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istaycondo
22-06-09, 09:24
Any view on the project Seletaris? Only have budget to get a 3 bedroom unit at this area. Thanks. :)

Condorich
22-06-09, 12:54
Any view on the project Seletaris? Only have budget to get a 3 bedroom unit at this area. Thanks. :)

good to stay... not that accessible. Its FH... buy cheap sell cheap...
near to army camp... Why don't you wait for the development at Khatib by MCL land, though not going to be cheap and leasehold, it might be a better place. However, that one is next to stadium and can be noisy at times. If the price is cheap... why wait... should have some news coming up by year end (just guessing).

If you can consider Seletaris, you might also consider Lilydale... cheap and good if you have a car. Shuttle service provided.

istaycondo
24-06-09, 11:33
Thanks for sharing...

News coming up? Can shed some light on what news? Agree that seletaris is not that accessible, but at least they have shuttle service to Yishun. Not sure whether any plans to build condo or terrace house next to the empty plot of land.

Condorich
24-06-09, 13:18
Thanks for sharing...

News coming up? Can shed some light on what news? Agree that seletaris is not that accessible, but at least they have shuttle service to Yishun. Not sure whether any plans to build condo or terrace house next to the empty plot of land.

oh I was referring to this one.... should be coming up but I have no insider news, just guessing.. http://www.mclland.com.sg/ourproperties/page.asp?aid=136#yishun Been fenced up for sometime and they have added the developer telephone number recently.

The empty plots of land beside seletaris.. I have no idea when is it going to be developed. At least two plots of land released for executive condo in Yishun without takers, check land sales announcements at URA. There should be upgrader demand in Yishun. Shuttle Service can solve accessibility problems to the MRT... but it cannot solve amenities problem. Find one with good amenities around it and Selataris is walking distance to Sembawang Shopping Center.. not too bad.

scott7777
29-06-09, 14:57
Any unit facing the roads has real noise problems. Units facing the guard house/swimming pool get some noise and have no view.

The top floor units (maybe others) have high ceilings but this makes the rooms out of proportion. In the unit I saw, the kitchen was dark with no view from the window. The corridor inside the apartment was narrow and winding. And dark unless all the doors are open.

When I viewed a unit last week, the condo looked run-downish inside, but nice landscaping outside although the outside gates/fences to each unit hadn't been painted for some time.

The lobby spaces are so-so. A bit drab. And shoes everywhere, and laundry on the common staircases. There's nowhere inside the unit to hang clothes so the condo generally looks like a laundry with clothes hanging off any old place.

The maintenance is a high S$290 per month, and the MC is asking for more.

The agent gave the rental for a 4-bedroom unit as S$2,500, and there's quite a few units available for rent so the competition is high.

I decided that I could do better. Don't know where yet, but can do better.

istaycondo
02-07-09, 15:37
yep, agree that there is no place to hang the laundry that why all residents are hanging around the windows. I went to see a few units facing the gambas. Is really very noisy and i dun think i can sleep with the noise.

There are some units facing the greenery but will get the evening sun. also dunno when the plot of greenery will be taken up for another devt.

But at $500+psf and freehold, can't find any better ones already. Anyone got better suggestions?:)

mj
02-07-09, 17:58
good to stay... not that accessible. Its FH... buy cheap sell cheap...
near to army camp... Why don't you wait for the development at Khatib by MCL land, though not going to be cheap and leasehold, it might be a better place. However, that one is next to stadium and can be noisy at times. If the price is cheap... why wait... should have some news coming up by year end (just guessing).

If you can consider Seletaris, you might also consider Lilydale... cheap and good if you have a car. Shuttle service provided.

sorry, but why the mention of near to army camp? what does tt imply?:beats-me-man:

istaycondo
03-07-09, 15:57
Was viewing one of the units on one of the weekdays and the helicopters were flying around. The noise is really loud. And they can fly from 3-7pm.:doh:

Condorich
03-07-09, 23:10
near army camp... low rise.... no chance of enblock... plus the noise from the helicopters.... landing and taking off at less than 1 km away from it.... imagine the noise when they are flying so high above you and then imagine how loud that can be when they are making a slow climb up and slow drop to base... get it?

d12pxgoskyhigh
01-08-09, 00:46
Any view on the project Seletaris? Only have budget to get a 3 bedroom unit at this area. Thanks. :)

I am also looking at units in Seletaris.
Viewed 1 unit. Have the living in chalet feel...

At least it is freehold and near to expressway.
Of course a bit ulu, no amenities.
Cavets this year is between 456psf to 536 psf.
But sellers asking for more than 580psf
Think any price above $480 psf is overpriced...

condozhao
22-10-09, 23:48
Is the noise from helicopter a very serious problem? How often do they fly over the area? Many thanks.

Lao Hu
31-10-09, 22:50
Just visited 3BR and 4BR units in Seletaris and find that the room space are big as compared to Northwood, even though both of roughly the same size. But price wise, Northwood 3BR = Seletaris 4BR

tboonk
05-11-09, 06:45
Why dont't you consider Rosewood (age about 5 years plus)? It has amenities all around (24 h convenience store bustling coffee shop just outside , 4 min walk to CIVIC centre, 7 min walk to causeway point, and 10 min walk to MRT). Moreover, if you are sick of living in it in future, you may want to consider renting this out as rental yield of this development is one of the highest in Singapore due to the proximity to the Singapore American School (about 5%). The quality of the finishes within the unit is also first class, right from the lift lobby (marble and granite all round). It also comes with basement carpark with lots of parking space for residents and visitors. With these attributes, the units are currently selling for 650-700k, which is a steal. The only setback is that the development should be given a new coat of paint! I am currently seriously considering buying one 3 bedder in this development.:)

