletar Springs condominium. Here, this low rise development has roof structure made of (steel) as opposed to wooden plank roofs etc... Many of it's projects are for the statutory boards owned by the government:- http://www.simlian.com.sg/CorpInfo/Construction/SLC/projects.htm It is worth to note that it's…
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Dear Ellen, Yes, this is a very old estate in Macpherson/Circuit Road area. For circuit road, I am not too sure, but one fine day; if the economic picks up, it may get re-developed like in Toa Payoh. And those who stay there may get priority for new flats in this area. (Please do not take my word for it. I am just guessing. Please rely on govt/HDB's word for it. I believe it is not blk 121 (the units facing Paya Lebar Way road) as this is one of the most nosiest blocks (vehicle noise pollution) around. This is further fueled by the long stretch of this block that helps to retain and magnify such sounds. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Stan, Yes, earlier, I do agree with your dad that the earlier unit is much better unit based on my earlier reasons. With respect to this two new units; please note the following:- 1. My views are strictly related to top-view shapes and forms. For example, it does not relate to the level / storey of the apartment; any tall lone trees or any other sha qi. 2. I personally prefer 805 next to Peiying Primary School as it seems able to catch in `qi' from all directions in a balanced way. 3. Furthermore, the most attractive thing is not so much of FS, but rather the close proximity to the Khatib MRT station. But do check out what is the `penetrating' noise level in the unit…
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Dear Wasis, Picture of Capital Towers building, Singapore:- http://www.skyscrapers.com/re/en/wm/bu/106364/ Picture of UOB Tower 1 http://www.skyscrapers.com/re/en/wm/bu/106470/ Picture of OCBC Building http://www.skyscrapers.com/re/en/wm/bu/106520/ (The DBS Tower 1 and Tower 2 are rectangular in shape and thus earth element shape. This site has a description of DBS Tower 1 but no picture of it) Furama Hotel in Singapore has roof shaped in the profile of fingers of a hand http://www.skyscrapers.com/re/en/wm/bu/106517/ (In the past, I had taken a picture and uploaded to the conference Photos with interest (with pictures) The Petronas Tower Tower 1:- …
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dear cecil, please take your time to reply section by section because i guess, a lot of us can learn from it. for those buildings that you had mentioned, their shape is pretty clear cut as related to FS. This is because they are either tall and thin(wood) or like rocket(fire). they do not have funny shape like those of HDB flats. for example, the primary school that you mentioned that has a shape of a gun, i think it needs a FS eye to see it. or else, we won't have notice it and will not have understood how it has affected the couple. i think when it comes to shapes and form FS, it really needs a well-trained FS eyes to see it. wouldn't you agree? 8-) Kenny
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Dear All, In the early 1980's, when I did my reservist training; during defence exercise at Sembawang/Yishun; some of the troops doing defence work; while digging defensive trench, found a wood coffin. This area is closer to Sembawang Park/upper Yishun or Yishun North area. There is really no issue with this. Often, it is best that proper rites were performed and locations should be cleansed of all burial sites. This is more important for the first few years prior to the built up of flats in Yishun. Today, or by now, all yin qi should have been cleansed since Yishun now is a hive of human activity; vehicular movement and much yang activity. In fact, many parts of Singapor…
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Dear All, Development: The Pier Condominium at Robertson Developer: City Developments Ltd (CDL) (A subsidiary of Hong Leong Group) Website: http://www.cdl.com.sg Location: Robertson / Mohammed Sultan Road Tenure of Land: Freehold Expected TOP: 31 March 2007 (but often can be completed within two plus years from now - better confirm with developer as this is only my opinion :) Units: 201 units comprising a mix of 3 room apartments, 2 rooms, 1 rooms. And 12 food and beverage outlets. This is one of the most interesting condominiums around that are available for purchase this year. Please look at the attachment: thepier2a.gif - Look carefully and you can see the profile whic…
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Dear All, Punggol (Edgefield plains) Govt Housing Development Board flats (HDB) Many of these new generation HDB flats face each other. Many are entrapped i.e. in very close proximity and has no view other than looking into other apartments. This is the general area where all these new flats are clustered together:- http://www.streetdirectory.com:8080/map.jsp?x=36220.7008101852&y=42206.2093460648&level=7&star=1&xyfile= Not all face inwards, but it seems a majority are facing each other. Air flow is often at the mercy of specific timing or sometimes, it just flows past some units. Many of these flats TOP in 2002 and lots more TOP this year and the next. Gen…
