View Full Version : The Raintree (D21, 99 years leasehold, Frasers Centrepoint)
peterlimfangbok
18-09-08, 19:12
THE RAINTREE BUKIT DRIVE Condominium 1 1,080,000 1,313 822 Aug-08
THE RAINTREE BUKIT DRIVE Condominium 1 1,100,000 1,335 824 Aug-08
THE RAINTREE BUKIT DRIVE Condominium 1 1,080,000 1,335 809 Jul-08
THE RAINTREE BUKIT DRIVE Condominium 1 927,852 1,389 668 Jul-08
THE RAINTREE BUKIT DRIVE Condominium 1 1,000,000 1,421 704 Jul-08
THE RAINTREE BUKIT DRIVE Condominium 1 1,250,000 1,335 937 Jul-08
THE RAINTREE BUKIT DRIVE Condominium 1 1,085,000 1,335 813 Jul-08
THE RAINTREE BUKIT DRIVE Condominium 1 890,000 1,270 701 Jul-08
THE RAINTREE BUKIT DRIVE Condominium 1 1,050,000 1,421 739 Jul-08
These are the numbers. Some people are just too free to come here hoping that idiots will believe their words...
Mr Lim: as another owner of a Rain Tree unit... I think we should enjoy our sanctuary and let others criticise whatever they want =) who cares what they think?
Cheers!
Totally agree! cheers!
Mom_of_Toddler
18-09-08, 21:12
I do not live in Raintree, but have to agree that its a very attractive development. We had to opt out of purchasing here due to my having a very young son. I went for a viewing and on my walk home to the main road, i got an onslaught of around 10-15 monkeys. They seemed to be having a nasty fight as they were noisy and just running around the roads. Anyway, I think mature adults should be able to handle themselves in such a situation but this wouldnt have been something to expect from my little boy. In any case, congratulations in your rising PSD despite the market challenges nowadays. As said, I find this an attractive development! :-)
93 Bukit Drive #08-30 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $822 1313 $1080k 08 Aug 08
89 Bukit Drive #07-20 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $824 1335 $1100k 01 Aug 08
87 Bukit Drive #07-16 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $809 1335 $1080k 30 Jul 08
93 Bukit Drive #01-29 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $704 1421 $1000k 24 Jul 08
91 Bukit Drive #08-25 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $668 1389 $927k 24 Jul 08
89 Bukit Drive #05-20 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $937 1335 $1250k 11 Jul 08
89 Bukit Drive #05-20 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $813 1335 $1085k 10 Jul 08
85 Bukit Drive #03-13 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $701 1270 $890k 04 Jul 08
97 Bukit Drive #03-38 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $739 1421 $1050k 01 Jul 08
85 Bukit Drive #06-12 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $790 1292 $1020k 27 Jun 08
87 Bukit Drive #05-15 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $787 1335 $1050k 30 May 08
85 Bukit Drive #06-11 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $817 1335 $1090k 27 May 08
89 Bukit Drive #07-19 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $774 1292 $1000k 20 May 08
99 Bukit Drive #07-39 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $893 1378 $1230k 20 May 08
93 Bukit Drive #04-27 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $809 1335 $1080k 20 May 08
97 Bukit Drive #05-37 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $822 1313 $1080k 19 May 08
91 Bukit Drive #10-26 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $845 947 $800k 17 May 08
87 Bukit Drive #04-18 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $716 1270 $910k 12 May 08
91 Bukit Drive #01-25 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $796 1507 $1200k 05 May 08
91 Bukit Drive #01-25 99 Yrs From 01/03/200 $737 1507 $1111k 02 May 08
Odd encounter?
19-09-08, 01:10
I have been walking pass bukit drive at least twice a day for the last four months, seven days a week.
I found your comment "I got an onslaught of around 10-15 monkeys..." really intriguing.
Occasionally (may be three times a week), I did see a few oe evn a group of monkeys chasing each others, mostly for play, occasionally for fights, but they were simply minding their own business. I therefore would not be able to understand what does, "I got an on slaught" mean.
My four year son quite enjoed watching the monkeys and we could stand there for 20-30 mins on Sunday to watch them play. Not even a single occasion we experienced any monkey coming our way to bother us.