KarenK
09-11-09, 08:47
Why dont't you consider Rosewood (age about 5 years plus)? It has amenities all around (24 h convenience store bustling coffee shop just outside , 4 min walk to CIVIC centre, 7 min walk to causeway point, and 10 min walk to MRT). Moreover, if you are sick of living in it in future, you may want to consider renting this out as rental yield of this development is one of the highest in Singapore due to the proximity to the Singapore American School (about 5%). The quality of the finishes within the unit is also first class, right from the lift lobby (marble and granite all round). It also comes with basement carpark with lots of parking space for residents and visitors. With these attributes, the units are currently selling for 650-700k, which is a steal. The only setback is that the development should be given a new coat of paint! I am currently seriously considering buying one 3 bedder in this development.:)

there is only a single 2-lane road leading in & out to a few condos in the area. Rosewood is the innermost condo currently. Imagine the morning peak hour traffic as everyone tries to drive out & turn into the main road which is already chockful of traffic in the morning. Furthermore there is a huge plot of land further in so maybe another 1-2 condos will be developed in the future & add on to the choke?

tboonk
10-11-09, 06:32
I was refering to the Rosewood Condo (by Frasers Centrepoint) and not Rosewood Suites. Rosewood condo is the first condo along that stretch, and therefore, nearest to MRT and also amenities. Rosewood suites howevere comes with ceramic tiles all around and is low rise. The other two land parcels there are all for low rise development (checked the Master Plan). For me I will prefer high rise and marble/granite finishes (more class!). Marble and granite can be polished anytime and will look like new!

zzz1
28-01-10, 12:34
The pass transaction @ Seletaris are around 560-580 psf as compared to Northwood’s 690-700 psf and up coming condo by MCL of 700 plus psf…

It seem to be very attractive at point of time given it is a free hold status.

Apart of near to Sembawang Heli based, any other reason why these condo is not moving.

Welcome further in sign and comments on this.? I am being attracted by the price.

Thanks

z4

ay123
28-01-10, 12:44
The pass transaction @ Seletaris are around 560-580 psf as compared to Northwood’s 690-700 psf and up coming condo by MCL of 700 plus psf…

It seem to be very attractive at point of time given it is a free hold status.

Apart of near to Sembawang Heli based, any other reason why these condo is not moving.

Welcome further in sign and comments on this.? I am being attracted by the price.

Thanks

z4

i wanted to buy seletaris previously but my wife don like becos is an old project. it is a very resort feeling and quite. personally i like it very much and is a good price too. they have free transport to yishun and new sembawang shopping centre. have u been there to see it yrself?

zzz1
28-01-10, 13:28
i wanted to buy seletaris previously but my wife don like becos is an old project. it is a very resort feeling and quite. personally i like it very much and is a good price too. they have free transport to yishun and new sembawang shopping centre. have u been there to see it yrself?

Yap…seen few unit last Dec..some on the pool facing and some on the Gambas facing.

The Gambas facing, to my surprise is not too noisy unless u stand beside the wall. I sit on the hall sofa and observed for awhile..it not as bad as thought.

I noticed once chopper pass by, it is noisy but last less then 5 second.

The unit facing the empty plot of land is most windy n quiet……….not sure if futher development (URA listed as reserve site for private residential development). I believed it will not be high rise given near to the air base..

As for the pool facing unit, apart from the pool view..no other plus pts…

Saw some sale, now ppls are asking for 900k for 1421sf (@633 psf, 795k for 1232sf (@645 psf and 848k for 1420sf @ 597 psf…

but the last few transactions were around 560-580 psf..I believed it can be neg…Hopefully the price don’t go up with respect to MCL’s condo and North wood..Even the Euphony Garden is going up…

I am attracted by the price…Just some how it is not moving. Needs to find out more on this…

ay123
28-01-10, 14:38
Yap…seen few unit last Dec..some on the pool facing and some on the Gambas facing.

The Gambas facing, to my surprise is not too noisy unless u stand beside the wall. I sit on the hall sofa and observed for awhile..it not as bad as thought.

I noticed once chopper pass by, it is noisy but last less then 5 second.

The unit facing the empty plot of land is most windy n quiet……….not sure if futher development (URA listed as reserve site for private residential development). I believed it will not be high rise given near to the air base..

As for the pool facing unit, apart from the pool view..no other plus pts…

Saw some sale, now ppls are asking for 900k for 1421sf (@633 psf, 795k for 1232sf (@645 psf and 848k for 1420sf @ 597 psf…

but the last few transactions were around 560-580 psf..I believed it can be neg…Hopefully the price don’t go up with respect to MCL’s condo and North wood..Even the Euphony Garden is going up…

I am attracted by the price…Just some how it is not moving. Needs to find out more on this…

the price did move up about 8%~9%since i last seen about 2 years ago(i remember the lowest did go below $500psf). I think the slow moving is due to it is not near mrt.

zzz1
28-01-10, 15:33
the price did move up about 8%~9%since i last seen about 2 years ago(i remember the lowest did go below $500psf). I think the slow moving is due to it is not near mrt.

I did a check on the launching price back in 2001, current the done price is at the launched price. Given that, they will selling at a loss and unwilling to sell. Seem like seller got holding power and buyers not willing to pay higher..

Look at Sensoria they are selling at 650 and above, And is just next to each other. Of course it is newer.

Previously aiming for Meadows, but give up..it is going at 900 ++/-- psf

Look like Seletaris is for retirement stay.. ha ha..which I am considering…..

Lao Hu
28-01-10, 19:45
Not sure why you said the price is not moving! Price up more than 10% since early 09.

