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District 84483535
16-05-10, 15:41
hi guys, any ideal about this project? i hear going launch on 26 May 2010..
but is it located close to KTM railway and close to PIE highway.

bargain hunter
16-05-10, 23:48
hi guys, any ideal about this project? i hear going launch on 26 May 2010..
but is it located close to KTM railway and close to PIE highway.

jalan anak bukit on one side is a pretty busy road. then like u said, buy and listen to the train hum by if buyer chooses the other side. :D one of the 2 bedroom layout has one room with ZERO windows it seems.

dtrax
17-05-10, 00:42
15xx psf average.. facilities/interior so so. Layout kinda MM type. But I think it is another priced to sell project, 1bedder from 7xxk. Location wise pretty gd

smallant
17-05-10, 11:26
Is tis project near the BT hill antenna ?? Some people get headaches when near such powerful broadcasting stations and radio waves leh.. :beats-me-man:
If not... trains passing by can use soundproof.. not a main issue if the price is rite lor.. :sleep:

Wild Falcon
17-05-10, 12:07
Where exactly is this place? Didn't know Jalan Anak Bukit got any space to build condos. I'm surprised they're starting MM units here. This is more "family" area than speculator's area. Would be interesting to see if it sells well. There might be singles who want to buy such MM units near their parents though. I doubt speculators would be interested. Don't think the towers at Bukit Timah Hill will cause headaches, the're just mere mobile phone base stations which are everywhere on top of buildings - my radio signals get more jammed up when I'm along ECP due to the airplane signals.

bargain hunter
17-05-10, 12:12
its behind garden vista, hence similarly flanked by jalan anak bukit on one side and KTM railway track on the other.


Where exactly is this place? Didn't know Jalan Anak Bukit got any space to build condos. I'm surprised they're starting MM units here. This is more "family" area than speculator's area. Would be interesting to see if it sells well. There might be singles who want to buy such MM units near their parents though. I doubt speculators would be interested. Don't think the towers at Bukit Timah Hill will cause headaches, the're just mere mobile phone base stations which are everywhere on top of buildings - my radio signals get more jammed up when I'm along ECP due to the airplane signals.

bargain hunter
17-05-10, 12:14
there might be demand for MM units there simply because there previously isn't any. :) Anyway, that plot of land would not be attractive for families so building MM units there would make more sense, as a bet on future MRT convenience.




Where exactly is this place? Didn't know Jalan Anak Bukit got any space to build condos. I'm surprised they're starting MM units here. This is more "family" area than speculator's area. Would be interesting to see if it sells well. There might be singles who want to buy such MM units near their parents though. I doubt speculators would be interested. Don't think the towers at Bukit Timah Hill will cause headaches, the're just mere mobile phone base stations which are everywhere on top of buildings - my radio signals get more jammed up when I'm along ECP due to the airplane signals.

Wild Falcon
17-05-10, 12:30
I see. Should be quite "hidden" then behind Gardenvista. Might have some singles interested - this is after all a fairly affluent area with no supply of studios or one bedders, let alone MM units :) I think developers should start building some studios here - I'm surprised Treehouse decide to do away with studios - but then it still did well. the KTM track should be slightly better than MRT track bah which comes on every 3 min and stupid loudspeaker with "DING DONG! PLEASE STAND BEHIND THE YELLOW LINE! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY!" broadcasting the rest of the time. Actually the KTM track creates an old world charm in the area.


its behind garden vista, hence similarly flanked by jalan anak bukit on one side and KTM railway track on the other.

proud owner
17-05-10, 12:43
I see. Should be quite "hidden" then behind Gardenvista. Might have some singles interested - this is after all a fairly affluent area with no supply of studios or one bedders, let alone MM units :) I think developers should start building some studios here - I'm surprised Treehouse decide to do away with studios - but then it still did well. the KTM track should be slightly better than MRT track bah which comes on every 3 min and stupid loudspeaker with "DING DONG! PLEASE STAND BEHIND THE YELLOW LINE! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY!" broadcasting the rest of the time. Actually the KTM track creates an old world charm in the area.