I do not live in Raintree, but have to agree that its a very attractive development. We had to opt out of purchasing here due to my having a very young son. I went for a viewing and on my walk home to the main road, i got an onslaught of around 10-15 monkeys. They seemed to be having a nasty fight as they were noisy and just running around the roads. Anyway, I think mature adults should be able to handle themselves in such a situation but this wouldnt have been something to expect from my little boy. In any case, congratulations in your rising PSD despite the market challenges nowadays. As said, I find this an attractive development! :-)
93 Bukit Drive #08-30 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $822 1313 $1080k 08 Aug 08
89 Bukit Drive #07-20 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $824 1335 $1100k 01 Aug 08
87 Bukit Drive #07-16 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $809 1335 $1080k 30 Jul 08
93 Bukit Drive #01-29 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $704 1421 $1000k 24 Jul 08
91 Bukit Drive #08-25 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $668 1389 $927k 24 Jul 08
89 Bukit Drive #05-20 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $937 1335 $1250k 11 Jul 08
89 Bukit Drive #05-20 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $813 1335 $1085k 10 Jul 08
85 Bukit Drive #03-13 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $701 1270 $890k 04 Jul 08
97 Bukit Drive #03-38 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $739 1421 $1050k 01 Jul 08
85 Bukit Drive #06-12 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $790 1292 $1020k 27 Jun 08
87 Bukit Drive #05-15 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $787 1335 $1050k 30 May 08
85 Bukit Drive #06-11 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $817 1335 $1090k 27 May 08
89 Bukit Drive #07-19 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $774 1292 $1000k 20 May 08
99 Bukit Drive #07-39 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $893 1378 $1230k 20 May 08
93 Bukit Drive #04-27 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $809 1335 $1080k 20 May 08
97 Bukit Drive #05-37 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $822 1313 $1080k 19 May 08
91 Bukit Drive #10-26 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $845 947 $800k 17 May 08
87 Bukit Drive #04-18 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $716 1270 $910k 12 May 08
91 Bukit Drive #01-25 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003 $796 1507 $1200k 05 May 08
91 Bukit Drive #01-25 99 Yrs From 01/03/200 $737 1507 $1111k 02 May 08
[ My measuring stick is that I do not let my wife walk in alone after 10am. Even though it is safe anything can happen so some precautions are needed.
Thanks.
Its 10pm..sorry[/QUOTE]
Good advice. Someone need to do something about that narrow road under the railway. Is it because it's owned by KTM? I recall a rape cum murder of a young lady at Bukit Batok Nature Park when she went jogging there at night a few years ago and I think the murderer is still at large. Another ***ual assault of an NUS student happened nearby at Clementiwoods. So it's important to take precautions.
I was one of the earlier ones to move in to RT. I enjoy my walks every morning to the bus-stop. Whether 5 min or 10 min, it is good morning exercise, so why argue unless you are not interested in fitness at all. I take about 8-9 min and I enjoy that.
In the evening when I walk back, when it its about 7 -9 pm there are still many residence driving in. After 9pm, I'll take a cab home (because by then I'll be too tied from work). But nevertheless, the key word is being "Alert" of your surroundings to avoid unexpected sudden attacks when you walk in once it gets dark. I am extremely careful and I enjoy my evening walks just the same.
For monkeys, as far as you don't disturb them, they mind their own business. There is one morning (only once over the past few months) that the entire Bukit Drive has monkeys from end to end (alot of them in fact), but not even a single one gave us a slightest problem. We walked on enjoying this rare sight of nature. Animals need to be respected too. (But please don't disturb or feed them. They have their own lives too.)
I embrace life here at The RT!!! If you don't enjoy fitness, nature and just the simplicity of living, RT is not for you and do reserve your comments for other threads.
Cheers Mr Lim, I am staying very near you!!
Waste time
19-09-08, 10:54
I was one of the earlier ones to move in to RT. I enjoy my walks every morning to the bus-stop. Whether 5 min or 10 min, it is good morning exercise, so why argue unless you are not interested in fitness at all. I take about 8-9 min and I enjoy that.
In the evening when I walk back, when it its about 7 -9 pm there are still many residence driving in. After 9pm, I'll take a cab home (because by then I'll be too tied from work). But nevertheless, the key word is being "Alert" of your surroundings to avoid unexpected sudden attacks when you walk in once it gets dark. I am extremely careful and I enjoy my evening walks just the same.
For monkeys, as far as you don't disturb them, they mind their own business. There is one morning (only once over the past few months) that the entire Bukit Drive has monkeys from end to end (alot of them in fact), but not even a single one gave us a slightest problem. We walked on enjoying this rare sight of nature. Animals need to be respected too. (But please don't disturb or feed them. They have their own lives too.)
I embrace life here at The RT!!! If you don't enjoy fitness, nature and just the simplicity of living, RT is not for you and do reserve your comments for other threads.
Cheers Mr Lim, I am staying very near you!!
Aiyah, every development sure got people like and got people dislike one, the people in this forum tend to be either defensive for the developement that they had invested in or offensive so as to bring the market down. To me, forum like this will not affect the property prices, so for those who are trying to talk down or talk up the property prices here, don't waste time! We will know very soon whether the current ecinomic turmoil will affect our so call 'resilient and fundamentally sound' economy here, the economy in europe and US are in a mess now, to me, it is impossible not to affect our economy here which will eventually have domino effect on the property prices, let's keep our fingers crossed.
Aiyah, every development sure got people like and got people dislike one, the people in this forum tend to be either defensive for the developement that they had invested in or offensive so as to bring the market down. To me, forum like this will not affect the property prices, so for those who are trying to talk down or talk up the property prices here, don't waste time! We will know very soon whether the current ecinomic turmoil will affect our so call 'resilient and fundamentally sound' economy here, the economy in europe and US are in a mess now, to me, it is impossible not to affect our economy here which will eventually have domino effect on the property prices, let's keep our fingers crossed.
Whoo hoo!!!!!!!!!!! Thaman says that SG will go into technical reccession soon!!!!!!!!!!!
