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mcmlxxvi
24-02-12, 14:01
Is is not foregone case, if u stay at the right condo, you'll like it very much, it's the people that bulid the environment, not the finishing, the theme, the developers ...freehold or leasehold ...watever

First, i have no choice, u know stata title, bigger unit, more shares, more saying power,m ore voting rights. think penthhouse, sky patio units..

Second, most security guards are very OK or on the ball until , he ask a resident for his pass for entrry and the resident scolded him instead.... and as the days goes by... he is confused what or why the resident wants security so very s l o w l y ... he goes to sleep.

Third, security industry on the whole, this is true n happening, i caught a guard sleeping, we voted to change the security company, a better one triple AAA ratings and more expensive, then to your horrer, you see the same guard again, well there's no law preventing him to change company .....

so u think i am being nonsense to be so critical of ks sg? i am ks sg too, but to stay in a condo, everyone must have the mindset to take care of the property on the whole not just his/her unit. how to educate that, you can't learn that from school, SAF never state clearly NS men must carry his backpack, bez it is common sense, so again nothing wrong either asking the maid to carry, so dun blame that guy, blame the person who brought him up & supply the maid.
I fully agree with you. Its the occupants that makes the project. I actually think now it IS better to have a lot of prc, pinoys, russians, aussies or what not staying rather than locals the cheapskate types. You can spot them from 1km away making noise at the bbq even when its already past midnight and bringing their own darn extended heartlander families to use the pool every other day.

mcmlxxvi
24-02-12, 14:03
so is mahatten now mass market or unique despite being in Simei? there's not even enough mass to buy , 50% unsold units, how to be mass market when there is no mass, due t the price... end of the day, it is the price again. more expensive not in D9-11 i still dun classifid it as mass market, no mass, units unsold.

i dun want to be too critical of mm bez i can't afford not bez it's no good. people who bought MM has their reason. i dun want to be sour grapes..
Its just one of those sigh projects. Wrong timing. Wrong price. Wrong marketing.

latour
24-02-12, 15:15
Its just one of those sigh projects. Wrong timing. Wrong price. Wrong marketing.

There is some truth to this, however being long term investor (whether for own stay or rental income) one have to think of the real eventual potential in the appreciation growth in a particular location. There are reasons why ppl still buy into this MM project, although its slow in selling.

bargain hunter
15-03-12, 13:35
1 more sold at 1196psf in feb.

latour
16-04-12, 10:43
1 more sold at 1196psf in feb.

With all the new launches in OCR and highly prices /psf of Sky Habitat etc. etc. wonder how is Manhattan doing lately, anybody?

bargain hunter
16-04-12, 14:38
not sure about april.

but for mar, they sold a grand total of............*drum roll*......................

TWO!!!

at 1202 and 1230psf. project is now 45% sold.


With all the new launches in OCR and highly prices /psf of Sky Habitat etc. etc. wonder how is Manhattan doing lately, anybody?

latour
16-04-12, 14:58
2 more units at median of $1216/psf, this is also slowly creeping upwards.

latour
22-04-12, 14:27
Is there a phase II launch now going on, interesting!

graveyard
22-04-12, 16:14
Its just one of those sigh projects. Wrong timing. Wrong price. Wrong marketing.

double bay makes this unattractive! more space for db and abt same proximity to mrt (difference of 3mins by foot?) :doh:

hovivi
22-04-12, 16:48
Met an agent yesterday, he said developer very rich not in a hurry.. Jus release 50 units for sale and still holding 100..

Price about the same as first launched I noticed

One of the Selling point is multi-storey carpark coz it blocks the train noise.. Very interesting...

latour
23-04-12, 13:52
interesting that they release only 50.

sunrise
23-04-12, 14:15
Met an agent yesterday, he said developer very rich not in a hurry.. Jus release 50 units for sale and still holding 100..

Price about the same as first launched I noticed

One of the Selling point is multi-storey carpark coz it blocks the train noise.. Very interesting...

the building is very close squeezing one another. buyer knows.
looking at the top view of the layout reminds of frying satay.
how to compete with other current projects. nobody wants
to live in a stuffy enviroment.

azeoprop
24-04-12, 17:18
Saw on the straits times report that they are considering a price reduction soon....:D

latour
24-04-12, 18:07
Saw on the straits times report that they are considering a price reduction soon....:D

waw... really? how much reduce in price?

graveyard
24-04-12, 19:38
Saw on the straits times report that they are considering a price reduction soon....:D

Saw some orangetee booth at simei MRT. banner showing "from 7xx xxx" !!

azeoprop
24-04-12, 19:44
Saw some orangetee booth at simei MRT. banner showing "from 7xx xxx" !!


Chey 7xxk must be those stack 22 23 560sqft 1 bedroom unit....not that much difference from the original launch price. :tsk-tsk:

Maybe those underground #02-xx 2 bedders can sell 7xxk. :rolleyes:

graveyard
01-05-12, 23:04
Chey 7xxk must be those stack 22 23 560sqft 1 bedroom unit....not that much difference from the original launch price. :tsk-tsk:

Maybe those underground #02-xx 2 bedders can sell 7xxk. :rolleyes:

underground 2 bedders??? dats a sarcastic joke rite ?:D

orange tee marketing team on full force swarming simei mrt and pulling ppl into the teeny weeny new showroom behind the bus stop!!!

latour
02-05-12, 10:10
underground 2 bedders??? dats a sarcastic joke rite ?:D

orange tee marketing team on full force swarming simei mrt and pulling ppl into the teeny weeny new showroom behind the bus stop!!!

Nice, did they manage to attract more people? How's the units launched in Phase 2 selling?

graveyard
02-05-12, 10:20
Nice, did they manage to attract more people? How's the units launched in Phase 2 selling?

Hmm didnt really keep track of this project as i find it overpriced - though its super near to the mrt. the showroom was quite packed when i saw it but its not a big deal as the room is very tiny - a group of 7-8 ppl in the room is enough to make it look crowded. Maybe its hitting out on those who have missed DB

eng81157
02-05-12, 10:26
sorry to say, but i still think the development's name sucks. simei is no manhattan, period.

carbuncle
02-05-12, 12:01
sorry to say, but i still think the development's name sucks. simei is no manhattan, period.
Well. At least it is MM in short. Hopefully can ride on the popularity of the actual MMs....wakakakaka

graveyard
02-05-12, 13:30
Well. At least it is MM in short. Hopefully can ride on the popularity of the actual MMs....wakakakaka

haa. So this sshould have been a swanky luxurious suite in the heart of the city like Orchard, Shenton way, Keppel? Or this goes better with Manhatten "Fish Market"? :D

latour
02-05-12, 13:31
Will potential buyers hit on this facts?

http://www.mymanhattancondoliving.com/Why_Buy_.html


Why Buy?

1. Recent new launches of Condos within walking distance to MRT and Shopping such as Bedok Residences(Ave $1,400psf), Sky Habitat($1,700psf), Katong Regency($1,800psf), etc makes Mymanhattan@ Simei an attractive option.

2. Directly Opposite Simei MRT & Eastpoint Mall.

3. Good Rental Yield and demand with consistent tenancies...

eng81157
02-05-12, 13:36
haa. So this sshould have been a swanky luxurious suite in the heart of the city like Orchard, Shenton way, Keppel? Or this goes better with Manhatten "Fish Market"? :D

would be more befitting if it was located in shenton. what's up next? my tokyo?

graveyard
02-05-12, 13:52
Will potential buyers hit on this facts?

http://www.mymanhattancondoliving.com/Why_Buy_.html


Why Buy?

1. Recent new launches of Condos within walking distance to MRT and Shopping such as Bedok Residences(Ave $1,400psf), Sky Habitat($1,700psf), Katong Regency($1,800psf), etc makes Mymanhattan@ Simei an attractive option.

