D'Leedon (D10, 99 years leasehold, Capitaland)

[yowetan]

Will this case becomes a liability to the condo?

[smellyfish]

I remembered not long ago, Carribean has a gay murder where one guy was murdered and then stuffed into a bag and dumped at sea. did that become a liability at Carribean?

[pluto]

Don't think this will be a liability because Public are very forgetful however with 1715 units however maybe residents would be affected and with that many units, I believe at least for next 2 years, the unit would be vacant unless owners move in.

[flagship74]

should be ok to rent if the price is right.

[smellyfish]

it's incredibly sad, what seems to be a loving father cracking under pressure of a failed marriage and killing his own son.

[proud owner]

it's incredibly sad, what seems to be a loving father cracking under pressure of a failed marriage and killing his own son.



i am get much info from the press ...

until now, nothing said that He is the murderer...

and what was he doing 'Injured' at the neighbourhood police post at 5am ?

and what led the police to the condo ?

did he confess to killing the son ?

our paper really useless ... nothing mentioned .... only said will be charged ...

waste money buying newpaper

[Kelonguni]

My sources say accused of strangling son...

Estranged relationship with wife, fighting over custody.

Body injury could be due to someone trying to stop?

Not verified.


i am get much info from the press ...

until now, nothing said that He is the murderer...

and what was he doing 'Injured' at the neighbourhood police post at 5am ?

and what led the police to the condo ?

did he confess to killing the son ?

our paper really useless ... nothing mentioned .... only said will be charged ...

waste money buying newpaper

[smellyfish]

my guess would be depression, whole night didnt sleep, killed the boy, tried to kill himself, failed, went to police. injured probably = some self inflicted wounds....

[azeoprop]

Wonder if this incident got anything to do with fengshui.

[MrTan]

Can check with Ms Ip. She has a workshop coming up.

Btw, we know the block and the floor level. Anyone know which stack?


http://propertysoul.com/2015/10/08/property-fengshui-101/

Property Fengshui 101

October 8, 2015
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Do you believe in house fengshui? I am a big fan of it.

Don’t get me wrong. I am not being superstitious. Fengshui is very scientific. There is nothing speculative or supernatural about it.

Property fengshui believes in maintaining the harmony between man and nature for the sake of good health and good fortune.

Good fengshui depends very much on the external environment, especially the four basic elements of wind, sunlight, mountain and river. It talks about how to judge the fengshui of a place according to its location, direction, ventilation, sunlight, etc. Fengshui is all about harnessing Sheng Qi (生气) and avoiding Sha Qi (煞气).


Buy first or let a fengshui master see it first?

Many people hire fengshui masters to see their new home after they bought the place, when they should have done it the other way round. There are two reasons behind this.

First of all, since you have already made your purchase, it is too late to tell you even though the fengshui of the place is bad. And because you are a customer of the fengshui master, to be courteous, problem areas are only mentioned subtly in order not to make you lose face or upset you too much. Afterall, there is not much you can do now.

Furthermore, most fengshui masters like to advise their clients on renovations and decorations. But in reality, the outside environment is much more important than the interior decoration. If external fengshui is bad, there is only so much that interior fengshui can do. And you can’t make good use of the Qi if it doesn’t exist in the first place. There is an interesting analogy from a famous fengshui master: You can’t do hairstyling if you don’t have any hair in the first place.


Consequence of buying a good or bad fengshui property

Why am I so particular about buying a good unit?

Because I care about the well-being of my family and I have to ensure that there are no bad elements of our home.

Because I have my pride and I know people visiting my place will be full of praise.

Because I can get a good tenant in a soft rental market when competing with other landlords.

Because I can market it at a premium price next time when I sell my unit.

Because I know how things can turn out the other way if I buy the wrong unit out of ignorance.

For I have personally stepped into hundreds of resale units during flat viewing. You can’t imagine what kind of bad units that people can buy. The location, direction, facing, floor and layout are all wrong.

There are so many silly mistakes that the owners could have avoided if they bothered to do their homework and think twice before they buy.