T. Shanmugaratnam
22-09-08, 09:45
Whoo hoo!!!!!!!!!!! Thaman says that SG will go into technical reccession soon!!!!!!!!!!!
It is wrong of you to misquote me. Please be a responsible netizen.
I said "it is possible". I did not say "it will" or "it will soon".
I did say "it is too early to make a prediction and much depends on developments in the U.S.".
The RainTree
22-09-08, 09:56
Rain Rain go away.
Come back to my Tree on another day.
monkey business
02-10-08, 03:42
only monkey wil buy dis property...aids come from monkeys...hope they wil pass it to u, your gf, your granny,....lol
only monkey wil buy dis property...aids come from monkeys...hope they wil pass it to u, your gf, your granny,....lol
I don't own any RT and I have no interest in it.
Anyhow, fùck you asshole!
A black-hearted shemale like you, who curse others for nothing, will die of aids soon.
the best way to deal with nonsensical people and their unwanted remarks is to IGNORE them. anyway, they don't belong to this thread.
Hi, can someone please tell me the meaning of "FH" and "LH"?
Sorry for the stupid question.. I really do not know the answer. Tks.
A friend called me backed in Jan of this year to tell me he was struggling in deciding between a FH unit (11yr old condo) Vs LH unit at RT. At that time, the FH unit (also in upper bukit timah) was asking only $50 more psf than the LH unit. Luckily, I did not give him the simple advice to go for FH. But,at the end, they chose to go for the FH unit. According to the transaction records released by URA in July-August, avarage price at RT is more than 100psf higher than the FH project. Tough luck!
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Hi, can someone please tell me the meaning of "FH" and "LH"?
Sorry for the stupid question.. I really do not know the answer. Tks.
Let me try explaining them very simply but it is more complicated than this, so I may not have given you the full complete picture.
FH = Freehold. It means land in perpetuity (or forever) so the land is not affected by any depreciating value due to holding period.
LH = Leasehold. It means it has a holding period. LH usually refers to 99 years like Rain Tree. When you move in RT, it will have less than 99 years because the developers took some years off it to build the condo. At the end of 99 years, the land is returned to the govt.
Another LH is 999 years. This is considered to be of the same value as FH because many 999 years will have 800+ years left to run, so it's value is not yet affected by a depreciating due to holding period because it does not make much difference if the land is 800 or 810 or 700 or 600 years old. It only becomes a problem when the land is left with 99 years, and that will take like 10 generations from now.
In terms of valuations, all things being equal, LH will depreciate every year while FH and 999-years LH will not.
In terms of en-bloc, LH will get less because developers must top up the land back to 99 years by paying the government for the extra years 'cos no one will buy anything less for brand new condo. If the govt does not agree to top up the land, then the en-bloc will not likely happen and the owners will be stuck with very old buildings and facilities and need to spend alot more on mantaining or upgrading it.
In terms of bank loans, hard to get one if less than 70 or 60 years left in the lease. So if not en-bloc, very hard to sell in open market unless the buyers are cash-rich and does not need a loan and really appreciate the old buildings or area (very rare).
In terms of brand new condos, FH and 999-LH are about 10 to 20% more than LH.
You will notice that LH are ok during the first 5 to 10 years compared to FH. But once you enter the 10th years, and the buildings look so much older then the newer ones, and Lh does not have the advantage to boast that it's FH or still got 800 over years left, that's the time when you may regret not buying a FH or 999-yr type LH.
But the advantage is that you're paying less upfront to get a brand new condo. But all things being equal, you will see that the depreciation after 10 years can be very scary.
Just my 2 cents above and to check for precise definitions, check with lawyers, property agents or govt agencies.
Understood
29-10-08, 10:55
Let me try explaining them very simply but it is more complicated than this, so I may not have given you the full complete picture.
FH = Freehold. It means land in perpetuity (or forever) so the land is not affected by any depreciating value due to holding period.
LH = Leasehold. It means it has a holding period. LH usually refers to 99 years like Rain Tree. When you move in RT, it will have less than 99 years because the developers took some years off it to build the condo. At the end of 99 years, the land is returned to the govt.
Another LH is 999 years. This is considered to be of the same value as FH because many 999 years will have 800+ years left to run, so it's value is not yet affected by a depreciating due to holding period because it does not make much difference if the land is 800 or 810 or 700 or 600 years old. It only becomes a problem when the land is left with 99 years, and that will take like 10 generations from now.
In terms of valuations, all things being equal, LH will depreciate every year while FH and 999-years LH will not.
In terms of en-bloc, LH will get less because developers must top up the land back to 99 years by paying the government for the extra years 'cos no one will buy anything less for brand new condo. If the govt does not agree to top up the land, then the en-bloc will not likely happen and the owners will be stuck with very old buildings and facilities and need to spend alot more on mantaining or upgrading it.
In terms of bank loans, hard to get one if less than 70 or 60 years left in the lease. So if not en-bloc, very hard to sell in open market unless the buyers are cash-rich and does not need a loan and really appreciate the old buildings or area (very rare).
In terms of brand new condos, FH and 999-LH are about 10 to 20% more than LH.