2. Directly Opposite Simei MRT & Eastpoint Mall.

3. Good Rental Yield and demand with consistent tenancies...


smart move riding and hitting on the high psf charged by theses condos. I think this project will have no problem renting out given its very close proximity to MRT and may also command a premium rent that may offset the high psf. And theres no MM nearby so renters who want to live alone but cant afford a big unit may show interest in this

latour
03-05-12, 12:43
smart move riding and hitting on the high psf charged by theses condos. I think this project will have no problem renting out given its very close proximity to MRT and may also command a premium rent that may offset the high psf. And theres no MM nearby so renters who want to live alone but cant afford a big unit may show interest in this

Indeed, this may well be the project that will determine rentals in Simei.

latour
15-05-12, 22:06
Another 13 units sold in April, median price of $1,214 /psf.

latour
18-05-12, 14:49
Anybody know what is the land behind East Point, along Simei St 1, is meant for?

latour
15-06-12, 14:31
MY MANHATTAN SIMEI STREET
CEL-Simei Pte Ltd
Non-Landed, OCR
33 units sold in May'12, Median Price $1,167 /psf.

This is the highest number of units sold in a month since the launch last year with 69 units sold in Feb'2011.
Let me guess... forumers had been reading and doing research here ever since new OCR LH99 launches this year at higher price /psf, and quietly buying out this project? as the price now looks more and more acceptable? (just guessing...haha).

radha08
16-06-12, 02:45
Anybody know what is the land behind East Point, along Simei St 1, is meant for?

NEW MRT station...NSEW(North South East West) line....

bakasa2002
16-06-12, 09:38
MY MANHATTAN SIMEI STREET
CEL-Simei Pte Ltd
Non-Landed, OCR
33 units sold in May'12, Median Price $1,167 /psf.

This is the highest number of units sold in a month since the launch last year with 69 units sold in Feb'2011.
Let me guess... forumers had been reading and doing research here ever since new OCR LH99 launches this year at higher price /psf, and quietly buying out this project? as the price now looks more and more acceptable? (just guessing...haha).

I'm surprised they are moving well for this proj, sky habitat effect! Lolx!

phantom_opera
16-06-12, 11:18
ECO at bedok south will scale new high psf with SOHO seaview, Optima seaview units will Huat 10x

latour
16-06-12, 14:11
NEW MRT station...NSEW(North South East West) line....


Haha... Maybe it's the new LRT system, more likely.

latour
07-07-12, 14:11
I'm surprised they are moving well for this proj, sky habitat effect! Lolx!

Whether SkyHabitat Effect or not, with the new land bid prices up and positive news on resale prices up etc etc. take up rate is surely crippling up, that's according to some people whom know the developer and marketing agent. Looking more n more attractive with mrt, mall and shops already there.

graveyard
07-07-12, 15:20
I'm surprised they are moving well for this proj, sky habitat effect! Lolx!

aggressive marketing maybe? ads on tv, newspaper and orangetee agents all over simei MRT

Clim1688
15-07-12, 21:44
Sales look strong. For 2 bedders, understand left with just few units only.

latour
15-07-12, 22:23
Sales look strong. For 2 bedders, understand left with just few units only.

What about those 2+S, saw the floor plan it's like a 3br with the study without built in cabinets. Think it's like 936sqft or something, with proper kitchen and yard for a washer dryer. This is surely good size, 2+S can rent out as 3br unit, haha!

latour
17-07-12, 10:11
Sales look strong. For 2 bedders, understand left with just few units only.

June sold 18 units, not bad at all...

phantom_opera
15-08-12, 14:07
24 units sold in July median 1,155psf lowest 1,029psf highest 1,350psf

about 80 units left

carbuncle
15-08-12, 14:53
this one TV ad running again

phantom_opera
15-08-12, 14:59
ECO is waiting for this guy to sell out first

bakasa2002
15-08-12, 15:08
ECO is waiting for this guy to sell out first

Hmm, if ECO is priced similar to this, which would u buy? :)

phantom_opera
15-08-12, 15:11
Hmm, if ECO is priced similar to this, which would u buy? :)

of course ECO lah

latour
15-08-12, 17:35
24 units sold in July median 1,155psf lowest 1,029psf highest 1,350psf

about 80 units left

Another 24 units at median $1,155 /psf, not bad.
Looks like these days near MRT $1k to $1.2k is the norm liao.

graveyard
15-08-12, 17:41
Looks like the aggressive marketing by orangetee is really paying off

carbuncle
15-08-12, 17:43
near ew line mrt 1.2k is cheap!!!

phantom_opera
15-08-12, 17:53
near ew line mrt 1.2k is cheap!!!

lol ... land price 520psf, slightly less than ECO, way less than Bright Hill Drive, JLD and recent TM bid by Fragrance

next you will say 1.4kpsf near MRT is cheap

propertychap
15-08-12, 18:03
How does this compare with Bedok Residences?

carbuncle
15-08-12, 18:26
1.4k near city hall mrt of course cheap lol

carbuncle
15-08-12, 18:27
common buyers could care less how much land was sold for or how much profit developer earning. as long as right unit within budget just sign la

latour
16-08-12, 12:34
lol ... land price 520psf, slightly less than ECO, way less than Bright Hill Drive, JLD and recent TM bid by Fragrance

next you will say 1.4kpsf near MRT is cheap

better buy before the end of month (the 7th month), developer/agents will be hungry, maybe can get good deal before it goes up to avg $1.4k psf any near MRT.

bakasa2002
16-08-12, 12:52
How does this compare with Bedok Residences?
Bedok Residences is doing >$1300 psf compare to Manhattan and it's also a integrated development with Bedok Mall, about 250 shops managed by Capland, got a hawker and town centre next to it, so in terms of amenities it is more comprehensive, but also much more crowded place definitely. :)

Another point to add, BR is D16 and MH is D18, not sure if that is going to affect prices a lot. :)

carbuncle
16-08-12, 16:52
I think the feel of bedok vs simei is quite different...

latour
16-08-12, 16:54
I think the feel of bedok vs simei is quite different...

What will be the different?

propertychap
16-08-12, 17:24
I checked Bedok residences no more 1 and 2 bedrooms. MH still got. But should be easier to get rental for Bedok residences since integrated?

phantom_opera
17-08-12, 12:06
110 Simei St 1 01 to 05 122.00
Improved 1988 $567,000.00
112 Simei St 1 06 to 10 121.00
Improved 1988 $555,000.00
136 Simei St 1 01 to 05 122.00
Improved 1988 $573,000.00
154 Simei St 1 06 to 10 123.00
Improved 1988 $582,000.00

HDB resale txns about 2 months ago ... 24y old HDBs

carbuncle
17-08-12, 12:29
What will be the different?

bedok feels aged but potent, like chinese rice wine.

simei feels younger but aging like woman pushing 40s.

phantom_opera
17-08-12, 12:50
bedok feels aged but potent, like chinese rice wine.

simei feels younger but aging like woman pushing 40s.

that is going to change once Bedok mall is up ... remember FEO Centro Residences?? Eventually Bedok Residences price will match once the mall is up

INDICATIVE PRICE RANGE / AVERAGE*
$1,190 - $1,702 PSF / $1,581 PSF

bakasa2002
18-08-12, 01:13
bedok feels aged but potent, like chinese rice wine.

simei feels younger but aging like woman pushing 40s.

Bro, I salute your analogy!

carbuncle
18-08-12, 10:13
thanks bakasa... stayed in both so more or less familiar with the feel...

actually I north south east west all stayed before lol

latour
17-09-12, 14:04
Another 16 units sold in Aug, now 235 out of 301 thats 78% of project sold. Median price is still $1,159 /psf, thats quite constant since launch, still good value for this location?

latour
23-09-12, 15:36
Progress on construction is quite fast, was told by agent its now left with only 20+ units of total. Definitely some spill over effect going on - Optima n DBR resale, and ECo launch.