The sad thing is: These owners have spent so much money buying the unit. But their family have to endure the nuisance or undesirable consequence. Next time when the unit is for rent or for sale, potential tenants and prospective give a frowny face before criticizing the place.


Some common examples of bad fengshui

The definitions and criteria of a good unit may be subjective. However, people tend to agree what defines a bad one – an obstructed view, a bad facing, lack of privacy, too much void area, noisy or dusty, bad or odd layout, etc.

Last month I went to view a condominium project that just obtained its TOP. Half of the units have fantastic unblocked seaview. The units facing the sea are asking for a premium price.

However, when you open the double glazed windows in the balcony, you are immediately turned off by the noise coming from the heavy traffic of the highway. Unless the windows are closed all the time, I can imagine how the residents are disturbed by the Noise Sha (声煞), causing troubles like restless days, hot tempers, sleepless nights and poor health.

I used to own a unit in a condominium with building blocks much higher in height than the surrounding projects. It has unblocked view. I thought it is bright and windy with very good fengshui.

But the problem is that it faces strong winds from all directions. Very often the wind is so strong that the doors keep slamming if they are not closed properly. If the wind is too strong, all Qi will be dispersed and good fortune cannot be kept. The situation is similar to the only house built on top of a hill. The problem in fengshui is called Wind Sha (风煞).

There are also other Sha Qi that should best be avoided. For instance, the Heaven’s Kill Sha (天斩煞), Scissors Sha (剪刀煞), Wall Blade Sha (壁刀煞), Flame Sha (火形煞), Reflection Sha (反光煞) and Roof Ridge Sha (屋脊煞).

All these Sha Qi can easily be identified if home buyers have the knowledge and keep practicing it by observations.

Afterall, many principles of fengshui are just common sense. However, to many people, common sense is not common.

Learning how to pick the best unit is more an art than science. If you want to know more about how to find a good fengshui condo/house, how to choose the best block/unit in a project, and how to read floor plans, join us at the How to Buy Good Quality Properties one-day workshop (http://www.propertyclubsg.com/good-quality-properties-workshop2/)this Sunday.

[PropInvestor]

So Sad. Hope the boy rest in peace.

[smellyfish]

Hope this doesn't sound callous, but I think if you believe in spirits, then it is a given that the boy will not rest in peace. Murdered by your own father in your sleep, the very fabric of the universe would be disturbed by this.

[smellyfish]

Only question is whether the spirit haunt the bedroom, the flat, the floor, the stack, the block, the entire dleedon, the whole farrer road, all of district 10？

[stalingrad]

Only question is whether the spirit haunt the bedroom, the flat, the floor, the stack, the block, the entire dleedon, the whole farrer road, all of district 10？

All of district 10 definitely. Haha.

[jeaprp]

all of singapore

[dreamer888]

Hi all, I am new to this thread and forum. Basically I have shortlisted D'Leedon as the property to buy since a few years ago but am still waiting to go in due to timing and ABSD (I currently own a HDB flat). I am targetting to go into the market end of this year and early next year. If ABSD is not removed by then, I might resort to HDB decoupling which I have already enquired with HDB and I am eligible for it.

My budget is around $1.7-$1.9mm for a 2+1 or 3 bedroom unit, ideally situated in Blocks 9, 11 or 13. Does anyone know if this is reasonable? I have always been keeping a tab on the listings on PropertyGuru and it seems my expectations can be met. Would like to hear any views and advice from you guys out there.

Thanks!

[HP65]

Hi all, I am new to this thread and forum. Basically I have shortlisted D'Leedon as the property to buy since a few years ago but am still waiting to go in due to timing and ABSD (I currently own a HDB flat). I am targetting to go into the market end of this year and early next year. If ABSD is not removed by then, I might resort to HDB decoupling which I have already enquired with HDB and I am eligible for it.

My budget is around $1.7-$1.9mm for a 2+1 or 3 bedroom unit, ideally situated in Blocks 9, 11 or 13. Does anyone know if this is reasonable? I have always been keeping a tab on the listings on PropertyGuru and it seems my expectations can be met. Would like to hear any views and advice from you guys out there.

Thanks!