You will notice that LH are ok during the first 5 to 10 years compared to FH. But once you enter the 10th years, and the buildings look so much older then the newer ones, and Lh does not have the advantage to boast that it's FH or still got 800 over years left, that's the time when you may regret not buying a FH or 999-yr type LH.
But the advantage is that you're paying less upfront to get a brand new condo. But all things being equal, you will see that the depreciation after 10 years can be very scary.
Just my 2 cents above and to check for precise definitions, check with lawyers, property agents or govt agencies.
In other words, don't buy Raintree if you don't want to see your asset value decreases as the years go by....
UnregisteredK
31-10-08, 15:55
In other words, don't buy Raintree if you don't want to see your asset value decreases as the years go by....
How abt Properties near MRT? It's value will keep on appreciating...just like flats in Bishan and AMK...even tot more than 10 years old...but became more valuable.
How abt Properties near MRT? It's value will keep on appreciating...just like flats in Bishan and AMK...even tot more than 10 years old...but became more valuable.
My 2 cents is that all things being equal, FH will be more valuable than LH. But if comparing a LH in Marina and a FH in Bishan, the LH may be more valuable because location changes their value, if all other things being equal except for FH or LH, and location.
Unreg¡stered
03-11-08, 16:59
My 2 cents is that all things being equal, FH will be more valuable than LH. But if comparing a LH in Marina and a FH in Bishan, the LH may be more valuable because location changes their value, if all other things being equal except for FH or LH, and location.
Location, location, location!
Location, location, location!
money money money
money money money
Funny funny funny!
Project Name-THE RAINTREE
Developer-FCL Place Pte Ltd(Frasers Centrepoint Homes)
Property Type-Condominium
Tenure - 99 Yrs From 01/03/2003
Total Units - 315
Completion Date - Feb-2008
District - 21
2 bedroom (926 - 1281sf)
3 bedroom (1270 - 1604sf)
4 bedroom (1582 - 1884sf)
hey guy,this website has 720 degree virtual tour ,photos, floor plans,elevation,transaction....of the raintree condo.
http://www.virtualhomes.sg/theraintree
http://www.virtualhomes.sg/FileUpload/Project/204/Images/site.jpg
http://www.virtualhomes.sg/FileUpload/Project/204/Images/main.jpg
http://www.virtualhomes.sg/FileUpload/Project/204/Images/floor_typeA1.jpg
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have any body seen this new condo seems very quiet and nice!
When RT is TOP-ed, don't think you will even hear $620psf anymore. Once prospective buyers get into the unit and see/smell the greenery, there'll be lots of interested buyers. Demand will be high... as what you see is what you get. So if I were you... if you really wanna get a unit, don't wait till TOP. This proj is one of its kind!
2 yrs on, and the facts speak for themselves. Like what the energizer rabbit said, "Never say never"!
810,000 1,313sqft 617psf Apr-09
845,000 1,281sqft 660psf Mar-09
768,000 1,281sqft 600psf Mar-09
I am in the market for a unit, and Raintree is one of them. However, temperature is very important for me (low i.e.). Would the units in the Raintree be cool because of the proximity to the forest? Or is it just humid? My alternative is on the other side, eg Hillside.
Thanks!
proud owner
10-05-09, 03:30
I am in the market for a unit, and Raintree is one of them. However, temperature is very important for me (low i.e.). Would the units in the Raintree be cool because of the proximity to the forest? Or is it just humid? My alternative is on the other side, eg Hillside.
Thanks!
springdale lah ...
dont think hillview side is better ...too many condos there ..traffic problem
looking for a unit in this area too: I'm a bit concerned about the traffic situation. Which direction and sub-area is better i.e. springdale/raintree side, opp hillside, along the Hume Avenue i.e. parc palais, or further down glendale park area? Any views to share esp from current owners?
All the same. The whole upper bukit timah is quite jam in the morning. Slightly better after the entry to PIE, but become worse if u are going into clementi road. If u turn left into bukit timah road, just heavy traffic but moving.
Try to avoid Hume Ave as there is an ERP just at the exit of Hume Ave turning into upper bukit timah road.
I am staying in Raintree. You can be sure that it is really cool especially at night. Check up the design of the layout in the latest Cube magazine.
I am in the market for a unit, and Raintree is one of them. However, temperature is very important for me (low i.e.). Would the units in the Raintree be cool because of the proximity to the forest? Or is it just humid? My alternative is on the other side, eg Hillside.
Thanks!
Yap, nite time is pretty cool...I off A/c after 12am everyday. As for humidity, 80-90% most of the time but you get an electric de-humidifier to maintain low humid.
I am staying in Raintree. You can be sure that it is really cool especially at night. Check up the design of the layout in the latest Cube magazine.
Hi Coco,
May I ask if surrounded by mother nature does it necessarily means more mozzies or other funny bugs buzzing around in the house? :)
looking for a unit in this area too: I'm a bit concerned about the traffic situation. Which direction and sub-area is better i.e. springdale/raintree side, opp hillside, along the Hume Avenue i.e. parc palais, or further down glendale park area? Any views to share esp from current owners?
I am wondering if the plot of vacant land along mainroad/at entrance of hindhede ( before rain tree, and next to south haven) is up for residential ?