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Further to what I had mentioned: 1. Young couples who had just started work or even had worked for 3 or 4 years may still have difficulty servicing the loan quantum for anything above $288K to $300K. 2. Another thing to remember is that in Singapore; for a 99 tenure apartment; if the lease falls below 60 years, no bank would normally touch it - since it increases their risk exposure on the property. 3. Only those who are single and cannot afford a condo, often, consider these apartments. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Users/Students of Geomancy.net, 1. Let me introduce you to the concept known as " Penetrating Sha Qi ". 2. Introduction 2.1 On 26 January 2003, I received an e-mail from a user who had purchased our Ba Zi report and found it very accurate as compared to one charted by a local practitioner. As our life readings coincide with his personal experience. 2.2 He informed us that a year ago, he had engaged a local Feng Shui practitioner. Things did not improve. 2.3. On the insistence of his wife, he engaged another Feng Shui practitioner to Feng Shui his home. At this point, he used a `special method' of Flying Star and tried to introduce changes. 3. However, as he had purc…
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Dear Users, 1. All reviews of condominiums are based purely on general external shapes and forms. 2. My reviews does not take into consideration that each unit within the development can vary - average, good, very auspicious or inauspicious. 3. For example, sometimes, good condos that had been reviewed, may have some units that have toilets at the centrepoint or other fatal shapes and forms problems either of it's interior or external. For example, the corner of another block points to the block one wants to buy. 4. Therefore, I must highlight that no two units are similar. Sometimes, from a top view, the swimming pool may curve in or act a…
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Location: Bayshore Road / close to Upper East Coast Road and East Coast Parkway. Many of the south facing units which formerly had views towards the East Coast Park and sea view facing Indonesia is gradually being blocked. However, overall, this place still command good Feng Shui. (Please see my comments, below, later). Developer: Bayshore Park Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Far East Organisation Tenure: 99 years TOP was in 1997 or around 6 years old. It has a total of 1,038 units ranging from 2, 3, 4 and penhouse. Because of its good location at the east i.e. district 15 / 16, price per sq feet can range from $580 to $750. Previously, two years ago, prices are as high as $590 …
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Location: 19 Pepys Road / off Pasir Panjang Road Developer: Oasis Development P Ltd Temporary Occupation Permit date: 1988 (close to 5 years old) Freehold Approximately: 30 units Overall, this type of layout is rare. It would be extremely inauspicious for such a design if the frontage is facing the sea or canal or a water position. The slope at the frontage is symbolic of water flowing away from the development. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Hi Cecil, Guess what? While cruising around on Saturday, we came across 'Central View' by Far East. We visited the showflat and fell in love with the layout and furnishing immediately (no toilet in the center). On Sunday, we went to view our chosen unit and decided to purchase it. It's cheaper because its living room, master bedroom and 1 more bedroom are facing west, thus bask in the afternoon sun. However, it's facing the Serangoon highway instead of other building. Will need to install thick curtain. Again, need your advise on 2 items: 1. You mentioned that period 7 building has #5 star x 2 at east direction. The unit we've chosen has it's front door at east direction,…
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Location: Tanjong Rhu Road The TOP for this site was in 1983. This development is close to 19 years old. Developer: Tanjong Rhu Properties Pte Ltd Tenure: Freehold No. of units: 502 3 or 4 bedroom type. If you are buying second-hand, can consider selective units (if available). PS. PLEASE READ A FORUM MESSAGE IN THIS SAME CONFERENCE. THE TITLE OF THE ARTICLE IS: "IMPORTANT NOTICE ON EACH REVIEWS"
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Sims Ville Condominium was completed in 1998. TOP same year. Developer: Sims Place Realty Ltd (CapitalLand) - formerly developed by DBS. Tenure: 99 Years Location: Geyland East Avenue 2 In my opinion, this condo has `several' landmines within it's vicinity, Chinese temples, mosque, church. The MRT track is also close-by. If you intend to buy second-hand, do be m ore careful and take note of units that may be facing any of the above. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Costa del Sol Condominium:- ========================== Location: 68 Bayshore Road Developer: Cheong Kong Holdings - Japura Development Project Pte Ltd Tenure: 99 years Targeted TOP: 2003 Total units: 906 ===================================== In my opinion, Costa del Sol pales by comparison to C?te d?Azur Condominum along the popular East Coast area.
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