Any reason why 9,11,13? Is it due to proximity to NYPS? These few blocks' finishing is rather average tbh. But these couple of blocks are also nearest to the side gate leading to the mrt, market. A plus point for lazy people like me.

Unless you dun mind road noise, I would suggest you go for those units that face north, i.e. Bukit timah. If you like city view, then try to find units above 30th floor.

However with that kind of budget, you can also consider freehold condos along Bukit timah for example. Personally, I have looked at it seriously during its initial launch, during the time when they were selling at $1,250 psf for selected units and after it TOP. Every time, I walked away feeling it's just not worth it. The sheer number of units also did not appeal to me. So why do I keep going back to assess it? The facilities, fantastic views and design.

[proud owner]

Hi all, I am new to this thread and forum. Basically I have shortlisted D'Leedon as the property to buy since a few years ago but am still waiting to go in due to timing and ABSD (I currently own a HDB flat). I am targetting to go into the market end of this year and early next year. If ABSD is not removed by then, I might resort to HDB decoupling which I have already enquired with HDB and I am eligible for it.

My budget is around $1.7-$1.9mm for a 2+1 or 3 bedroom unit, ideally situated in Blocks 9, 11 or 13. Does anyone know if this is reasonable? I have always been keeping a tab on the listings on PropertyGuru and it seems my expectations can be met. Would like to hear any views and advice from you guys out there.

Thanks!


what is your reasons for choosing D Leedon?

1700 ish units ... no matter how many pools, car park lots , bbq pits etc also no use ...

There are many reasons i wont consider it :

. too many units
. not all are within 1km of NYPS
. cheaper ones face Farrer rd = noisy + dusty
. those facing inside = expensive, more exp than FH ones nearby that are within 1km of NYPS
. should one decides to lease out, too many competing units
. if one drives, during peak hrs, very difficult to turn out to Farrer rd, alternative rd is long


with 1.9mil budget ... and if NYPS is not the reason, you have so many other choices... FH also have ...

[HP65]

what is your reasons for choosing D Leedon?

1700 ish units ... no matter how many pools, car park lots , bbq pits etc also no use ...

There are many reasons i wont consider it :

. too many units
. not all are within 1km of NYPS
. cheaper ones face Farrer rd = noisy + dusty
. those facing inside = expensive, more exp than FH ones nearby that are within 1km of NYPS
. should one decides to lease out, too many competing units
. if one drives, during peak hrs, very difficult to turn out to Farrer rd, alternative rd is long


with 1.9mil budget ... and if NYPS is not the reason, you have so many other choices... FH also have ...

Agree with you Proud Owner. However, recently I tried to pretend to be a tenant and check out some of the units, it is actually not that easy to find good units to rent even though there are 1,700 units (though there are a few left unsold so maybe closer to 1,500-1600 units). Maybe most were rented out immediately after TOP so supply is now lower.

I went on a weekday late afternoon and also weekend as a friend stays there. The pools are certainly more crowded during the weekend but not too bad actually. You still can swim across the long lap pool without bumping into each other. I think they have a shuttle bus for the rsidents to Orchard MRT and I believe there is sufficient demand to keep it running. But having said that, I still feel it's a little over priced as there are numerous good buys in Bukit Timah, River Valley area.

[dreamer888]

Hi HP65 and proud owner, really appreciate your kind advice and comments.

The main reason why I chose D'Leedon is due to its proximity to NYPS and other schools in the area. I have applied for NYK as well (pending results in May this year) so if my kid gets in, it will make more sense buying D'Leedon. We prefer units within Blk 9, 11 and 13 as my wife and I don't drive. So staying near to the mrt station will be of more convenience. Having said that, if the pricing in other blks are more competitive, we will likely to consider those units as well.

We are buying for own stay as we currently own a HDB flat and the plan is to rent out the HDB flat (HDB flats have better rental yield vs condos). And we like the overall feel of the condo with all its facilities and furthermore it is a new condo. I understand that my budget can probably get a unit which is much cheaper within the area but most of them are fairly old? I have even considered Pollen & Bleu which is opposite D'Leedon but that's even pricier. Was quite attracted to its loft units initially.