That will be ideal, compared to RT (foot of BT hill)
Hi Coco,
May I ask if surrounded by mother nature does it necessarily means more mozzies or other funny bugs buzzing around in the house? :)
Hardly got bitten by mozzies. I always leave my sliding door wide open.
I am wondering if the plot of vacant land along mainroad/at entrance of hindhede ( before rain tree, and next to south haven) is up for residential ?
That will be ideal, compared to RT (foot of BT hill)
Maybe could be Downtown Line MRT opening for visitors to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
Maybe could be Downtown Line MRT opening for visitors to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
Current DTL MRT stations location and map is avail at URA website, nothing meant for BT nature reserve
Current DTL MRT stations location and map is avail at URA website, nothing meant for BT nature reserve
That piece of land also too big for mrt station. I also hope it is released for sale soon. Good location.
But pray pray FEO don't buy the land...hope either centrepoint or CDL.
That piece of land also too big for mrt station. I also hope it is released for sale soon. Good location.
But pray pray FEO don't buy the land...hope either centrepoint or CDL.
Yes, too big a plot of land for MRT and a waste too I think :)
Anyway to check if the land parcel is up for sale for residential ?
Ya, if FEO buy the land, expect sky high pricing again. :tongue3:
yep, agree with u guys that that piece of land would be more MRT walk-friendly. believe Springdale and RT would be 20 min walk to Beauty World MRT, while SouthHaven 15min or so. The car traffic situation is a real concern though ... notwithstanding overall nature enviroment
yep, agree with u guys that that piece of land would be more MRT walk-friendly. believe Springdale and RT would be 20 min walk to Beauty World MRT, while SouthHaven 15min or so. The car traffic situation is a real concern though ... notwithstanding overall nature enviroment
Agent at springdale told me 10 min walk to beautyworld MRT .. I have not tried walking to confirm. Southhaven 2 will be nearer ..
Agent at springdale told me 10 min walk to beautyworld MRT .. I have not tried walking to confirm. Southhaven 2 will be nearer ..
More likely 15-20 minutes. Have to cross an overhead bridge. Most of it is not sheltered.
Location of MRT is already well known (in front of temple, construction already started), so why don't you try to walk yourself.
Once in the morning, once at noon, and once at night. It will give a better assessment of the distance and time.:cool:
More likely 15-20 minutes. Have to cross an overhead bridge. Most of it is not sheltered.
Location of MRT is already well known (in front of temple, construction already started), so why don't you try to walk yourself.
Once in the morning, once at noon, and once at night. It will give a better assessment of the distance and time.:cool:
I think it looks like a 15 min walk to me .. similar to walking from The Beverly to the beauty world mrt.
proud owner
19-05-09, 09:45
I think it looks like a 15 min walk to me .. similar to walking from The Beverly to the beauty world mrt.
will 15 mins walk be acceptable ?
if it is .. between beverly and SD .. which is more convenient ..?
was talking to an ang moh colleague ,,, he was surprised that we said its far to walk from Scotts to great world city ...
he walk from holland village to botanic gardens ...
i guess we are just used to our spore kind of walkable distance , while expats in their home country walk alot more, alot further
More likely 15-20 minutes. Have to cross an overhead bridge. Most of it is not sheltered.
Location of MRT is already well known (in front of temple, construction already started), so why don't you try to walk yourself.
Once in the morning, once at noon, and once at night. It will give a better assessment of the distance and time.:cool:
Construction already started? I drove past quite frequently, but don't see any specific mentioning of mrt. Plus the line will only start 2015...so fast construction begins?
This evening will pay a closer look.
Construction already started? I drove past quite frequently, but don't see any specific mentioning of mrt. Plus the line will only start 2015...so fast construction begins?
This evening will pay a closer look.
forget about walking distance to mrt.. this is my usual jogging route to beauty world then back to my home, I can tell you for sure walking to mrt will be killer.. yes at least 15-20mins unless u dun mind this distance
Construction already started? I drove past quite frequently, but don't see any specific mentioning of mrt. Plus the line will only start 2015...so fast construction begins?
This evening will pay a closer look.
Yes, started already .. saw it last saturday.
no offend, walk 10 - 15 mins to mrt is tiring? about 600-800m only!!!
There is a big patch of vacant land in between Upp Bt Timah Rd and Jln Seh Chuan, in fact over or next to the Beauty World underground MRT station. Any ideas what this plot will be developed into? Thanks!
will 15 mins walk be acceptable ?
if it is .. between beverly and SD .. which is more convenient ..?
was talking to an ang moh colleague ,,, he was surprised that we said its far to walk from Scotts to great world city ...
he walk from holland village to botanic gardens ...
i guess we are just used to our spore kind of walkable distance , while expats in their home country walk alot more, alot further
ang moh big f***? he feel it's short distance means we must agree? u ask an african whether this distance is short, he'll tell you it's short too cos he walk distance equivalent from jurong to changi everyday to take water.
cmon guys! angmoh say left is correct means right is wrong? :doh:
proud owner
21-05-09, 09:31
ang moh big f***? he feel it's short distance means we must agree? u ask an african whether this distance is short, he'll tell you it's short too cos he walk distance equivalent from jurong to changi everyday to take water.
cmon guys! angmoh say left is correct means right is wrong? :doh:
hello
whats your problem ...
please read my input properly .. i merely quoted that example ..but added that we are used to our own scale of distance ...