hopefully its quieter than Gardenvista ... the flyover from clementi almost same level as the condo damn noisy

bargain hunter
17-05-10, 12:48
main access road is jalan anak bukit itself, west sun comes from there too! so better off to face train track and landed area. :)

qmwfire
17-05-10, 15:57
very noisy location! surrounded by noisy flyover road, expressway and railway tracks... :doh:

bargain hunter
17-05-10, 16:04
all the more reason to build mickey mouse units and sell to singles/working couples so that they can turn on the air con and soundproof the place at night while they are not in during the day. the place simply can't appeal to families.




very noisy location! surrounded by noisy flyover road, expressway and railway tracks... :doh:

Party
17-05-10, 16:45
Jus log in to ktm railway train schedule, not a big issue lah...

screwby
17-05-10, 20:57
Passed by the site today. Showroom is ready but not opened yet. Agents already outside with tables & chairs to collect cheques.

Had a glimpse at the price list. For 2 bed, starts from abt $920K for 646sq ft.

Facing Jln Anak Bukit is noisy, might have a problem driving out during rush hr.
Facing the railway track....just when i was leaving, the train passed by....it was loud, even when my car windows are all closed.

So at that price, even though the quantum might be low.....think better reconsider and not join the mad rush as seen in recent launches.

Regulators
17-05-10, 23:22
this kind of pricing of the area is really not justified. i am also very amazed by the fact that the boundary for central region is drawn up to king albert park :doh:

bargain hunter
18-05-10, 00:28
its not right? CCR is up to tessarina, so this project, cascadia, floridian are all RCR projects.


this kind of pricing of the area is really not justified. i am also very amazed by the fact that the boundary for central region is drawn up to king albert park :doh:

Regulators
18-05-10, 01:37
this new project comes under RCR but it does not appear anywhere cityfringe


its not right? CCR is up to tessarina, so this project, cascadia, floridian are all RCR projects.

devilplate
18-05-10, 01:37
technically, regulator is not wrong to say 'central boundary' as it dictates the RCR region. CCR=core central region mah...got the word core...hehe

devilplate
18-05-10, 01:40
this new project comes under RCR but it does not appear anywhere cityfringe

but prices there justify for RCR...old resale like Sterling r above 1kpsf.

Wild Falcon
18-05-10, 23:57
It's pretty close to Orchard and Newton - not surprised it's considered RCR. If you look at the map, the CCR region has always been slightly skewed to the northwest anyway - i.e. going "northwest" along Bukit Timah and Holland Road. Anyway, I think it's more important to look at the unique attributes of a place than to be obsessed witht the RCR or CCR or OCR classifications. After all, many times, an OCR or RCR could be only like 0.1km away depending on where the arbitrary line ends. A lot of city fringe areas northeastwards are also not very desirable districts for families e.g. Geylang or Balestier. So query is do you prefer this part of RCR or the other part? To each his own.

kahlid
24-05-10, 22:22
Jus log in to ktm railway train schedule, not a big issue lah...

Latest from CNA, KTM relocation to Woodlands by July 2011, so looks like no issue with train noise.

Wild Falcon
24-05-10, 23:00
This development very lucky - launch at the right time with the good news :)

Regulators
25-05-10, 00:19
agent marketing damn aggressively for this project but the price is not right. went to holland v for dinner today and saw them sticking flyers on car windscreens even after 10pm. :doh:

bargain hunter
25-05-10, 00:23
holland v quite far from jalan anak bukit leh...that's really aggressive. :D


agent marketing damn aggressively for this project but the price is not right. went to holland v for dinner today and saw them sticking flyers on car windscreens even after 10pm. :doh:

devilplate
25-05-10, 00:34
agts aso call me say chq collection now ON and wed BALLOTING...