511 Sembawang Road #04-80 Freehold $560 1356 $760k 28 Dec 09
505 Sembawang Road #04-39 Freehold $580 1206 $699k 02 Dec 09
511 Sembawang Road #04-82 Freehold $568 1324 $752k 19 Nov 09
509 Sembawang Road #01-62 Freehold $563 1421 $800k 09 Oct 09
505 Sembawang Road #01-45 Freehold $537 1302 $700k 06 Oct 09
501 Sembawang Road #01-05 Freehold $492 1647 $810k 14 Sep 09
507 Sembawang Road #02-51 Freehold $568 1206 $685k 07 Sep 09
501 Sembawang Road #02-04 Freehold $568 1636 $930k 29 Aug 09
509 Sembawang Road #02-59 Freehold $545 1561 $850k 28 Aug 09
503 Sembawang Road #02-29 Freehold $514 1421 $730k 12 Aug 09
501 Sembawang Road #01-10 Freehold $499 1604 $800k 12 Aug 09
507 Sembawang Road #02-48 Freehold $552 1141 $630k 11 Aug 09
501 Sembawang Road #03-13 Freehold $539 1615 $870k 24 Jul 09
507 Sembawang Road #01-52 Freehold $539 1206 $650k 23 Jul 09
503 Sembawang Road #02-23 Freehold $522 1389 $725k 22 Jul 09
503 Sembawang Road #03-19 Freehold $508 1421 $722k 10 Jul 09
503 Sembawang Road #01-33 Freehold $468 1582 $740k 02 Jul 09
511 Sembawang Road #03-74 Freehold $518 1636 $848k 12 Jun 09
507 Sembawang Road #02-51 Freehold $514 1206 $620k 01 May 09
511 Sembawang Road #02-80 Freehold $535 1356 $725k 23 Apr 09
503 Sembawang Road #02-34 Freehold $479 1421 $680k 09 Feb 09
505 Sembawang Road #01-42 Freehold $456 1206 $550k 07 Jan 09
501 Sembawang Road #02-15 Freehold $510 1636 $835k 29 Dec 08
509 Sembawang Road #01-64 Freehold $514 1410 $725k 21 Nov 08

Lao Hu
28-01-10, 19:51
Cons: Old condo, far from amenities, dark kitchen, hot, helicopter noise and road noise from Gambas

Pros: Cheap, resort feeling, high ceiling, no unusable space like Northwood

zzz1
28-01-10, 21:44
Cons: Old condo, far from amenities, dark kitchen, hot, helicopter noise and road noise from Gambas

Pros: Cheap, resort feeling, high ceiling, no unusable space like Northwood

i noticed that the dark kitchen could be the result of dark tiles used..dark brown..like the terocotta colour like that plus the window light penetration...

Not moving in the sense as compared with the rest of the project, not as drastic..

ya..relatively cheap for a free hold...that why need to do some reserch prior to committment...

.

Reporter
01-03-10, 08:33
Wow!
Going-9-year-old Seletaris has set a nëw hïghs of $643 psf!
Cool!


Seletaris
Address ................................ psf ............ Area .......... Price ......... Contract Date
505 Sembawang Road #04-46 .... $643 psf .... 1,119 sqft .... $720,000 .... 28 Jan 10

zzz1
01-03-10, 10:12
Wow!
Going-9-year-old Seletaris has set a nëw hïghs of $643 psf!
Cool!


Seletaris
Address ................................ psf ............ Area .......... Price ......... Contract Date
505 Sembawang Road #04-46 .... $643 psf .... 1,119 sqft .... $720,000 .... 28 Jan 10

That was a 2 +1 unit… the rest are going around 560-580 psf .

Given a free hold status, and with respect to Northwood (freehold), and Sapphire’s , Emerald’s , Euphony Garden , the moving avg for Seletaris is a steal..

timebomb
01-03-10, 10:57
Wow!
Going-9-year-old Seletaris has set a nëw hïghs of $643 psf!
Cool!


Seletaris
Address ................................ psf ............ Area .......... Price ......... Contract Date
505 Sembawang Road #04-46 .... $643 psf .... 1,119 sqft .... $720,000 .... 28 Jan 10 Hi, Where can I get this info with address and prices? I went to URA website, but there's isn't any unit number avaiable. Thanks.

Reporter
01-03-10, 22:58
Hi, Where can I get this info with address and prices? I went to URA website, but there's isn't any unit number avaiable. Thanks.
StreetSine™: http://www.streetsine.com/

timebomb
01-03-10, 23:22
Thanks for the info.

Condorich
08-03-10, 13:48
Listing on 27/02/10

Seletaris, 4+1, post code 757708, 1636 sqf, pool view, no west sun

Agent Steven 96866690 (Dennis Wee)

PSF $537, asking $878,532, valuation $1.1 million. Post if it is indeed true.

Lao Hu
15-03-10, 18:19
Pre-Estuary Effect (Any impact to Estuary to an old condo at the other far end of Yishun?)

511 Sembawang Road #01-69 Freehold $611 1884 $1150k 23 Feb 10
505 Sembawang Road #04-40 Freehold $613 1345 $825k 12 Feb 10
511 Sembawang Road #01-74 Freehold $567 1798 $1020k 08 Feb 10
501 Sembawang Road #03-08 Freehold $557 1345 $750k 04 Feb 10

Interesting to see that people are paying much more after CNY. Level 1 patio are getting decent psf above $600.

Can someone enlighten why price still going up?:confused:

zzz1
15-03-10, 22:55
Pre-Estuary Effect (Any impact to Estuary to an old condo at the other far end of Yishun?)

511 Sembawang Road #01-69 Freehold $611 1884 $1150k 23 Feb 10
505 Sembawang Road #04-40 Freehold $613 1345 $825k 12 Feb 10
511 Sembawang Road #01-74 Freehold $567 1798 $1020k 08 Feb 10
501 Sembawang Road #03-08 Freehold $557 1345 $750k 04 Feb 10

Interesting to see that people are paying much more after CNY. Level 1 patio are getting decent psf above $600.

