Cecil Lee

This development and the hospital occupies the same plot of land.

1. In my opinion, there are two considerations:- 1.1. Opinion 1: It all boils down to Stigma of staying close to a hospital. 1.1.1. Frankly, often when one's mind is set, it is difficult to change it. 1.1.2. Thus you already has doubts about this development with it's North and East boundary bounded by the hospital. 1.2.3. Others may also share the same view. Unless, perhaps one works at the hospital and/or rent a unit or the whole unit out (if qualified to do so.) 1.3. Thus, without talking about the 2nd point; if given a choice, look elsewhere. Given that it will certainly affect your future re-sale value. (I am not asking how much is the purchase price asked. If it is as much as any other flats not close-by to a hospital; then I wouldn't want to pay such average price). 1.4. Okay, Feng Shui does not usually consider the price. But more often, homes with better views e.g. a condo unit facing a pool side OFTEN is priced higher than one facing elsewhere. 1.5. With this Covid-19 "curse" more have opened their eyes towards illness and proximity to hospital. 2. The other day, whilst visiting a nearby condo around Anchorvale Isles, I did not go near the Sengkang Hospital area. But was wondering where is their mortuary? 2.1. This is because every hospital has a mortuary + an identification area where one gets to confirm the deceased is theirs + a storage room. 2.2. Thus, it is to some a morbid nightmare to have one's unit close-by to this mortuary or looking towards it etc... 3. I have re-produced a past write-up of mine from HDB Towner Crest BTO.... Part 3: Any concern with the Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital & Sikh Temple? 1. Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital 1.1. In theory, the main concern is the location of the Pathology Department and the holding area of the deceased. Here, these two areas (which can be the same or close-by to each other). If so, best that one's home is not close-by to them. 1.2. Fortunately, as one can see the planners of this development has taken due consideration and placed the Multi-storey car park (MSCP), ESS, Precinct Pavilion, CCC etc.. as a buffer between the HDB flats and the hospital. 2. Stigma of one's home looking towards a hospital. 2.1. Unfortunately, there is always a group of persons or their loved ones who are superstitious and find it inauspicious for one's home to have a view of a hospital. If so, very difficult to convince such persons to look the other way. Hopefully, this is just a small group of persons. Below: Photo taken at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital looking towards Adora Green BTO: 2.2. I can recall DBSS HDB Adora Green. Two stacks of Block 348A were the highest priced stacks/units in this development. As it faces Yishun Pond but also overlooks Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH). The difference of course is the Hospital is like a kilometre away! Nevertheless, these stacks/units overlooks KTPH. 3. This photo (see below) is of Singapore General Hospital. Showing an example of the most inauspicious place at a hospital to avoid: Mortuary. Every Hospital has one.. just that some are less pronounced. P.S. For SGH, other than the nearby Clubhouse (where a client of my has a restaurant called Ka Soh with a michelin star award) no other living quarters are near to this block 9, the mortuary. Please note that SGH had recently gone through tremendous make-over. Thus things may have changed. As this resource was at least 6 years old! Source:

25.3.2020

Nowadays, HDB made it convenient for the potential seller to understand their eligibility. And have carefully worded the number of years left in their lease as at a specific date. For example, this snapshot says: 86 years 4 month(s) remaining on the lease as at 28 September 2019. In Feng Shui, to determine the age, we have to do the calculation to determine the "Lease commencement date". Actually, the potential purchaser can ask their Agent for this information. It is no secret. In fact, it is crucial fact as one of the buyer's purchase factors. P.S. This has nothing to do with Feng Shui. But what the last line says is that the seller can only sell THIS unit to a CHINESE!