Allthepies
23-09-12, 15:40
Progress on construction is quite fast, was told by agent its now left with only 20+ units of total. Definitely some spill over effect going on - Optima n DBR resale, and ECo launch.

Best buy, gg to cheong soon! :D :cheers1: :cheers1:

phantom_opera
09-10-12, 15:33
wow, first subsale ....

2012-09-25 #09-XX 560sqft 1,383psf
2011-12-02 1,361psf $12,320

Lost money after SD

latour
16-10-12, 16:19
wa sey... who says not much people buy. Another 31 units sold in Sep month.

toiletsiao
16-10-12, 16:30
wa sey... who says not much people buy. Another 31 units sold in Sep month.
its sliently moving 10+ ~ 30+ units per month leh...since Bedok Residences is launched..it accelerated after Katong Regency is launched.. lol .. the ironic thing is it sold faster without the showflat lol... now they set up a small sales booth near the pedestrian crossing to SImei MRT...Progress of building is very fast...

bakasa2002
18-10-12, 10:04
its sliently moving 10+ ~ 30+ units per month leh...since Bedok Residences is launched..it accelerated after Katong Regency is launched.. lol .. the ironic thing is it sold faster without the showflat lol... now they set up a small sales booth near the pedestrian crossing to SImei MRT...Progress of building is very fast...

Passed by yesterday and really surprised by it's construction progress. CEL is not a construction co for no reason! :)

toiletsiao
18-10-12, 11:29
Passed by yesterday and really surprised by it's construction progress. CEL is not a construction co for no reason! :)

yup ... i just saw the buyer profile of this project... interestingly singaporean buyer is onli 60% of the project sold so far... foreigner 20.8% and PR 16.8%....the non singaporean ratio is quite high for an area like Simei

latour
18-10-12, 14:12
yup ... i just saw the buyer profile of this project... interestingly singaporean buyer is onli 60% of the project sold so far... foreigner 20.8% and PR 16.8%....the non singaporean ratio is quite high for an area like Simei

hmmm... how is this compare to DoubleBay owner profile?

toiletsiao
18-10-12, 14:14
hmmm... how is this compare to DoubleBay owner profile?

85% singaporeans.... lol

latour
25-10-12, 09:40
Passed by yesterday and really surprised by it's construction progress. CEL is not a construction co for no reason! :)

Passed by the area, indeed the progress is fast.

auroraborealis
01-11-12, 15:59
but the price still seem ok lei... still got 1br < 750k
somehow or other, the near-mrt premium in this area lags nearby districts
makes me wonder how much TOPed-premium one can make from this project?


Passed by the area, indeed the progress is fast.

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01-11-12, 16:21
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latour
15-11-12, 16:49
15 units in Oct, thats about 93% sold now, left with about 20 units?

radha08
20-11-12, 06:33
What will be the different?

i stay bedok...:) ...my mother in-law stay simei...:scared-1: :D :D :D

latour
21-11-12, 09:13
i stay bedok...:) ...my mother in-law stay simei...:scared-1: :D :D :D

near enough... haha...

latour
27-11-12, 16:42
Was told units left is about 12 to 13.
1rm left 1 unit, 2rm left 1 unit, 3rm left 1 unit... thats very good sign for this project.

carbuncle
27-11-12, 16:52
bro radha. u me and sis butter shud meet for coffee while we all still in D16. i may move also in few mths....

ps meanwhile everyone pls bear with me tcss until i reach 4999 posts. then i will retire until 21 Dec Great Revelation.

azeoprop
27-11-12, 19:05
bro radha. u me and sis butter shud meet for coffee while we all still in D16. i may move also in few mths....

ps meanwhile everyone pls bear with me tcss until i reach 4999 posts. then i will retire until 21 Dec Great Revelation.


Moving to waterbank? :p

carbuncle
27-11-12, 19:13
Moving to waterbank? :p

wei!!!! u!!!!!! ........... :moon:

phantom_opera
17-12-12, 12:43
9 units moved in Nov highest 1,322psf

latour
23-12-12, 14:56
Almost fully sold... How did they do it.

graveyard
23-12-12, 23:39
Almost fully sold... How did they do it.

power of TOP! the progress of construction is damn fast..believe most if not all blocks are up now ..so potential buyers just have to look at the built up blocks and figure that the project will TOP real soon so they quicky buy in. but i must say, it really look kinda cluttered with all the blocks up

minority
23-12-12, 23:45
9 units moved in Nov highest 1,322psf

Thats for the 560sqf unit

leesg123
23-12-12, 23:59
Thats for the 560sqf unit profit not even enough to cover the stamp fee and agent commission.

latour
28-01-13, 13:49
Reminding units moved fast, anybody know details?

latour
15-02-13, 15:44
99% sold, 3 units left. How did this happen so fast!!!

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latour
17-03-13, 22:17
Construction looks going very fast!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/My-Manhattan/363064920381995

Adam Goi
17-03-13, 23:43
Yeah, it looked really good!

Will be paying the project a visit later to this month to see the progress; in fact my girlfriend and I will routinely do it at the end of every month.

Any new neighbours here? We'll be living in Block 27!

latour
27-03-13, 14:51
The last 3 units.
http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/12915169/for-sale-my-manhattan

4Brm, 3Brm and 2Brm... if still looking.

latour
17-04-13, 15:48
Left with only 1 unit at the end of March, URA website info.

Santro
21-04-13, 11:40
Is this going to TOP soon. Wonder if the owners are affected by the 4 year lockin or they escaped the cooling measure.

Adam Goi
21-04-13, 12:12
Is this going to TOP soon. Wonder if the owners are affected by the 4 year lockin or they escaped the cooling measure.

I hope it'll TOP by year end; for us, we're not sure about the 4 year lock in; was this implemented late last year? I think after we got the unit, there were a slew of measures ...

Anyway, we're getting to self-stay, so we're not affected ...

Santro
21-04-13, 12:38
Cool. I like the 3 bedders facing landed properties..Will wait for TOP and try my luck in getting one for own stay.


I hope it'll TOP by year end; for us, we're not sure about the 4 year lock in; was this implemented late last year? I think after we got the unit, there were a slew of measures ...

Anyway, we're getting to self-stay, so we're not affected ...

latour
23-04-13, 14:12
Is this going to TOP soon. Wonder if the owners are affected by the 4 year lockin or they escaped the cooling measure.

This one should be with the 4yrs SSD, if i'm not wrong. Its was launched in early 2011.

latour
23-04-13, 14:14
I hope it'll TOP by year end; for us, we're not sure about the 4 year lock in; was this implemented late last year? I think after we got the unit, there were a slew of measures ...

Anyway, we're getting to self-stay, so we're not affected ...

This year end maybe not (not sure), but next year first-half got chance.

latour
23-04-13, 14:18
Cool. I like the 3 bedders facing landed properties..Will wait for TOP and try my luck in getting one for own stay.

Facing landed (7th floor and above) and facing towards Changi Expo are the best units (maybe not those near the mrt track) in this project, and they are the higher priced units. Price higher then those pool facing.

Sands
22-05-13, 18:10
Any idea of TOP date?

Adam Goi
27-05-13, 22:48
The last time we called the developer, they are talking about Q1 2014 ...

latour
27-05-13, 23:24
That will be great if Q1'14 TOP.

Sands
01-06-13, 17:20
TOP will be 2013 Q4...got a letter from developer

Adam Goi
01-06-13, 23:30
TOP will be 2013 Q4...got a letter from developer

Wow! How come I haven't? So which block are living?

Adam Goi
03-06-13, 08:26
Received the letter too and yes, it'll be Q4. Have the feeling mine will only be ready later; been to the site and the glass panels are still not up for my unit ...

Adam Goi
03-06-13, 08:53
Latest photos (https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.10151536045577737.1073741824.628942736&type=3) as of 2 June 2013 ...

Justalvin
10-06-13, 15:08
Yeah, it looked really good!

Will be paying the project a visit later to this month to see the progress; in fact my girlfriend and I will routinely do it at the end of every month.