Regulators
25-05-10, 00:35
maybe the agents are desperate for business or simply cant resist the coms from developer. i heard some developers pay full 2% com, not sure bout this project.


holland v quite far from jalan anak bukit leh...that's really aggressive. :D

devilplate
25-05-10, 00:44
maybe the agents are desperate for business or simply cant resist the coms from developer. i heard some developers pay full 2% com, not sure bout this project.

u will be surprised tat some projects give up to 3% or more!

but very funny, treehse and waterbank very low comm..my agt until today still complaining UOL only give him 0.2x% comm for waterbank...i was like :scared-1:

Regulators
25-05-10, 00:48
just to sidetrack a bit, i was told by an era agent that if anyone wanted to view treehouse showflat had to give a cheque first. I believe such a practice is not new and exist for other projects as well. i think this kind of practice is only around in singapore, never heard of such a thing in other countries.


u will be surprised tat some projects give up to 3% or more!

but very funny, treehse and waterbank very low comm..my agt until today still complaining UOL only give him 0.2x% comm for waterbank...i was like :scared-1:

proud owner
25-05-10, 00:49
u will be surprised tat some projects give up to 3% or more!

but very funny, treehse and waterbank very low comm..my agt until today still complaining UOL only give him 0.2x% comm for waterbank...i was like :scared-1:

thats not a good sign

i remember in 08/09 some agents even agree on 0.75pct ..

devilplate
25-05-10, 00:55
just to sidetrack a bit, i was told by an era agent that if anyone wanted to view treehouse showflat had to give a cheque first. I believe such a practice is not new and exist for other projects as well. i think this kind of practice is only around in singapore, never heard of such a thing in other countries.

in fact, i tink only asia countries like SG, china and HK whrby developers can sell so well just based on flr plans...haha

devilplate
25-05-10, 00:56
thats not a good sign

i remember in 08/09 some agents even agree on 0.75pct ..

duno wat u mean...

my point is tat: a project can sell itself, developer will stinge on comm. vice versa

proud owner
25-05-10, 01:02
duno wat u mean...

my point is tat: a project can sell itself, developer will stinge on comm. vice versa

oh sorry

i meant to say that any projects giving more than 1 pct comm ,,chances are not selling well

Wild Falcon
25-05-10, 10:47
They thought every project is 76 Shenton and Treehouse ar?


agts aso call me say chq collection now ON and wed BALLOTING...

bargain hunter
25-05-10, 10:53
huttons involved mah, so they are used to saying that after 76 shenton and treehouse. :doh:


They thought every project is 76 Shenton and Treehouse ar?

Wild Falcon
25-05-10, 10:56
Such forward property contracts/purchase are only popular in Asia. Singapore is one of the worst, where TOP can be 3-5 years later. Hong Kong has stricter pre-sale rules. Such forward property purchase usually encourages speculation as you don't have to make the full payment upfront. And i think generally Asians like to buy things "brand new" and follow trends (nowadays all the condo look the same and worst still, people use the same "designer" and every unit look the same with the baroque wall paper - people just like to follow trends) and don't care too much about character or heritage of old buildings.


in fact, i tink only asia countries like SG, china and HK whrby developers can sell so well just based on flr plans...haha

pjchorse
25-05-10, 13:57
I just moved out of Gardenvista about 3 months ago and I lived in a unit facing Jalan Anak Bukit and the Bukit Timah Plaza for 3 years. Tenants really have to put up with a rather high, and persistent noise level, 24/7. Sometimes my wife would be in the kitchen (facing the flyover) and she could not hear the phone ring even when the kitchen door is open. Another issue is the amount of dust generated from the flyover. Besides the amount (if you don't wipe down your furnitures for 2 days they feel very dusty), they are darker in color. I think tenants of this project will face the exact same issues. The area is actually very convenient for non-drivers as there are bus stops in front of the Blossomvale and on Jalan Anak Bukit, a short walk to a wet market, NTUC Finest nearby, and a stone's throw away to Holland V. If one can put up with the noise and pollution, there are pros to this area.

bargain hunter
26-05-10, 00:59
so quiet this thread, received the following sms, who's going?:

VIP Preview:26/5 10am. Cheque cut off @12pm. VIP discount 3%, from $7xxk.

devilplate
26-05-10, 02:10
so quiet this thread, received the following sms, who's going?:

VIP Preview:26/5 10am. Cheque cut off @12pm. VIP discount 3%, from $7xxk.

