Cecil Lee

Case Study 6: Kudos to the planners in the placement of the two Precinct Pavilions 1. Block 824 Precinct Pavilion : Excellently tucked away at the corner and buffering the cross-junction road. However, high floors preferred for stacks #492 and #494 to avoid looking into the pavilion where on occasions funerals, rituals and wedding music may be played, there. 2. For Precinct Pavilion located near to Block 822B, also try to avoid low floors especially #418 and #420. \ "A case of Out of sigh, Out of mind is preferred, here". Related: Precinct Pavilion(s) in HDB estates. Do you know that this is one of the first things I look at when doing a Can or Cannot buy review?

Interlude What is a Grange in England? A Grange is usually a large farmhouse with farm buildings and grain stores attached. Source and Credit: GOOGLE search Immediate Next door neighbour: HDB Keat Hong Verge: "Oh Dear! We have to endure construction dusts and noise till end of 2026." Nearby Executive Condo: Sol Acres EC

Case Study 5: Good that the developer incorporated the Electrical Sub-Station into the Multi-Storey Car Park and 2-Storey Social Community facility 1. On the safe side, try to avoid purchasing low levels especially #02 and #03 to avoid future "Low Ball Offers" and also high floors to either clear the MSCP or the 2-storey social facility.

Case Study 4: Avoid purchasing especially #02-402 and #02-400 1. Stack 402's Master Bedroom and Bedroom 2 are facing the Entry and Exit of the development. 2. In my opinion, not great to purchase especially #02-402. One might find vehicle spot light shinning into the windows of this unit. #02-400 may also be affected by this. 3. In addition, low floors of stack 402 is affected by sha qi, here.

Case Study 3A: HENG AH! Very Lucky right? HDB Keat Hong Grange does not have a temple that directly faces it's plot of land! 1. Every temple has a a burning offering mount or chimney. Some nicely decorated as a Pagoda. 2. For the future temple, there is a possibility that such an offering mount could be located at either X or Y:- 3. Here, even, if the temple is no threat to the occupants to a unit, the frequent burning of incense and the smell may permeate towards one's dwelling. 3.1. For example, last year I paid a visit to a client staying around the 6th storey of Block 923 Jurong West St 92, I could still smell incense smoke coming from the Jin Fu Gong Temple. Most likely the wind brought the smoke/smell towards the vicinity of the block:- Related: "No Joke! Large incense burning cauldron. How many did you see?" “Bad news for homes - new HDB BTO Nanyang Emerald! These incense cauldrons are currently located around the red ring area: Case Study 3B: Have an altar in you new home? Of Devil's Gate at NE and SW 4. These stacks highlighted in yellow e.g. 400, 412, 414, 415, 416, 418, 420, 422 and 424 falls within the NE to SW path of the future Chinese temple. 5. Take extra care in the placement of an altar or Hindu pooja (also altar) to avoid it becoming a portal as a devil's gate: front door or back door. Related: Case Study 3C: Any concern as we have an indirect view of the temple? To future proof one's investment, it is still preferred to TRY and avoid especially Stack 400 and 402. Frankly, Stacks 412 and 414 are acceptable. (Other than the number 414 as mentioned under Case Study 1.

Case Study 2: Any concern if my unit faces a school? 1. HDB Keat Hong Grange is next to a site reserved for a school. And across Choa Chu Kang Grove which is a road away is Delta Senior School (Special Education) and flanked by ITE College West. 1. In most part, Delta Senior School and ITE College West is considered distance apartment. A blessing in disguise is that so long as one gets a higher unit, one's unit has unblocked views across the school. 2. The main concern are often lower level units that often either face the wall(s) of the school buildings and or the main concern is the poison arrows (if any) from the roof-lines of the school. 2. Based on Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, if the roof-line of the school slices towards a unit's opening such as a window; then this is a Sha Qi or poison arrow(s). 2.1. Since one of the schools have yet been built, best to be on the cautious side and best to purchase a unit higher than say 6th storey and above. Both to avoid facing the school roof-line as well as to avoid facing the brick/openings of either one of these two schools. 3. "White noise" or Noise pollution. 3.1. Between start of school and during school hours do expect some noise especially during school assembly (if any) and recess time. 3.2. If one does not like such things than, best to avoid a low unit facing these schools. 4. Is there a stigma attached to a home/unit facing a school? 4.1. There is a small percentage of the population who has read that Schools are considered "Yin". 4.2. As the argument is that after school hours especially usually after 5pm onwards the school is often empty. Thus considered YIN till say until around 6.30am onwards. 4.3. Thus, this might be a "stigma" especially if some home owners begin to believe this argument or when it is time for resale of the unit; the potential buyer may also share this same concern. 4.4. Although, so far, there are so many schools in Singapore and many HDB flats also face schools. How often do we get to hear that it is very unlucky to have a house facing a school building. 4.5. Thus, this is subjective. 4.6. In fact, some found it okay given that their unit is of a high floor and thus unblocked view(s) once their unit is higher than the school's roof-line. 5. Others is of course, to some a blessing if it is an "Atas" or a school with good genes such as Tao Nan etc.. 6. Fortunately many modern schools do not have a clock tower. If so, best to avoid having the face of a school's clock aimed towards one's unit opening such as the windows. 6.1 Some school fields can nowadays be of dual use... 7. During morning hours and after school hours do expect some traffic congestion, along Keat Hong Link especially if the school's main gate is located at this area.