DID I AGREE WITH THAT ANG MOH
what the FK is wrong with you ?
go somewhere else if you have no patience to read ..and if you have ZERO comprehension capability ... go back to school
ccb, you want to be vulgar i can be vulgar with u. i say ang moh big f*** is it but i didnt f*** u or anything like that.
nnb, you knn quote an example only if u agree or disagree with the eg, if not u quote for f***???
limbay now very buay song with u can or not???
no offend, walk 10 - 15 mins to mrt is tiring? about 600-800m only!!!
it's not 600-800m away, 1 km or 1.1, dun forget the going up and down of the overhead bridge.
proud owner
22-05-09, 12:46
ccb, you want to be vulgar i can be vulgar with u. i say ang moh big f*** is it but i didnt f*** u or anything like that.
nnb, you knn quote an example only if u agree or disagree with the eg, if not u quote for f***???
limbay now very buay song with u can or not???
neh neh neh neh
i am so happy someone is about to burst his veins...
thou cant be bothered with uneducated simpleton
what a disgrace, just being in this forum...reading junks like these in every thread.
You people are typical of people that live at the Raintree. Not all but the majority. Racists scum who should go back to their HDB slums.
Don't buy in this condo. It's full of the most inconsiderate people I've ever met. Don't rely on me, go and have a talk with the security guards who are constantly faced with them every day. It's a nice condo but inhabited by a group of people who ruin it.
richardtanhj
16-12-09, 14:39
Hey folks!
I am really keen on the RT. I am just wondering what will be a good price to go in? I think recent listing is between 760psf to 800 plus psf. I know the prices has gone up substantially. Thanks in advance!
Hey folks!
I am really keen on the RT. I am just wondering what will be a good price to go in? I think recent listing is between 760psf to 800 plus psf. I know the prices has gone up substantially. Thanks in advance!
Depending on the unit facing, price differ substantially.
Try not to get pool facing if your are afraid of children making too much noise by the pool.
richardtanhj
21-12-09, 21:31
Depending on the unit facing, price differ substantially.
Try not to get pool facing if your are afraid of children making too much noise by the pool.
Thanks Coco! You have a merry x'mas!
Regulators
22-12-09, 01:45
Rather than criticise, add value to this forum. there is junk and gem in this forum, you just need to know where to pick up things that are useful.
You people are typical of people that live at the Raintree. Not all but the majority. Racists scum who should go back to their HDB slums.
Don't buy in this condo. It's full of the most inconsiderate people I've ever met. Don't rely on me, go and have a talk with the security guards who are constantly faced with them every day. It's a nice condo but inhabited by a group of people who ruin it.
Hi, anyone interested in a 2BR unit - 926 sqf, blk 81 facing the green? 860k. PM me if interested.
HI I just bought a unit in RT. I just fall in love with this place. Especially at night when i drive in to RT the dim orangy light make the place so romantic. I think no matter how old this place is, the value will still be there. Is either you hate it or you love it. I particularly love the drive from the starting of Bukit Drive to the condo itself. so Xclusive. Really beyone words can describe.
CHeers!
Congrats on your purchase. You will definitely love this place.
HI I just bought a unit in RT. I just fall in love with this place. Especially at night when i drive in to RT the dim orangy light make the place so romantic. I think no matter how old this place is, the value will still be there. Is either you hate it or you love it. I particularly love the drive from the starting of Bukit Drive to the condo itself. so Xclusive. Really beyone words can describe.
CHeers!
Welcome neighbour! I am sure you will enjoy the sanctuary nestled within the natural jungle of the concrete jungle!
Anyone knows any wallpaper supplier cum installer besides Goodrich? :)
fairlady04
30-04-10, 18:40
Actually most curtain makers also have collection of wallpaper and they do installation. You can try Jimmy Textiles at Tanjong Katong Complex.
Anyone knows any wallpaper supplier cum installer besides Goodrich? :)
devilplate
02-05-10, 16:58
HI I just bought a unit in RT. I just fall in love with this place. Especially at night when i drive in to RT the dim orangy light make the place so romantic. I think no matter how old this place is, the value will still be there. Is either you hate it or you love it. I particularly love the drive from the starting of Bukit Drive to the condo itself. so Xclusive. Really beyone words can describe.
CHeers!
Congrats! I love RT as well...Those units facing the reserve r lovely! Above 10th flr, u can have the fantastic view of the treetop canopy! :cheers6:
Just wondering, do they have mozzies problems?? In any case, we can install nettings!
HI I just bought a unit in RT. I just fall in love with this place. Especially at night when i drive in to RT the dim orangy light make the place so romantic. I think no matter how old this place is, the value will still be there. Is either you hate it or you love it. I particularly love the drive from the starting of Bukit Drive to the condo itself. so Xclusive. Really beyone words can describe.
CHeers!
