The Minton (D19, 99 years leasehold, Kheng Leong)

[flagship74]

err...nice hdbish?:D

[ecimbew]

:)
love the facilities in this block

http://forums.condosingapore.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3055&d=1323161125

[kane]

The block facing Surin and the one along lor ah Soo is fast catching up with the middle block.

Azeoprop, so it looks like they haven't called on your next 10% then.

[fan]

:)
love the facilities in this block

http://forums.condosingapore.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3055&d=1323161125

Its going to be a viewing deck right? But at that height probably cant see much?

[mc_007]

I will be joining the Minton family too..

thanks alot for the photo updates..:)

[ysyap]

I will be joining the Minton family too..

thanks alot for the photo updates..:)Congrats... so did u buy before of after the latest round of cooling measure? If after, was there any significant price discount by developer? :D

[fclim]

I will be joining the Minton family too..

thanks alot for the photo updates..:)

Congrats and welcome to the Minton. The road widening for Upp Paya Lebar road is in anticipation of the 1000++ families shifting in. hehe..:D

[ysyap]

Congrats and welcome to the Minton. The road widening for Upp Paya Lebar road is in anticipation of the 1000++ families shifting in. hehe..:DNot really... this road is already so so congested every morning. The 1000++ families shifting in is that trigger to push this project over. The underground road and the road diversion further up at the Bartley road cross junction was to respond to this ever increasing road users but evidently it passed off as merely a feeble attempt to ease the traffic along this road.

Not sure if you use this road often but what is your take? Do you prefer a mere road widening which at most increase the road by a single lane or would you prefer an overhead viaduct like the one along Upper Serangoon road which can easily enhance the road with two more lanes on each direction and not imposing on the shop houses and factories along this road by acquiring their spaces? I certainly prefer the latter but not sure why is this option not explored or are there unknown reasons behind for not wanting to implement it? An overhead viaduct would also allow vehicles to hit the next part of the road with no traffic interruptions... way to go... :cheers5: but only sadly in my dreams?

Is there a feedback forum on this widening project where road users can voice their concerns or suggestions?

[ysyap]

Noticed the Bartley road project is currently preparing for showflat and new launch. Anyone with any news? Would be interesting to see it launching in the midst of huge uncertainties. Is it time to buy? This would be a decent location... :cheers6:

[devilplate]

Noticed the Bartley road project is currently preparing for showflat and new launch. Anyone with any news? Would be interesting to see it launching in the midst of huge uncertainties. Is it time to buy? This would be a decent location... :cheers6:
No 700psf no buy :D

[ysyap]

No 700psf no buy :D$720psf I whack liao... :D

[devilplate]

$720psf I whack liao... :D
No nid outbid me la....most likely by balloting :D

[ysyap]

No nid outbid me la....most likely by balloting :Dballoting means oversubscribe lah... hopefully won't be like the case of 8@W... :o Me no outbid you... just stating my preference... lol! Quite interested in this plot.. anyway, no news yet so cannot do much still... :cheers5:

[edwinleeap]

$720psf I whack liao... :D

Let me kindly remind all that the Bartley bid price is $621 psf ppr ok?

[devilplate]

Let me kindly remind all that the Bartley bid price is $621 psf ppr ok?
Den developer die pain pain liao.....whahahaha

[edwinleeap]

Den developer die pain pain liao.....whahahaha

Call them sponsor?

[phantom_opera]

Let me kindly remind all that the Bartley bid price is $621 psf ppr ok?

and who is the developer, now must hang the team who made the bid, UOL bid Bedok Reservoir 465psf only also cannot sell already

[edwinleeap]

and who is the developer, now must hang the team who made the bid, UOL bid Bedok Reservoir 465psf only also cannot sell already

To avoid making losses, the developer must sell at least 1000 psf on average. Likely to launch at 1100 to 1300 psf. Anything below 1100 psf is indicative of desperation.

[Lovelle]

Noticed the Bartley road project is currently preparing for showflat and new launch. Anyone with any news? Would be interesting to see it launching in the midst of huge uncertainties. Is it time to buy? This would be a decent location... :cheers6:

Best, all buyers stay at home. showroom empty then see what happen

[phantom_opera]

To avoid making losses, the developer must sell at least 1000 psf on average. Likely to launch at 1100 to 1300 psf. Anything below 1100 psf is indicative of desperation.

1000-1100psf can buy freehold Le Crescendo nearby and near Tai Sing MRT too :D

but many first time Singaporeans never do research one ... showflat nice can already .. no wonder CM5 has to be here to warn these people

LE CRESCENDO PAYA LEBAR ROAD Condominium 1 1,300,000 1,173 Strata 1,108psf Nov-11
LE CRESCENDO PAYA LEBAR ROAD Condominium 1 947,000 947 Strata 1,000psf Nov-11

Just wonder why ppl want to buy Livia at 1000psf :doh:

And can rent 3.5k for 2br poolview:

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/8298699/for-rent-le-crescendo

[mcmlxxvi]

1000-1100psf can buy freehold Le Crescendo nearby and near Tai Sing MRT too :D

but many first time Singaporeans never do research one ... showflat nice can already .. no wonder CM5 has to be here to warn these people

LE CRESCENDO PAYA LEBAR ROAD Condominium 1 1,300,000 1,173 Strata 1,108psf Nov-11
LE CRESCENDO PAYA LEBAR ROAD Condominium 1 947,000 947 Strata 1,000psf Nov-11

Just wonder why ppl want to buy Livia at 1000psf :doh:

And can rent 3.5k for 2br poolview:

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/8298699/for-rent-le-crescendo

the weirdest thing is these same people buy veges know how to compare all the stalls in the market and bargain, yet when come to 1mil property purchase dunno how to do homework...

[ysyap]

Best, all buyers stay at home. showroom empty then see what happenI suspect developer will test market with the showflat... after 1 month, if zero take up (which I doubt so), then they'll just build and then re-launch again nearer to TOP and watch how the market pan out... :eek:

[kane]

I suspect developer will test market with the showflat... after 1 month, if zero take up (which I doubt so), then they'll just build and then re-launch again nearer to TOP and watch how the market pan out... :eek:

how many units have kheng leong sold for this project? cross 800?

[ysyap]

how many units have kheng leong sold for this project? cross 800?Dont have the latest figure for Minton but I suspect its 7xx units sold.

[kane]

Dont have the latest figure for Minton but I suspect its 7xx units sold.

I thought someone in this forum had said 780something a while ago.

[fclim]

I thought someone in this forum had said 780something a while ago.

URA website shows 774 units sold as at Oct 2011. According to some agents, more than 800 have been sold.

The bigger 4 bedders and all penthouses sold out!:scared-1:

[ysyap]

URA website shows 774 units sold as at Oct 2011. According to some agents, more than 800 have been sold.

The bigger 4 bedders and all penthouses sold out!:scared-1:Evidently there is a pan up demand for bigger units provided its decently sized and spaces are utilized properly... :47:

[mc_007]

Congrats... so did u buy before of after the latest round of cooling measure? If after, was there any significant price discount by developer? :D

I bought in Jun lah.. wasted hor.. but wait and wait no nice unit liao also.. so not too sure about the pricing now.

[ysyap]

I suspect Minton will not have any price change for now coz developer probably already break even their cost and its at least 2 more years to TOP so they will just slowly sell the remaining units. No rush unless they need funds for other projects?

[chrisop]

According to the URA site, 809 units have been sold as of Nov 2011. :)

[ysyap]

According to the URA site, 809 units have been sold as of Nov 2011. :)If reports are true, no more 4 bedders, penthouses and studios, then there are 300+ units of 2, 3, 3+1 left? Think they should build more 4 bedders and studios as demand is high?

[chrisop]

If reports are true, no more 4 bedders, penthouses and studios, then there are 300+ units of 2, 3, 3+1 left? Think they should build more 4 bedders and studios as demand is high?

