Level 14 ok for you guys?

[Wolverine23]

Anybody here has any concern if you are buying 14th floor?

[FREDDIE]

Anybody here has any concern if you are buying 14th floor?


Why is the problem with 14th floor?:doh:

[CondoInterested]

Some people is superstitious for the number 4.

If buy #04-44, better still or #14-44, but not sure if have #44-44.

[ikan bilis]

last time i got 1 office space renting out, 1 angmoh came viewing the place and told me his important requirement is unit number must not have a '4' in any of the digits, and he is happy mine does not have.... :doh:

[Wolverine23]

I am deciding between 12 or 14th floor.

14th seems unlucky

Someone told me 14 = guarantee die

[price]

I am deciding between 12 or 14th floor.

14th seems unlucky
http://forums.condosingapore.com/showthread.php?t=13248

http://www.condosingapore.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12142

http://forums.condosingapore.com/showthread.php?t=11197

[Wolverine23]

1411 or 1211.....

[focus]

I am deciding between 12 or 14th floor.

14th seems unlucky

Someone told me 14 = guarantee die

I think of it as "One generation" literal translation, but in chinese, 一世, means a century or perpetuity..
My carplate is 8814... "huat huat forever" .. or you want ..can say it is "huat huat sure die".

Anyway, my unit number is #14, the two floors above me are all bought by CHINA chinese also sharing the unit number #14.

[Wolverine23]

I think of it as "One generation" literal translation, but in chinese, 一世, means a century or perpetuity..
My carplate is 8814... "huat huat forever" .. or you want ..can say it is "huat huat sure die".

That sounds good! Just like 54. (Wont die)

How do u interpret 1411? N 1211?

[Kanarazu]

Some people is superstitious for the number 4.

If buy #04-44, better still or #14-44, but not sure if have #44-44.

Even in 四 there is a 八。think of it that way.

[Wolverine23]

Even in 四 there is a 八。think of it that way.

But your 八 is trapped in a box :doh:

[focus]

That sounds good! Just like 54. (Wont die)

How do u interpret 1411? N 1211?

一世易易 - Forever Easy in Life
1211 got meaning one meh??

I think the Cantonese hates those with 4 only..
as usually it is #04 which is 定死 (sure die in Cantonese)

If i'm not wrong, this 4 and 8 thing started with the Cantonese.
Don't think it will yield similar results if you use Chinese pronounciation to do it.

[focus]

Even in 四 there is a 八。think of it that way.

my unit is more power .. #14-14... the fengshui guru and the agent say the same thing..
"14+14 = 28 = 易發 = Easy to Huat".. How you twist it.. like Ah Q.


But of course.. your consideration should be your buyers want to buy or not.. hehe.. So if you dont want to think too much.. just take the #12 loh.

[august]

I am deciding between 12 or 14th floor.

14th seems unlucky

Someone told me 14 = guarantee die
if 12 cheaper get 12 lor.

[Wolverine23]

if 12 cheaper get 12 lor.

cheaper by a bit only.

in any case, 2 floors higher not much difference in the vew right?

[Wolverine23]

一世易易 - Forever Easy in Life
1211 got meaning one meh??

I think the Cantonese hates those with 4 only..
as usually it is #04 which is 定死 (sure die in Cantonese)

If i'm not wrong, this 4 and 8 thing started with the Cantonese.
Don't think it will yield similar results if you use Chinese pronounciation to do it.

"一世易易 - Forever Easy in Life" YOU make me want to get 14-11

[Shanhz]

cheaper by a bit only.

in any case, 2 floors higher not much difference in the vew right?

well if it's skies miltonia, 2 floors make a BIG difference

[rymccondo77]

"一世易易 - Forever Easy in Life" YOU make me want to get 14-11

Wow - my unit number at my new place will be 14-11! Never thought of it when I bought it.

Anyway, there are some that mind and there are some who won't mind (like me) when it comes to buying units with the number "4".

If the development is good, even those units with "4" in their unit numbers would be sold out.

[Wolverine23]

Wow - my unit number at my new place will be 14-11! Never thought of it when I bought it.

Anyway, there are some that mind and there are some who won't mind (like me) when it comes to buying units with the number "4".

If the development is good, even those units with "4" in their unit numbers would be sold out.

I am ok with 1411 but since buying for investment, it might be a small concern when I want to sell it....

[sherlock]

Nothing wrong with 4 actually... the unit I'm staying got 4 and the one rented out oso got. No issues for me:D In fact I quite like it :cheers3:

[DC33_2008]

If you are buying for ins vestment. It is your tenant if your are renting and buyer if you sell later that you are worried. I know Indian only like certain nos.
I am ok with 1411 but since buying for investment, it might be a small concern when I want to sell it....

[DKSG]

Office Boy must comment on this.

The number 4 has no specific meaning whatsoever one la!