Can someone enlighten why price still going up?:confused:

alot of agent, when marketing these unit, also making referenc to the MCL project pricing and LH vs FH status.

now looking tt those in the market now, all asking above 600 psf liao for seletaris...

proud owner
15-03-10, 23:37
alot of agent, when marketing these unit, also making referenc to the MCL project pricing and LH vs FH status.

now looking tt those in the market now, all asking above 600 psf liao for seletaris...

well i did high light the price difference and questioned which is a better buy ... but some die hard Estuarian .. humtum me for implying estuary is bad ..

now seletaris prices up .. too bad .. but its still cheap lah ...

kurby
16-03-10, 08:36
Pre-Estuary Effect (Any impact to Estuary to an old condo at the other far end of Yishun?)

511 Sembawang Road #01-69 Freehold $611 1884 $1150k 23 Feb 10
505 Sembawang Road #04-40 Freehold $613 1345 $825k 12 Feb 10
511 Sembawang Road #01-74 Freehold $567 1798 $1020k 08 Feb 10
501 Sembawang Road #03-08 Freehold $557 1345 $750k 04 Feb 10

Interesting to see that people are paying much more after CNY. Level 1 patio are getting decent psf above $600.

Can someone enlighten why price still going up?:confused:

Thot you already bot a unit in Seletaris??

zzz1
16-03-10, 16:42
well i did high light the price difference and questioned which is a better buy ... but some die hard Estuarian .. humtum me for implying estuary is bad ..

now seletaris prices up .. too bad .. but its still cheap lah ...

If to compare with Northwoods, the diff is 600 psf vs 700 plus psf .
Seletaris may still got room for up..of course, old vs new

Lao Hu
16-03-10, 19:38
Thot you already bot a unit in Seletaris??

Yup, something is not right? Prices in Northwood, Seletaris, Northoaks, Yishun Sapphire and Emerald have been going up from Dec 09 to Mar 10, despite up 15% from July to Nov 09.

Another location I was looking was West Coast, went even more crazy Varsity Park up to 950psf (>100% from launch).

:confused: Are the economy improving so fast?

Lao Hu
16-03-10, 19:47
As owner, one may prefer your property to appreciate slowly over time rather than, suddenly shoot up, then suddenly crash down. If like that how to :sleep:

zzz1
17-03-10, 22:11
As owner, one may prefer your property to appreciate slowly over time rather than, suddenly shoot up, then suddenly crash down. If like that how to :sleep:

The last 2 transcl are about 600 psf, got to see few more transcl then can 'conclude' the price is stablised at 600 psf...

Lao Hu
17-03-10, 23:08
The last 2 transcl are about 600 psf, got to see few more transcl then can 'conclude' the price is stablised at 600 psf...

You got your unit? Btw, more owners who bought from developer in 2000 are willing to let go of their units down as it just breached break-even price. Owners who bought from developers in 2004 are already clocking good gains.

timebomb
18-03-10, 07:24
Hi, Can anyone enlighten me where can I find plot ratio for Seletaris? Thks.

pupboy
18-03-10, 07:59
For a freehold condo like Seletaris selling at $600+ is definitely a good buy
with Sembawang Shopping Ctr and ChongPang Town Ctr just a 10 mins
walk. I am confident with the opening of the new Khoo Teck Huat Hospital
the value of this condo is going up,up !

urban
18-03-10, 08:28
For a freehold condo like Seletaris selling at $600+ is definitely a good buy
with Sembawang Shopping Ctr and ChongPang Town Ctr just a 10 mins
walk. I am confident with the opening of the new Khoo Teck Huat Hospital
the value of this condo is going up,up !

Sembawang, to me, is a very far location. It has its charms but it is really a place for retirees.

zzz1
18-03-10, 09:29
You got your unit? Btw, more owners who bought from developer in 2000 are willing to let go of their units down as it just breached break-even price. Owners who bought from developers in 2004 are already clocking good gains.

Option still open.....
Yap...reviewed 2000s launching price . alot of bigger units trying to sell now... Most of the folk are staying folk ..so got a good holding power..view few unit, but cheque being rejected..

Lao Hu
18-03-10, 19:38
Option still open.....
Yap...reviewed 2000s launching price . alot of bigger units trying to sell now... Most of the folk are staying folk ..so got a good holding power..view few unit, but cheque being rejected..

Mine also rejected twice. AND one of the unit was sold lower than my offer. I realised that a lot of seller agent do not want to co-broke, so your agent need to "jack" up your price to earn your commission. :hell-hath-no-fury: Try to call classified ad and view yourself.

zzz1
18-03-10, 20:13
Mine also rejected twice. AND one of the unit was sold lower than my offer. I realised that a lot of seller agent do not want to co-broke, so your agent need to "jack" up your price to earn your commission. :hell-hath-no-fury: Try to call classified ad and view yourself.

i told the agent that i am viewing Carlose, Northwood or meadow and these are still open for option. No point if i paying above 600 psf where the price at northwoord is stablised at 700. i thinks is the owner asking for high.

istaycondo
19-03-10, 09:21
Selataris is quite a nice place la. Been there during the night and was very serene and quiet. The price is a steal compared to Estuary, northwood, sapphire and emarald. I nearly wanted to buy a unit with patio at $497psf during last Nov but dropped due to the noise at Gambas. Now kind of regretted cos can't fetch this kind of price anymore.

Cons: The landscape not so well done. Also found that the mgt also anyhow plant different kind of trees and plants. Dunno whether they are trying out the plants or wat. So many different pattern. The swimming pool also pathetic. No children playground in the pool. The playground at the other side also very small. Units facing gambas can be quite noisy and units facing the greenery get the west sun.

mantrix
19-03-10, 12:45
Selataris is quite a nice place la. Been there during the night and was very serene and quiet. The price is a steal compared to Estuary, northwood, sapphire and emarald. I nearly wanted to buy a unit with patio at $497psf during last Nov but dropped due to the noise at Gambas. Now kind of regretted cos can't fetch this kind of price anymore.