In Singapore context, no matter where, very soon one will be surrounded by concrete all over again. You may have superb skyline view now, one fine day there'll be a giant block right in front of you. You may have a very quiet surrounding now, one day there'll be heavy traffic running beside your house. I'm still looking for a place with that picture perfect view which last!:(
devilplate
07-05-10, 22:21
In Singapore context, no matter where, very soon one will be surrounded by concrete all over again. You may have superb skyline view now, one fine day there'll be a giant block right in front of you. You may have a very quiet surrounding now, one day there'll be heavy traffic running beside your house. I'm still looking for a place with that picture perfect view which last!:(
how long u want? 90+ yrs enuff anot?
sentosa facing open seaview...
RT greenary view aso shd be able to last for the rest of the tenure ...
Or a unit that overlooks the southern ridges....
how long u want? 90+ yrs enuff anot?
sentosa facing open seaview...
RT greenary view aso shd be able to last for the rest of the tenure ...
Well, at least if I buy that LH condo for that skyview or quiet reason, it should hopefully be able to last as long as the LH period. Otherwise it doesn't make value-sense.
Actually most curtain makers also have collection of wallpaper and they do installation. You can try Jimmy Textiles at Tanjong Katong Complex.
Thank you! I will have a look there.:spliff:
Well, at least if I buy that LH condo for that skyview or quiet reason, it should hopefully be able to last as long as the LH period. Otherwise it doesn't make value-sense.
Well the good thing about the Raintree is that it is surrounded by the reserve, all of which are deemed as protected areas. I doubt the govt will actually do anything to change that status since the flora and fauna in the reserve are deemed as being one of the most precious specimens around in the Southeast Asia region. Likewise, it is a pretty strategic military location for the SAF, thus I am pretty sure they would not want to have too many residents milling around the hill. In fact, I doubt the RT would have existed if not for the fact that its area used to be a quarry. As such, I am pretty confident that the view is here to stay for a long while yet.
proud owner
17-05-10, 11:57
Well the good thing about the Raintree is that it is surrounded by the reserve, all of which are deemed as protected areas. I doubt the govt will actually do anything to change that status since the flora and fauna in the reserve are deemed as being one of the most precious specimens around in the Southeast Asia region. Likewise, it is a pretty strategic military location for the SAF, thus I am pretty sure they would not want to have too many residents milling around the hill. In fact, I doubt the RT would have existed if not for the fact that its area used to be a quarry. As such, I am pretty confident that the view is here to stay for a long while yet.
so are the monkeys ..
personally i would avioid there ... my friend used to live there ...cannot tahan , had to close windows and doors all day
Why? Monkeys will climb into the house?
Any snakes, scorpions etc? Mosquitoes prone?
so are the monkeys ..
personally i would avioid there ... my friend used to live there ...cannot tahan , had to close windows and doors all day
Why? Monkeys will climb into the house?
Any snakes, scorpions etc? Mosquitoes prone?
I reckon the monkeys are probably more of an issue to the landed properties situated at the entrance of the reserve. At the RT, the ground units are probably more susceptible to these problems, although I do not recall any incidents happening to my knowledge thus far. All in all, you are more likely to see a cat in the basement carpark compared to a monkey or snake.
Well the good thing about the Raintree is that it is surrounded by the reserve, all of which are deemed as protected areas. I doubt the govt will actually do anything to change that status since the flora and fauna in the reserve are deemed as being one of the most precious specimens around in the Southeast Asia region. Likewise, it is a pretty strategic military location for the SAF, thus I am pretty sure they would not want to have too many residents milling around the hill. In fact, I doubt the RT would have existed if not for the fact that its area used to be a quarry. As such, I am pretty confident that the view is here to stay for a long while yet.
Perhaps that explains the main value or selling point of the project. Still, I'm surprised at the take-up rate. The crowd it can attract is probably very narrow. For one those with family, toddlers or schooling kids, will not find this place attractive. In terms of investment value, my take is probably hard to maintain it's value, not to mention any upside potential, as not many people will be attracted to the project later, once the novelty is gone. Afterall, being city dwellers, most singaporean like to have a serene place to call home and at the same time do not want to miss out on the convenience.
proud owner
17-05-10, 21:48
Why? Monkeys will climb into the house?
Any snakes, scorpions etc? Mosquitoes prone?
when i visited her last time ..in 08 ... i was shocked and dared not go out .. there were a few monkeys by the pool area
Wild Falcon
17-05-10, 22:30
Yup. I've heard of cases of monkeys climbing into the house to steal food. 99LH is the biggest drawback of this condo. 99LH without convenience could be a hard-sell. But the future Beauty World MRT station should be within 1km but still not exactly very near.
Why? Monkeys will climb into the house?
Any snakes, scorpions etc? Mosquitoes prone?
Perhaps that explains the main value or selling point of the project. Still, I'm surprised at the take-up rate. The crowd it can attract is probably very narrow. For one those with family, toddlers or schooling kids, will not find this place attractive. In terms of investment value, my take is probably hard to maintain it's value, not to mention any upside potential, as not many people will be attracted to the project later, once the novelty is gone. Afterall, being city dwellers, most singaporean like to have a serene place to call home and at the same time do not want to miss out on the convenience.