Think the reports should be true. Last Sunday, I went to the Minton showflat and overheard an agent telling a potential customer (who was looking for a 4-bedder) that all the 4-bedders, penthouses and units with PES are sold out. Not sure was the agent referring to the 4-bedroom penthouses or all 24 penthouses. From the URA site, all 4-bedroom penthouses are all sold out. There are still about 1 hundred plus caveats which have not been lodged or updated in the URA site, so quite possible that all penthouses are also sold out. :cheers1:

[kane]

If reports are true, no more 4 bedders, penthouses and studios, then there are 300+ units of 2, 3, 3+1 left? Think they should build more 4 bedders and studios as demand is high?

i remember someone posted a drawing to illustrate how the 3+S, can be a 3+S+S. lol.

the 4 bedder size is quite uncommon by today's standard, probably that's the reason it was all bought up. nowadays, 4 bedder no bigger than 1400sqft.

[fclim]

i remember someone posted a drawing to illustrate how the 3+S, can be a 3+S+S. lol.

the 4 bedder size is quite uncommon by today's standard, probably that's the reason it was all bought up. nowadays, 4 bedder no bigger than 1400sqft.

Not surprising. All the 4 bedders have either pool or pond facing. No afternoon sun too. They cost about $1.5M for high floor ones. Similar sized 4 bedders at Kovan Residences transacting at $2M. :scared-1: Clover also about same price as KR. That's before ABSD lah.

Not worth paying $500k more to be next to MRT. Might as well splurge on a new comfortable Merc or Beemer than to squeeze in MRT which is also breaking down more often nowadays...

[kane]

Not surprising. All the 4 bedders have either pool or pond facing. No afternoon sun too. They cost about $1.5M for high floor ones. Similar sized 4 bedders at Kovan Residences transacting at $2M. :scared-1: Clover also about same price as KR. That's before ABSD lah.

Not worth paying $500k more to be next to MRT. Might as well splurge on a new comfortable Merc or Beemer than to squeeze in MRT which is also breaking down more often nowadays...

$500k can easily buy a S300 or 7 series with spare change.

[ysyap]

$500k can easily buy a S300 or 7 series with spare change.S350 also can.... :spliff:Try S500... :D

[ysyap]

i remember someone posted a drawing to illustrate how the 3+S, can be a 3+S+S. lol.

the 4 bedder size is quite uncommon by today's standard, probably that's the reason it was all bought up. nowadays, 4 bedder no bigger than 1400sqft.Yes yes.. i mentioned that the 4 bedder can become 4+S, just like the 4 bedder at Kovan Residences that can became a 5 bedder... :spliff: Very attractive to big families.... :cheers6:

[phantom_opera]

Kheng Leong better sell fast fast remaining units b4 the result for Kovan/Simon Road & Mount Vernon tender is known in January, if below 400psf is a big threat to Minton as both plots are near MRT

If I am Mr Wee, I will slash price by 5-10% to clear stocks immediately

[ysyap]

Kheng Leong better sell fast fast remaining units b4 the result for Kovan/Simon Road & Mount Vernon tender is known in January, if below 400psf is a big threat to Minton as both plots are near MRT

If I am Mr Wee, I will slash price by 5-10% to clear stocks immediatelyNo need for such drastic knee jerk reaction lah... Kheng Leong already break even cost... just take next 2 years to TOP to slowly sell remaining 300+ units at premium prices lor... Unless they need cash for other projects lah... :cheers6:

[phantom_opera]

No need for such drastic knee jerk reaction lah... Kheng Leong already break even cost... just take next 2 years to TOP to slowly sell remaining 300+ units at premium prices lor... Unless they need cash for other projects lah... :cheers6:

2012 risk very high, does not make sense to hold IMO, just raise cash to bid for next cheap cheap 300psf land near MRT ... again they will definitely watch the next 2 land bids closely

[ysyap]

2012 risk very high, does not make sense to hold IMO, just raise cash to bid for next cheap cheap 300psf land near MRT ... again they will definitely watch the next 2 land bids closelyWhatever it is, I guess buyers are the greatest beneficiaries... :D

[kane]

S350 also can.... :spliff:Try S500... :D

Stay in minton drive a s500, a bit too ostentatious lah. Ha.

By the way, how close are those 2 plots to mrt? I don't recall seeing big open land near Kovan...

[ysyap]

Stay in minton drive a s500, a bit too ostentatious lah. Ha.

By the way, how close are those 2 plots to mrt? I don't recall seeing big open land near Kovan...Yes yes.... I also see 5 series parked at HDB multi storey carparks.. Hmmm... too much cash on hand? :D

[kane]

S350 also can.... :spliff:Try S500... :D

Stay in minton drive a s500, a bit too ostentatious lah. Ha.

By the way, how close are those 2 plots to mrt? I don't recall seeing big open land near Kovan...

[phantom_opera]

scroll down to the last page

http://www.ura.gov.sg/pr/graphics/2011/pr11-149a2.pdf

[kane]

I remember that plot now. Is there height restriction for that pplot. I think the surrounding is landed so they may limit it to 5 or 6 floors. If that is so, it's going to be a pretty tightly clustered development.

[fclim]

Kheng Leong better sell fast fast remaining units b4 the result for Kovan/Simon Road & Mount Vernon tender is known in January, if below 400psf is a big threat to Minton as both plots are near MRT

If I am Mr Wee, I will slash price by 5-10% to clear stocks immediately

Both plots small like anything. The blocks will be very very close together. No fight with Minton.

[azeoprop]

Actually there is no need for them to sell fast fast unless they are short of cash. Every unit that is sold now is pure profit liao. They bought the land from minton rise enbloc ultra cheap in 2007.

:beats-me-man:

[hyenergix]

Stay in minton drive a s500, a bit too ostentatious lah. Ha.

By the way, how close are those 2 plots to mrt? I don't recall seeing big open land near Kovan...

7 Series BMW in HDB carpark is not unusual. The closer the HDB is to city center, the more cases you find.

[ysyap]

7 Series BMW in HDB carpark is not unusual. The closer the HDB is to city center, the more cases you find.Is Seng Kang near to city? :D There are several BMW 5 series parked neatly in the HDB carparks... :spliff:

[kane]

And lately, quite a number of Audis and bm 3 series are appearing as well in a much bigger wave.

[fclim]

And lately, quite a number of Audis and bm 3 series are appearing as well in a much bigger wave.

BMW and Merc are the top sellers this year. Audi is a close 5th position

http://www.lta.gov.sg/corp_info/doc/M03-Car%20Regn%20by%20make.pdf

[hyenergix]

BMW cars are not durable. Quite a lot will be scrapped from 4th onwards...

[devilplate]

BMW cars are not durable. Quite a lot will be scrapped from 4th onwards...
Sure anot...scrap on 4th yr?!?!

Den y still top sales? Zzzzzz

[hyenergix]

Sure anot...scrap on 4th yr?!?!

Den y still top sales? Zzzzzz

Many wannabes. Just visit BMW forum. Devil is hiding under the engine plate/cover.

[fclim]

This data is interesting. You know which distributor makes the most profits.

http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onemotoring/en/lta_information_guidelines/buy_a_new_vehicle/car_cost.MainPar.0047.File.tmp/Car_Cost_Update.pdf

BMW basic cost is much less than Merc, but sells at about the same price. Guess you are paying for the branding and prestige. Can't comment on car as I dun own one.

[devilplate]

Many wannabes. Just visit BMW forum. Devil is hiding under the engine plate/cover.
I hf been camping at bmw forum leh....

Bmw resale value is da best among merc and audi

Nobody scrap at 4th yr one la....especially during this period....

[devilplate]

This data is interesting. You know which distributor makes the most profits.

http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onemotoring/en/lta_information_guidelines/buy_a_new_vehicle/car_cost.MainPar.0047.File.tmp/Car_Cost_Update.pdf

BMW basic cost is much less than Merc, but sells at about the same price. Guess you are paying for the branding and prestige. Can't comment on car as I dun own one.
Buy jap cars lor....they only make 5-10k profit margin....wakakaka

[hyenergix]

I hf been camping at bmw forum leh....

Bmw resale value is da best among merc and audi

Nobody scrap at 4th yr one la....especially during this period....

Ok to LL suck thumb and pay for the ridiculous servicing and parts beyond 4 years.

[fclim]

Buy jap cars lor....they only make 5-10k profit margin....wakakaka

Average Jap car CMI, especially in serious accidents.

[ysyap]

I hf been camping at bmw forum leh....