Any new neighbours here? We'll be living in Block 27!

Hi, am newbie here.. And Adam, we'll be neighbors.

latour
11-06-13, 09:58
There are more owners here now.

Adam Goi
12-06-13, 23:09
Hi, am newbie here.. And Adam, we'll be neighbors.

Hi neighbour!:cool1:

Beanie74
14-06-13, 15:29
Hi Neighbours! I'm a newbie here too. Will be living in block 19.

Adam Goi
16-06-13, 08:48
Hi Beanie74!

Wow, more are reporting in. Any lobangs to share?

Beanie74
17-06-13, 09:56
Hi all,

Given TOP in Q4, have you all started IDing your units yet?

Hi Adam,

Lobang? Erm... not in CEL or in construction/real estate, so no lobang for MM.

i'm still looking around for IDs and décor for my unit :)

Adam Goi
17-06-13, 11:10
Hi all,

Given TOP in Q4, have you all started IDing your units yet?

Hi Adam,

Lobang? Erm... not in CEL or in construction/real estate, so no lobang for MM.

i'm still looking around for IDs and décor for my unit :)

Me too ... currently subscribed to a couple of Home & Deco type magazines to get some ideas ...

Let's all share good lobangs and ideas as we wait and personalise our new home! :)

Adam Goi
19-06-13, 11:16
Hangrohe is having a promotion till end September ...

http://www.hansgrohe.com.sg/12843.htm

Justalvin
22-06-13, 21:03
:cool1:
Hi neighbour!:cool1:

Hihi... :cool1:

Justalvin
22-06-13, 21:04
Hihi all neighbours... :cool1:

Thanks Adam for sharing the lobang.

Adam Goi
09-07-13, 18:02
http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/968/medium/08072013-1.jpg

http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/968/medium/08072013_-_2.jpg

http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/968/medium/08072013-3.jpg

Beanie74
15-07-13, 09:44
Thanks for the update pics Adam!

looks like at end of Q4 for TOP to me...

Does anyone know the ceiling height of the units at MM?

Adam Goi
15-07-13, 11:10
Thanks for the update pics Adam!

looks like at end of Q4 for TOP to me...

Does anyone know the ceiling height of the units at MM?

Haha, I've been wondering the same thing; think I'll need to call the developer soon ...

latour
16-07-13, 09:17
Thanks for the update pics Adam!

looks like at end of Q4 for TOP to me...

Does anyone know the ceiling height of the units at MM?

Great, nice update.

Beanie74
18-07-13, 10:05
Just to share, the link below is to the ID who did the showroom for MM as well as other nice projects. Not sure of the cost. Will update you when and if I go visit them.

http://www.sumisura.asia/gallery.php

Another nice outfitting & furniture place is Lush (http://www.lush-lush.com/contact.html)

Adam Goi
24-07-13, 13:15
Just thinking out loud.

Is there a forum or FB page for MM residents to discuss and share? I don't see much here ... is it because there is one which I do not know of or it goes on to suggest the profile of MM residents, i.e. there's a large number of foreigners?

I have seen other projects with some decent discussion going and I'm envious ...

Adam Goi
12-08-13, 11:05
Test test ...

Beanie74
12-08-13, 11:21
no other forum that I'm aware for MM residents that are active.

As for demographic makeup of MM residents:
64.2% are Singaporeans
16.5% are PRs
17.9% foreigners
1.4% company

HDB upgraders make up 48% of purchasers

Info by www.squarefoot.com.sg

Adam Goi
12-08-13, 17:23
I see, keep thinking I'm missing out something; thought it'll be nice to have a robust sharing with our new neighbours ...

Anyway, just took some photographs last week; will post later ...

Beanie74
22-08-13, 09:45
I guess refurbishment of one's unit is a very personal thing that most people don't like to discuss about.

I'm happy to get to know my neighbours and sharing is a bonus.

Maybe a discussion on not so personal issues may warm up discussions?

Any car, watch or sports fanatics amongst our neighbours? :D

latour
22-08-13, 17:58
Thats a good idea.

Justalvin
24-08-13, 10:24
I guess refurbishment of one's unit is a very personal thing that most people don't like to discuss about.

I'm happy to get to know my neighbours and sharing is a bonus.

Maybe a discussion on not so personal issues may warm up discussions?

Any car, watch or sports fanatics amongst our neighbours? :D

Hi Beanie74, hi neighbour....

I am ok to share ID, but at the moment, got to see the actual layout etc before confirming on theme (probably). As currently, our place is based on resort theme.

Also, am into cars, watch and cycling, just that it won't be categorised as fanatics.

Beanie74
26-08-13, 10:41
Hi all!

Great to see more neighbours coming forth!

agree IDing needs physical site to be more accurate as compared to off plan. It will be interesting to see resort style ID in compact spaces.

I think I'll leave fitout to my ID with a French/luxurious theme in mind but direction also not fixed. Got quite abit of work to do as I'm converting one of my kitchens into a walkin wardrobe.

For avid off road cyclists, good thing about MM, is its close to Tampines trail and there's a park connector beside it. :) Alvin, you into racers or MTBs?

Justalvin
28-08-13, 00:43
Hi all!

Great to see more neighbours coming forth!

agree IDing needs physical site to be more accurate as compared to off plan. It will be interesting to see resort style ID in compact spaces.

I think I'll leave fitout to my ID with a French/luxurious theme in mind but direction also not fixed. Got quite abit of work to do as I'm converting one of my kitchens into a walkin wardrobe.

For avid off road cyclists, good thing about MM, is its close to Tampines trail and there's a park connector beside it. :) Alvin, you into racers or MTBs?

Currently having a resort theme for my home, and for MM home, thinking of "Paris" theme (still toying ard the idea).

Wow, u have 2 kitchens! Cool!

I am into roadies (& TT) / racers currently, and I also do mtb (just have the hassle of cleaning up) occasionally. Btw, understand that Tampines trail will be giving way to more deelopments. Are you into any riding?

Beanie74
28-08-13, 10:02
Alvin, you can check out Paris Home Online (www.parishomeonline.com) for French furniture for your Paris theme.

I'm a recreational cyclist with a hardtail MTB that is seriously under utilized at the moment. Figured it will come in handy once MM is ready, to cycle around the hood' and check out coffee places :p

Adam Goi
28-08-13, 11:31
Nice discussion going on ...

As of now, we have no specific theme for the renovation as we need to see how it really looks as we bought it even w/o seeing the showflat :ashamed1:!

I don't cycle like the rest of you but I run so I'll favour the park connector which I suppose will help me in my training for my mid and long distance runs ...

Beanie74
28-08-13, 12:16
Hi Adam,

Same here. Didn't see the showflat. Saw the layout plans, loved it so bought it.

i'm hardly a sporty person but with the pool and gym at MM, I got no excuse not to at least try :p

Adam Goi
28-08-13, 14:33
Hi Adam,

Same here. Didn't see the showflat. Saw the layout plans, loved it so bought it.

i'm hardly a sporty person but with the pool and gym at MM, I got no excuse not to at least try :p

Haha, I thought we were alone. Yeah, like the floor plan as they do not have the 'costly extras' such bay windows and planters and the location! Just opposite Simei MRT and Eastpoint (under renovation) and above all, it's not as crowded as Tampines and Bedok ...

Justalvin
02-09-13, 00:18
Alvin, you can check out Paris Home Online (www.parishomeonline.com) for French furniture for your Paris theme.

I'm a recreational cyclist with a hardtail MTB that is seriously under utilized at the moment. Figured it will come in handy once MM is ready, to cycle around the hood' and check out coffee places :p

Thanks Beanie74. Will look into that.

With mtb, can go anywhere. I have a hardtail too (almost the same situation as you)

Justalvin
02-09-13, 00:23
Hi Adam,

Same here. Didn't see the showflat. Saw the layout plans, loved it so bought it.

i'm hardly a sporty person but with the pool and gym at MM, I got no excuse not to at least try :p

Likewise for me too, Adam & Beanie74. Buy based on the location, floor plan & amenities 'right at' our door step.

