myfs_158308 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Dear Siri have engaged your services some time at my office at Chinatown.I like to seek your advice as I m currently looking at the following condos likeLe Crescendo(next to church), The Waterina(opposite a military camp & Kong Hwa School) & Central Grove(opposite a temple) for home stay.Appreciate if u can give me your inputs on the above & the reason for the 3 condo choices is bcos they r near to my child school & working place.Looking forward to hearing from u soon.thank youlee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted December 9, 2013 Staff Share Posted December 9, 2013 These are some considerations:1. Pure common sense & Location, location and location1.1. If one has concerns about living close to or near-by or next to a temple or church or some other similar establishments; equally others would be concerned.1.2. And nowadays, with properties on the high-side or in the next 2 years or more; there will be tons of new developments which are newer; closer to MRTs.1.3. What it means is : if you are concerned; others are and will this affect the resale value?1.4. For example, majority or all the living rooms of Le Cresendo faces an "opening" currently or the field.1.5. But for lower floors many of the bedrooms over-look the church.1.6. Common sense says that if one day; if there is a need to resell such a condo unit; some buyers may be put-off.1.7 Pure common sense says that one may eventually be stuck with such a similar unit.1.8 As often, some churches may also be noisy etc...1.9. Also place a thinking cap + common sense for other units facing a temple (joss burning ... smoke; noise) etc...2.0. For army camp, also depends on where the apartment block is. If it is next to the camp's logistics / vehicle park where they also store fuel.. etc.. not so good.2.1. The concept of "IT DEPENDS" applies. If the camp is like the CMPB in Depot road, most likely ok. If the camp holds the top brass e.g. Mindef maybe ok. But during war time; if one's home is next to a strategic camp; most likely, bombs may be dropped there FIRST. If the bombs missed it's target; it's THAT home will be demolised. Again pure common sense.3. Frankly, No need Feng Shui to explain such things. If you and your family members have doubts. So does others. And with all the messed up property prices; and tightening of foreign labour... come 2017 onwards... that piece of apartment at e.g. Le Cresendo, that has bedrooms facing the church... try marketing it = easily?4. Besides common sense; some say that temples or some churches are "depository" of people's desperation; hopes etc... And some Catholic churches do keep urns and even in temples.. thus all these depends on individual churches or temples. Quote On 12/9/2013 8:23:55 PM, Anonymous wrote:Dear Siri have engaged yourservices some time at myoffice at Chinatown.Ilike to seek your adviceas I m currently looking atthe following condoslikeLe Crescendo(next tochurch), The Waterina(oppositea military camp & Kong HwaSchool) & CentralGrove(opposite a temple) forhome stay.Appreciate ifu can give me your inputs onthe above & the reason forthe 3 condo choices is bcosthey r near to my child school& working place.Lookingforward to hearing from usoon.thank youlee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfs_158308 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Dear Master LeeThank you for your prompt replyShall be in touch with engaging your services soon once I settle down with a propertyMuch appreciated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfs_158308 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Dear Master LeeWill there be any implications if I still proceed to buy units from the following 3 properties not facing the places of worships etc?Looking forward to your advise soon.Appreciate your time and great help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted December 10, 2013 Staff Share Posted December 10, 2013 In my opinion, your question is really "too general".You should ask yourself: "Is it worthwhile buying". You call. No one else.. can make that decision for you. Quote On 12/9/2013 11:33:58 PM, Anonymous wrote:Dear Master LeeWill there beany implications if I stillproceed to buy units from thefollowing 3 properties notfacing the places of worshipsetc?Looking forward to youradvise soon.Appreciateyour time and great help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfs_158308 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Thanks again Master Leewill be in touch with u soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted December 16, 2013 Staff Share Posted December 16, 2013 The other day, I passed by Le Cresendo; and took photos of the church.Most of the openings facing one of the bedroom(s) / kitchen(s) don't seem threatening... But again, this is my perception. Only thing is if one has to sell the flat for some reasons; some potential buyers would equally be as concerned as your first doubts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted May 30, 2017 Staff Share Posted May 30, 2017 Le Cresendo (freehold) T.O.P. in 2006. Then, the entire frontage was facing open space. Today, the pool view and further is blocked by HDB Macpherson Residency. The frontage of majority of the single block 233 is facing Flying Stars Period 8, S1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anything Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) Some pictures of Le Crescendo, if anyone are interested... Edited July 2, 2017 by anything 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 2, 2017 Staff Share Posted July 2, 2017 When first T.O.P. The views towards the pool-side.. was great! virtually unblocked without the HDB flats. Now some stacks can look at the common bin(s). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anything Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Cecil Lee said: When first T.O.P. The views towards the pool-side.. was great! virtually unblocked without the HDB flats. Now some stacks can look at the common bin(s). Indeed, the unblocked views may not last... Pool views are safer bets. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 3, 2017 Staff Share Posted July 3, 2017 58 minutes ago, anything said: Indeed, the unblocked views may not last... Pool views are safer bets. Agree. The logic that nothing can ever be built above a pool. Save demolishing the entire development. LOL 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 3, 2017 Staff Share Posted July 3, 2017 In a condo environment, especially if one is purchasing lower floor units; Should look out for: tree trunks, roof-lines of club-house, roof-lines of gazebos/pavilions/cabins/dining or entertainment pavilions.. For example, the shade, in the photo is a POTENTIAL poison arrow. But it depends on the size/thickness and whether it is aimed towards a living room window(s) or balconies or bedroom windows of a specific unit etc.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 3, 2017 Staff Share Posted July 3, 2017 Location: Vue 8 at Pasir Ris The Dining Pavilion The dining Pavillion roof shelter is curved and also it's support skeletons are partially wrapped in a curved cover. Gives a soothing; non threatening look? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anything Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 (edited) On 03/07/2017 at 11:24 AM, Cecil Lee said: In a condo environment, especially if one is purchasing lower floor units; Should look out for: tree trunks, roof-lines of club-house, roof-lines of gazebos/pavilions/cabins/dining or entertainment pavilions.. For example, the shade, in the photo is a POTENTIAL poison arrow. But it depends on the size/thickness and whether it is aimed towards a living room window(s) or balconies or bedroom windows of a specific unit etc.. These poison arrows are pointing upwards, likely hitting higher floors (say Level 6-8 depending on the view from Balconies of respective Units) ... In this case, the lower floors (e.g. 1 to 5) will not be affected? Edited July 6, 2017 by anything Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 6, 2017 Staff Share Posted July 6, 2017 Yes, potential 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anything Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 21 minutes ago, Cecil Lee said: Yes, potential Potentially L1-L5 no impacts? (As long as not seeing the shapes as "arrows") Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 6, 2017 Staff Share Posted July 6, 2017 Frankly, as I mentioned previously this is considered small pole. And the sail don't look threatening. There are worse of materials or sized pavilions or shades to be worried of. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anything Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 15 minutes ago, Cecil Lee said: Frankly, as I mentioned previously this is considered small pole. And the sail don't look threatening. There are worse of materials or sized pavilions or shades to be worried of. I see... How about the Grey Cages as below? Are they threatening to nearby units? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anything Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 On 06/07/2017 at 8:25 PM, Cecil Lee said: Frankly, as I mentioned previously this is considered small pole. And the sail don't look threatening. There are worse of materials or sized pavilions or shades to be worried of. Based on the definition of poison arrow in the illustrated drawing, the Pavillion below looks not threatening to the nearby units... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 9, 2017 Staff Share Posted July 9, 2017 No, don't seem threatening. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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