dun tink i will be gg...knowing tat i probably spend less den 5min again...the moment i heard the pool only 20m...i siammmmmmmmmmmmmm

proud owner
26-05-10, 02:22
so quiet this thread, received the following sms, who's going?:

VIP Preview:26/5 10am. Cheque cut off @12pm. VIP discount 3%, from $7xxk.



not just this thread ... PRIME district 9 10 11 thread totally dead ...other than dreamers asking about Spanish villa enbloc stuff ..

holiday comes early in May ..all of them gone holidaying somewhere ..... or is it ?

livenlove
26-05-10, 11:03
I always avoid those next to busy and major cross junctions. A flyover likely to appear if its not already there.
The condos btwn Range Road and Jln Anak Bukit (all 3 by same developer) are badly affected by fly-over; similarly for the nice condos near the former Equatorial hotel and the whole stretch near Holland/Farrer road.
The convienience however regarding amenities (and future MRT stn right at the door-step) is a spot on-just avoid the ones immediately next to the junction/flyover.


I just moved out of Gardenvista about 3 months ago and I lived in a unit facing Jalan Anak Bukit and the Bukit Timah Plaza for 3 years. Tenants really have to put up with a rather high, and persistent noise level, 24/7. Sometimes my wife would be in the kitchen (facing the flyover) and she could not hear the phone ring even when the kitchen door is open. Another issue is the amount of dust generated from the flyover. Besides the amount (if you don't wipe down your furnitures for 2 days they feel very dusty), they are darker in color. I think tenants of this project will face the exact same issues. The area is actually very convenient for non-drivers as there are bus stops in front of the Blossomvale and on Jalan Anak Bukit, a short walk to a wet market, NTUC Finest nearby, and a stone's throw away to Holland V. If one can put up with the noise and pollution, there are pros to this area.

devilplate
26-05-10, 11:15
I always avoid those next to busy and major cross junctions. A flyover likely to appear if its not already there.
The condos btwn Range Road and Jln Anak Bukit (all 3 by same developer) are badly affected by fly-over; similarly for the nice condos near the former Equatorial hotel and the whole stretch near Holland/Farrer road.
The convienience however regarding amenities (and future MRT stn right at the door-step) is a spot on-just avoid the ones immediately next to the junction/flyover.

this project got some facing rifle range...its a matter of choosing the right units my fren.

but i am not keen too....20m pool...NO WAY :D

teddybear
26-05-10, 11:49
Same for Dunern Road flyover (at intersection of Newton Road above Newton Circus). Very noisy even when standing on 2x floor in Newton One.


I always avoid those next to busy and major cross junctions. A flyover likely to appear if its not already there.
The condos btwn Range Road and Jln Anak Bukit (all 3 by same developer) are badly affected by fly-over; similarly for the nice condos near the former Equatorial hotel and the whole stretch near Holland/Farrer road.
The convienience however regarding amenities (and future MRT stn right at the door-step) is a spot on-just avoid the ones immediately next to the junction/flyover.

devilplate
26-05-10, 12:09
those seaview MBR units also super noisy

but if drop to 1.2mil..i dun mind the noise..:D

screwby
26-05-10, 12:43
went to the showflat tis morning. Seemed like agents more than buyers, maybe most are buying thru the phone? Didn't stay for till the cut off time to see how many units taken up.

'VIP' price is abt 9% off listed price.

bargain hunter
26-05-10, 13:15
hee, thanks for update. hmm, 3% become 9% discount?

no need to stay wat, call the agent who attended to u just now, he would gladly update you already. :D


went to the showflat tis morning. Seemed like agents more than buyers, maybe most are buying thru the phone? Didn't stay for till the cut off time to see how many units taken up.

'VIP' price is abt 9% off listed price.

jencrs
03-06-10, 19:18
Hi Everyone!

I bought a unit here last wk, still not sure if it's worth or not haha. Anyway, it's for own stay la, ppl tell me that's ok. Bot a unit that's furthest fm the main road, overlooking that landed properties, really close to the railway. If the KTM move to woodlands doesn't happen, I'm screwed i guess lol.

Anyway, I got it at just over 1300 psf. 1st day of preview, which was the day after the announcement KTM moving to woodlands. Timing so jun, dunno if they got some kind of info fm backdoor, so not sure if removal of railway already priced into the psf.