Buyers use 4 to depress the price.

When buying from developers, if they price the 14th floor the same price as the the 10 floor, then quick! grab the 14th floor.

8 is also used by sellers to up the price, if they charge you for the same price for 18th floor and the 24th floor (ie 23rd floor is cheaper than 18th floor) then at all cost, avoid the 8th floor.

DKSG

[Wolverine23]

Nothing wrong with 4 actually... the unit I'm staying got 4 and the one rented out oso got. No issues for me:D In fact I quite like it :cheers3:

yes, nothing wrong. But if want to sell, the pool of buyers gets a little smaller. :ashamed1:

[DKSG]

yes, nothing wrong. But if want to sell, the pool of buyers gets a little smaller. :ashamed1:

Trust me. Not much smaller. Maybe 1% less people make offer.

DKSG

[Wolverine23]

Trust me. Not much smaller. Maybe 1% less people make offer.

DKSG

really? so you would take 14?

[focus]

really? so you would take 14?

Proof in the pudding..
2011-10-06 40 DAKOTA CRESCENT #15-14 1,830sqft 1,404 2010-03-18 1,050 $647,820 567 20.6

2011-01-24 86 JELLICOE ROAD #14-19 560 1,536sqft 2008-12-10 983 $309,680 775 23.4

2011-08-11 30 KEPPEL BAY DRIVE #03-44 1,249sqft 1,536 2005-12-05 748 $984,212 2,075 13.5

But the whole thing says ..it is probably the timing of entry that determine the profit rather than the unit number.

And how much profit ..maybe then we can go do some research and see how much more you can get for a number 8 unit versus a number 4 unit.

[CondoInterested]

First launch price or subsale?

[GT23]

my neighbouring unit is 08-08...

1st owner - divorced after staying in for less than 5 years

2nd owner - sold after buying less than 10 months - business failed

Now 3rd owner doing renovation....

All these happened within 7 years.... So is 8 auspicious? Maybe... Maybe not...

If we talk about stack number not level, end of the day the orientation of the unit is more important... I will take a 4 if its NS orientation then a 8 that is west faced

[Shanhz]

many factors. unit orientation... the ba zi of the owner. etc. some people bazi suitable to have '4' in their life. same thing, '8' might not be suitable for some pple. so this number thing is subjective. of coz all things equal, rather go for unit with 8 than with 4 to make it easier to sell in future. why make life difficult for yourself right?

incidentally, i noticed that the leftover units in nautical (5-storey devp) are mostly level 1 and level 4. it shows that pple do try to avoid if they can.

[Wolverine23]

First launch price or subsale?

First launch..

[lifeline]

First launch..



boils down to price, orientation / layout and investment / own stay (your own comfort level). for new launch, you may not even have a choice eventually - got to take what's left.

[fiat500]

14 can also be interpreted as "SURE RISE" in Cantonese..
So nothing to worry about.

[DKSG]

really? so you would take 14?

If it is cheaper than the other units, why not ?

DKSG

[lifeline]

1411 or 1211.....


all else being equal, i will take 1211 cos it is cheaper (even if by a bit) and you move away from your concerns about this number.

if it is between 1411 or 1811, then i will take 1411 cos it is cheaper as investment unit. but for own stay, i will go for 1811 cos it is higher (though more expensive) and therefore better view (unless you look into another building's rooftop).

[SupSupSui]

Bro at the end of the day it's just a number to make one feel more comfortable with. Does it mean that if you get #07-11 you have to open your doors 24 by 7?

[lifeline]

Bro at the end of the day it's just a number to make one feel more comfortable with. Does it mean that if you get #07-11 you have to open your doors 24 by 7?


Welcome !!! You have a very unique nick !!! :D

[hovivi]

That sounds good! Just like 54. (Wont die)

How do u interpret 1411? N 1211?

In mandarin 54 sounds like wo3 shi3 (I die)

Anyway I will not touch anything with 4.. ESP 4,14, 24, 44, 74, 84..

[Rosy]

It is very subjective and personal.

If there is a choice, i will choose 15th floor instead of 14th floor and 5th floor instead of 4th floor for new project launches.

It is more tricky when comes to resale market. You may come across a beautiful and reasonably priced unit with great views on the 14th floor.

[chestnut]

For me, I 1000% avoid. UNLESS it is cheap...

When u sell the unit in future, u actuall narrow your customer base. Those who want to buy will try to nock down the price. So it important to buy on the cheap.

When your house unit is say 18-08 or 08-08, when u ask high price, there will be this auspicious group of people who will pay a premium for this number.

Did any of u bid for the car plate number?

Same theory.....


But of course if u buy to stay forever and ever and numbers don't impact u psychologically, then buying any number is no issue.