ACTUNG! CAUTION Case Study 1: One man's meat is another man's poison + Future Proof My Investment? = Puff of Smoke! 1. Some are Okay with a unit number like #04-444 or #14-444. Others include stacks like 404 and 414. 2. What about post Minimum Occupation Period (M.O.P.)? 2.1. For example, a potential buyer may stay shy of #04-444 or #14-444 or even the entire stack #444. Thus even if we are Okay with such unit numbers, others may not be Okay with it. 3. Stack #440 may also not be immune to the above. 4. Good News, this is not Feng Shui. More to do with cultural preferences of the Chinese especially influence from the Cantonese dialect group. (Many Koreans also dislike the number 4 ....)

Estimated Completion Date is 1st Quarter 2027 - falls under Period 9 Flying Star Feng Shui

HDB Woodlands South Plains Sales Brochure: woodlands-south-plains.pdf Woodlands South Plains (Aug 2022 Build-To-Order) Woodlands Woodlands South Plains is located near Woodlands South MRT station on the Thomson-East Coast Line, and is bounded by Woodlands Avenue 1 and Woodlands Drive 17. There are 6 residential blocks within the development, each 12 storeys tall. You can choose from the 630 units of 2-room Flexi, 3- and 4-room flats in the development. Inspired by the upcoming Woodlands Health Campus which will be located nearby, Woodlands South Plains is designed with wellness in mind. Its design features a vast green space interspersed with 3Gen facilities, shelters, well-shaded spaces, thematic gardens, as well as Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters design features for rest and rejuvenation. The development also comes with a childcare centre, children’s playgrounds, adult and elderly fitness stations, and is served by a Multi-Storey Car Park with a roof garden. Please refer to the site plan located at the top of this page, for the facilities provided in Woodlands South Plains. Facilities in this development will be accessible by the public. Woodlands South Plains Site Plan

Estimated Completion Date is on 2nd Quarter 2026 - falls under Period 9 Flying Star Feng Shui

HDB Sun Plaza Spring Sales Brochure: sun-plaza-spring.pdf Sun Plaza Spring (Aug 2022 Build-To-Order) Tampines Sun Plaza Spring is bounded by Tampines Street 41 and Tampines Street 42, and comprises 3 residential blocks that are 11 storeys in height. You can choose from 267 units of 4- and 5-room flats. The name ‘Sun Plaza Spring’ reflects the development’s lush landscaping, and the nearby Sun Plaza Park. Sun Plaza Spring will feature a central green space, along which various recreational and communal facilities such as children’s playgrounds and adult and elderly fitness stations will be located. The roof garden above the Multi-Storey Car Park offers a space for neighbourly interaction and relaxation. You can also enjoy the convenience of a childcare centre within the development. Please refer to the site plan located at the top of this page, for the facilities provided in the development. Facilities in this development will be accessible by the public. Sun Plaza Spring Site Plan

Estimated Completion Date is on 4th Quarter 2026 - falls under Period 9 Flying Star Feng Shui

HDB Keat Hong Grange Sales Brochure: keat-hong-grange.pdf Keat Hong Grange (Aug 2022 Build-To-Order) Choa Chu Kang Keat Hong Grange is bounded by Choa Chua Kang Avenue 7, Choa Chu Kang Grove, and Keat Hong Link. There are 5 residential blocks ranging from 19 to 23 storeys in height. You can choose from 987 units of 2-room Flexi, 3-, 4-, and 5-room flats. Keat Hong Grange references the many plantations that used to dot Choa Chu Kang, as well as the landscaping within the development. Enjoy an active lifestyle with facilities such as playgrounds and adult and elderly fitness stations at your doorstep. Alternatively, you can relax at the landscaped roof garden above the Multi-Storey Car Park. A void-deck community centre, and childcare centre, and resident’s network centre are located within the development. Please refer to the site plan located at the top of this page, for the facilities provided in the development. Facilities in this development will be accessible by the public. KEAT HONG GRANGE SITE PLAN

Estimated Completion Date is on 2nd Quarter 2028 - falls under Period 9 Flying Star Feng Shui

HDB Jurong East Breeze Sales Brochure: jurong-east-breeze.pdf Jurong East Breeze (Aug 2022 Build-To-Order) Jurong East Located along the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) and Jurong East Central, Jurong East Breeze comprises 2 residential blocks ranging from 22 to 38 storeys. You can choose from 562 units of 2-room Flexi, 3-, and 4-room flats. The development is envisioned as a landmark in the area with its towering blocks, and will offer a breezy living environment for residents. The spacious central green, together with the two roof gardens atop the Multi-Storey Car Park and the block for elderly facilities, provide ideal backdrops for daily interactions with neighbours. You can also head down to the children’s playgrounds and elderly and adult fitness stations for your daily activities and exercises. Jurong East Breeze will come with a residents’ network centre and elderly facilities for added convenience. Please refer to the site plan located at the top of this page, for the facilities provided in the development. Facilities in this development will be accessible by the public. JURONG EAST BREEZE SITE PLAN