Frens staying around the neighbourhood have been updating me on the progress, it seems like TOP going to be end of this year or early next year...

Beanie74
02-09-13, 10:19
Great to know!

Maybe we can go cycle around the hood together and check out coffee places :D

Justalvin
07-09-13, 20:40
Great to know!

Maybe we can go cycle around the hood together and check out coffee places :D

Sounds like a plan.

latour
17-09-13, 12:18
Latest (or the same) is left with 1 unit unsold, on the ground floor I think.

Adam Goi
17-09-13, 12:27
Likewise for me too, Adam & Beanie74. Buy based on the location, floor plan & amenities 'right at' our door step.

Frens staying around the neighbourhood have been updating me on the progress, it seems like TOP going to be end of this year or early next year...

Hoping it'll be ready by end of the year though; it'll be really nice if we can have a home which we can call our own on Christmas ...

Justalvin
19-09-13, 00:12
Hoping it'll be ready by end of the year though; it'll be really nice if we can have a home which we can call our own on Christmas ...

That will be fantastic!

latour
18-10-13, 09:39
Building progress is really fast. Last count - only 1 unit left unsold (its the ground floor i think).

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/My-Manhattan/363064920381995

Beanie74
21-10-13, 09:07
thanks for the update and pics Latour!

Dawn
21-10-13, 23:31
thanks for the update and pics Latour!

Anyone got further updates from the developer? I haven't seem to get anything from them so far...

Beanie74
23-10-13, 11:10
Hi Dawn,

There was a letter few months back indicating TOP could be Q4 this year.

latour
24-10-13, 20:26
Many are looking forward to TOP, will be interesting to see and test the resale at TOP in 2014.

Adam Goi
28-10-13, 15:16
Pictures taken on 26 October 2013 ...

http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/968/medium/M110.jpg

http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/968/medium/M36.jpg

http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/968/medium/M63.jpg

http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/968/medium/M83.jpg

latour
28-10-13, 16:32
waw... nice, progressing nicely.


Pictures taken on 26 October 2013 ...

http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/968/medium/M110.jpg

http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/968/medium/M36.jpg

http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/968/medium/M63.jpg

http://gallery.clubsnap.com/data/968/medium/M83.jpg

Adam Goi
25-11-13, 21:47
Hi to all,

Just to share a piece of bad news.

Called up the developer today as a follow-up to the letter which they sent earlier, informing us that we could expect to our project to be ready from Q4 2013 onwards.

Lo and behold, we were informed it'd be ready from Q2 2014 instead.

We're disappointed again. When we first considered to purchasing our property, we're told by the agent then about the earlier TOP date of August 2013 which not only was the key reason why we chose this project, we even built our plans, i.e. wedding and such around it.

Now, we're frustrated by the lack of due diligence and timeliness of the sales & marketing people to update us.

Nevertheless it's an important lesson we've learnt about the ugly side of our agent and also the developer, CEL.

Sigh ...

Cjdre
27-11-13, 09:19
Hi to all,

Just to share a piece of bad news.

Called up the developer today as a follow-up to the letter which they sent earlier, informing us that we could expect to our project to be ready from Q4 2013 onwards.

Lo and behold, we were informed it'd be ready from Q2 2014 instead.

We're disappointed again. When we first considered to purchasing our property, we're told by the agent then about the earlier TOP date of August 2013 which not only was the key reason why we chose this project, we even built our plans, i.e. wedding and such around it.

Now, we're frustrated by the lack of due diligence and timeliness of the sales & marketing people to update us.

Nevertheless it's an important lesson we've learnt about the ugly side of our agent and also the developer, CEL.

Sigh ...

Sorry to hear about the delay for My Manhattan. If this is the case where CEL missed the TOP stated previously, you can jointly go to CEL and demand some form of compensation. It's been done before by owners of other projects. Good luck.

thomastansb
27-11-13, 10:07
Expected TOP is different from the legal date of completion.

You can only sue them if they miss the legal date of completion. Based on the launched date of 2011, the legal completion is usually 4 to 5 years from there. Which will be 2015/2016.

Anyway, half a year to a year of delay is common. You should have factored that into your planning.





Hi to all,

Just to share a piece of bad news.

Called up the developer today as a follow-up to the letter which they sent earlier, informing us that we could expect to our project to be ready from Q4 2013 onwards.

Lo and behold, we were informed it'd be ready from Q2 2014 instead.

We're disappointed again. When we first considered to purchasing our property, we're told by the agent then about the earlier TOP date of August 2013 which not only was the key reason why we chose this project, we even built our plans, i.e. wedding and such around it.

Now, we're frustrated by the lack of due diligence and timeliness of the sales & marketing people to update us.

Nevertheless it's an important lesson we've learnt about the ugly side of our agent and also the developer, CEL.

Sigh ...

Cjdre
27-11-13, 11:22
Dear home owners of My Manhattan, over the past few months I have consolidated a number of Interior Designers and Home Improvement businesses to provide better deals for us home owners. It is also possible to organize a group buy with them to strike a even better deal.

I have been trying to reach Condo Singapore for sticky threads so everyone can benefit from the site. However I have yet to get a respond so meanwhile I can only post in individual threads.

It would be great if you guys can input what other products/services you are keen so I can look for the relevant businesses and see what they can offer.

Cheers,
Cjdre

latour
04-12-13, 14:02
From the progress on-site, looks like this is going to TOP in Q2'14, lesser chance of a Q1'14 TOP.

Justalvin
14-01-14, 23:27
From the progress on-site, looks like this is going to TOP in Q2'14, lesser chance of a Q1'14 TOP.

Happen to stop by and spoke to the foreman. He mentioned that it will be completed and handover by the contractor to the developer 2 weeks after CNY. Which, after all the 'checks', TOP is likely to be in April. Just FYI. Best is to wait for the legal letter to inform buyers on the actual TOP.

latour
15-01-14, 08:23
Happen to stop by and spoke to the foreman. He mentioned that it will be completed and handover by the contractor to the developer 2 weeks after CNY. Which, after all the 'checks', TOP is likely to be in April. Just FYI. Best is to wait for the legal letter to inform buyers on the actual TOP.

Many owners/investors waiting for the TOP.

Justalvin
16-01-14, 00:10
Many owners/investors waiting for the TOP.

Yeah, and looks like the 'market' is softening. Many units in the market for sale. If its for owner / buy for own stay, not so affected I reckon.

Adam Goi
22-01-14, 17:13
Happen to stop by and spoke to the foreman. He mentioned that it will be completed and handover by the contractor to the developer 2 weeks after CNY. Which, after all the 'checks', TOP is likely to be in April. Just FYI. Best is to wait for the legal letter to inform buyers on the actual TOP.

Sounds good; will be going on-site to take some pictures later this week. Let's see if we can get someone to talk too, heh ... ;)

Justalvin
28-01-14, 21:39
Sounds good; will be going on-site to take some pictures later this week. Let's see if we can get someone to talk too, heh ... ;)

Cool! Keep us posted... Appreciate it.

Adam Goi
07-03-14, 05:38
Just received news (unconfirmed) that the developer has applied for TOP ...

mikeyjayy
10-03-14, 13:29
Hi everyone, i've been reading this thread on MM for quite awhile now and i think i should introduce myself to you guys. i am anticipating that my presence as an agent here might not be that welcomed by some, but hope you guys can give me a chance.

Well, my name is Michael and i've been living in Simei for the past 20 years. i have literally watched projects such as modena, DBR, and MM build from the ground up, stood with the construction noises since i was a student until now, when MM is about to be completed.

I have been dealing mainly in project sales before, but recently shifted over to the resale and rental market due to the shifting market conditions and mainly helped owners and tenants in the East Coast area. However, seeing something so close to my heart in Simei about to reach TOP, i thought it might be nice to help some owners there.

