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I check properties on sale from PropertyGuru and find quite many ads pop up selling condos near Geylang. Are those buying these units are more for self stay or investment purpose ? Some examples are suites @ sims, centra suites, casa aerata, la brisa.
I am thinking to buy my first property in my life for self stay with family. Absolute price and surrouding environment is my main selection criteria.
I'm also a very very greenhorn and newbie in property purchase, so I hope my dumb question will not bored you guys. Many thanks !! :)
I check properties on sale from PropertyGuru and find quite many ads pop up selling condos near Geylang. Are those buying these units are more for self stay or investment purpose ? Some examples are suites @ sims, centra suites, casa aerata, la brisa.
I am thinking to buy my first property in my life for self stay with family. Absolute price and surrouding environment is my main selection criteria.
I'm also a very very greenhorn and newbie in property purchase, so I hope my dumb question will not bored you guys. Many thanks !! :)
Generally speaking, why? You can find affordable housing in much better locations.
I check properties on sale from PropertyGuru and find quite many ads pop up selling condos near Geylang. Are those buying these units are more for self stay or investment purpose ? Some examples are suites @ sims, centra suites, casa aerata, la brisa.
I am thinking to buy my first property in my life for self stay with family. Absolute price and surrouding environment is my main selection criteria.
I'm also a very very greenhorn and newbie in property purchase, so I hope my dumb question will not bored you guys. Many thanks !! :)
"surrounding environment" is your main criteria and u choose geylang?
:tsk-tsk: :tsk-tsk: :tsk-tsk: :tsk-tsk: :tsk-tsk: :tsk-tsk: :tsk-tsk: Geylang....
Geylang OKT
20-11-10, 21:18
I love Geylang :D :D :D
Geylang OKT
20-11-10, 21:20
Very good location. Folks staying in the vicinity welcum to make appointments with my girls to go for tarma sessions all day and all night long :D
I check properties on sale from PropertyGuru and find quite many ads pop up selling condos near Geylang. Are those buying these units are more for self stay or investment purpose ? Some examples are suites @ sims, centra suites, casa aerata, la brisa.
I am thinking to buy my first property in my life for self stay with family. Absolute price and surrouding environment is my main selection criteria.
I'm also a very very greenhorn and newbie in property purchase, so I hope my dumb question will not bored you guys. Many thanks !! :)
I guess you did a price search and found the lowest price.
For own stay, I would recommend Orchid Park Condo. It is near where I am staying. 10 mins walk from MRT station, and selling at S$600K+ for 3 bedders. It is old 99 LH, but the surronding is better than Geylay.
Of course, for investment, Geylay is better than Yishun.
Thanks,
Richard
Geylang OKT
20-11-10, 21:26
erm... Orchid Park Condo got many indians or not? :)
I heard some condos population Indian Population is 70% or more and they dominate the Management Committee and bring in all the Indian way of doing things.
I am not racist but it might deter some group of buyers thus bringing price down.
I read ST , Waterside condo is like that
http://forums.delphiforums.com/3in1kopitiam/messages?msg=36911.1
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=2853579
I also heard Melville Park is like that.
The Chinese, Indonesians, Filipinos are also heavy in other condos.
When buy condo, better check population demographics.
Generally speaking, why? You can find affordable housing in much better locations.
Thanks for your advice, dragonred :)
"surrounding environment" is your main criteria and u choose geylang?
Sorry for the small misunderstanding here. I didn't choose Geylang and I'm concern these condos are very near there, because I intend to buy for self stay, not for investment.
I guess you did a price search and found the lowest price.
Mr Richard, you are right, I did just that. :ashamed1:
When buy condo, better check population demographics.
wenqing, good pointer and noted.
Any good way to check ?
:tsk-tsk: :tsk-tsk: :tsk-tsk: :tsk-tsk: :tsk-tsk: :tsk-tsk: :tsk-tsk: Geylang....
Agree and this is my concern on those condos too.
Agree and this is my concern on those condos too.
Not all properties at Geylang area are poor.