Cons: The landscape not so well done. Also found that the mgt also anyhow plant different kind of trees and plants. Dunno whether they are trying out the plants or wat. So many different pattern. The swimming pool also pathetic. No children playground in the pool. The playground at the other side also very small. Units facing gambas can be quite noisy and units facing the greenery get the west sun.

Yah I look at far North condos quite a bit Seletaris is nice and has a resort feel about it. However it's rather old and you are right about the Gambas noise. Another problem is that it's smack in the middle of helicopters' landing route so you get deafening noise (as helis descend above your house 40-50metres in the air) - the walk to Sembawang shopping centre and Chong Pang also not exactly a stone's throw.

else for a freehold 600psf nowadays is a steal...:spliff2:

ay123
19-03-10, 14:07
Sembawang, to me, is a very far location. It has its charms but it is really a place for retirees.

now sembawang is no longer ulu. is quite lively now becos most of the new flats are bought by young couple. understand government is going to develop a new town call "Simpang". but of course this is many years later. i do see construction going on but do not know what are they constructing. i personally like seletaris becos is very relaxing resort feel. especially during night time. i didnt buy becos my wife find it old.

urban
19-03-10, 16:46
now sembawang is no longer ulu. is quite lively now becos most of the new flats are bought by young couple. understand government is going to develop a new town call "Simpang". but of course this is many years later. i do see construction going on but do not know what are they constructing. i personally like seletaris becos is very relaxing resort feel. especially during night time. i didnt buy becos my wife find it old.

My brother used to stay in Springhill. I always find the drive (i stay in D15) to his house very long. Of course psf for psf, the location is cheaper.
Anyway he also moved liao.

Lao Hu
19-03-10, 23:30
Agreed with the noise from Gambas Ave. The landscape, swimming pool, playground also not very good. Some of the units are also quite dark. Pros are cheap psf as well as not much non-usable space (No balcony, no planter, no bay window). For the same price at Northwood, I got one more bedroom and 50% more usable space (after discount balcony, planter and bay window).

zzz1
20-03-10, 12:36
Agreed with the noise from Gambas Ave. The landscape, swimming pool, playground also not very good. Some of the units are also quite dark. Pros are cheap psf as well as not much non-usable space (No balcony, no planter, no bay window). For the same price at Northwood, I got one more bedroom and 50% more usable space (after discount balcony, planter and bay window).

what is the maintenance fee like?

Lao Hu
20-03-10, 22:35
what is the maintenance fee like?

Low $900 for 4BR for 3 months

zzz1
21-03-10, 08:11
Low $900 for 4BR for 3 months

Tq tq............

ay123
22-03-10, 09:16
Tq tq............

one more thing.....the last time i heard from the agent (is owner herself) is that 2nd owner does have voting right. maybe you can confirm again if that is a concern

zzz1
09-07-10, 11:02
Heard that the condo plan to do feasibility study for a hot spring in vicinity, if come true that will be one of the key and unique feature no other condo in Sg have…

However it just a idea being coined around that this pts.

cashrich
10-07-10, 20:33
Heard that the condo plan to do feasibility study for a hot spring in vicinity, if come true that will be one of the key and unique feature no other condo in Sg have…

However it just a idea being coined around that this pts.

hahaha... ok.... might also

plan to do feasibility of MRT station in the vicinity,

plan to enblock

plan to create a business center (like tampines) in the vicinity

IF COME TRUE

that will be one key and unique feature no other condo in sg have...

However it just a idea being coined around that this pts.

common, get real!

zzz1
11-07-10, 22:25
hahaha... ok.... might also

plan to do feasibility of MRT station in the vicinity,

plan to enblock

plan to create a business center (like tampines) in the vicinity

IF COME TRUE

that will be one key and unique feature no other condo in sg have...

However it just a idea being coined around that this pts.

common, get real!

Any way ,,this is for sharing purpose...Up to u.
I welcome constructive sharing. If you got no better sharing....buzz off then.

cashrich
11-07-10, 22:56
Any way ,,this is for sharing purpose...Up to u.
I welcome constructive sharing. If you got no better sharing....buzz off then.


hahaha... I was bored and you caught me in a bad mood... so I blast you on that. It's constructive what... plans to have MRT is good news.

Anyway the spring thing was rumoured for a very long long time and the location was across the street in the army camp... now construction is going on there... duno if there is going to be a spring. Could that be the spring you are talking about?

Spring or no spring... it doesnt affect the development much... same usual stuff... low rise and no chance of enblock due to near to airbase. Height restriction there as long as air base is there. Waste of time there.

zzz1
12-07-10, 10:40
Oki..that is constructive…

What I heard from some agent is that they plan to do feasible study to built a hot spring in the condo it self…Of course agent will use as extra marketing revenues for selling purpose..

Precisely I wanted to find out from other source to confirm this issue… (Feasible or not is another issue.)

Agreed that due to close proximity to air base, it is unlikely for enblock…
It more for home stay folk…and it for me to retire with ‘Hot Spring” to treat rheumatism.

unicorninluv
13-07-10, 19:07
Oki..that is constructive…

What I heard from some agent is that they plan to do feasible study to built a hot spring in the condo it self…Of course agent will use as extra marketing revenues for selling purpose..

Precisely I wanted to find out from other source to confirm this issue… (Feasible or not is another issue.)

Agreed that due to close proximity to air base, it is unlikely for enblock…
It more for home stay folk…and it for me to retire with ‘Hot Spring” to treat rheumatism.


Wow! A hotspring in the condo itself! Sounds plausible since the thermal water in Sembawang Airbase runs underneath it. It'll be a condo cum health resort. :scared-5: Good for folks staying there. Hope your 'hot spring' feasibilty study works out right. All the best!

unicorninluv
13-07-10, 19:30
Sembawang, to me, is a very far location. It has its charms but it is really a place for retirees.