Reading this thread has really opened my eyes through the perspectives of real home owners. I agree with most of the points that you guys have made and i emphatise. Although i know most of you guys here have mainly bought the unit for own-stay and not for investment, i figured i might as well drop in and say hi and the chances of us bumping into each other on the ground is pretty much there.

However, if you guys need any help at all regarding real estate or even MM, i'd do my best to help out even though i might not know as much as you guys.

Anyway, cheers guys.. Hope you will get your keys soon enough! I heard the key collection period for MM will be around Apr - June 2014. :):)

latour
18-03-14, 11:01
Anybody informed of their TOP/key collections, or informed by lawyer/bank for next payment?

mikeyjayy
19-03-14, 14:36
Anybody informed of their TOP/key collections, or informed by lawyer/bank for next payment?

some of the home owners has already informed me that they have made the last stage of payments for the car parks already. this is usually the last stage in payment just before T.O.P..

di
20-03-14, 22:49
some of the home owners has already informed me that they have made the last stage of payments for the car parks already. this is usually the last stage in payment just before T.O.P..

Although units are ex, but the facade very nice!

What is the floor to ceiling height?

ipodee
25-03-14, 19:38
Yes, I have already received notice of Phase 2f payment.

Adam Goi
01-04-14, 22:48
Hi everyone, just received news that My Manhattan has been awarded TOP as of 28 March 2014. We should be getting our keys real soon!

azeoprop
02-04-14, 00:43
Congrats! :cheers4:

ipodee
02-04-14, 16:02
Hi everyone, just received news that My Manhattan has been awarded TOP as of 28 March 2014. We should be getting our keys real soon!

Hopefully real soon!

v_esta
12-04-14, 17:03
Hi everyone, just received news that My Manhattan has been awarded TOP as of 28 March 2014. We should be getting our keys real soon!

Congrats!! Have you gotten the keys? Too busy now with the new home? ;)

Do share with us some of your new home photos!! I passed by the condo after it was completed and the exterior looks real nice!

The units facing the mrt does have a bit of afternoon sun though....

Adam Goi
13-04-14, 20:44
Not yet lah; still waiting but have requested the lawyer to expedite it. Currently talking to short-listed IDs; hope to finalise soon.

You?


Congrats!! Have you gotten the keys? Too busy now with the new home? ;)

Do share with us some of your new home photos!! I passed by the condo after it was completed and the exterior looks real nice!

The units facing the mrt does have a bit of afternoon sun though....

v_esta
13-04-14, 22:57
Not yet lah; still waiting but have requested the lawyer to expedite it. Currently talking to short-listed IDs; hope to finalise soon.

You?

Me not yet too! Mine not competed yet. I'm vested in Sea Esta. :)

Adam Goi
17-04-14, 11:50
Hi again.

Just got a called from the developer. They have received our request and mentioned that they would be sending out the notification for the collection of keys to us next week!

Woo hoo!:banana:

ipodee
17-04-14, 19:13
Hi again.

Just got a called from the developer. They have received our request and mentioned that they would be sending out the notification for the collection of keys to us next week!

Woo hoo!:banana:

Hi Adam, you mean must get the law firm to put in request for us? How did you do it?

Justalvin
20-04-14, 23:25
Hi again.

Just got a called from the developer. They have received our request and mentioned that they would be sending out the notification for the collection of keys to us next week!

Woo hoo!:banana:

That's great news! It will be the lawyer who will notify the owners, right?

Adam Goi
22-04-14, 08:52
Hi Adam, you mean must get the law firm to put in request for us? How did you do it?

Call CEL and speak to the person who is handling the project; she'll advise you ...

Adam Goi
22-04-14, 08:56
That's great news! It will be the lawyer who will notify the owners, right?

Erm, as far as I know, it's now between the developer and lawyer; they will call for the next payment which in turn, the lawyer will engage the bank. Once that is processed and approved, we'll hear from them (no sure who) in the form of a notification letter which then we'll just need to make the appointment to collect the keys ...

Sands
22-04-14, 11:01
called law firm y'day...they don't have any news from the developer...waiting....waiting....

westin
22-04-14, 11:11
The eastpoint mall renovation seems to take ages, no tenant news release or updates from frasers? Puzzling when it will be ready...

Adam Goi
22-04-14, 11:45
The eastpoint mall renovation seems to take ages, no tenant news release or updates from frasers? Puzzling when it will be ready...

Ya lor ... we're expecting some time around CNY 2015. For now, I guess we have to settle for Changi Point (got shuttle bus), Bedok and Tampines (super crowded already) ...

Adam Goi
22-04-14, 21:39
Just got the notification so will be making payments for the maintenance (6 months) and survey fees ...
Once that is done, can start making appointment to collect keys and such!

ipodee
22-04-14, 22:06
Just got the notification so will be making payments for the maintenance (6 months) and survey fees ...
Once that is done, can start making appointment to collect keys and such!

That's fast! Ok will try to call CEL.

ipodee
22-04-14, 22:18
The eastpoint mall renovation seems to take ages, no tenant news release or updates from frasers? Puzzling when it will be ready...

Eastpoint Mall to be ready by Oct 2014. Fairprice will move to 5th floor.

Justalvin
23-04-14, 10:20
Erm, as far as I know, it's now between the developer and lawyer; they will call for the next payment which in turn, the lawyer will engage the bank. Once that is processed and approved, we'll hear from them (no sure who) in the form of a notification letter which then we'll just need to make the appointment to collect the keys ...

Thanks Adam! Looks like its within this qtr. cool!

Justalvin
23-04-14, 10:22
Just got the notification so will be making payments for the maintenance (6 months) and survey fees ...
Once that is done, can start making appointment to collect keys and such!

Looks like you are the first! Congrats! How much is the maintenance and survey fees?

latour
23-04-14, 11:31
Congrats to all the owners. Understand that the survey fees is about $200+, while the maintenance fee per month was abit higher then what was informed by the agents during the launch.


Just got the notification so will be making payments for the maintenance (6 months) and survey fees ...
Once that is done, can start making appointment to collect keys and such!

westin
23-04-14, 11:49
Ipodee, care to reveal more on eastpointmall... whats the tenant mix like? Is it on track to reopen in 5 months time?

Adam Goi
23-04-14, 12:53
Looks like you are the first! Congrats! How much is the maintenance and survey fees?

Mine is about $350 with GST and the survey fee is about $230++ ...

latour
23-04-14, 15:07
$350 (add GST) per month is for 3rms?
What is maint for 2rms and 2+Srms, any idea?


Mine is about $350 with GST and the survey fee is about $230++ ...

ipodee
23-04-14, 17:06
Ipodee, care to reveal more on eastpointmall... whats the tenant mix like? Is it on track to reopen in 5 months time?

Very likely. Fairprice staff already revealed their move. Likely to have Cold Storage. 18 Chefs might possibly be back but heard that rental is going up a few folds.

ipodee
23-04-14, 17:18
Just called CEL. They are serving notices by batches, depending on whether the units are 'ready'. The target is by this quarter which means you can possibly be served the notice only in June.

Adam Goi
23-04-14, 20:57
$350 (add GST) per month is for 3rms?
What is maint for 2rms and 2+Srms, any idea?

It depends on the share value of your property as monthly maintenance charges at the rate of $54 per share value. Our unit has a share value of 6/1847, hence the charges ...

Adam Goi
23-04-14, 20:59
Just made the payments and I was told once the cheques are cleared, among other things, we call them up to arrange key collection in early May ...

latour
24-04-14, 17:48
Just made the payments and I was told once the cheques are cleared, among other things, we call them up to arrange key collection in early May ...

waw, congrats. Pass by the project last night, looks real nice.

Justalvin
24-04-14, 23:34
Mine is about $350 with GST and the survey fee is about $230++ ...

Just got a call from the lawyer firm earlier today. Yes Adam, that's the amount.