Bmw resale value is da best among merc and audi

Nobody scrap at 4th yr one la....especially during this period....Waiting for the day when a BMW 5 series is more expensive than a 2 bedder PC in an OCR... :cheers1:

[kane]

How much does the COE need to for that to happen?

[ysyap]

How much does the COE need to for that to happen?COE @ $100k and home prices to fall by 60%... Lol!

[devilplate]

COE @ $100k and home prices to fall by 60%... Lol!
wun happen this way

ppty px drop, COE will drop tgt too

[ysyap]

wun happen this way

ppty px drop, COE will drop tgt tooPlease don't shatter my dream.... hahahaha.... dream a dream... :sleep:

[kane]

COE drop 60% also song ah.

[toiletsiao]

Double post

[toiletsiao]

I hf been camping at bmw forum leh....

Bmw resale value is da best among merc and audi

Nobody scrap at 4th yr one la....especially during this period....

The e46 e39 etc generation of BMW cars problematic... The 5th generation e90 e60 generation is much better.. Previously had a e90 320 for almost 5yrs ... 110k mileage not much issues except wear n tear parts.. Nothing major..sold the e90 for the f10 523 ... I must say the 6th gen is even better built ... Dad drives a F01 740 .. The interior and build of the car is a huge improvement from the old e65 too ... Currently I am personally driving the e93 cabriolet ... Loving every minute of it .... Hahah

[ysyap]

COE drop 60% also song ah.With further cuts to the number of COE in 2012, I'm just hoping it won't climb a further 60%... :scared-4: It used to be $15k a year back then it became $75k, a whooping 500% jump... this is getting crazy! :doh:

[kane]

I get the sense we'll revisit 30k.

[ysyap]

I get the sense we'll revisit 30k.Where did you sense from? Care to share? :cheers6:

[kane]

Just gut instinct. Nothing scientific. When COE was $28k in the last down cycle, I window shopped for cars and told agent I was waiting for $10k. They thought I was stupid and crazy. So it's my guess and nothing more. Just base on economic fundamentals and weakening car ownership due to high cost.

[fclim]

COE current quota is about 700 per month for Cat B. Next year will be even lesser after July 2012. Guess prices will have no where to go except north.

[kane]

COE current quota is about 700 per month for Cat B. Next year will be even lesser after July 2012. Guess prices will have no where to go except north.

Patience, not sustainable at this level, I'm thinking from a 3-4 year time horizon.

[fclim]

Patience, not sustainable at this level, I'm thinking from a 3-4 year time horizon.

Interest rate now 1.88%. Thats why people cheong to buy. In 3 to 4 years time, if rise to 3.8%, lower demand, but also higher monthly instalment. So end up LPPL.

[kane]

Interest rate now 1.88%. Thats why people cheong to buy. In 3 to 4 years time, if rise to 3.8%, lower demand, but also higher monthly instalment. So end up LPPL.

Assume 7 years loan. A 1.9% and 3.8% differential is about 13% higher cost. If you save 40k on COE. On cars around 100k before COE, the savings would be greater than the higher interest expense. But with those 200-300+k cars. The savings would be less.

[azeoprop]

Update 24th Dec 2011. :)

[kane]

The base of the outer most block is taking shape and the middle block is on the top floor.

[azeoprop]

Yeap, and most part of the site is flooded haa haa... :D

[kane]

Early testing of the swimming pool site.

[ysyap]

Even the non swimming pool sites are flooded... :rolleyes:

[hyenergix]

Update 24th Dec 2011. :)

Something is wrong in the last photo. The buildings appear slanted in the middle. Is there anything wrong with your lens or the buildings?

[kane]

He is using wide angle. And it tends to create that effect.

[hyenergix]

He is using wide angle. And it tends to create that effect.

I think it is lens imperfection. It makes me giddy.

[kane]

wide angle lens with good proportionment cost $3+k each.

for rough reference, it's good enough lah.

[azeoprop]

Something is wrong in the last photo. The buildings appear slanted in the middle. Is there anything wrong with your lens or the buildings?

It was stitched from 2 photos, the original photo on the right was out of focus. I realized it only when I got home haa haa.... :o

[kane]

It was stitched from 2 photos, the original photo on the right was out of focus. I realized it only when I got home haa haa.... :o


stiched?? you didn't use a tripod to take stiched photo?

hygernix, hats off to you! are you a pro photographer.

[hyenergix]

stiched?? you didn't use a tripod to take stiched photo?

hygernix, hats off to you! are you a pro photographer.

Oh not really. I felt unusually giddy at the last photo but I was not drunk. Based on my novice knowledge about photography, I recall that these slanting and color shift usually occur at the edge of a photo and not in the middle.

One thing is azeo's site photos seem to be the engineering-type. I'm not sure what he is looking at. I thought he might want to have a theme with a focus, play with light or soften some parts of the background to bring out his feelings of the view. He will probably do well with civil engineering since he has a sense of accomplishment when a building is on the way up.

[ysyap]

You guys are super pro leh... i don't even recognize any oddness in the photo until you mentioned... :tongue3:

[fclim]

Merry Christmas everyone.

At this speed, anyone reckon TOP could be end 2012 or early 2013?:)

[ysyap]

Merry Christmas everyone.

At this speed, anyone reckon TOP could be end 2012 or early 2013?:)Don't raise too much hope to avoid unnecessary disappointment later so Q2 of 2013 is a better estimate! :)

[kane]

Oh not really. I felt unusually giddy at the last photo but I was not drunk. Based on my novice knowledge about photography, I recall that these slanting and color shift usually occur at the edge of a photo and not in the middle.

One thing is azeo's site photos seem to be the engineering-type. I'm not sure what he is looking at. I thought he might want to have a theme with a focus, play with light or soften some parts of the background to bring out his feelings of the view. He will probably do well with civil engineering since he has a sense of accomplishment when a building is on the way up.

He's probably just do overall bird's eye shots. If he wanted theme or moods, he should go down to the construction site to do some closer ups or some zooms with a few workers working in the foreground.

[chrisop]

Oh not really. I felt unusually giddy at the last photo but I was not drunk. Based on my novice knowledge about photography, I recall that these slanting and color shift usually occur at the edge of a photo and not in the middle.

One thing is azeo's site photos seem to be the engineering-type. I'm not sure what he is looking at. I thought he might want to have a theme with a focus, play with light or soften some parts of the background to bring out his feelings of the view. He will probably do well with civil engineering since he has a sense of accomplishment when a building is on the way up.

I think Azeoprop's photos are well taken. Give us an overall view of the development progress. Those who have a vested interest in Minton will definitely know where to look out for in each photo. Haha don't think
we are that interested in seeing how tired the workers are or the unfinished buildings in an artistic light. In this context, engineering-type photos do serve its purpose. Keep the photos coming, Azeoprop! And thanks for sharing them with us.

[silverswirl]

Update 24th Dec 2011. :)

thanks for all the updates azeoprop! much appreciated! merry christmas and an awesome new year! :)

[azeoprop]

Merry Christmas and Happy 2012! :cheers4:

[fclim]

Merry Christmas and Happy 2012! :cheers4:

Yes, thanks for all the photo shots.

Btw, anyone knows if the perimeter will be brick walls or cheepo metal fence? Contract not specific. Seems like UOL aka Kheng Leong uses cheepo metal fencing like Oasis Garden and Meadows@Pierce.:tongue3: :tongue3:

[kane]

Yes, thanks for all the photo shots.

Btw, anyone knows if the perimeter will be brick walls or cheepo metal fence? Contract not specific. Seems like UOL aka Kheng Leong uses cheepo metal fencing like Oasis Garden and Meadows@Pierce.:tongue3: :tongue3:

One can only hope they won't do it the cheap way. It will ruin the 3 world's theme.

[ysyap]

Yes, thanks for all the photo shots.