In any case, which development do you guys recommend that is within the area (may or may not be within 1km of NYPS)? I am happy to listen to opinions and suggestions :)

Thanks guys!

[HP65]

Hi HP65 and proud owner, really appreciate your kind advice and comments.

The main reason why I chose D'Leedon is due to its proximity to NYPS and other schools in the area. I have applied for NYK as well (pending results in May this year) so if my kid gets in, it will make more sense buying D'Leedon. We prefer units within Blk 9, 11 and 13 as my wife and I don't drive. So staying near to the mrt station will be of more convenience. Having said that, if the pricing in other blks are more competitive, we will likely to consider those units as well.

We are buying for own stay as we currently own a HDB flat and the plan is to rent out the HDB flat (HDB flats have better rental yield vs condos). And we like the overall feel of the condo with all its facilities and furthermore it is a new condo. I understand that my budget can probably get a unit which is much cheaper within the area but most of them are fairly old? I have even considered Pollen & Bleu which is opposite D'Leedon but that's even pricier. Was quite attracted to its loft units initially.

In any case, which development do you guys recommend that is within the area (may or may not be within 1km of NYPS)? I am happy to listen to opinions and suggestions :)

Thanks guys!

No worries. I did a quick search, took me 10 min and the following are all within 1km. Are you or your spouse old boy or girl of NYPS? If not, the within 1km is crucial.

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/19603885/for-sale-the-tresor

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/19622470/for-sale-duchess-manor

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/19540358/for-sale-the-shelford

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/19799808/for-sale-casabella

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/19298191/for-sale-shelford-suites

Of the above, I actually like The Shelford the most. Good size condo with decent facilities. Side gate lead to bus stop along Dunnearn Rd.

Disclaimer: I'm not an agent nor associated with any of the above. I just like ppty a lot (more than my day job) and have done tonnes of research.

[dreamer888]

No worries. I did a quick search, took me 10 min and the following are all within 1km. Are you or your spouse old boy or girl of NYPS? If not, the within 1km is crucial.

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/19603885/for-sale-the-tresor

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/19622470/for-sale-duchess-manor

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/19540358/for-sale-the-shelford

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/19799808/for-sale-casabella

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/19298191/for-sale-shelford-suites

Of the above, I actually like The Shelford the most. Good size condo with decent facilities. Side gate lead to bus stop along Dunnearn Rd.

Disclaimer: I'm not an agent nor associated with any of the above. I just like ppty a lot (more than my day job) and have done tonnes of research.


Thanks dude! Yeah, I also like property alot (more than my day job as well.. haha). We are not NYPS alumni unfortunately so within 1km is crucial for us. But if other options are more attractive and sensible, then we might just give up NYPS.

I will take a look at those listings! Thanks!

[Kelonguni]

Thanks dude! Yeah, I also like property alot (more than my day job as well.. haha). We are not NYPS alumni unfortunately so within 1km is crucial for us. But if other options are more attractive and sensible, then we might just give up NYPS.

I will take a look at those listings! Thanks!

Great discussion here. Hope you find what you were looking for!

[dreamer888]

Great discussion here. Hope you find what you were looking for!

Thanks man! Have been waiting for a few years now while accumulating my bullets. Our initial shortlist was The Viva at Novena when we just bought our HDB flat not long after. But the property boom came right after and the prices just shot up sky high after TOP.

Are you looking for any potential units as well?

[proud owner]

Hi HP65 and proud owner, really appreciate your kind advice and comments.

The main reason why I chose D'Leedon is due to its proximity to NYPS and other schools in the area. I have applied for NYK as well (pending results in May this year) so if my kid gets in, it will make more sense buying D'Leedon. We prefer units within Blk 9, 11 and 13 as my wife and I don't drive. So staying near to the mrt station will be of more convenience. Having said that, if the pricing in other blks are more competitive, we will likely to consider those units as well.

We are buying for own stay as we currently own a HDB flat and the plan is to rent out the HDB flat (HDB flats have better rental yield vs condos). And we like the overall feel of the condo with all its facilities and furthermore it is a new condo. I understand that my budget can probably get a unit which is much cheaper within the area but most of them are fairly old? I have even considered Pollen & Bleu which is opposite D'Leedon but that's even pricier. Was quite attracted to its loft units initially.