Justalvin
24-04-14, 23:38
Congrats to all the owners. Understand that the survey fees is about $200+, while the maintenance fee per month was abit higher then what was informed by the agents during the launch.

Yes, much higher as what was advised by the agents. :doh:

clemdale24
24-04-14, 23:44
appreciate some pics from the new owners sometime soon! :D

sleeping lamb
25-04-14, 08:32
waw, congrats. Pass by the project last night, looks real nice.

Agree. Just that the spoiler is the multi storey car park.

Yuki
25-04-14, 12:14
Agree. Just that the spoiler is the multi storey car park.

Have any of you live near a mrt track before?

Well I did, and quite a distance from it in fact. Around 2 blocks away for many many years. The flats are those old kind...and thus there is quite a distance between these flats.

Well, the tracks are really noisy! And my hb then bf find our place very noisy too whenever he comes to visit my family. He wonders how do we sleep when its so noisy. :doh:

Hence, the multi storey car park helps to act as a buffer against the noise. It should help to reduce the noise. :)

Can anyone post the interiors? I remember looking at the showflat many years back...it was a potato hot project.

Adam Goi
01-05-14, 12:04
Just got news the keys will be distributed as early as tomorrow, particularly those living in Blk 25; still waiting for ours, most probably early next week ...
You guys are ready to move in?

ipodee
01-05-14, 12:49
Wow that is really good news. For the rest of us, we are still waiting for the letter to pay fees.

I believe you might want to inspect the unit first for defects. Once you sign off and discover problems, then the developer won't rectify.

genie
03-05-14, 21:08
Keys have been given out since last week...got mine already and did first defect inspection...they will take a few weeks to rectify stuff

Btw the sound proofing pretty ok at least at my unit..can hardly hear the mrt or busses or kids if the doors are closed

Yuki
03-05-14, 21:12
Keys have been given out since last week...got mine already and did first defect inspection...they will take a few weeks to rectify stuff

Is it a lot of defects? Congrats!

Adam Goi
04-05-14, 22:18
Nice! Looking forward to collect ours next week!


Keys have been given out since last week...got mine already and did first defect inspection...they will take a few weeks to rectify stuff

Btw the sound proofing pretty ok at least at my unit..can hardly hear the mrt or busses or kids if the doors are closed

latour
13-05-14, 21:11
Pass by the project today, quite a few units seems to have collected their keys. This project stands out from the surrounding and its Looking Good!

Justalvin
16-05-14, 00:24
Nice! Looking forward to collect ours next week!

Collected? The experience of the process is smooth....

Adam Goi
20-05-14, 06:24
Just met the defects team yesterday and was told it'll take about 3 weeks to rectify them. The list came up to 5-6 pages; maybe we're just super particular, heh ...

sleeping lamb
20-05-14, 08:46
Just met the defects team yesterday and was told it'll take about 3 weeks to rectify them. The list came up to 5-6 pages; maybe we're just super particular, heh ...

That's quite a lot. Heard from a friend that the ceiling of her newly TOP Condo unit was leaking, it wasn't in their original defects list but thanks to the rain these few days, they managed to catch this big problem.

Beanie74
20-05-14, 09:19
Congrats on getting your keys! I'm still waiting for notice to collect keys and my lawyers say no news yet :beats-me-man:

Defects seem to be a lot..... :scared-5:

Adam Goi
20-05-14, 13:02
Congrats on getting your keys! I'm still waiting for notice to collect keys and my lawyers say no news yet :beats-me-man:

Defects seem to be a lot..... :scared-5:

I noticed our list is longer than the rest, as said I guess we're just very particular lo ...

So which block is yours?

Beanie74
20-05-14, 17:32
I noticed our list is longer than the rest, as said I guess we're just very particular lo ...

So which block is yours?

I'm at Block 33 Stack 19. The one closest to the carpark. Which block are u at?

yl
20-05-14, 17:37
That's quite a lot. Heard from a friend that the ceiling of her newly TOP Condo unit was leaking, it wasn't in their original defects list but thanks to the rain these few days, they managed to catch this big problem.

Wah...yes its important to check the units during both sunny n rainy days..standard procedure. :)

Congrats on your key collection!

Justalvin
20-05-14, 22:07
'Ponding' at balcony after rain, considered as defects?

Adam, if it's defects, I reckon it's not that you are particular. Ours is about 3 pages cos we ran out of the sheet, which was given to us, and we need to photostat for more. We might end up about 5-6 pages too.

Justalvin
20-05-14, 22:27
I'm at Block 33 Stack 19. The one closest to the carpark. Which block are u at?

If u r on the 6th floor, u got 2 BBQ pits that you can leverage conveniently. ;)

Beanie74
21-05-14, 08:26
[QUOTE=Justalvin;480118]If u r on the 6th floor, u got 2 BBQ pits that you can leverage conveniently. ;)[/QU

Not on the 6th floor...didn't wanna pay for outdoor spaces I don't really use.
What are some of the defects you guys have had? Pls share so that newbies like myself can know wat to look out for. Many thanks in advance!

Strata
21-05-14, 09:03
Not sure could some owners post their nice condo pics for non-member to view?

Adam Goi
21-05-14, 09:18
I'm at Block 33 Stack 19. The one closest to the carpark. Which block are u at?

Mine is Blk 27.

We have ponding problems too, at the balcony and the master bathroom.

Just to share for defects check, make sure you have a ladder with you; seems to me there are quite a number which are beyond eye level ...

Do check the floor and wall tiles, i.e. living room (got 1 defective and scratches on others) and kitchen (2 broke wall tiles), water marks on false ceiling and master bedroom wall, faulty window latches, incomplete sealing and wall cracks, poor door frames finishing-top, mirror panels (1 got chip off), 2 leaky air-cons and faulty water heater panel (you set 40 degrees and it gives you 50!) and such ...

See? We're picky ...

Adam Goi
21-05-14, 09:19
'Ponding' at balcony after rain, considered as defects?

Adam, if it's defects, I reckon it's not that you are particular. Ours is about 3 pages cos we ran out of the sheet, which was given to us, and we need to photostat for more. We might end up about 5-6 pages too.

Yes, we printed multiple copies and our cable/fibre network is not up! Was told only blocks 25 and 35 are ready; urgh!

Beanie74
21-05-14, 12:18
Mine is Blk 27.

We have ponding problems too, at the balcony and the master bathroom.

Just to share for defects check, make sure you have a ladder with you; seems to me there are quite a number which are beyond eye level ...

Do check the floor and wall tiles, i.e. living room (got 1 defective and scratches on others) and kitchen (2 broke wall tiles), water marks on false ceiling and master bedroom wall, faulty window latches, incomplete sealing and wall cracks, poor door frames finishing-top, mirror panels (1 got chip off), 2 leaky air-cons and faulty water heater panel (you set 40 degrees and it gives you 50!) and such ...

See? We're picky ...

Wow! I would have thought CEL being a big and seasoned developer would not have such basic defects.... I had thought the legal suit by the buyers of Grange Infinite was a one off issue.... maybe I had too much faith in them, or as a newbie I have an unrealistic expectation, and such defects are normal.....

Adam Goi
21-05-14, 16:16
Wow! I would have thought CEL being a big and seasoned developer would not have such basic defects.... I had thought the legal suit by the buyers of Grange Infinite was a one off issue.... maybe I had too much faith in them, or as a newbie I have an unrealistic expectation, and such defects are normal.....

I'm new to this too; I'm just lucky that I have friends who have shared their defects check experience with me ...

Beanie74
21-05-14, 16:30
I'm new to this too; I'm just lucky that I have friends who have shared their defects check experience with me ...

spoke to a few seasoned sifus owning several properties in Sg... apparently long defect lists are normal.... :eek::eek: I guess I got high expectations- for the crazy amounts we pay for properties in Sg, I would have thought QC would have been tighter and lesser defects...

yl
21-05-14, 16:42
The defects to check are very similar to hdb defects.