Btw, anyone knows if the perimeter will be brick walls or cheepo metal fence? Contract not specific. Seems like UOL aka Kheng Leong uses cheepo metal fencing like Oasis Garden and Meadows@Pierce.:tongue3: :tongue3:Just ring up Kheng Leong and their office staff should be able to advise you on this. Otherwise get your lawyer to write in to them to inquire. So long as its not actual dimensions of your floorplan or stuff they are unsure of, they should be able to answer your question on the phone! ;)

[graveyard]

I think Azeoprop's photos are well taken. Give us an overall view of the development progress. Those who have a vested interest in Minton will definitely know where to look out for in each photo. Haha don't think
we are that interested in seeing how tired the workers are or the unfinished buildings in an artistic light. In this context, engineering-type photos do serve its purpose. Keep the photos coming, Azeoprop! And thanks for sharing them with us.

yeah, azeoprop is nice enough to make the effort to snap the pics and post them here and i am sure exisitng and potential owners of the featured projects here appreciate and get excited over the periodic photo updates .. thanks again azeoprop for the hard work!!!

[moshimoshi]

yeah, azeoprop is nice enough to make the effort to snap the pics and post them here and i am sure exisitng and potential owners of the featured projects here appreciate and get excited over the periodic photo updates .. thanks again azeoprop for the hard work!!!

Yes, agreed! And thanks azeoprop. Looking forward to the next update!

[mc_007]

thanks azeoprop for the updates.. i think my block is still building slowly..lol..

[azeoprop]

Update 3rd Jan 2012. :)

[azeoprop]

Update 3rd Jan 2012 part 2. :)

[fclim]

Update 3rd Jan 2012 part 2. :)

Thanks azeoprop. Nice photos. Wah, you really took Kane's advice on the shots with soft focus, workers and all. hehe.

[fclim]

The Minton - One Year on...

Photos courtesy of azeoprop, the Pro...

[kane]

Hahahaha... You should be their resident photographer and all. Any further and you'll be shooting silhouette shots of the workers with the setting sun in the background.

[ysyap]

Hey Azeoprop, you have a secret chopper to allow you take take pix for so many projects in D19 and D13? You super leh... and you actually bother to take the time and effort to take these photos to share with everybody at your own expenses! Very noble... thx dude! :cheers1:

Or you have bought everyone of these properties you are taking photos on? :p

[kane]

Looking again at the photos, the small block is coming up very quickly.

[azeoprop]

Free day yesterday mah. :o Hopefully they maintain this pace and should be able to finish by end of 2013. :D

[solsys]

Free day yesterday mah. :o Hopefully they maintain this pace and should be able to finish by end of 2013. :D

Azeo bro, keep up the pace after TOP as well and let us know what happens in the respective units' bedroom with your collection of photos.

Joking ah. No offense. Hehe.:D

[mc_007]

wow.. thanks for the updates.. they are building fast...

by the way, I understand that there is a shortcut route to walk from Minton to MRT about 10-15min? How to walk arh?

[kane]

wow.. thanks for the updates.. they are building fast...

by the way, I understand that there is a shortcut route to walk from Minton to MRT about 10-15min? How to walk arh?

Through lorong Lew Lian.

[azeoprop]

Walk by using Jln Chermat to lor liew lian hdb to exit D of the mrt, around 850m or 10-15mins.

[mc_007]

hmm.. but no side gate facing the landed hse
, so mus walk all the way to opp end for the side gate (bus stop) den walk back? like tat will be far liao..

Can we propose to have 1 more side gate...lol..


Walk by using Jln Chermat to lor liew lian hdb to exit D of the mrt, around 850m or 10-15mins.

[kane]

The way to lor lew lian is through the circular hdb block anyway.

[ysyap]

The way to lor lew lian is through the circular hdb block anyway.Yup... provides shelther from the sorching sun or the pouring rain too.

[fclim]

hmm.. but no side gate facing the landed hse
, so mus walk all the way to opp end for the side gate (bus stop) den walk back? like tat will be far liao..

Can we propose to have 1 more side gate...lol..

I supposed there will be. That would be the side gate to use if we need to cut through the landed houses to get to Kovan MRT. It is equidistant from Minton to Serangoon MRT.

[kane]

There wasn't a side gate in the drawings right?

[mc_007]

i think there isn't cos i specifically check with the agent before.. only 1 side gate that is near the badminton court, facing the bus stop.


There wasn't a side gate in the drawings right?

[azeoprop]

Another 1 bedder subsale:

THE MINTON HOUGANG STREET 11 Condominium1 575,000 560 Strata 1,027 Dec-11

:)

[ysyap]

Another 1 bedder subsale:

THE MINTON HOUGANG STREET 11 Condominium1 575,000 560 Strata 1,027 Dec-11

:)Is there a decline in prices for other room types? :rolleyes: URA website may not capture all transactions though!

[kane]

i think there isn't cos i specifically check with the agent before.. only 1 side gate that is near the badminton court, facing the bus stop.
How much were they selling the 1 bedders originally?

[azeoprop]

How much were they selling the 1 bedders originally?

They vary from 464k to 680k and 820psf to 1040psf

:beats-me-man:

[azeoprop]

According to URA, 819 units out of 1145 sold so far.

[bargain hunter]

including 10 more sold at 923psf median in dec.


According to URA, 819 units out of 1145 sold so far.

[fclim]

Average psf has risen some 10% since launch. Hurry, hurry...hehe.:D

[ysyap]

Average psf has risen some 10% since launch. Hurry, hurry...hehe.:DHurry for what? Me already missed the boat coz looking at 4 bedders... So does it make sense to buy a smaller sized 4 bedder w/o baywindows at a higher psf than buying one larger unit w baywindow at lower psf? Maybe the smaller sized unit may cost about $100k more! :rolleyes:

[fclim]

Hurry for what? Me already missed the boat coz looking at 4 bedders... So does it make sense to buy a smaller sized 4 bedder w/o baywindows at a higher psf than buying one larger unit w baywindow at lower psf? Maybe the smaller sized unit may cost about $100k more! :rolleyes:

Joke lah, Bro. You see last 2 months downtrend oredi. Maybe got some subsale available.. But, 4 bedders usually for own stay and owners unlikely to let go quickly. Also, limited numbers in any development.

[azeoprop]

Update 21st Jan 2012. :)

[graveyard]

Another 1 bedder subsale:

THE MINTON HOUGANG STREET 11 Condominium1 575,000 560 Strata 1,027 Dec-11

:)

Wow, really good deal!!

[kane]

azeoprop, still working so hard on the eve of new year's eve? your stack looks like it's coming up real fast. the other blocks are aproaching the top floor.

[azeoprop]

Happy New Year to all! Gong Xi Fa Cai! Huat Huat Huat! :cheers4:

[kane]

Happy New Year to all! Gong Xi Fa Cai! Huat Huat Huat! :cheers4:
likewise, happy new year and good health in the year of the dragon!

[ysyap]

Happy Lunar New Year to one and all... :)

[silverswirl]

Update 21st Jan 2012. :)

thanks for all the hard work azeoprop! much appreciated.

Happy, Healthy and Prosperous Lunar New Year to all Mintonians!

[fclim]

Wow, really good deal!!

Good deal for seller or buyer?

[graveyard]

Good deal for seller or buyer?

good deal for buyer! the psf is pretty low for a small unit. probably the seller wan offload the unit quickly for some reason.. this project is quite impressive..huge and many facilities .. thats why i think the buyer has a good deal on hand!!

[mc_007]

恭喜发财 to everyone... HUAT AH!!! :cheers4:

[new2mondrian]

good deal for buyer! the psf is pretty low for a small unit. probably the seller wan offload the unit quickly for some reason.. this project is quite impressive..huge and many facilities .. thats why i think the buyer has a good deal on hand!!

Actually for those who bought into Minton during its launch last year, the studios were all asking for 8xx psf. The seller sold now for 1k plus psf is also a gain. I regretted not getting a PES unit on launch day as well. During then the PES 3-4 bedders were going at 4xxpsf. Sigh.

Thanks azeoprop for all the photos. My folks and I went to see during the cny as well. Coming up nicely. At last, my parents can move into their retirement home.

[graveyard]

Actually for those who bought into Minton during its launch last year, the studios were all asking for 8xx psf. The seller sold now for 1k plus psf is also a gain. I regretted not getting a PES unit on launch day as well. During then the PES 3-4 bedders were going at 4xxpsf. Sigh.