Geylang is a huge area and the road is very long
Those properties nearer to Kallang, Sims Avenue and Paya Lebar are considered the more expensive ones and upside.
Plus the upcoming Paya Lebar CBD.
http://www.ura.gov.sg/pr/graphics/2008/pr08-55b.pdf
This is because Geylang no matter what is near City area and location cannot run away.
Geylang is between and near both Sea Port and Air Port thus it is quite a waste now.
Geylang got 40 Lorongs, Government had already converted Lorongs 25 to Lorong 40 and is now occupied by Interior Designer and furniture shops.
Government allow Condos to be built at Geylang means there are plans to convert Geylang to what is worth and speed up the conversion process.
http://www.ura.gov.sg/pr/graphics/2008/pr08-55b.pdf
Because of location, the potential and promise is there but it takes effort.
North areas is after North, location cannot change. It is far going anywhere except JB.
Thus the property at North will be less expensive.
Compare prices of Sims Ville, Atrium with similiar condos in the North.
It is up to you to bet.
wenqing, good pointer and noted.
Any good way to check ?
Ask property agent.
It is his duty to provide such answers.
Geylang OKT
20-11-10, 22:38
My mei meis are so happy with the rave reviews about Geylang :D :D :D
I oso luv geyland as it is MM mecca
Actually, Geylang is a veru good location, infact it's almost prime
just that the surrounding and enviroment is kinda chaotic , which is
why it' so cheap and underprice in terms of location. Have you heard the garment has intention to move the activities away from geylang? if so, this area will immediately turn into a fringe of prime district. So those who own properties in geylang could be sitting on a unchurned goldmine .
stalingrad
22-11-10, 09:09
Went to view soho life with my wife. the prices were good. 1,000psf. and central location.
but the project is right next to hotel 81, and decided against buying a unit. my wife was worried that it would be "convenient" for my sons to look for hookers in that neighborhood.
With the regular police raid, the chicks have already dispersed to other areas in Singapore. The outer parts of Geylang is much cleaner.
Actually, Geylang is a veru good location, infact it's almost prime
just that the surrounding and enviroment is kinda chaotic , which is
why it' so cheap and underprice in terms of location. Have you heard the garment has intention to move the activities away from geylang? if so, this area will immediately turn into a fringe of prime district. So those who own properties in geylang could be sitting on a unchurned goldmine .
Too risky. Can be hooked on it.
Went to view soho life with my wife. the prices were good. 1,000psf. and central location.
but the project is right next to hotel 81, and decided against buying a unit. my wife was worried that it would be "convenient" for my sons to look for hookers in that neighborhood.
stalingrad
22-11-10, 09:31
Too risky. Can be hooked on it.
i was afraid that instead of being in school, I will find them in hotel 81, each in the arms of two mature mah-mah-sahn hookers.
i was afraid that instead of being in school, I will find them in hotel 81, each in the arms of two mature mah-mah-sahn hookers.
SOHO Life at Geylang?
I thought it was at Katong area ??
What is the prices for 1000 sqft apartments ??
stalingrad
22-11-10, 09:36
SOHO Life at Geylang?
I thought it was at Katong area ??
What is the prices for 1000 sqft apartments ??
joo chiat is regarded as a red light district.
a 3 bedder at nan suites (part of soho life) is about $900,000 for 800 plus square feet.
stalingrad
22-11-10, 09:38
Actually, Geylang is a veru good location, infact it's almost prime
just that the surrounding and enviroment is kinda chaotic , which is
why it' so cheap and underprice in terms of location. Have you heard the garment has intention to move the activities away from geylang? if so, this area will immediately turn into a fringe of prime district. So those who own properties in geylang could be sitting on a unchurned goldmine .
where can the brothels and hookers be moved to? orchard road?
you are just speculating, or just dreaming.
joo chiat is regarded as a red light district.
a 3 bedder at nan suites (part of soho life) is about $900,000 for 800 plus square feet.
That is grossly overpriced.
Joo Chiat is not part of Geylang, not even close.
Looks like Red Light District is getting bigger and bigger.
