Staff Cecil Lee Posted February 17, 2018 Staff Share Posted February 17, 2018 Part 1 - Introduction to The Jovell Condo @ Flora Drive by Hong Leong Holdings The large piece of land as it was in 1965. Hong Leong has the wisdom to purchase large plots including the other plot to built Carissa Park etc.. Most prominent landmark in 1966 was Yan Kit Village. Today, this landmark is the temple. And Changi Prison. Otherwise good news is that the entire plot as highlighted in red is vacant virgin land. And The Jovell will be the last development asit completes the full built-up on this plot of land:- 2018 streetmap showing clearly The Jovell occupying the last piece of land. The bad news for it’s neighbours is that they have to endure both construction noise and dusts for at least 2 1/2 years or more! P.S. The Jovell in a crude way can be considered as "a leftover piece of land!" to be developed. This accounts for such an odd-shaped land. It also inherits a narrow strip of land - where the fencing is shared with The Inflora. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted February 17, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted February 17, 2018 Part 2 - History of the area and similar properties that were developed by the same developer: Hong Leong (CDL Tripatite) By Date of T.O.P.:- =============== 1. Ballota Park Freehold T.O.P. 2000 2. Dahlia Park Freehold T.O.P. 2003 3. Edelweiss Park Freehold T.O.P. 2006 4. The Gale Freehold/leasehold T.O.P. 2014 5. Hedges Park 99-year leasehold T.O.P. 2015 6. The Inflora 99-year leasehold T.O.P. 2017 7. New Kid on the block = The Jovell leasehold also by Tripatite Develpers Pte Ltd:- The surrounding plot of land such as Dahlia Park (freehold), Edelweiss Park (freehold) and The Inflora (99 year), Hedges Park (leasehold) are all developed by Hong Leong. This includes The Gale freehold but sold as leasehold. The earliest development was Ballota Park again by Hong Leong is freehold. No surprise that all new flats such as The Jovell is now only 99 year leasehold. All the above development was developed by Tripatite Developers Pte Ltd/CDL (Hong Leong Group) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted February 17, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted February 17, 2018 Part 3 - Reading between the lines of the Sales Brochure of The Jovell: 1. One major consideration is: "Where is the external common central rubbish bin(s) on each storey?" 2. For The Jovell, the developer does not show the location of the external central rubbish bin(s). 3. Before signing the dotted line.. do check with the Sales Agent. In many recent past developments like the Hillion at Bukit Panjang and even 100 Palm Residences, many "wise" potential buyers have successfully requested and viewed the exact location of the common central corridor. 4. Don't want to get an unexpected surprise to find the central rubbish bin beside one's main door! Or possible not facing the main door. Both in terms of Feng Shui and may affect future resale value or even resale potential (if any)... 5. There are more considerations like the location of the central rubbish bin collection point(s) the electrical sub-station(s) and even emergency diesel generations etc.... 6. I have complied a useful set of key considerations.. they are not exhaustive but rather.. is good to know... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted February 18, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted February 18, 2018 Part 4 - Shapes and Forms Sha Qi or Poison arrows 1. I am very concerned when I first saw this plot of land. This is because the plot of land is surrounded by so many neighbouring high rise buildings: The Gale, Dahlia Park, Edelweiss Park, The Inflora and Ballota Park. 2. At the time of writing, the siteplan has not been released. 3. In this streetmap, I had drawn an arrow and various coloured lines. These represent potential poison arrows from sharp corners. 4. Hopefully, these will not become poison arrow(s) to any of the stacks/units of The Jovell. 5. Unfortunately as The Jovell has not been constructed yet, it is difficult to ascertain if any of the sharp corners may be aimed towards the balcony of a unit (hard to cure), here. 6. For example, this is a magnified sitemap of blocks 51 and 53 The Inflora. 6.1 Each of the arrows show a potential poison arrow or Sha Qi (if any) aimed towards the plot = The Jovell. Hopefully, no unit’s balcony is ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted June 8, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted June 8, 2018 Part 5 - A close look at Sale Brochure Site plan features and functional areas in the development 1. Red flags are tareas such as the location of the Bin Centre, Substation and Emergency Backup Generator Set 1.1. A unit close-by to a Bin Centre is a no-no. Even overlooking or have a view of the Bin Centre is the last thing one should consider. 1.2. Although there is no concrete evidence of the effects of living close to a substation; however, there is a strong stigma attached by many that it is inauspicious to live next to or close to a substation. Since this is the case, why give yourself the unnecessary concern. It may also affect the subsequent resale value of the unit. 1.3 This is a huge piece of equipment: the size of a shipping container (1 or 2). Often, it is placed at a distance away from the blocks. Rarely used. But they do test this equipment once in a while. Here, the fumes from the burning of diesel oil can be smelled.. 2. Are you addicted to BBQ smell. Or love the aroma of BBQ or cooking smells. If so, it is a happy marriage. But many prefer not to have a unit close-by to this. As the smell can last quite long especially the winds blow into one's unit. 2.1. For privacy issues, many would prefer to not purchase a unit facing or beside a BBQ , Cooking or Dining pavilion. Here, invited guests or activities may disturb our privacy. And such pavilions may be a magnet for ants etc... 3. Children's play area incorporating: Children's playground, BBQ pavilion, wet play area and kid's pool with water spouts. 3.1. Some want a quiet weekend and on public holidays. If you are the kind who likes serenity; then best to stay clear of units facing and even up to 8th storey high near to such places of activities. 