In any case, which development do you guys recommend that is within the area (may or may not be within 1km of NYPS)? I am happy to listen to opinions and suggestions :)

Thanks guys!

Pollen & Bleu is 99LH i believe and is more exp than D Leedon becos its much QUIETER ...


The nearby FH ones may be old, but they offer regular layouts, quieter environment.

but hey , i believe many veteran here ( maybe i am wrong) actually prefer older FH.

i can renovate to me taste.

i can open my windows and enjoy the breeze and not noise and dust.

i can also be within 1km or NYPS.

there are certain blks of Spanish Villa, Sommerville park, which is near MRT.

also gallops gable

and those HP65 mentioned, i also like Shelford side..

[dreamer888]

Pollen & Bleu is 99LH i believe and is more exp than D Leedon becos its much QUIETER ...


The nearby FH ones may be old, but they offer regular layouts, quieter environment.

but hey , i believe many veteran here ( maybe i am wrong) actually prefer older FH.

i can renovate to me taste.

i can open my windows and enjoy the breeze and not noise and dust.

i can also be within 1km or NYPS.

there are certain blks of Spanish Villa, Sommerville park, which is near MRT.

also gallops gable

and those HP65 mentioned, i also like Shelford side..


Hi proud owner,

Yes, P&B is 99LH and more expensive as it is a relatively small development with just 106 units. I agree that it is surely quieter.

I agree that the pricing for the older FHs does look very attractive and so we might consider them in the end. I guess it's just a personal preference that we like a "new" house and not really resale units. But perhaps we can overcome this mindset.

[Cyberknight]

Hi dreamer888,

D'leedon can be quieter depends on which unit cum facing u choose. Blk 11,13,15 those units facing the GCB n central catchment areas r the quieter ones. Blk 3,5,7,9 units facing away from farrer rd and holland rd r quieter too, however they see blk 11,13,15 too.

So w ur budget, there r plenty of choices. Depends on ur preferences, freehold or leasehold, high floor or low floor, floor areas too, facilities n amenities etc.

Those who said farrer rd, king's rd jammed like crazy during peak hours. I agreed totally. But do u know there r alternative roads in Cornwall rd, queen Victoria rd, sixth ave rd etc...D'leedon has 2 entrances, leedon heights and king's rd.

Of cos, there r ppl who said D'leedon is 1715 units. Yes, I agreed. No exclusive. But w 1715, mgt has $$$ resources to maintain the landscaping, lifts, 2 pools, 3 tennis court, 1 basketball court, golf simulators, blizzard rms, etc....yet maintained ur monthly maintences fee low....

Do start researching n visiting. U never know what u can get. Try expand ur research to above 2m....I saw an advertisement unit ask 2.2m, but actually can close at 1.9+m. Never try never ask never know. But must know the mkt n urself well.

Gd luck

Ps: I am not a property agent.

[dreamer888]

Hi dreamer888,

D'leedon can be quieter depends on which unit cum facing u choose. Blk 11,13,15 those units facing the GCB n central catchment areas r the quieter ones. Blk 3,5,7,9 units facing away from farrer rd and holland rd r quieter too, however they see blk 11,13,15 too.

So w ur budget, there r plenty of choices. Depends on ur preferences, freehold or leasehold, high floor or low floor, floor areas too, facilities n amenities etc.

Those who said farrer rd, king's rd jammed like crazy during peak hours. I agreed totally. But do u know there r alternative roads in Cornwall rd, queen Victoria rd, sixth ave rd etc...D'leedon has 2 entrances, leedon heights and king's rd.

Of cos, there r ppl who said D'leedon is 1715 units. Yes, I agreed. No exclusive. But w 1715, mgt has $$$ resources to maintain the landscaping, lifts, 2 pools, 3 tennis court, 1 basketball court, golf simulators, blizzard rms, etc....yet maintained ur monthly maintences fee low....

Do start researching n visiting. U never know what u can get. Try expand ur research to above 2m....I saw an advertisement unit ask 2.2m, but actually can close at 1.9+m. Never try never ask never know. But must know the mkt n urself well.