Agree with you the Seletaris is quite far in the sense that it is neither near the CBD nor shopping district, --- Singapore is very small. But with more MRT & LRT lines and network coming up and new bus-stops & towns being developed, everywhere would be very easily accessible even for those who do not drive. By then, the centre would be too populated and the suburbans would have its lure of peace and calm. [See long term] It's freehold anyway. Buyers have the holding power...

And Seletaris does exude a resort-like feel. I went to my friend's place a couple of times and the heli noise is only temporary due to the coming National Day celebration. Sometimes, it's not even that audible especially when you're engrossed with stuff. The only thing I find quite a pity is the kid's playground. Have seen bigger and better children's adventure park. Would be good if Seletaris can not only cater to the retiring folks but to the 'grand kids'. Build an adventure park or some wet playground like the one in the zoo. Then I would definitely rent or buy a unit there. My parents and kids would benefit from the facilities as well as the 24hr makan nearby. I walked to the 24hr eating house across Sembawang Shopping Centre with my friend the other day and surprisingly, it only took us a mere 7 minutes of slow stroll! So, it wasn't that far as some have quoted here. Besides, walking is good for health. Try it!

Lao Hu
13-07-10, 22:56
Just shifted in Seletaris. During my renov, I had recieved a voting form for a hot spring study in Apr/May 10. Not sure about the result of the voting.

For playgrounds with water-play, you can find them in Sembawang (~10mins walk) and Northpoint Shopping Centre (By shuttle bus) but my kids preferred to play in the pool though they can't swim (1/2 below 0.9m). I had walked several times to Sembawang SC and Chong Pang markets but never take the shuttle bus before (Will drive to Northpoint SC).

Nowadays, I seldom come to this forum after I completed my house-hunting. :sleep:

zzz1
13-07-10, 23:39
Wow! A hotspring in the condo itself! Sounds plausible since the thermal water in Sembawang Airbase runs underneath it. It'll be a condo cum health resort. :scared-5: Good for folks staying there. Hope your 'hot spring' feasibilty study works out right. All the best!

Thanks....actually i am attracted to the resort design and for retirment stay..so to speak...yet to own one..but very close to it now...

zzz1
13-07-10, 23:45
Just shifted in Seletaris. During my renov, I had recieved a voting form for a hot spring study in Apr/May 10. Not sure about the result of the voting.

For playgrounds with water-play, you can find them in Sembawang (~10mins walk) and Northpoint Shopping Centre (By shuttle bus) but my kids preferred to play in the pool though they can't swim (1/2 below 0.9m). I had walked several times to Sembawang SC and Chong Pang markets but never take the shuttle bus before (Will drive to Northpoint SC).

Nowadays, I seldom come to this forum after I completed my house-hunting. :sleep:

Congrate to your new home !!
If you happen to gotten more info on the Hot Spring thingy, do update here expecially folk like me...

So far the news i got are from the agent... meaning properly are marketing sale talk..Whereas if from the resident, it is more valid....

Thanks for sharing

proud owner
13-07-10, 23:46
Thanks....actually i am attracted to the resort design and for retirment stay..so to speak...yet to own one..but very close to it now...


its one of the rare few ..with big units for a decent price .. layout not too bad ..

Komo
13-07-10, 23:53
And freehold somemore ... Where to find?

timebomb
14-07-10, 07:47
I, too, received the voting form.
But no decision yet.
I agreed that Seletaris is a good place to stay, very relaxing.
So far, nice neighbours too.
Sometime I don't understand why some wanted to sell at same price as some surrounding condo.

zzz1
15-07-10, 23:14
I, too, received the voting form.
But no decision yet.
I agreed that Seletaris is a good place to stay, very relaxing.
So far, nice neighbours too.
Sometime I don't understand why some wanted to sell at same price as some surrounding condo.

ic ic..the MC needed a mandate vote before deciding to proceed, so there voting...

No wonder the agents, (those whom i viewed and spoke with) all talking about it till got dragon got tiger like that...pressing me before the price move...

That is a very unique project in fact, given the grace that once there was hot spring during the F&N factory time...

Komo
15-07-10, 23:17
So much discussion ... is this the hottest property in the north?

unicorninluv
16-07-10, 01:27
So much discussion ... is this the hottest property in the north?
Hi Komo, can't say if Seletaris is the hottest property in the North but it is definitely the best buy in the North considering its FH tenor and serene environment plus its superb amenities all within walking distance. Plus the voting for a hotspring in its project..., what else can you ask for? A health resort right at your doorstep. Lucky residents if the hotspring thingy materialise.

earthman
17-07-10, 04:44
Hi Komo, can't say if Seletaris is the hottest property in the North but it is definitely the best buy in the North considering its FH tenor and serene environment plus its superb amenities all within walking distance. Plus the voting for a hotspring in its project..., what else can you ask for? A health resort right at your doorstep. Lucky residents if the hotspring thingy materialise.

And also the prices is rather cheap compare to the other FH condo nearby...

mantrix
17-07-10, 12:49
And also the prices is rather cheap compare to the other FH condo nearby...

Unicorninluv and earthman went to all these trouble to sign up as users just to post good stuff about seletaris?

Either they are agents or really zealous seletaris residents...:)

proud owner
17-07-10, 13:05
Unicorninluv and earthman went to all these trouble to sign up as users just to post good stuff about seletaris?

Either they are agents or really zealous seletaris residents...:)


they are indeed new members ..

but whether or not they signed up to talk good about Seletaris only they know ..