Thanks azeoprop for all the photos. My folks and I went to see during the cny as well. Coming up nicely. At last, my parents can move into their retirement home.


congrats on the buy. i think almost all who bought into any project in 2009 and 2010 would have seen their purchase appreciate by now.. and seeing this unit going for 5xxk at this time leaves me with a tinge of regret for not waiting .. but that's life.. no one can gaze at the crystal ball and forecast the future. So just look forward to what the housing mkt has in store in the current uncertain economic platform

[fclim]

good deal for buyer! the psf is pretty low for a small unit. probably the seller wan offload the unit quickly for some reason.. this project is quite impressive..huge and many facilities .. thats why i think the buyer has a good deal on hand!!

Actually, I don't know whether $1k+ psf considered good deal or not. Thought many forumers thrashed this project, not near MRT, too big, crowded and HDB like etc.

But, I agree with you. Facilities impressive, huge with generous spaces between blocks except for those facing the heated pool. Walking to MRT is about 11 mins. Got shuttle bus anyway. Tried it myself.

Many people are like that. At first, want to wait and look see look see. Then, when finally decided, either price gone up or best facing units all gone. Waiting for a cheap price, best location, best view, nice number etc can be very stressful, esp. for own stay. Very hard for all the stars to align...

[new2mondrian]

congrats on the buy. i think almost all who bought into any project in 2009 and 2010 would have seen their purchase appreciate by now.. and seeing this unit going for 5xxk at this time leaves me with a tinge of regret for not waiting .. but that's life.. no one can gaze at the crystal ball and forecast the future. So just look forward to what the housing mkt has in store in the current uncertain economic platform

You bought a studio at Minton as well? Welcome!!!

Haha if I can offload my studio at 700k, I'd gladly do so and swap it
for a two bedder. :) I think the developers are still selling the two bedders. My mom and dad can have one room, and next time when they get too old, I hire a maid and she can take the spare room. Hmmm...

[new2mondrian]

Actually, I don't know whether $1k+ psf considered good deal or not. Thought many forumers thrashed this project, not near MRT, too big, crowded and HDB like etc.

But, I agree with you. Facilities impressive, huge with generous spaces between blocks except for those facing the heated pool. Walking to MRT is about 11 mins. Got shuttle bus anyway. Tried it myself.

Many people are like that. At first, want to wait and look see look see. Then, when finally decided, either price gone up or best facing units all gone. Waiting for a cheap price, best location, best view, nice number etc can be very stressful, esp. for own stay. Very hard for all the stars to align...

Agree. Actually Minton not bad even at current price. Close to nex mall, with shuttle bus to serangoon mrt which is an interchange station. From serangoon mrt to holland village mrt (where I live) via circle line is under 15 mins.

Hard to find a condo with so many facilities including squash court, table tennis room, heated pool. Good for kids. :)

[azeoprop]

Is yours the 700sqft 1 bedder? Mine is, and I am still wondering how to partition the bedroom out with that bomb shelter right in the middle of the apartment.

:beats-me-man:

[kane]

Is yours the 700sqft 1 bedder? Mine is, and I am still wondering how to partition the bedroom out with that bomb shelter right in the middle of the apartment.

:beats-me-man:

azeoprop, you can consider one of those partially see through with design features partition but it's right in the middle, allowing you to access the living room from your masterbedroom on both sides of the partition, if you know what i mean. so you can walk past the partition on the side closer to the balcony, or the other side closer to the bomb shelter.

[Eastboy]

Is yours the 700sqft 1 bedder? Mine is, and I am still wondering how to partition the bedroom out with that bomb shelter right in the middle of the apartment.

:beats-me-man:

700sqft for a studio is a very good size. don't partition it cos it will make it very cramped. go for flow of space by artful positioning of your furniture - it gonna be fun! :)

[new2mondrian]

Is yours the 700sqft 1 bedder? Mine is, and I am still wondering how to partition the bedroom out with that bomb shelter right in the middle of the apartment.

:beats-me-man:

Yeah... Mine is the same layout. Bot it at 5xxk. Willing to let go at 700k. Earn 100k and use that to fund part of the incremental to a 2 bedder.

For more than a year, I stated at the floor plan and there's no way I can partition this into a 2 bedder. My dad snores... So sometimes my mom likes to sleep in a different room when she cannot tahan him too. :(

Have u figured out a way to partition this?!! My mom likes to cook. So she needs a good sized kitchen too.

[azeoprop]

azeoprop, you can consider one of those partially see through with design features partition but it's right in the middle, allowing you to access the living room from your masterbedroom on both sides of the partition, if you know what i mean. so you can walk past the partition on the side closer to the balcony, or the other side closer to the bomb shelter.

Hrmmm...can consider this as well.

Sounds like those chinese partition with cranes drawing and can see yang gui fei silhouette changing on her bed types. :p

[kane]

Hrmmm...can consider this as well.

Sounds like those chinese partition with cranes drawing and can see yang gui fei silhouette changing on her bed types. :p

up to your ID lah, you get the gist. tranluscent also can, those grid with vertical strips and random horizontal strips also can. i was thinking about the latter, so that you maximise the light pass through. if you use a translucent screen, it will filter out some light. now that you reminded me, a partially frosted glass panel (frosted at the bottom half) might also do the trick.

[ysyap]

Agree. Actually Minton not bad even at current price. Close to nex mall, with shuttle bus to serangoon mrt which is an interchange station. From serangoon mrt to holland village mrt (where I live) via circle line is under 15 mins.

Hard to find a condo with so many facilities including squash court, table tennis room, heated pool. Good for kids. :)Someone mentioned before that the 2 pools plus heated pool will be too congested with 1100 households using them on weekends... not a pleasure to swim... noise level will hit 100 decibels... take leave and use the pools and gyms on weekday morning... join the ah mah and ah gongs better... Lol!

Then again the facilities are really good... spacious and nice layouts... :cheers6:

[graveyard]

Someone mentioned before that the 2 pools plus heated pool will be too congested with 1100 households using them on weekends... not a pleasure to swim... noise level will hit 100 decibels... take leave and use the pools and gyms on weekday morning... join the ah mah and ah gongs better... Lol!

Then again the facilities are really good... spacious and nice layouts... :cheers6:

Hmm depends on whether majority of residents are regular users of facilities. i once stayed in an EC with many blocks. Used to enjoy goin to the clubhouse to read mags and newspaper on weekends but stopped doing that when the house became a living hell with many ppl crowding in, kids shouting, babies crying, furnitures, pillows flying ard and parents doing nothing to subdue the little terrorists. No place to laze around on weekends as all BBQ pits, benches, tables, chairs occupied.

dats why i am a bit paranoid of big projects :(

[graveyard]

You bought a studio at Minton as well? Welcome!!!

Haha if I can offload my studio at 700k, I'd gladly do so and swap it
for a two bedder. :) I think the developers are still selling the two bedders. My mom and dad can have one room, and next time when they get too old, I hire a maid and she can take the spare room. Hmmm...

no la, i am vested in neighbouring suites@PL. teeny weeny one bedder!

woah so filial. 700K can get big spacious 2 bedders? aim for old projects la .. roomy, spacious

[azeoprop]

Update 26th Jan 2012. :)

[Rosy]

Hmm depends on whether majority of residents are regular users of facilities. i once stayed in an EC with many blocks. Used to enjoy goin to the clubhouse to read mags and newspaper on weekends but stopped doing that when the house became a living hell with many ppl crowding in, kids shouting, babies crying, furnitures, pillows flying ard and parents doing nothing to subdue the little terrorists. No place to laze around on weekends as all BBQ pits, benches, tables, chairs occupied.

dats why i am a bit paranoid of big projects :(
I also prefer smaller projects. Although lesser facilities, residents in smaller estate usually behave themselves since number is small and easy to check who had done funny stuff to the common areas.