Gd luck

Ps: I am not a property agent.


Hi Cyberknight,

Thanks for your kind advice. Are you currently staying at D'Leedon or just purely interested in ppties too?

My wife and I don't drive so i think the traffic conditions don't really matter much to us. Having said that, i don't discard the possibility of buying a car in the future. I guess there isn't a "perfect" unit in the world. There are always pros and cons in every development. It just what matters most to you in terms of priority imo. Anyway, I agree that the maintenance costs will be kept low at D'Leedon as given such a huge developement, it will reap large economies of scale.

I have done some research after hearing from some of the forummers here. Found 2 pretty attractive units at Spanish Village and The Levelz with large floor areas, FH and priced at around $1,400 psf. Spanish Village was built in 1987 and so it might present an en-bloc potential as well (read that it has an unsuccessful en-bloc bid in 2007). Both are near to Farrer Road MRT station and are within 1km of NYPS.

Any thoughts on these 2 developments from anyone here?

Thanks!

[Kelonguni]

Thanks man! Have been waiting for a few years now while accumulating my bullets. Our initial shortlist was The Viva at Novena when we just bought our HDB flat not long after. But the property boom came right after and the prices just shot up sky high after TOP.

Are you looking for any potential units as well?

Not really. I am temporarily out of bullets after my third local property. None in CCR though, but close enough for me.

But can still keep in view in case there is a drastic change in plans later on.

Also, do check out the phase 2C 1km distance probability for the school you want. I think it's the number 1 popular primary school. I wish you luck.

[amk]

it seems you restrict youreslf on the farrer rd side. levelz is noisy. spanish village is really too old, dun buy for hope of enbloc, that's not a given nowadays. btw you will buy a car in your next stage of life. dun discount that.

you never take a look at HP65's proposal seriously ? Those are very quiet/peaceful condos, sitting in the mids of all those landed houses. And there is a new MRT station TKK right at the doorstep for some of them. also it is nearer and simpler walking to NYPS from this side. Note the kindergarten entrance has shifted to the old place at Coronation rd , no more King's rd, so it's more at this side.

[dreamer888]

it seems you restrict youreslf on the farrer rd side. levelz is noisy. spanish village is really too old, dun buy for hope of enbloc, that's not a given nowadays. btw you will buy a car in your next stage of life. dun discount that.

you never take a look at HP65's proposal seriously ? Those are very quiet/peaceful condos, sitting in the mids of all those landed houses. And there is a new MRT station TKK right at the doorstep for some of them. also it is nearer and simpler walking to NYPS from this side. Note the kindergarten entrance has shifted to the old place at Coronation rd , no more King's rd, so it's more at this side.

Hi Kelonguni,

Kudos to you on your 3 ppties! You must have deep pockets :) Yeah, I am aware that NYPS is super popular so it's a risk for me as well. Thanks for the luck, it's much needed!

Hi amk,

Noted on the noisiness at The Levelz. Spanish Village is indeed very old (about 30 yrs). But the floor area is huge for a 2-br and has a decent layout. Just my 2 cents worth. Will surely take a look at the unit if I want to explore more. Btw, I am already in my next stage of life and I have survived without a car! Haha.. I always believe staying close to a train station which provides alot of convenience.

Actually, i googled all of HP65's proposed devts. Most of the devts are pretty big in floor area and has a higher psf as compared to those on Farrer Road and i am priced out of them given my budget. I did found The Shelford as the most affordable one at $1.7mm with a decent floor area. So that goes into my shortlist as well for now.

Thanks!

[dreamer888]

Wow, large quantum purchase by HDB upgrader

25 Feb 16 15 Leedon Heights #XX-XX Resale 2,433 Strata 1,626 3,954,700 HDB

[proud owner]

Wow, large quantum purchase by HDB upgrader

25 Feb 16 15 Leedon Heights #XX-XX Resale 2,433 Strata 1,626 3,954,700 HDB


in my opinion .... its a stupid buyer ....

for 3.9 mil ..... i would have bought a landed Semi FREEHOLD ...

since 2005/6 i have been calling to buy landed .... a commodity thats getting rarer and rarer ... and that only local can buy ...

still have people paying this amt for LH ?