Case Study 17: In Flying Star Feng Shui, all units in this development either face Period 8 North 3 (N3) or South 3 (S3). 1. Is the Sales Brochure Site Plan (SBSP) North marking accurate? 1.1. Orientating the SBSP and projecting the protractor onto it; the compass readings for all blocks with the exception of Blocks 74 & 76 yields a compass reading of 14 degrees and 194 degrees. 1.2. 14 degrees falls under Flying Star N3 of 7.5 degrees to 22.4 degrees. 1.3. While 194 degrees falls under S3 of 187.5 to 202.4 degrees. 2. As my next preferred e-streetmap = onemap.sg does not show the profile of the blocks (until T.O.P. or close to it); no way of using this map. 3. The next best alternative is to use streetdirectory.com's map. 3.1. For Blocks 70, 72, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86: Either face N3 20 degrees or S3 200 degrees. 3.2. Although there is a 6 degrees difference between that of the SBSP north marking of 14 degrees where streetmap's is 20 degrees; fortunately the conclusion is the same = both still falls under N3. 3.3. The same is said for S3 for both maps. 4. What about Blocks 74 and 76? The stacks/units in these two blocks either falls at 10 degrees or 190 degrees. 4.1. And surprise, surprise, these two blocks also falls within N3 or S3. 5. In essence, one can thus conclude that all of this development's units either face N3 or S3. 6. Thus if one were to stand inside the living room looking outwards; the units are either that of N3 or S3. 6.1. Do you always use the main door for Flying Star Feng Shui? No? Understand why? We use the frontage = standing inside the living room looking outwards. Not the main door direction, here. 20th Silver Anniversary, 2020

Related resource: Case Study 12: Lamp Posts, Pillars, Tree Trunks https://www.geomancy.net/forums/topic/15313-reading-between-the-lines-of-the-sales-brochures/#comments Summary of Case Studies in this article. If the information is overwhelming. Pick and choose selective articles... 1A & B: Common Rubbish Bin 2A & B: Interior unit Dry Walls 3: Fire at Heaven's Gate 4: Sha Qi or Poison Arrows from Club-house roof-lines 5: 3 Panel Sliding Doors at the Balcony 6: Drainage at the Balcony 7: Air-con Ledges 8: Mixed Developments + Cooling Towers 9: Termite infestations 10: Coffee-shop below or near to unit 11: Water tank at roof-top 12: Lamp Posts, Pillars, Tree Trunks 13: Spice Garden in an EC/condo 14: EC/condo Clubhouse 15A & B: Pneumatic Waste Collection System 16: Look closely at the development's scale model for clues 17: Buying a unit in a Mixed development 18: Survey or study facilities surrounding the development 19: Pump Room below a unit 20: 7 Commandments of Stove Placement 21: Is there a potential poison arrow from the neighbours? 22: Should I be concerned with a near-by temple, church, mosque &/or elder care? 23: Is the compass marking on the Sales Brochure accurate? 24: Sites reserved for Schools? 25: Doors face each other? [Main Door/Bedrooms] 26: Unit numbers with 4, 44 or 444 Okay?

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22.3.2020

Another contender at block 79 Redhill Lane/close Not bad. Satay gravy is not sweet. But this is a “messy dish..but lots of proteins LOL

On 21.3.2020 Balance of flat new client

Probably the worst nasi lemak... $6/- Nasi lemak chilli so oily Peanuts burnt...and scraps Dare not ask what is the white stuff on the rice? Muslim coffee shop Verdict: Even a non fussy eater like me... “once bitten twice shy” Never again!

Foodgle Hub: Mee Pok Stall at Bukit Batok West Terra The other day saw many people savouring the noodles from this stall. Visually looks nice. Tried it today! No regrets! Fish ball noodles with beans sprout at $3.00. West Terra is only roughly a year old. Yet, this stalls noodles is superb. To me, it is better than any I tasted other than Yong Seng at Hougang which I reviewed earlier. Although lots of gravy was added, cannot taste the usual after taste .. or smell. Simply spicy and savoury! Cannot miss the coffee shop: at Block 451 MSCP