[fclim]

Update 26th Jan 2012. :)

Thanks azeoprop for the pics..:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

[silverswirl]

Update 26th Jan 2012. :)

cheers azeoprop for all the hard work! :)

[ysyap]

I also prefer smaller projects. Although lesser facilities, residents in smaller estate usually behave themselves since number is small and easy to check who had done funny stuff to the common areas.I also prefer small projects... higher chance of enjoying the facilities... :D

[mantrix]

Less than 400 units my preference

But too small also not good - facilities like shit :D

at least more than 100 units bah

[new2mondrian]

no la, i am vested in neighbouring suites@PL. teeny weeny one bedder!

woah so filial. 700K can get big spacious 2 bedders? aim for old projects la .. roomy, spacious

Haha still neighbour! Very near. You rent out your unit, and can use that income to rent a unit at Minton. :)

I bought my 700sqft unit at 5xxk. If can sell for 700k, i make about $100k after deducting agent fees and stamp duties. Minton's 2-bedders are priced at 8xxk by the developer. Basically the 100k gain can fund at least half of the differential. I just need to cough up another 100k to upgrade to a 2 bedder.

But of course, that's provided that i can offload my unit for 700k lah. Haha....

[new2mondrian]

cheers azeoprop for all the hard work! :)

Thanks Azeoprop!!! You keen to be part of MC? Vote u in next time (if you are staying not tenanting lah)! :)

[azeoprop]

Har MC?.....I take photo only haa haa.... :o

[graveyard]

Haha still neighbour! Very near. You rent out your unit, and can use that income to rent a unit at Minton. :)

I bought my 700sqft unit at 5xxk. If can sell for 700k, i make about $100k after deducting agent fees and stamp duties. Minton's 2-bedders are priced at 8xxk by the developer. Basically the 100k gain can fund at least half of the differential. I just need to cough up another 100k to upgrade to a 2 bedder.

But of course, that's provided that i can offload my unit for 700k lah. Haha....


yeah. but i dont think the rent can cover my rental in the minton! and i m kinda shy so perhaps better off holed up in a smaller cave lol

i just checked Ura website - in oct 2011, a 700sqf was sold at 680k. so its possible to hit 700k but thats prior to the 10% ABSD. So probably a bit harder but can aim la. anyway 680k u earning a lot already!

[graveyard]

I also prefer small projects... higher chance of enjoying the facilities... :D

lifestyle plays a big part i think. those who like to entertain and cant stand cramping in small space wld prefer big projects as there are more facilities,bbq pits, common area. those who dont entertain much but prefer to snuggle in a corner with a good book like myself (either in own unit or common area like clubhouse) may like smaller projects. gimme a small pool and gym and i am happy enuff.ive been to frens' condo at telok kurau with a small pool, gym that's hardly used and i figure out i will be quite satisfied with that arrangement.

[azeoprop]

New full page advert today..."New 2012 pricing from 798psf"
:scared-1: :mad: :simmering: :banghead:

[new2mondrian]

New full page advert today..."New 2012 pricing from 798psf"
:scared-1: :mad: :simmering: :banghead:
Wow... Maybe i shd consider 2nd unit...

[ecimbew]

New full page advert today..."New 2012 pricing from 798psf"
:scared-1: :mad: :simmering: :banghead:

That's lower than its original pricing. Looks like a better deal than Punggol.

[azeoprop]

http://www.the-minton.net/

It seems that the developer is giving up to 5% discount direct from the list price. Maybe later go check it out.

:banghead:

[phantom_opera]

5% off all remaining units or selective only?? Guess is to offset ABSD

[Lovelle]

desperate developer, go and break window

[fan]

5% off all remaining units or selective only?? Guess is to offset ABSD

Agent text me its for selective units only

[ysyap]

Agent text me its for selective units onlyWhich selective units? Is it those that cannot sell since 1st launch? Then must be really lousy units lah... I miss boat le... looking for 4 bedders which has been sold out long ago... :banghead:. Penthouse possible but too exp... sigh!

[azeoprop]

Wow... Maybe i shd consider 2nd unit...

Wonder if they can allow "upsizing" by topping up $$. Can save on ABSD? Hee hee... :rolleyes:

[fclim]

Which selective units? Is it those that cannot sell since 1st launch? Then must be really lousy units lah... I miss boat le... looking for 4 bedders which has been sold out long ago... :banghead:. Penthouse possible but too exp... sigh!

Probably only a few lousy units. Good marketing ploy to draw in the crowds. But, majority still around $850 psf, which is a good price in today's context.

Penthouse oso all sold out hor. These are single level penthouses with more useful spaces, not those 2 storey types with a useless 2nd level open terrace that you pay so much for.

[ysyap]

Probably only a few lousy units. Good marketing ploy to draw in the crowds. But, majority still around $850 psf, which is a good price in today's context.

Penthouse oso all sold out hor. These are single level penthouses with more useful spaces, not those 2 storey types with a useless 2nd level open terrace that you pay so much for.What about 3+1?

[fclim]

What about 3+1?

I heard a handful of units left. Probably only mostly 3BR and 2+1.

[moomooteo]

New full page advert today..."New 2012 pricing from 798psf"
:scared-1: :mad: :simmering: :banghead:
This remind me of another KL project, Oasis Garden. Prices sre dropped several times and the first 2 batch of buyers are played out.

[edwinleeap]

This remind me of another KL project, Oasis Garden. Prices sre dropped several times and the first 2 batch of buyers are played out.

That was because oasis garden was launched when market was still buoyant, selling above 900 psf. Then lehman struck, kheng leong let the price drop to slightly less than 700 psf for a few months. it then made the climb back to close to 1000psf

[fan]

This reminds me of GSS whereby shops will put UP TO 90% off and you can only find 1 item at 90% off if you really dig deep enough..

[Kenshinto80]

That's lower than its original pricing. Looks like a better deal than Punggol.
I got the listing from the agent, the 798psf is a joke if you get the drift of it....look at the unit type. The actual price still around 850 to 900 plus after 5%. The first few batches of buyers still enjoy the best price when Minton was launched.

[kane]

the sub $800psf, is it one with a very big PES?

[new2mondrian]

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[ysyap]

I got the listing from the agent, the 798psf is a joke if you get the drift of it....look at the unit type. The actual price still around 850 to 900 plus after 5%. The first few batches of buyers still enjoy the best price when Minton was launched.Yup... agent will tell you when you go down to showflat that the unit at $798 psf has just been sold. 'Would you like to consider the other units at $850 psf?' :rolleyes:

[kane]

Yup... agent will tell you when you go down to showflat that the unit at $798 psf has just been sold. 'Would you like to consider the other units at $850 psf?' :rolleyes:

I heard 4 bedder sold out but i still see fresh ads on propertyguru for 4 bedder.

[curio]

I heard 4 bedder sold out but i still see fresh ads on propertyguru for 4 bedder.

Those could be 3+1 with area 14xx sft. The "real" 4 bdrm area is 16xx sft

[fclim]

Those could be 3+1 with area 14xx sft. The "real" 4 bdrm area is 16xx sft

Yup. The 3+S ones are 1496 sft. The real 4 bedders are 1658 sft and 1755 sft. These come with 4 beds and 4 baths, not 3 baths.

There are some 1658 sft ones advertised for sale, but I doubt if these are available, unless subsale.

[ysyap]

I heard 4 bedder sold out but i still see fresh ads on propertyguru for 4 bedder.Can developer consider converting the 3+S into 4 bedders with no junior master? Just reposition a bit here and there can? Hmmm... will be in demand if 4 bedders are already sold out and still people are making enquiries! :rolleyes:

[azeoprop]

Actually you can do it yourself. Just make the dining room become another bedroom and the dry kitchen become the dining room.

tada....you now converted a 3+ study into a 4+ study haa haa haa...

:p

[kane]

Actually you can do it yourself. Just make the dining room become another bedroom and the dry kitchen become the dining room.

tada....you now converted a 3+ study into a 4+ study haa haa haa...

:p

The dining area is quite compact i think. But probably those new developments bedroom are about that size.

[ysyap]

Actually you can do it yourself. Just make the dining room become another bedroom and the dry kitchen become the dining room.

tada....you now converted a 3+ study into a 4+ study haa haa haa...

:pAgreed.. there was an earlier discussion on this too... I can certainly convert it myself but that will require hacking and erecting, etc. If developer do it foc, then isn't that more incentive to buy it? :cool:

[fclim]

Agreed.. there was an earlier discussion on this too... I can certainly convert it myself but that will require hacking and erecting, etc. If developer do it foc, then isn't that more incentive to buy it? :cool:

Yup. But won't be FOC lah. Centurion Kovan did it for Kovan Residences. Some stacks of 3+S were later converted to 4 bedders and sold at a much higher price.

