Residential units [especially Condos] adjacent to religious institutions and military bases.

[myfs_158308]

Dear Sir
i 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 like
Le 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 you
lee

[Cecil Lee]

These are some considerations:
1. Pure common sense & Location, location and location
1.1. 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.

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On 12/9/2013 8:23:55 PM, Anonymous wrote:
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

[myfs_158308]

Dear Master Lee
Thank you for your prompt reply
Shall be in touch with engaging your services soon once I settle down with a property
Much appreciated

[myfs_158308]

Dear Master Lee

Will 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.

[Cecil Lee]

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.

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On 12/9/2013 11:33:58 PM, Anonymous wrote:
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.

[myfs_158308]

Thanks again Master Lee
will be in touch with u soon

[Cecil Lee]

About Le Cresendo Condominum

I recently visited Le Cresendo and took some photos of the church. From what I saw, most of the views from the bedrooms or kitchens don’t really feel intimidating at all. Of course, that’s just how I personally see it. The only thing to keep in mind is that if you ever want to sell the apartment, future buyers might share the same concerns you had at the start.

1. Here are some points you may want to think about:
1.1. If someone feels uneasy about living near a temple, church, or similar place, it’s likely that other people might feel the same way too.
1.2. With property prices going up and new projects being built closer to MRT stations, it’s important to consider how this could affect your unit’s resale value.
1.3. If you’re worried about it, chances are others will be as well, and that could influence how easily you can sell the place.
1.4. For example, at Le Cresendo, all the living rooms face an open area or the field.
1.5. However, on the lower floors, many of the bedrooms look directly towards the church.
1.6. It’s quite reasonable to expect that some potential buyers may feel uncomfortable about this, which can affect the resale potential.
1.7. Using that same logic, you might find yourself ending up with a similar unit again in the future.
1.8. Some churches can also be noisy at certain times, so that’s another factor to think about.
1.9. The same goes for units facing a temple, where people may worry about smoke and noise.

2.0. When it comes to an army camp, the exact location of the apartment block matters. If it’s close to the camp’s logistics area or vehicle park, it may not be the most ideal spot.
2.1. The key idea is really “IT DEPENDS.” Some camps might be fine, but if the camp is considered a strategic site during wartime, there could be additional risks to consider.

3. In practice, you don’t need Feng Shui to make sense of all this. If you already have doubts, it’s very likely others will too. With rising property prices and changes in the job market, it may become harder to market a property that has certain features or concerns attached to it.

4. On top of basic common sense, some people also believe that temples and churches are places where people leave their hopes and desperation, which adds another emotional layer to how they feel about living nearby.

[Cecil Lee]

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.

 

 

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Some pictures of Le Crescendo

[Cecil Lee]

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).

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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.

[Cecil Lee]

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

[Cecil Lee]

Sha Qi & Poison Arrows

When considering a condo environment, particularly when buying units on lower floors, it is important to be mindful of potential obstructions such as tree trunks, roof-lines of club-house, and roof-lines of gazebos/pavilions/cabins/dining or entertainment pavilions. For instance, the shade in the photo could potentially create a negative energy flow, depending on its size/thickness and whether it is directed towards living room windows, balconies, or bedroom windows of a specific unit.

[Cecil Lee]

Vue 8 at Pasir Ris
A Dining Pavilion

The curved roof of the Dining Pavilion provides a unique shelter, with its support skeletons partially covered in a curved design. This architectural feature offers a calming and inviting appearance.

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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

[Cecil Lee]

Yes, potential 

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21 minutes ago, Cecil Lee said:

Yes, potential 

Potentially L1-L5 no impacts? (As long as not seeing the shapes as "arrows") 

[Cecil Lee]

Le Cresendo's Sail Shades as Poison Arrows?

In all honesty, as I previously stated, this is actually a small pole. Furthermore, the sail does not appear to be menacing. There are certainly larger pavilions or shades made of more intimidating materials to be concerned about.

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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?

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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... 

[Cecil Lee]

No, don't seem threatening.

[Cecil Lee]

Le Cresendo Site Map / Site Plan

[Cecil Lee]

Le Cresendo Stacks 06 or 08

[Cecil Lee]

Additional Site Map / Site Plan with Legend

[Cecil Lee]

 

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