Think hdb use brick walls instead of dry partition. ..so certain portions might not apply.

The following defect check list should help:

http://diva79.blogspot.sg/search?q=defect&m=1

Remember to check during heavy rainy days too!

Sands
22-05-14, 11:37
Any owners of 1-bedder (560 sq ft) who have got the keys? Mine is 560 sq ft and have recd letter from law firm stating 6-month maintenance deposit of $2080.08. Isn't that quite high for 560 area?

LiveYoung
22-05-14, 12:39
Any owners of 1-bedder (560 sq ft) who have got the keys? Mine is 560 sq ft and have recd letter from law firm stating 6-month maintenance deposit of $2080.08. Isn't that quite high for 560 area?

It's definitely not cheap. But the fee goes by the share value, not the absolute size of your unit.

Adam Goi
22-05-14, 13:36
Any owners of 1-bedder (560 sq ft) who have got the keys? Mine is 560 sq ft and have recd letter from law firm stating 6-month maintenance deposit of $2080.08. Isn't that quite high for 560 area?

Yours is the same as what I'm paying and mine is a 3-bedder ...

Sands
22-05-14, 14:09
Yours is the same as what I'm paying and mine is a 3-bedder ...

I called up law firm and they say itis linked to share value....mine is 6 shares...can u tell me how many shares for ur unit?

Lovelle
22-05-14, 14:35
$347 monthly for a studio. There goes your yield !

Strata
23-05-14, 19:34
$347 monthly for a studio. There goes your yield !

You sure monthly maintenance for studio unit is that high:scared-4::doh: Scary man!!!

ipodee
23-05-14, 21:58
Any owners of 1-bedder (560 sq ft) who have got the keys? Mine is 560 sq ft and have recd letter from law firm stating 6-month maintenance deposit of $2080.08. Isn't that quite high for 560 area?

When did you receive for which block? Mine's 495 sqf; only 5 shares.

ipodee
23-05-14, 22:00
I'm at Block 33 Stack 19. The one closest to the carpark. Which block are u at?

Beanie, ours later batch. Mine's Blk 31 also not yet.

Justalvin
24-05-14, 12:03
[QUOTE=Justalvin;480118]If u r on the 6th floor, u got 2 BBQ pits that you can leverage conveniently. ;)[/QU

Not on the 6th floor...didn't wanna pay for outdoor spaces I don't really use.
What are some of the defects you guys have had? Pls share so that newbies like myself can know wat to look out for. Many thanks in advance!

The major ones must check is the aircon, see got leak, stains on the wall below it, cold still after 3hrs, floor (looks like it's the tile batch issue) tiles, not very even & n have edges that might scratch or cut ur bare feet, window latch, skirtings (between floor and wall, seems hollow at edge on the floor) and when u step on it, powdery stuffs spurt out, etc etc... My list is growing..

Justalvin
24-05-14, 12:05
Mine is Blk 27.

We have ponding problems too, at the balcony and the master bathroom.

Just to share for defects check, make sure you have a ladder with you; seems to me there are quite a number which are beyond eye level ...

Do check the floor and wall tiles, i.e. living room (got 1 defective and scratches on others) and kitchen (2 broke wall tiles), water marks on false ceiling and master bedroom wall, faulty window latches, incomplete sealing and wall cracks, poor door frames finishing-top, mirror panels (1 got chip off), 2 leaky air-cons and faulty water heater panel (you set 40 degrees and it gives you 50!) and such ...

See? We're picky ...

Hi neighbor,

Same block as u!

That's quite a handful, will check more clearly from ur list that I might have missed out.

Justalvin
24-05-14, 12:06
Yes, we printed multiple copies and our cable/fibre network is not up! Was told only blocks 25 and 35 are ready; urgh!

Alamak! I haven't reach that stage yet. U got ur id started work yet?

ipodee
24-05-14, 13:31
A good resource site for defect identification
http://sharonanngoh.com/buy-sell/common-defects/

Sands
24-05-14, 20:41
When did you receive for which block? Mine's 495 sqf; only 5 shares.

Got letter this week. For block 33.

Justalvin
24-05-14, 21:15
A good resource site for defect identification
http://sharonanngoh.com/buy-sell/common-defects/

Good information! Thanks!

Justalvin
25-05-14, 11:51
Got letter this week. For block 33.

Congrats Sands!

genie
25-05-14, 20:15
Do you guys get agents coming up to you all the time asking to sell/rent your condo and flyers being slipped under your door?

Btw, I just realised that I got one faulty switch...it has tripped twice already...

Adam Goi
25-05-14, 23:35
Alamak! I haven't reach that stage yet. U got ur id started work yet?

Still rectifying defects and with new ones adding to the list; currently still finalising the design with ID so work will commence immediately once the former is completed ...

Adam Goi
25-05-14, 23:38
Do you guys get agents coming up to you all the time asking to sell/rent your condo and flyers being slipped under your door?

Btw, I just realised that I got one faulty switch...it has tripped twice already...

Faulty switch? Hope they'll rectify soon; yes, have been approached by the agents and even the security guards are somewhat irritated by them; can't be helped as some agents collectively bought some units here, as well as the ever-present investors ...

Anyway, I've been giving them the cold stare which seemed to have worked ...

Justalvin
26-05-14, 00:33
Still rectifying defects and with new ones adding to the list; currently still finalising the design with ID so work will commence immediately once the former is completed ...

Sweet! For us, after going thru again, we found more.

Justalvin
26-05-14, 00:37
Do you guys get agents coming up to you all the time asking to sell/rent your condo and flyers being slipped under your door?

Btw, I just realised that I got one faulty switch...it has tripped twice already...

All the time, esp at the car park and the walk way along the swimming pool. But nothing under our door.

I like Adam's suggestion.... Cold stare! Will try it. ;)

Switch faulty, got to include in the list as defects!

Adam Goi
27-05-14, 08:18
Check out the balcony railings too; just found some bad scratches on them and there are still holes, i.e. at the bottom of railings, gas pipes into the house (check out the yard) and between doors/glass frames and wall around.
They are potential ants breeding places as well as water retention which could lead to rust and such ...

ipodee
27-05-14, 22:08
Got letter this week. For block 33.

Mine 31, still no news! Hopefully by next week.

Justalvin
28-05-14, 18:37
Check out the balcony railings too; just found some bad scratches on them and there are still holes, i.e. at the bottom of railings, gas pipes into the house (check out the yard) and between doors/glass frames and wall around.
They are potential ants breeding places as well as water retention which could lead to rust and such ...

Thanks for the heads up! Didn't look at it specifically. Btw, do check on the skirting and flooring area all round the bedroom. Some of it is loose and when step, the powdery stuff comes out.

westin
30-05-14, 14:59
Still no news on when the eastpoint mall will open, hope there's a skygarden on top of the shopping mall... residents can see.... :)

Yuki
30-05-14, 15:23
Still no news on when the eastpoint mall will open, hope there's a skygarden on top of the shopping mall... residents can see.... :)

sometime end of this year...heard from past tenants of eastpoint when I visited them recently. :)

ipodee
30-05-14, 17:07
Still no news on when the eastpoint mall will open, hope there's a skygarden on top of the shopping mall... residents can see.... :)

In a pamphlet handed out by Pet Safari, it should open by 10 October. Fairprice already knows they are moving upstairs.

Just received my letter.

westin
30-05-14, 22:58
Hopefully daiso will be back too...

Adam Goi
30-05-14, 23:09
Hopefully daiso will be back too...

... and new cinemas!

Justalvin
31-05-14, 20:27
In a pamphlet handed out by Pet Safari, it should open by 10 October. Fairprice already knows they are moving upstairs.

Just received my letter.

Congrats!!

Justalvin
31-05-14, 20:31
... and new cinemas!

Heard from my fren who enquired on the shop leasing, said that there won't be any cinema at east point. Haizz.... :(