Yes, you are right on the limited appeal of RT to Singaporeans; not many would view the place as an ideal home despite its obvious attractions. In fact, many of its residents belong to the expat community, thus from an investment perspective, I reckon one will still enjoy pretty decent rental yield especially considering the low psf levels that owners paid for a few years back.
As for the issue of monkeys and insects, haven't you noticed that many prime areas (esp the GCBs) are nestled within the 'rainforest' environment that we have here in Singapore (nassim, cluny, holland, etc)? I recall having witnessed several incidents involving big snakes and colorful lizards when i visited my mates at their homes in these areas. :) At the end of the day, it is all about adapting and living in harmony with nature. That is precisely the reason why as city dwellers, it is such a relaxing and unique opportunity to get away from the concrete jungle that we are exposed to for most part of our lives as corporate people and return to a home that is distinctively different. If you ask around, I am pretty certian that most executives will tell you that they will take a home by the lake or forest over a penthouse in the city anytime.
I am sure most Asians will tell you they will take a holiday by the lake or forest but return to penthouse in the "sky" in the city living better!
The Ang Mo expats won't stay long here. After they live here for very long, they also "migrate" to the "houses in the sky" (aka high floor condo units). :D
Yes, you are right on the limited appeal of RT to Singaporeans; not many would view the place as an ideal home despite its obvious attractions. In fact, many of its residents belong to the expat community, thus from an investment perspective, I reckon one will still enjoy pretty decent rental yield especially considering the low psf levels that owners paid for a few years back.
As for the issue of monkeys and insects, haven't you noticed that many prime areas (esp the GCBs) are nestled within the 'rainforest' environment that we have here in Singapore (nassim, cluny, holland, etc)? I recall having witnessed several incidents involving big snakes and colorful lizards when i visited my mates at their homes in these areas. :) At the end of the day, it is all about adapting and living in harmony with nature. That is precisely the reason why as city dwellers, it is such a relaxing and unique opportunity to get away from the concrete jungle that we are exposed to for most part of our lives as corporate people and return to a home that is distinctively different. If you ask around, I am pretty certian that most executives will tell you that they will take a home by the lake or forest over a penthouse in the city anytime.
how long u want? 90+ yrs enuff anot?
sentosa facing open seaview...
RT greenary view aso shd be able to last for the rest of the tenure ...
Sentosa got open seaview but IMO in future, there may be boathouses blocking their view.
can anyone tell me if there's any insect problem?
and any monkey venturing into the condo area?
can anyone tell me if there's any insect problem?
and any monkey venturing into the condo area?
I don't live here but I do send my dog to a house in the area for boarding when we go away.
It's a nice quiet area but ...
a) there are monkeys and you can see them troupe around. Is it a problem? Not sure if it's a problem but they are around and we have seen them climb people's houses before.
b) definitely have mosquitoes from what i can tell.
c) weekends during the morning the parking and traffic is jialat. A lot of people come to the area to go to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Very packed but Raintree is quite off the main thoroughfare to the nature reserve, so maybe less affected.
I don't live here but I do send my dog to a house in the area for boarding when we go away.
It's a nice quiet area but ...
a) there are monkeys and you can see them troupe around. Is it a problem? Not sure if it's a problem but they are around and we have seen them climb people's houses before.
b) definitely have mosquitoes from what i can tell.
c) weekends during the morning the parking and traffic is jialat. A lot of people come to the area to go to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Very packed but Raintree is quite off the main thoroughfare to the nature reserve, so maybe less affected.
thks
yes weekends the rd leading to raintree has cars parked haphazardly
anyway i see some units have insect blinds. not able to tell if the extent of insects problem....u dun want a living full of moths on the walls. otherwise jialat
thks
yes weekends the rd leading to raintree has cars parked haphazardly
anyway i see some units have insect blinds. not able to tell if the extent of insects problem....u dun want a living full of moths on the walls. otherwise jialat
not only monkeys and insects problems, the most bothersome is the humidity in this area; moldy and smell particular in ALL the closets!
Blessesone
17-11-12, 05:29
Greenery view. 1270 sqft. Call to view. 98738540.
not only monkeys and insects problems, the most bothersome is the humidity in this area; moldy and smell particular in ALL the closets!
yup monkeys can be a prob...my aunt stays 3rd story...one day monkey came in stole some food and ran off...:doh:...but i love the area...so green and nice...and my cousins kind of accepted the monkey as part of the layout...:D
We have been hunting property for sometimes for our own stay next year. So far we haven't seen any condo like Raintree that is close to nature and nice layout. I would appreciate any feedback as this is our first property!
We have been hunting property for sometimes for our own stay next year. So far we haven't seen any condo like Raintree that is close to nature and nice layout. I would appreciate any feedback as this is our first property!
U not scared monkeys come and snatch your food ah?
U not scared monkeys come and snatch your food ah?
Raintree is not near the mrt station, not so convenient, if still keen on the area, should buy near the station
We have been hunting property for sometimes for our own stay next year. So far we haven't seen any condo like Raintree that is close to nature and nice layout. I would appreciate any feedback as this is our first property!
Be prepared for mosquitoes and humidity issue with furnitures...if these are acceptable to you, its really a lovely part of singapore.
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