I am assuming the HDB address = local ... it could be PR ..who did not get approval to buy landed

[wannabe]

in my opinion .... its a stupid buyer ....

for 3.9 mil ..... i would have bought a landed Semi FREEHOLD ...

since 2005/6 i have been calling to buy landed .... a commodity thats getting rarer and rarer ... and that only local can buy ...

still have people paying this amt for LH ?

I am assuming the HDB address = local ... it could be PR ..who did not get approval to buy landed

LOL another landed lover here.
:)
Landed Buyers HUAT AH!!!

[proud owner]

seriously ... there are many old landed terraces that were bought in 2005/6/7 and sold in 2015 for almost 3 times the price

Bought 1mil ( didnt do any reno ) ....sold 2015 ( same 2005 condition ) 2.8 to 3mil

[teddybear]

Think you are missing the forest from the tree......

It is true landed is getting rarer absolutely (but NOT RELATIVELY (will explain more later)), but 99-years LH landed are pretty useless with no preservation of value purpose........

Most Singaporeans (more and more younger ones) just CAN'T afforded landed, regardless of how rare the landed property is (and not rare if you consider the older generation living in landed (who bought cheap) are dying one by one and younger ones can't afford, so it is a matter of landed SUPPLY is actually becoming much higher than DEMAND)..........

And landed has the worst rental yield and hence is a very poor investment property choice............

So my conclusion:
Landed good for own stay, but bad investment choice! :sorrow:




in my opinion .... its a stupid buyer ....

for 3.9 mil ..... i would have bought a landed Semi FREEHOLD ...

since 2005/6 i have been calling to buy landed .... a commodity thats getting rarer and rarer ... and that only local can buy ...

still have people paying this amt for LH ?

I am assuming the HDB address = local ... it could be PR ..who did not get approval to buy landed

[teddybear]

We will definitely see reversion to the MEANs for the landed, since government already tightened regulation for PRs buying landed!

With the older generation (living in landed and who bought super cheap) dying one by one, creating HUGE SUPPLY,
while younger generation getting fewer and fewer can AFFORD,
so: SUPPLY much greater than DEMAND..... => PRICE DROP!
Remember, FOREIGNERS cannot buy LANDED (except those 99-year LH in Sentosa)!



seriously ... there are many old landed terraces that were bought in 2005/6/7 and sold in 2015 for almost 3 times the price

Bought 1mil ( didnt do any reno ) ....sold 2015 ( same 2005 condition ) 2.8 to 3mil

[bargain hunter]

in my opinion .... its a stupid buyer ....

for 3.9 mil ..... i would have bought a landed Semi FREEHOLD ...

since 2005/6 i have been calling to buy landed .... a commodity thats getting rarer and rarer ... and that only local can buy ...

still have people paying this amt for LH ?

I am assuming the HDB address = local ... it could be PR ..who did not get approval to buy landed

http://dleedon.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/dLeedon_FloorPlan_Block15.pdf

#31-54. its not even north facing! :(

[proud owner]

Think you are missing the forest from the tree......

It is true landed is getting rarer absolutely (but NOT RELATIVELY (will explain more later)), but 99-years LH landed are pretty useless with no preservation of value purpose........

Most Singaporeans (more and more younger ones) just CAN'T afforded landed, regardless of how rare the landed property is (and not rare if you consider the older generation living in landed (who bought cheap) are dying one by one and younger ones can't afford, so it is a matter of landed SUPPLY is actually becoming much higher than DEMAND)..........

And landed has the worst rental yield and hence is a very poor investment property choice............

So my conclusion:
Landed good for own stay, but bad investment choice! :sorrow:

i dont mean LH landed ...

[smellyfish]

what is your reasons for choosing D Leedon?

1700 ish units ... no matter how many pools, car park lots , bbq pits etc also no use ...

There are many reasons i wont consider it :

. too many units
. not all are within 1km of NYPS
. cheaper ones face Farrer rd = noisy + dusty
. those facing inside = expensive, more exp than FH ones nearby that are within 1km of NYPS
. should one decides to lease out, too many competing units
. if one drives, during peak hrs, very difficult to turn out to Farrer rd, alternative rd is long


with 1.9mil budget ... and if NYPS is not the reason, you have so many other choices... FH also have ...