[ysyap]

So the price drop only affects some units which are not moving?

[solsys]

So the price drop only affects some units which are not moving?

I just got SMS from agent that Minton got real price discount. Don't know real or not.

[azeoprop]

Its real price discount of 5%. Because previously they never gave discount, only agent gave discount via their commission.

The other time they gave discount was 2% off list price for the first 150 units sold during the first 2 days of preview.

:banghead:

[Montaigne]

Its real price discount of 5%. Because previously they never gave discount, only agent gave discount via their commission.

The other time they gave discount was 2% off list price for the first 150 units sold during the first 2 days of preview.

:banghead:

How could they do this? They are upsetting their early buyers. Not a wise decision. Should hold price. :tsk-tsk:

[graveyard]

How could they do this? They are upsetting their early buyers. Not a wise decision. Should hold price. :tsk-tsk:

what to do..they are just keen to move the units. the early buyers are aklready locked in so nothing much can be done

[solsys]

How could they do this? They are upsetting their early buyers. Not a wise decision. Should hold price. :tsk-tsk:

Welcome to Kheng Leong.

[kane]

Its real price discount of 5%. Because previously they never gave discount, only agent gave discount via their commission.

The other time they gave discount was 2% off list price for the first 150 units sold during the first 2 days of preview.

:banghead:

So what's the nett psf for a 3 bedder facing pool and the 3+s?

[azeoprop]

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/8711266/for-sale-the-minton

Starbuy 3 bedder $989900. :banghead:

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/8633119/for-sale-the-minton

Staybuy 2 bedder $821750. :mad:

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/8633214/for-sale-the-minton

Starbuy 3 premium $1065900 :simmering:

[new2mondrian]

I was tempted too!!!

But in the end din get anything. Sigh. :( hubby not keen. The 3-bedroom premium unit not bad. 1335sqft is a good size. With dry kitchen too.

[azeoprop]

Yah, I love their 3 premium design. Too bad no vitamin M. :o

[solsys]

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/8711266/for-sale-the-minton

Starbuy 3 bedder $989900. :banghead:

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/8633119/for-sale-the-minton

Staybuy 2 bedder $821750. :mad:

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/8633214/for-sale-the-minton

Starbuy 3 premium $1065900 :simmering:

Attractive can buy. :D

[azeoprop]

Can existing owners demand 5% furniture vouchers as compensation? :D

[Montaigne]

Can existing owners demand 5% furniture vouchers as compensation? :D
Existing customers should gather and fight it out. Boycott developer!

[pineapple]

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/8711266/for-sale-the-minton

Starbuy 3 bedder $989900. :banghead:

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/8633119/for-sale-the-minton

Staybuy 2 bedder $821750. :mad:

http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/8633214/for-sale-the-minton

Starbuy 3 premium $1065900 :simmering:

is this cheaper than during the launch period ? perhaps these are bad facing units..

[moshimoshi]

Existing customers should gather and fight it out. Boycott developer!

Especially when they have sold 800+ out of 950 units launched..

[new2mondrian]

I think it is very close to launch price. But the remaining units were mostly on low floors, with lousier views as compared with the rest of the development. The premium unit is on level 2, facing the landed. Three floors up will have unblocked views since the landed all have height restriction of max 3 storeys excluding attic.

[new2mondrian]

Can existing owners demand 5% furniture vouchers as compensation? :D

Erm i doubt so... Caveat emptor. :( Willing buyer, willing seller. Sigh.

I got 2% off from developer since I bought during launch. 8xxpsf for a studio really quite cheap already lah. Cannot complain I guess. The only gripe I have is the flooring. I need to retile the whole place. The flooring for the std unit is really unacceptable. :(

[azeoprop]

Erm i doubt so... Caveat emptor. :( Willing buyer, willing seller. Sigh.

I got 2% off from developer since I bought during launch. 8xxpsf for a studio really quite cheap already lah. Cannot complain I guess. The only gripe I have is the flooring. I need to retile the whole place. The flooring for the std unit is really unacceptable. :(

Ok maybe demand free upgrade to the white tiles seen on the 3 bedders. :D

[new2mondrian]

Ok maybe demand free upgrade to the white tiles seen on the 3 bedders. :D
Yeah... I spent one whole morning on the launch day trying to convince developer to let me top up to white tiles but failed. Any concession now to allow me to get the white tiles will be great!!! Imagine I have to either tile over or hack the existing tiles up. Really waste of $$$...

[azeoprop]

For me I was thinking of some japanese zen design to fit with the stone color tiles. :beats-me-man:

[dtrax]

820k still so so leh.. considering palette at 800k+. If can priced below 800k or lesser then certainly can sell! Question is, what will happen to those who chiong FH urban residences and suites at paya lebar at 1.2k++ psf

[kane]

Considering that some of the investors here have multiple properties, the savings would have been 2%. Cos you still need to pay extra 3% for ABSD.

[phantom_opera]

ok la, 830psf for 2br quite cheap liao ... they just want to quickly sell off and go for next garmen tender

[new2mondrian]

For me I was thinking of some japanese zen design to fit with the stone color tiles. :beats-me-man:
Actually my folks are the best. They have been telling me that the tiles are really very nice, compared to the terrazo floor they had all these years. They said Minton tiles have a rougher surface and are elderly friendly.

Anyway the floor reminds me of concrete. Industrial design with more concrete and steel would go well with the floor I guess.

[fclim]

820k still so so leh.. considering palette at 800k+. If can priced below 800k or lesser then certainly can sell! Question is, what will happen to those who chiong FH urban residences and suites at paya lebar at 1.2k++ psf

820K very very cheap liao...considering D'Leedon at $1.5M.

[dtrax]

820K very very cheap liao...considering D'Leedon at $1.5M.

cheap but not enticing enuff. I am comparing similar class.. not ccr. i.e 820, alot of choices like palette etc..

[Rosy]

Kovan residences 2bedder 13xxpsf.

[fclim]

cheap but not enticing enuff. I am comparing similar class.. not ccr. i.e 820, alot of choices like palette etc..

Palette in ulu Pasir Ris la.. What similar class?

[Rosy]

Palette in ulu Pasir Ris la.. What similar class?
Older resale ec eastvale 8xxpsf.

[Rosy]

It seems resale psf is higher or similar to new launches in ocr locations.

[dtrax]

Palette in ulu Pasir Ris la.. What similar class?

check the rental rates :)

[fclim]

Kovan residences 2bedder 13xxpsf.


Yeah. This is a more sensible comparison. 2 bedder asking $1.3M. Transacted around $1.2M. So you pay $400k to $500k more just to be next to MRT. As mentioned before, can buy 7 series with spare change.

[cartman]

anyone knows if they still have penthouses left?

[azeoprop]

Here is the original launch price back in 2010. :D

1 BEDROOM

Stack 44 (2nd flr) : $560,000 ($800psf)
(8th flr) : $561,000 ($899psf)
(17th flr) : $606,000 ($971psf)

Stack 45 (2nd flr) : $494,000 ($752psf)
(8th flr ) : $495,000 ($902psf)
(16th flr) : $535,000 ($974psf)

Stack 61 (3rd flr ) : $602,000 ($848psf)
(5th flr) : $608,000 ($856psf)

Stack 67 (3rd flr) : $602,000 ($848psf)
$608,000 ($856psf)

2 BEDROOM

Stack 05 (3rd flr) : $766,000 ($774psf)
(8th flr) : $844,000 ($853psf)
(14th flr): $892,000 ($901psf)

Stack 08 (2nd flr) : $797,000 ($813psf)
(8th flr) : $841,000 ($858psf)
(14th flr) : $889,000 ($907psf)

Stack 22 (2nd flr) : $846,000 ($855psf)
(8th flr) : $890,000 ($899psf)
(14th flr) : $938,000 ($947psf)

Stack 23 (2nd flr) : $797,000 ($813psf)
(8th flr) : $841,000 ($858psf)
(14th flr) : $889,000 ($907psf)

Stack 46 (3rd flr) : $762,000 ($814psf)
(8th flr) : $798,000 ($853psf)
(16th flr): $862,000 ($921psf)