Case Study: Qi Flow and Mont Botanik Legend: A = Bottle-neck. Fortunately it is the sides of stacks #01 and #07. But due to wind vortexes, on a windy day, wind can curl towards the master bedrooms of both stacks/units X = For stack #07; again on a windy day, wind can be guided through #08 and #09 + channelled through #06 and may be forced towards #07 at X. X is the entire facade of #07. Same is true for #01. For #01, thankfully, there is at least some sort of a buffer from it's neighbour Century Mansion. For #07, fortunes + health can wane from very good luck to bad luck and even affecting health = depending on wind conditions. Thus if too windy, one way of controlling is to minimize the exposure of the interior by controlling the balcony sliding doors/windows.. (or even external zip-track - if any)

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In my opinion, stacks especially #01 and #07 could have been better arranged.. Anyway, it is history!

20.3.2020

Related: Refer to Case Study 22: Should I be concerned with a near-by temple, church, mosque &/or elder care? 2. Summary of Case Studies in this article. If the information is overwhelming. Pick and choose selective articles... 1A & B: Common Rubbish Bin 2A & B: Interior unit Dry Walls 3: Fire at Heaven's Gate 4: Sha Qi or Poison Arrows from Club-house roof-lines 5: 3 Panel Sliding Doors at the Balcony 6: Drainage at the Balcony 7: Air-con Ledges 8: Mixed Developments + Cooling Towers 9: Termite infestations 10: Coffee-shop below or near to unit 11: Water tank at roof-top 12: Lamp Posts, Pillars, Tree Trunks 13: Spice Garden in an EC/condo 14: EC/condo Clubhouse 15A & B: Pneumatic Waste Collection System 16: Look closely at the development's scale model for clues 17: Buying a unit in a Mixed development 18: Survey or study facilities surrounding the development 19: Pump Room below a unit 20: 7 Commandments of Stove Placement 21: Is there a potential poison arrow from the neighbours? 22: Should I be concerned with a near-by temple, church, mosque &/or elder care? 23: Is the compass marking on the Sales Brochure accurate? 24: Sites reserved for Schools? 25: Doors face each other? [Main Door/Bedrooms] 26: Unit numbers with 4, 44 or 444 Okay?

Case Study 26: Should I be concerned if the unit no has a #4 eg. #01-04 or #04-44 or #04-444 etc? 1. If one has already noticed this. Even if one is neutral or finds the number lucky. 2. In the near future, during a re-sale, expect potential buyers to be equally concerned. Or even give this excuse of a low-ball offer. 3. In some HDB flats, for example: HDB Tampines GreenSpring BTO, all unit numbers end with odd numbers. 3.1. For example: #03-133, #05-135 etc... 3.2. Thus there will never be a #04-144, #14-44 etc... As some Chinese consider such numbers inauspicious. 4. On the other hand, another number e.g. 13 has more to do with SOME (not all) westerner's view of 13 as an unlikey number. For example: Friday the 13th. 4.3. As these are at least three digit numbers other than the floor levels, there is also no "13". 4.1. Most likely Singapore Airlines adopted this perhaps to cater to the western culture of number 13 as bad luck! And not concerned with seat 4, 14 or 44. 5. Has more to do with: "One's man meat is another's poison". 6. If in doubt, why take a chance! Skip that number! Extract from: https://www.geomancy.net/forums/topic/17709-hdb-tampines-greenspring-green-spring-bto-launched-in-november-2019/?tab=comments#comment-40634