3.2 However, if you love such sounds.. go ahead.. make your day.. not mine or ours... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 9, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted July 9, 2018 Part 6 - Wealth luck of Male breadwinner and overall luck of the family may be affected if kitchen especially STOVE is at NW sector 1. The above says it all! 2. The term in Feng Shui is called "Fire @ Heaven's Gate". 3. A South facing home (Standing inside the living room facing out) in many unit layout often either have the kitchen at the NW or NE depending on whether the layout has been mirrored or not. 3.1. Thus in this sample: The Jovell Block 25, stack 49 the kitchen may be at the NW compass direction: 3.2. Don't be too happy for stacks 48 and 50! Depending on their layout, the kitchen might also be within the NW sector! 4. Where possible, try (yes try) your very best not to select stacks similar to #49. 5. Frankly, I have not gone through in detail examination of each and every stack in this development. Be warned: I am sure that this is not the only stack affected by NW. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 11, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted July 11, 2018 The story behind The Jovell's "From Freehold to 99 years leasehold". How we get there? After offering so many FREEHOLDS in the area... we just woke up and..... this is our simple story! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted September 30, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted September 30, 2018 Part 7 - Can I rely on the Sales Brochure Site map's (SBSM) North compass direction? 1. Sampling of compass directions of Block 27 shows a compass reading of either SE2 = 130 degrees or NW2 = 320 degrees: 2. The Jovell SBSM compass readings also shows SE2 = 132 degrees and NW2 = 312 degrees: 3. Is the Sales Brochure Sitemap accurate? Yes! Just a small 2 degrees variance between the Streetdirectory and SBSM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted June 21, 2019 Author Staff Share Posted June 21, 2019 Part 8: The Sick Building Syndrome [SBS] and The Jovell 1. Don't worry, there are many related factors involved that may result in the SBS: 1.1. Constant sunny days often without much cloud cover 1.2. Prevailing winds and the wind direction flow 1.3. Often low floors where not every neighbour opens theirs balcony or windows. But the poor unit occupiers are the only ones that open them 1.4. Higher probability of occurrence of the stacks/units outlined in RED box(es)... 2. Understand more about SBS? Sorry it is not Singapore Bus Service... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted June 21, 2019 Author Staff Share Posted June 21, 2019 Part 9: Of Common sense and some Feng Shui Masters [FSMs] ay that it is inauspicious to have the stove sharing the same wall as the main entrance foyer 1. Very often, there is always an explaination based on pure common sense. But some FSMs like everyone don't seem to see the relationship or associate similar situations as such. 2. Why so might I ask? 3. Very rare or call it one in 2 million chances with an issue with the kitchen stove e.g. fire breaking out on the stove spreading ... or an explosion. 3.1. In such a situation, the escape route out of the main door perhaps is blocked or dangerous. And the only way to escape from the home is from the balcony or bedroom window at the living room side of the house. 3.2. These stacks share same concern... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted June 21, 2019 Author Staff Share Posted June 21, 2019 Part 10: Poor Shapes and Forms where the stove shares the small wall as a WC Fortunately, not all stacks/units have this concern... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 3, 2019 Author Staff Share Posted July 3, 2019 Part 11: Reference Resource Bank - The Jovell ebrochure The Jovell ebrochure.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted January 15, 2020 Author Staff Share Posted January 15, 2020 15.1.2020 Still available... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted April 22, 2020 Author Staff Share Posted April 22, 2020 On 22.4.2020 Dark days of COVID-19 Oh Dear, Be safe everyone! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted September 29, 2022 Author Staff Share Posted September 29, 2022 Congratulations! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted October 18, 2022 Author Staff Share Posted October 18, 2022 Many Feng Shui Masters are a Feng Shui Store in disguise! Always ask: "Must I buy from you?" Related: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted October 23, 2022 Author Staff Share Posted October 23, 2022 Just T.O.P. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted October 23, 2022 Author Staff Share Posted October 23, 2022 Poor planning… not sure why such ugly bollards are installed... hideous looking bollards x 6 Development uses the rather "sensitive" Pneumatic Waste Chute… needs lots of discipline to make sure that it WORKS WELL.... Kudos to the developer to add the basement carpark vents to the side of the block(s) instead of at the frontage of some units More... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted October 23, 2022 Author Staff Share Posted October 23, 2022 On 23 October 2022 Some called this “the mentos” colourful sweet wrapper design Reminds me of huge glass “openings” of toilets… on The Quartz at Compassvale… one must be careful of installing blinds … to avoid neighbours peering into our toilets. At The Quartz, clear glass, here is smoked tone. But does not matter as once lights in the toilet are turned on…. Hopefully not another of the NUS dorm … red-eye cases…here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted October 24, 2022 Author Staff Share Posted October 24, 2022 Finally, these “broken tile” design flooring, popular in many early 2000’s condos has finally made a come-back, here in The Jovell… If done properly are very durable and lasting…and often anti-slip as circled compared to some tile materials… yet looks somewhat fairly clean and “atas”. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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