Estimated Completion Date is on 4th Quarter 2028 - falls under Period 9 Flying Star Feng Shui

HDB Havelock Hillside Sales Brochure: Havelock_Hillside.pdf Havelock Hillside (Aug 2022 Build-To-Order) Bukit Merah Havelock Hillside is located along Havelock Road and near the upcoming Havelock MRT station on the Thomson-East Coast Line. The development comprises two residential blocks at 42-and 45-storey tall, and offers a total of 869 units of 3- and 4- room flats. Havelock Hillside is offered under the Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) model. Building on the topography of the site, the design of Havelock Hillside draws inspiration from natural landscapes like meadow plains, green terraces, and hillocks, creating pockets of space for activities or rest. Each of the two high-rise residential blocks has its own precinct pavilion and are connected to the rooftop garden above the Multi-Storey Car Park (MCSP) via a unique curved link bridge. The residential blocks also come with sky terraces and roof gardens. Havelock Hillside comes with a childcare centre, children’s playgrounds, as well as adult and elderly fitness stations. Please refer to the site plan located at the top of this page, for the facilities provided in this development. Facilities in this development will be accessible by the public. Havelock Hillside Site Plan

Estimated Completion Date is on 2nd Quarter 2028 - falls under Period 9 Flying Star Feng Shui

HDB Central Weave Sales Brochure: central-weave-amk.pdf Central Weave @ AMK (Aug 2022 Build-To-Order) Ang Mo Kio Bounded by Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, Ang Mo Kio Central 2, and Ang Mo Kio Central 3, Central Weave @ AMK comprises 5 residential blocks ranging from 21 to 32 storeys. One of these blocks will house some rental flats. You can choose from 896 units of 2-room Flexi, 4-, 5-room, and 3Gen flats. The residential blocks of Central Weave @ AMK are arranged in rows, interweaving with the surrounding landscaping to form a grid-like pattern from an aerial view. Central Weave @ AMK takes its name from this design approach, reinforced by a weaving pattern of vertical stripes on its facade. Facilities within Central Weave @ AMK include a childcare centre, residents’ network centre, playgrounds as well as adult and elderly fitness stations. The roof garden above the Multi-Storey Car Park (MSCP) offers another space where you can exercise and relax. Please refer to the site plan located at the top of this page, for the facilities provided in the development. Facilities in this development will be accessible by the public. Central Weave Site Plan

Estimated Completion Date: 2nd Quarter 2028 falls under Period 9 Flying Star Feng Shui

HDB Alexandra Vale Sales Brochure: Alexandra_Vale.pdf Alexandra Vale (Aug 2022 Build-To-Order) Bukit Merah Alexandra Vale is located along Alexandra View and is just a stone’s throw away from Redhill MRT station. It consists of 2 residential blocks, with each block ranging from 41 to 50 storeys high. One of the blocks will house some rental flats. You can choose from 782 units of 3- and 4-room flats. This development is offered under the Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) model. The development’s towering residential blocks, terracing form of the Multi-Storey Car Park (MCSP), and lush landscaped greenery, create a green, valley-like space that inspires the name ‘Alexandra Vale’. The roof garden atop the MSCP cascades down towards the landscaped grounds, where existing mature trees have been retained, where possible. The development comes with a childcare centre, a residents’ network centre, children’s playgrounds, as well as adult and elderly fitness stations. Please refer to the site plan located at the top of this page, for the facilities provided in Alexandra Vale. Facilities in this development will be accessible by the public. Alexandra Vale Site Plan

WHAT'S IN A NUMBER? OKAY FOR ME? One man's meat is another man's poison 1. House or unit numbers has nothing to do with the science of Feng Shui. 2. More towards a person's culture. For a Chinese, most of us are aware that number 4 or 44 or 04 or 14 is generally considered inauspicious by MOST Cantonese dialect group. And this has also spilled over to many Chinese. Especially those in the Far East such as Singapore and Malaysia. 3. Even SOME Koreans also find number 4 inauspicious for them. 4. In past forum messages, I have also mentioned that if one were to take a flight on Singapore Airlines: 1st class or business class, the seat numbers always jump from no, 12 e.g. 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D to say 14A, 14B, 14C.. 14D. One will always never find a seat number 13 on their flight. 5. The problem with a number 4 or 44 or 04 or 14 is that sometimes if we ourselves find it okay to live with such a number; but WAIT until a re-sale. As it is nearly impossible to convince a potential buyer otherwise - especially if they are biased or have doubts or don't feel good with such a number!

Revisited on 30 August 2020

The major consensus or premise is that a pearl string should be activated by external land forms or external Shapes and Forms.

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