BUT as a non owner, impartial member who has been to Seletaris many times over the years .. i do agree with them ..that its the best value for money in that area ...

the lay out is good and the environment is indeed serene ..

like they said it FH too

devilplate
17-07-10, 13:25
for owner occupancy will be good....lower psf, big units but definitely not a low quantum at 850k++ now.

for investment point of view, 2.8k pm shd be the average there? nett yield shd be ard 3-3.5%...i deem not attractive for suburban ppty....how easy to rent out? anybody care to share?

personally prefer hillview area compared to this at current price entry point. some projects in hillview can look forward to the future mrt...mostly 8-10mins walk though..not really near

zzz1
17-07-10, 23:09
its one of the rare few ..with big units for a decent price .. layout not too bad ..

i had few cheques rejected by some onwers,

Seem that the asking prices is very resistence, relatively to compare with the price during launched, and most of them are the first owner.(which had stayed there since and no hurry to sell) and the unit movement is relative low.

Very difficuit to neg the price.

zzz1
17-07-10, 23:16
for owner occupancy will be good....lower psf, big units but definitely not a low quantum at 850k++ now.

for investment point of view, 2.8k pm shd be the average there? nett yield shd be ard 3-3.5%...i deem not attractive for suburban ppty....how easy to rent out? anybody care to share?

personally prefer hillview area compared to this at current price entry point. some projects in hillview can look forward to the future mrt...mostly 8-10mins walk though..not really near

I had seen some unit which are selling with tenancy of balance few more months and their rental about 2200/- for a 3 bedder. That is the price of 1.5 years ago..now mostly hovering around 2400-2600 rental rate according to agent..

Consider less the maintenance fee, (the Yishun rental at centre is about 180-1900)..that is on the low side IMO.

Hillview rental about 3.5 k and above ??

devilplate
17-07-10, 23:54
I had seen some unit which are selling with tenancy of balance few more months and their rental about 2200/- for a 3 bedder. That is the price of 1.5 years ago..now mostly hovering around 2400-2600 rental rate according to agent..

Consider less the maintenance fee, (the Yishun rental at centre is about 180-1900)..that is on the low side IMO.

Hillview rental about 3.5 k and above ??

hillview not so high.

i hf been looking ard hillview area recently and 2bedder r transacting 2.5k while 3bedder 3k on average. shd expect rental to inch up when MRT is open in 2014.

asking prices quite high at the moment and tat explains y i din manage to get anything there...lol:D

proud owner
18-07-10, 03:42
i had few cheques rejected by some onwers,

Seem that the asking prices is very resistence, relatively to compare with the price during launched, and most of them are the first owner.(which had stayed there since and no hurry to sell) and the unit movement is relative low.

Very difficuit to neg the price.


cant blame them ..

like i said its FH ... if Estuary can sell so high psf in terms of the nett usable space .. Seletaris is still cheap ..

unicorninluv
18-07-10, 16:50
Unicorninluv and earthman went to all these trouble to sign up as users just to post good stuff about seletaris?

Either they are agents or really zealous seletaris residents...:)

Whatever my profession or identity, you can continue to make your own assumption. I have my freedom of speech and like I say, my friend(s) live there and being there for many occasions, I'm just stating my views and opinions. I did mention the cons of the project as well... and being gracious people, we should priase more than to criticise. I know of some lousy projects but I do not wish to quote names in the forum cos what I deemed lousy may be considered 'good' to others. There are also many good projects in Spore but as they are already quite well known, there's no need to sing praise for them.
Aiya... Learn to appreciate, accomodate, be contented and count every blessings one has cos life is short. Every project has its own pros & cons & price & value to suit people from all walks of life. The main thing is to find one that suits you. One man's meat can be another man's poision. In house searching or investing, there's no one size fits all. No man is perfect and no house is perfect too.
BTW, it's not too much of a hassle or trouble to sign up as a member in this forum... I just want to read the articles posted by Mr Funny. Thus I sgned up. My motive is unlike what you've imagined. You must be very disappointed...:tsk-tsk:

cashrich
18-07-10, 17:12
i had few cheques rejected by some onwers,

Seem that the asking prices is very resistence, relatively to compare with the price during launched, and most of them are the first owner.(which had stayed there since and no hurry to sell) and the unit movement is relative low.

Very difficuit to neg the price.

agent zzz.

find better buyers lah. sellers are king.

If there is a hot sping in the condo.. in terms of fengshui may not be good as there is something hot in their home or backyard. Something buring in their homeground. Too much heat? Like volcano?

zzz1
18-07-10, 21:31
agent zzz.

find better buyers lah. sellers are king.

If there is a hot sping in the condo.. in terms of fengshui may not be good as there is something hot in their home or backyard. Something buring in their homeground. Too much heat? Like volcano?

Let put thing in perspective...You are entiltled to your opinion and i not going to dispute your.

btw; just don jump into conclusion ! agent ? Master fengshui cashrich?

cashrich
18-07-10, 21:55
Let put thing in perspective...You are entiltled to your opinion and i not going to dispute your.

btw; just don jump into conclusion ! agent ? Master fengshui cashrich?

ok, no worries... zzz... anyway your few cheques offered means u buyer.. I had mistaken you as a agent there.

just guessing... no offence intended. Nothing wrong with being a agent right?

mantrix
18-07-10, 22:12
Whatever my profession or identity, you can continue to make your own assumption. I have my freedom of speech and like I say, my friend(s) live there and being there for many occasions, I'm just stating my views and opinions. I did mention the cons of the project as well... and being gracious people, we should priase more than to criticise. I know of some lousy projects but I do not wish to quote names in the forum cos what I deemed lousy may be considered 'good' to others. There are also many good projects in Spore but as they are already quite well known, there's no need to sing praise for them.
Aiya... Learn to appreciate, accomodate, be contented and count every blessings one has cos life is short. Every project has its own pros & cons & price & value to suit people from all walks of life. The main thing is to find one that suits you. One man's meat can be another man's poision. In house searching or investing, there's no one size fits all. No man is perfect and no house is perfect too.
BTW, it's not too much of a hassle or trouble to sign up as a member in this forum... I just want to read the articles posted by Mr Funny. Thus I sgned up. My motive is unlike what you've imagined. You must be very disappointed...:tsk-tsk:

It was a simple question, not really an assumption...wow what a full worded defensive reply. Cheers - you are just someone who really loves seletaris to bits...