Stack 74 (2nd flr) : $821,000 ($838psf)
(8th flr) : $865,000 ($883psf)
(16th flr) : $929,000 ($948psf)

Stack 75 (2nd flr) : $837,000 ($854psf)
(8th flr) : $881,000 ($899psf)
(16th flr) : $945,000 ($964psf)


2 + STUDY

Stack 16 (2nd flr) : $886,000 ($799psf)
(8th flr) : $930,000 ($839psf)
(14th flr) : $978,000 ($882psf)

Stack 54 (2nd flr) : $895,000 ($823 psf)
(8th flr) : $939,000 ($864psf)
(16th flr) : $1,003,000 ($923psf)

Stack 55 (2nd flr) : $904,000 ($832 psf)
(8th flr) : $948,000($872psf)
(16th flr) : $1,012,000 ($931psf)

DUAL KEY

Stack 07 (2nd flr) : $1,088,000 ($749psf)
(8th flr) : $1,200,000 ($826psf)
(14th flr) : $1,272,000 ($875psf)

Stack 12 (2nd flr) : $1,088,000 ($749psf)
(8th flr) : $1,200,000 ($826psf)
(14th flr) : $1,272,000 ($875psf)


3 BEDROOM

Stack 06 (3rd flr) : $962,000 ($791psf)
(8th flr) : $1,010,000 ($831psf)
(14th flr) : $1,070,000 ($880psf)

Stack 09 (2nd flr): $1,010,000 ($831psf)
(8th flr): $1,070,000 ($880psf)
(14th flr): $1,130,000 ($929psf)

Stack 10 (2nd flr) : $1,010,000 ($831psf)
(8th flr) : $1,070,000 ($880psf)
(14th flr) : $1,130,000 ($921psf)

Stack 70 (2nd flr) : $991,000 ($815psf)
(8th flr) : $1,051,000 ($864psf)
(16th flr) : $1,131,000 ($930psf)

Stack 71 (2nd flr) : $1,010,000 ($831psf)
(8th flr) : $1,070,000 ($880psf)
(16th flr) : $1,150,000 ($946psf)


3 (PREMIUM) BEDROOM

Stack 61 (2nd flr) : $1,016,000 ($767psf)
(8th flr) : $1,134,000 ($849psf)
(16th flr) : $1,214,000 ($909psf)

Stack 67 (2nd flr): $1,037,000 ($783psf)
(8th flr): $1,146,000 ($858psf)
(16th flr): $1,226,000 ($918psf)

Stack 68 (2nd flr) : $1,090,000 ($823psf)
(8th flr) : $1,146,000 ($866psf)
(16th flr) : $1,226,000 ($926psf)


3 + STUDY

Stack 29 (2nd flr) : $1,176,000 ($786psf)
(8th flr) : $1,274,000 ($852psf)
(14th flr) : $1,346,000 ($900psf)

Stack 30 (2nd flr): $1,152,000 ($770psf)
(8th flr): $1,250,000 ($836psf)
(14th flr): $1,322,000 ($884psf)

4 BEDROOM

Stack 39 (2nd flr) : $1,306,000 ($788psf)
(8th flr) : $1,392,000 ($840psf)
(14th flr) : $1,482,000 ($894psf)

Stack 40 (2nd flr): $1,305,000 ($744psf)
(8th flr): $1,391,000 ($793psf)
(14th flr): $1,481,000 ($844psf)

[fclim]

check the rental rates :)

Hmm.. Livia 4 bed asking $4K. Kovan Residences 4 bed asking $6K. Maybe same same hor..:)

[cartman]

azeoprop, nice...can share the penthouse prices?

[fclim]

anyone knows if they still have penthouses left?

All penthouses and 4 bedders sold out. Was at showflat yesterday. A bit of crowd and overheard many people asking about penthouses and 4 bedder. The showflat for 4 bedder still around, so maybe people like it or thought still available.

[dtrax]

Hmm.. Livia 4 bed asking $4K. Kovan Residences 4 bed asking $6K. Maybe same same hor..:)

So based on what you said, how much $psf/mth for Livia 4rm that is @ $4k and that for the 6k you are talking about?

[fclim]

azeoprop, nice...can share the penthouse prices?

Cheapest penthouse, 1991 sq ft, single level. Price was $1.7M.

[dtrax]

I am giving an unbiased rate for both, one being beside MRT at kovan av 3.57psf/mth and livia at 3.17psf/mth, taken from URA stats

[azeoprop]

Cheapest penthouse, 1991 sq ft, single level. Price was $1.7M.

All 6 of them were sold and recorded in ura site. The next bigger 2185sqft also all 3 units sold and recorded in ura site.
The 2551sqft penthouse only 1 recorded in ura website 2.15m, but 4 units in the floor plan.

:beats-me-man:

[fclim]

So based on what you said, how much $psf/mth for Livia 4rm that is @ $4k and that for the 6k you are talking about?

Livia low $3.xx, KR mid to high $3.xx. Same anot?

[dtrax]

Livia low $3.xx, KR mid to high $3.xx. Same anot?

One is beside MRT, other is Xmins to MRT, same anot?
p/s: 4k rental for livia can only get you a 3bedder. Unless you talking about a firesale $2.Xpsf/mth for 4 rm :)

[fclim]

I am giving an unbiased rate for both, one being beside MRT at kovan av 3.57psf/mth and livia at 3.17psf/mth, taken from URA stats

So, is it higher or same? Check Gallop Gables. Also around high $3.xx. Purely CCR vs OCR.

[dtrax]

So, is it higher or same? Check Gallop Gables. Also around high $3.xx. Purely CCR vs OCR.

Is that fair? Old development CCR vs OCR? Why not tell me how much Dleedon CCR vs OCR? 3.XX?

[fclim]

Is that fair? Old development CCR vs OCR? Why not tell me how much Dleedon CCR vs OCR? 3.XX?

Ok la. Compare Cherryhill with Gallop. Old enuf?

[dtrax]

Ok la. Compare Cherryhill with Gallop. Old enuf?

Dun like that leh.. compare here and there i getting confused liao :)
Gallop all large units, quantum close to 5k for 2rm, cherryl smaller size cannot compare lar. I am comparing same age condos, similar size. Since KR is beside MRT and Mall, I am giving a slight premium over the rental.

[fclim]

Dun like that leh.. compare here and there i getting confused liao :)
Gallop all large units, quantum close to 5k for 2rm, cherryl smaller size cannot compare lar. I am comparing same age condos, similar size. Since KR is beside MRT and Mall, I am giving a slight premium over the rental.

Ok ok.. Compare oso no end...:sleep:

[ysyap]

All penthouses and 4 bedders sold out. Was at showflat yesterday. A bit of crowd and overheard many people asking about penthouses and 4 bedder. The showflat for 4 bedder still around, so maybe people like it or thought still available.So what's still available? 3+S? Did you manage to get any price range? :rolleyes: Earlier thread suggests only 3 bedders and smaller are left...

[fclim]

So what's still available? 3+S? Did you manage to get any price range? :rolleyes: Earlier thread suggests only 3 bedders and smaller are left...

Understand only four 3+S units left, high floors. Not sure if sold out over weekend. Sorry din get price, but should be ard $850 psf.

[ysyap]

Understand only four 3+S units left, high floors. Not sure if sold out over weekend. Sorry din get price, but should be ard $850 psf.Thx for the information! ;)

[azeoprop]

Update 7th Feb 2012. :)

[new2mondrian]

Thanks azeoprop! Think can TOP this year.
.

[chrisop]

I went for a site visit on Sunday night about 8 plus, and the workers were all hard at work! Day and night building so should be TOP very soon.

[curio]

Payment has been made at which stage already? 50%?

[fclim]

Update 7th Feb 2012. :)

Thanks azeoprop. Impressive.:)

[graveyard]

Update 7th Feb 2012. :)

Mega structure!

[chrisop]

Payment has been made at which stage already? 50%?

Only 30% so far.

[kane]

nice pics. you can compile a fortnightly photo journal.

[edpheng]

just my opinion, if for own stay ok....if plan to rent out, rental can be challenging due to the no of units in the project.