Just wanted to correct one pt - all of dleedon is within nyps, at least according to one map

[jeaprp]

IMO, Stack 54 has the best facing

[Cyberknight]

if wan total unblock, blk 3 stack 5 faces south see sentosa, blk 15 stack 51 faces north see rolling hills. Bathroom no need curtains some more.

If wan biggest floor area n highest floor, stack 4 and 54 R the ones.

[proud owner]

Just wanted to correct one pt - all of dleedon is within nyps, at least according to one map


thanks for pointing out.

I havent used Onemap ... but i recall reading somewhere that not all Blks are within 1km..


yes base on onemap they all are within 1km

[bargain hunter]

thanks for pointing out.

I havent used Onemap ... but i recall reading somewhere that not all Blks are within 1km..


yes base on onemap they all are within 1km

its leedon residences which has some blks within 1km and other blks not.

[amk]

IMO, Stack 54 has the best facing

huh ? 54 just see opposite block, where got best ?

51 is best, there is no doubt. I went up a few times already (a friend has a unit). very very nice view. you see very far from MBR with nothing in between, and you get total privacy, not a single house is facing you. In SG very rare you have unit like this. you can do your whatever naughty YOLO funny things in your MBR without fear :)

31-54 buyer probably needs a 4bd. no choice. block 15 has marble flooring and video intercom, better than the rest blocks, considered a "premium" block. 31 floor not too bad lah, cleared Leedon Residences. can see opposite block 3 from living room, but its MBR and one br can also see the unblock direction north west, ok lah.

[smellyfish]

huh ? 54 just see opposite block, where got best ?

51 is best, there is no doubt. I went up a few times already (a friend has a unit). very very nice view. you see very far from MBR with nothing in between, and you get total privacy, not a single house is facing you. In SG very rare you have unit like this. you can do your whatever naughty YOLO funny things in your MBR without fear :)

31-54 buyer probably needs a 4bd. no choice. block 15 has marble flooring and video intercom, better than the rest blocks, considered a "premium" block. 31 floor not too bad lah, cleared Leedon Residences. can see opposite block 3 from living room, but its MBR and one br can also see the unblock direction north west, ok lah.

3,5,15 are premium blocks and their finishings are the same.

[jeaprp]

stack 51 facing bin center, haha

[smellyfish]

52 should be as good as 51? is that the bin centre or the power house? anyway, if you are maybe above 8 flr, shouldn't bother you.

anyway, for dleedon, the penthouses, patio units, strata houses are very poor value proposition and hardly moved, but the rest should be more or less all gone now?

[bargain hunter]

52 should be as good as 51? is that the bin centre or the power house? anyway, if you are maybe above 8 flr, shouldn't bother you.

anyway, for dleedon, the penthouses, patio units, strata houses are very poor value proposition and hardly moved, but the rest should be more or less all gone now?

i think the big units in that block should still have some to sell due to quantum.

[azeoprop]

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RIP 😢

[bargain hunter]

sad

[Cyberknight]

This is e view of stack 51. What do you think?

[bargain hunter]

D'LEEDON LEEDON HEIGHTS Condominium 10 CCR 99 yrs lease commencing from 2010 Resale 1 $3,296,900 - 2,110sq ft Strata 21 to 25 1,563psf Apr-16

another transaction. not sure which stack.

[chewwy]

Please reconsider your interest at d Leedon. I am currently staying at block 7 facing farrer road.. Due to road noise, you will not be able to open thbalcony . That aside, you need to wait forever for the lift during peak hours. If you stay at lower floors, the lift is most likely full. When you reach basement, you think you reach other countries with rubbish all over.

[chewwy]

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[bargain hunter]

huge quantum sold in August:

D'LEEDON LEEDON HEIGHTS Strata Semi-detached 10 CCR 99 yrs lease commencing from 2010 Resale 1 $7,188,000 - 8,181sq ft Strata - 879psf Aug-18