Wild Falcon
18-07-10, 23:42
Hillview public transport is non existent and with the MRT construction, it makes taking buses even more nightmarish. Rental yield is only around 3% - definitely not top of the range.

If you wanna invest in Hillview, the angle is future capital gains not current rental yields. Capital gains from future MRT station and developments. And of course it being quite a rustic area which may appeal to more people when public transportation improves.


I had seen some unit which are selling with tenancy of balance few more months and their rental about 2200/- for a 3 bedder. That is the price of 1.5 years ago..now mostly hovering around 2400-2600 rental rate according to agent..

Consider less the maintenance fee, (the Yishun rental at centre is about 180-1900)..that is on the low side IMO.

Hillview rental about 3.5 k and above ??

devilplate
18-07-10, 23:52
Hillview public transport is non existent and with the MRT construction, it makes taking buses even more nightmarish. Rental yield is only around 3% - definitely not top of the range.

If you wanna invest in Hillview, the angle is future capital gains not current rental yields. Capital gains from future MRT station and developments. And of course it being quite a rustic area which may appeal to more people when public transportation improves.

yo...since hillview is ur territory, wat u tink of hillvista? worth the price tag of 1080psf+-? 1130sqft, no balcony...i am quite impressed by the actual layout and unit on the ground flr showroom:D

resale at glendale/hillview ht r asking above 800psf oredi

cashrich
19-07-10, 13:24
selatar ris...., like pasir ris...
not hillview talk here leh.... back to topic.

zzz1
19-07-10, 14:08
ok, no worries... zzz... anyway your few cheques offered means u buyer.. I had mistaken you as a agent there.

just guessing... no offence intended. Nothing wrong with being a agent right?

No melee thought …really.

Cheers!!

cashrich
20-07-10, 07:00
No melee thought …really.

Cheers!!

learnt a new word... melee... I thought its mr lee. :)

Seletaris good for stay in terms of value for money... basic need for roof over head if you don't mind the location.

No 1 = roof over head, needs driven
No 2 = Invest at right location, want driven
No 3 = invest at right timing, smart analyst
No 4 = Sell at right timing, shrewd seller, the buyer wont even know that they paid such high prices until reality sets in. Some may even thank you for reaping them off. Then they cry no use.

Get it?

zzz1
20-07-10, 09:36
learnt a new word... melee... I thought its mr lee. :)

Seletaris good for stay in terms of value for money... basic need for roof over head if you don't mind the location.

No 1 = roof over head, needs driven
No 2 = Invest at right location, want driven
No 3 = invest at right timing, smart analyst
No 4 = Sell at right timing, shrewd seller, the buyer wont even know that they paid such high prices until reality sets in. Some may even thank you for reaping them off. Then they cry no use.

Get it?


Yap yap..
It for home stay…and hopefully till retirement..

Wild Falcon
20-07-10, 11:22
You buying for speculation right? Then go for the MMs in D15 and D14 lah. I think even though PSF looks attractive in Hillview, absolute amount would exceed the psychological $1 million for many units due to size of units. Low-budget speculators will not be interested. Looking at the market today, I think there're more "new" low-budget speculators entering the fray and they could only afford to speculate the D14 and D15 MM type (cash budget less than $100k). They would rather buy a $1400psf x 300 sq ft = $420k than a $800psf x 1250 sq ft = $1 million. The interesting trend today is even though PSF has gone up e.g. in D15, the value of the units has actually come down.

As for Seletaris, nice FH development - only downside is you need a car to get around. Just like hillview - Better for homestay than speculation.


yo...since hillview is ur territory, wat u tink of hillvista? worth the price tag of 1080psf+-? 1130sqft, no balcony...i am quite impressed by the actual layout and unit on the ground flr showroom:D

resale at glendale/hillview ht r asking above 800psf oredi

devilplate
20-07-10, 11:33
You buying for speculation right? Then go for the MMs in D15 and D14 lah. I think even though PSF looks attractive in Hillview, absolute amount would exceed the psychological $1 million for many units due to size of units. Low-budget speculators will not be interested. Looking at the market today, I think there're more "new" low-budget speculators entering the fray and they could only afford to speculate the D14 and D15 MM type (cash budget less than $100k). They would rather buy a $1400psf x 300 sq ft = $420k than a $800psf x 1250 sq ft = $1 million. The interesting trend today is even though PSF has gone up e.g. in D15, the value of the units has actually come down.

As for Seletaris, nice FH development - only downside is you need a car to get around. Just like hillview - Better for homestay than speculation.

MMunits: i buy more for rental yield(cashcow)...if make some capital appreciation...extra bonus:D

hillvista: more for capital appreciation....tats the only new one in the entire hillview...will attract more attention i suppose? hehe

MM units: u wana make 100k oredi make the selling PSF :scared-3: (not keen in such small capital appreciation)

still got transaction for bigger quantum lor...remember Mm units sales comprises ard 10% of the total sales volume. majority 90% still bigger units mah

devilplate
20-07-10, 11:37
but hey, u nvr really answer my question leh...hillvista ok anot..lol...better den terrene rite...duno y terrene sell so well and hillvista gona TOP still got gd units...3bedders less den 1.3mil leh...but terrene ard 1.4-1.5mil for 3bedders

tat shows buyers prefer 'NEW' showflat:D

zzz1
20-07-10, 14:54
Hillview public transport is non existent and with the MRT construction, it makes taking buses even more nightmarish. Rental yield is only around 3% - definitely not top of the range.

If you wanna invest in Hillview, the angle is future capital gains not current rental yields. Capital gains from future MRT station and developments. And of course it being quite a rustic area which may appeal to more people when public transportation improves.

Yea,,,the current transport status is quite jilat.
I think we may see more development once the Malaysia rails line be reprocessed, which cut across the entire district there..