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About The Penrose The Penrose is a 99-year leasehold condominium at Sims Drive in District 14, developed by Hong Leong and City Developments Limited (CDL). It is positioned as a city-fringe project offering relatively convenient access to the CBD at a more approachable price point than many core central developments. Location and accessibility - About 5–7 minutes’ walk to Aljunied MRT (East-West Line), giving direct or one-transfer access to the CBD, City Hall, Raffles Place, and Changi Airport. - Quick access to major expressways such as PIE and KPE; driving to the CBD or Paya Lebar Commercial Hub typically takes around 10–15 minutes in normal traffic. - Surrounded by an established HDB and private residential estate, with coffee shops, eateries and basic amenities within walking distance, and larger malls a short drive away (e.g., Paya Lebar Quarter, Kallang Wave). Project profile - Mid-sized development with around 566 units. - Comprises 1- to 4-bedroom units, catering to singles, couples, small families, and investors. - 99-year lease starting from around 2019 (so relatively “young lease”), appealing for longer-term holding. Facilities and design - Full-condo facilities including swimming pool, gym, function rooms, BBQ pavilions, children’s play areas, and landscaped gardens. - Layouts generally focus on functional use of space (e.g., relatively regular floor plates, decent bedroom sizes for its segment). - Higher-floor units can enjoy city or pool views, depending on stack and orientation. Surrounding amenities and schools - Everyday amenities: coffeeshops, minimarts, and neighbourhood shops in the nearby HDB clusters. - Larger retail and dining options at PLQ, Paya Lebar Square, Kallang Wave, and Kallang Leisure Park. - Schools in the wider vicinity include Geylang Methodist School (Primary and Secondary), Canossa Catholic Primary, Kong Hwa School, and others, making it practical for families with school-going children. Buyer profile and appeal - Attractive for own-stay buyers who want city-fringe convenience without core-central prices. - Also of interest to investors due to proximity to MRT, CBD, and Paya Lebar’s commercial cluster, which supports rental demand. - Trade-off: the area around Sims Drive and Aljunied is still in transition, with a mix of older residential and light commercial/industrial uses; some may find the immediate surroundings less “polished” than more mature upmarket neighbourhoods. In essence, The Penrose is a modern, city-fringe condo near Aljunied MRT that balances convenience, facilities and pricing, targeting both homeowners and investors who prioritise connectivity to the CBD and Paya Lebar over a prime-district address. Penrose Site Map +++ The Penrose is a 99 year leasehold development located along Sims Drive. This new development is just beside Sims Urban Oasis and only a 5 minutes’ walk to Aljunied MRT. Source & Credit:

Interlude: Yang Zhai San Yao orThe Three Major considerations of Feng Shui What are the Three considerations? https://www.geomancy.net/forums/topic/16731-besides-shapes-and-forms-feng-shui-compass-school-eight-house-and-flying-stars-water-classics-ba-zi-feng-shui-another-major-feng-shui-consideration-is-or-yang-zhai-san-yao/