:cheers4:

[cnud]

The unit number affects certain group of people. I had a unit 14-14 before and it was rented out. First to German, then to mainland Chinese. No issue at all. Later sold to another local who paid record psf for this unit.

Highest floor is #15.

[nav14]

I went to view a repossesed car a few years back and the no was 1818. So what happened? My colleague was sad when he found out that his new car's no plate was 4224 but 2 months later struck $600k in 4D for the same number. This was 10 years back.

I am amazed that we allow numbers to rule our lives.

Tenants do not bother about unit nos. So for investment go ahead and get your 14-14 or 44-44 or whatever.

I was told by an agt that buyers fo porpeties in prime areas do not bother with nos as much as those buying in suburban areas. I guess the background, class and education levels matter a lot.

In another 20 yrs times very few Singaporeans will bother about nos.

[price]

I went to view a repossesed car a few years back and the no was 1818. So what happened? My colleague was sad when he found out that his new car's no plate was 4224 but 2 months later struck $600k in 4D for the same number. This was 10 years back.

I am amazed that we allow numbers to rule our lives.

Tenants do not bother about unit nos. So for investment go ahead and get your 14-14 or 44-44 or whatever.

I was told by an agt that buyers fo porpeties in prime areas do not bother with nos as much as those buying in suburban areas. I guess the background, class and education levels matter a lot.

In another 20 yrs times very few Singaporeans will bother about nos.wow 600k? how much 4d did he buy :scared-4:

[kane]

wow 600k? how much 4d did he buy :scared-4:

maybe 200 small, and it opened first prize perhaps.

[Laguna]

I had a car before, number is 5354

A family friend, the entire family favourite is 44, be it cars or houses, and truly fatt. huat

[kane]

Buy house cheaper than other people. Before move in already huat one time already.

[chestnut]

Buy house cheaper than other people. Before move in already huat one time already.

Bro, when everything is fine and dandy, a condo on the 2nd floor facing rubbish bin and heavy traffic also can sell.... More buyers than sellers.

When times are bad, this is the true litmus test. Buyers have tons of choices..

So if you think short term, no prob.... But in times of emergency during bad times, good luck...

Of course there will always be differing views. Thats what makes life so exciting.

:cheers4:

[zeamybro]

My dad had a car with no plate 8999, but i didnt see him 8 very 9....

[chestnut]

My dad had a car with no plate 8999, but i didnt see him 8 very 9....

Bro, the plate was 'transferred' to u. U better thank him. Get his plate in future to 'transfer' to your kids.
:D :D
If not, u can ask him to sell to me since 'no use'.

[zeamybro]

Bro, the plate was 'transferred' to u. U better thank him. Get his plate in future to 'transfer' to your kids.
:D :D
If not, u can ask him to sell to me since 'no use'.

GaoLuck bro... too bad the car was registered under Q plate ... and then LTA abolish the Q plate series so cannot keep .... Previously got one lagi best.. QEE 333 ...

[chestnut]

GaoLuck bro... too bad the car was registered under Q plate ... and then LTA abolish the Q plate series so cannot keep .... Previously got one lagi best.. QEE 333 ...

Aiya, i was serious about buying leh....

Nice number

[Ilikeu]

what about #13 floor? easier to find buyers than #14 floor?

[cnud]

Some Indians like 4.

[DC33_2008]

Have been staying in House no. 13 for a long time. No problem in fact got quite a bit of luck and opportunities.
what about #13 floor? easier to find buyers than #14 floor?

[zeamybro]

Aiya, i was serious about buying leh....

Nice number

Ya best part is the number was gotten by chance, he didnt bid for it.

[Jonathan0503]

14 can also be interpreted as "SURE RISE" in Cantonese..
So nothing to worry about.

Thought sure raise in Cantonese should be 13?

[chestnut]

Have been staying in House no. 13 for a long time. No problem in fact got quite a bit of luck and opportunities.

Bro, 13 is a fovorite of Cantonese.

[kane]

Bro, 13 is a fovorite of Cantonese.

sure survive.

[Lemonlaw]

This number 4 thingy is very funny that people want to avoid.

Isn't just another number after 3? :doh:

[Rosy]

If i have a choice and just pay few k more to choose a 5th floor unit, why should i choose a 4th floor unit?

[Lemonlaw]

If i have a choice and just pay few k more to choose a 5th floor unit, why should i choose a 4th floor unit?

How about 14?

[Cupcakes]

How about 14?
how about #44-44? :D

[TravieJackie]

haha.. why not? it's only a number for me.

i know of someone who drive a 4444 car plate car last time and the family is rather well to do.:D

[onglai]

This number 4 thingy is very funny that people want to avoid.

Isn't just another number after 3? :doh:

exactly. if ts have no preference, he shd just choose #12 since it's for investment.

imagine next time he want to sell, then the buyer say #14 not nice.
why invite 'unnecessary trouble'?