I heard Tanjong Pagar, Redhill, Farrer Park areas also have.
where can the brothels and hookers be moved to? orchard road?
you are just speculating, or just dreaming.
They will move to somewhere less prime like Kranji or Kovan.
Thats what I heard from civil service friends.
They are already at Orchard Road.
where can the brothels and hookers be moved to? orchard road?
you are just speculating, or just dreaming.
They are already at Orchard Road.
Lol.
Orchard Towers.
When I was walking near FORUM Shopping Centre, I see prostitutes openly approaching Caucasians for business.
I heard Jurong and Tuas area also have.
Got demand , got supply.
The street talk about moving Geylang has been around for a while, but no concrete action yet. However, notice that the Geylang shophouses are not conserved and the building gradient there is rather steep, ie Geylang East HDB has 20 storey high buidings.
Has been going on for 20 years! :p
The street talk about moving Geylang has been around for a while, but no concrete action yet. However, notice that the Geylang shophouses are not conserved and the building gradient there is rather steep, ie Geylang East HDB has 20 storey high buidings.
The street talk about moving Geylang has been around for a while, but no concrete action yet. However, notice that the Geylang shophouses are not conserved and the building gradient there is rather steep, ie Geylang East HDB has 20 storey high buidings.
I notice Lorong 25 to 41 changed a lot last 10 years.
Many traditional businesses like massage, pubs, nightclubs etc are replaced by normal business like lighting, furniture, interior design etc.
I think government really have some plans for Geylang.
stalingrad
22-11-10, 11:03
That is grossly overpriced.
Joo Chiat is not part of Geylang, not even close.
Looks like Red Light District is getting bigger and bigger.
I heard Tanjong Pagar, Redhill, Farrer Park areas also have.
I forgot to tell you that the price you paid for a unit does not guarantee you a right to park a car there. the agent said that the parking arrangement has not been made yet. another agent said you might have to park outside at a public carpark and walk home from there.
that is how silly it is, not to mention hookers galore in that area.
I forgot to tell you that the price you paid for a unit does not guarantee you a right to park a car there. the agent said that the parking arrangement has not been made yet. another agent said you might have to park outside at a public carpark and walk home from there.
that is how silly it is, not to mention hookers galore in that area.
Wow, the SOHO Life agent is pretty honest.
Hard to find honest agents these days.
stalingrad
22-11-10, 12:35
it is mechanical parking. you know what a shitty deal it is, right. even with that dubious arrangement, there are few spaces than there are units in the project.
since your purchase price does not include parking, another 100k is probably needed if you do get a parking space there.
not sure what the final arrangement is going to be.
where can the brothels and hookers be moved to? orchard road?
you are just speculating, or just dreaming.
i stated "if so" did u miss that?
almost sounds like u miss out on some geylang property or just sold yrs?
Good if Gahmen can transform that area but since the flesh trade in S'pore is legal.. oopps.. "regulated" it will continue elsewhere, especially got two casino now, vice can only go up. Some other area would need to be designated in place of Geylang if that is the plan...
Actually, Geylang already has a parking problem plus recent traffic accidents has highlighted the tight space over there. Development should need to come soon.
devilplate
23-11-10, 17:36
my take: geylang will always be geylang!
especially true after opening of 2 casinoes!
I heard that banks are now much more receptive to approving loans for properties at Geylang. I wonder if similar sites overseas have similar stigma or not?
Geylang OKT
23-11-10, 22:56
Geylang, the city of the future.
Geylang, where the denizens never sleep.
Oh... I so do love Geylang :D :D :D
Geylang, the city of the future.
Geylang, where the denizens never sleep.
Oh... I so do love Geylang :D :D :D
big boss sir
which development there is good to invest in?
which ones good to live in?
which ones do you own?
can advise?:D
Geylang OKT
24-11-10, 16:26
big boss sir
which development there is good to invest in?
which ones good to live in?
which ones do you own?
can advise?:D
Biggest Boss Sir
I am just a geylang okt :o :o :o
Geylang properties are good for investment purposes though :D :D :D
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