Case Study 25: Main entrance doors face each other? Bedroom doors? Extract from: https://www.geomancy.net/forums/topic/17081-hdb-fernvale-vines-bto-launched-in-february-2019-an-in-depth-understanding-on-main-doors-facing-each-other-inauspicious-true-or-false-by-understanding-this-we-can-apply-elsewhere/ Question: Hello Master, thanks for sharing your analysis of this BTO project. Upon studying the resources, I noticed: There are stacks with front doors either facing the staircase or are located next to the staircase; Some stacks have their front doors directly facing their neighbours' front doors, such as 584 and 586, 580 and 582 as well as 530 and 532, among others. What are the fengshui considerations when selecting stacks with these features? Are there any cause for concerns? Also, re #2, I've heard this could lead to quarrels between the two affected families, is this true? Thanks! 1. Frankly, in my opinion, #2 is based more on common sense or symbolism. This is the reason:- 1.1. In fact, many, many Condos and EC developments have this situtation. Can one see the similarity of this with a main door facing another neighbour's door. Here, there is more likely some interaction vs another neighbour's door that does not face your unit. Primarily this is based on pure common sense:- 1.2. In this example: it is a bedroom door facing another bedroom door. There are a few cures used by various Feng Shui Masters (FSMs). This is one of them... which consider this to be more practical and less inconspicuous... wait till you see some of the other recommendations by other FSMs.. LOL 1.3. Some other common sense reasons:There 1.3.1 Often if both neighbours leave their doors opened, if a neighbour's unit is pretty noisy, it can be quite irritation if equally you like leaving the door opened especially since this makes the unit breezy. But because of such "noise pollution"; one may thus have no choice but to close the door. Such as one has a baby .. etc... This link shows another technique of a protective curb place at the main door. But this is only possible for older generation HDB flats that are not wheel chair friendly 1.3.2 Sometimes the neighbour may encroach into "your common corridor" eg. extra large shoe cabinet(s) and or placing plants and/or hoarding items. Such items are such an eye-sore and irritation especially if you are the "neat and tidy" type. 1.3.3 Some neighbours threw their shoes and sandals all over and even spill over to your unit. 1.4 Sometimes, alternatively, it could be your neighbour got irritated with you and/or family members leading to bad blood spilling over each other.... ==================================================== 2. You wrote: "There are stacks with front doors either facing the staircase or are located next to the staircase;" 2.1. I have some resources where the main entrance (front doors) of units directly facing a staircase. Especially older generation HDB flats. Use Search feature for e.g. "Main door facing stairs". I have added a link to some of these resources = see below... 2.2. Under symbolism in Feng Shui, it is considered inauspicious for a main entrance to face a staircase that goes down to a lower floor. It symbolises wealth flowing downwards. 2.3. Frankly for new generation HDB flats such as Fernvale Vines; the good news is that "legally" all staircases must have at least half-hour rated fire doors. Plus all staircase doors must be CLOSED AT ALL TIMES! [This comes under: both common sense and SDCF Fire Safety code] 2.3.1. This has to do with common sense! If higher floor occupants need to evacuate.. such exit doors MUST BE able to CLOSE after people enter the stairs = are to prevent any smoke or fire going into the stairwell! 3. For the last reason under Para 2.3. If the stair-case door is always closed; then the concern you mentioned does not apply. But if someone keeps on leaving the door opened.. then this can be reported and in the end, the final verdict is that one can win the case - if so. 3.1 If one does a search in this forum can view several resouces on this subject. One of which is similar to this case: 4. Thank one's luck star that the Fernvale Vines is the newer generation flats else for older block designs..may have to resort to the.... 5. Don't want to place convex ba gua mirror? Possible?... Morale of this information: Please note that majority of Feng Shui considerations are based simply on pure common sense! Thus each time when I approach any subjected matter, I will always ask myself this: "Has common sense have to do with this?" You will be surprised! That not everything has its origin from/in Feng Shui! For example, my toes keep on laughing whenever I find the reasoning that one's bed should have four legs. And the explanation was: " To allow good qi to flow below the bed!" If you do come across a Feng Shui Master that says this.. please ignore the person like the plaque! Frankly, it has to do purely with common sense. With four legs, the area below the bed can easily be cleaned. (Dusty, dust mites etc.. ) If too lazy, one can even sent in a robot to clean that area!

Case Study 24: Sites reserved for Schools? (Location: HDB Fernvale Vines) 1. Above: Directly south of Fernvale Vines plot of land, is a site reserved for a school. 2. Below: While to the north of this site is another site reserved for another school. 3. Should I be concerned? 3.1. Yes, if one's unit directly faces a construction site especially since blocks 464A and 464B south facing stacks are next door neighbours to this reserved site. 3.2. Noise pollution and dusts throughout the construction of the school(s). Often this lasts 2 to 2 1/2 years or more. 3.3. Luckily not many, but there are a group of Feng Shui practitioners and even common persons who felt that staying facing a school is not ideal. 3.3.1 Their main concern is that after school hours, there is no activity within the compound of a school. If so, in the evenings.. they consider a school as having a YIN environment. 3.3.2 Technically speaking this is true. But, generally, the morning and afternoon activities of so many young persons is like a burst of Yang Qi during the daylight hours. Reference: https://www.geomancy.net/forums/topic/17081-hdb-fernvale-vines-bto-launched-in-february-2019-an-in-depth-understanding-on-main-doors-facing-each-other-inauspicious-true-or-false-by-understanding-this-we-can-apply-elsewhere/