Anyway, i think developer took a bit of risk here. One side west sun and main road, the other side a roaring train a stone's throw away. If KTM never move, how to sell the units? Last heard the units behind "mostly" sold, according to the agent, but those facing west sun hardly moving.

Any thoughts?

jencrs
03-06-10, 19:30
Btw, the discounts explained to me is like this. At the preview, the VVIP discount was 18% off the list price. After a certain time, the discount goes down to 16%, only 2% different fm the VVIP preview.

lancelot
03-06-10, 20:09
Hi Everyone!

I bought a unit here last wk, still not sure if it's worth or not haha. Anyway, it's for own stay la, ppl tell me that's ok. Bot a unit that's furthest fm the main road, overlooking that landed properties, really close to the railway. If the KTM move to woodlands doesn't happen, I'm screwed i guess lol.

Anyway, I got it at just over 1300 psf. 1st day of preview, which was the day after the announcement KTM moving to woodlands. Timing so jun, dunno if they got some kind of info fm backdoor, so not sure if removal of railway already priced into the psf.

Anyway, i think developer took a bit of risk here. One side west sun and main road, the other side a roaring train a stone's throw away. If KTM never move, how to sell the units? Last heard the units behind "mostly" sold, according to the agent, but those facing west sun hardly moving.

Any thoughts?

Since you are already committed, tell you no good also no use right? From now on hear only the good stuff. Even if KTM doesnt move, you wont be screwed. From personal experience noise from railway track is exaggerated. Unlike the MRT lines, KTM trains run sparingly. At most 6-8 times a day. I used to live near railway track. The noise from the passing train is quite regular and soothing. Can lull you to sleep. The noise from an MRT train, on the hand, is quite irritating as there is this screeching sound it generates especially when carriage is pulling into or out of a station.

bargain hunter
03-06-10, 22:46
what size is your unit? if relatively small and still get at 1300psf i think its a good deal! vs cascadia. :) i think it is safe to assume the KTM will not run on that track when your property is completed so you do get an unblocked view of the landed properties facing east.

it is understandable that the other facing is screwed. :D 1300 still sounds good because before the preview pple were talking about 1600 or 1700psf (little did we know that is the totally undiscounted price and that VVIP price is 18% off). Timing of sale is perfect for the facing you bought, the west facing side should give a further discount then can move. :ashamed1:




Hi Everyone!

I bought a unit here last wk, still not sure if it's worth or not haha. Anyway, it's for own stay la, ppl tell me that's ok. Bot a unit that's furthest fm the main road, overlooking that landed properties, really close to the railway. If the KTM move to woodlands doesn't happen, I'm screwed i guess lol.

Anyway, I got it at just over 1300 psf. 1st day of preview, which was the day after the announcement KTM moving to woodlands. Timing so jun, dunno if they got some kind of info fm backdoor, so not sure if removal of railway already priced into the psf.

Anyway, i think developer took a bit of risk here. One side west sun and main road, the other side a roaring train a stone's throw away. If KTM never move, how to sell the units? Last heard the units behind "mostly" sold, according to the agent, but those facing west sun hardly moving.

Any thoughts?

screwby
03-06-10, 22:46
Btw, the discounts explained to me is like this. At the preview, the VVIP discount was 18% off the list price. After a certain time, the discount goes down to 16%, only 2% different fm the VVIP preview.

Hmmm....i'm not too sure if the VVIP discount was really 18% coz when I saw the price list, the discount calculated was only around 9%.

Unless there're further price reduction when you confirmed your purchase?

dtrax
03-06-10, 23:21
Hmmm....i'm not too sure if the VVIP discount was really 18% coz when I saw the price list, the discount calculated was only around 9%.

Unless there're further price reduction when you confirmed your purchase?


I think he bought the penthouse unit.. most 1-3 bedders are of higher psf

jencrs
03-06-10, 23:30
@ lancelot: I'm a sucker for pain man, so I don't mind if someone's brutally honest with me haha. As for the train, my gf's place is much farther from from the tracks than the Suites, but it still made quite a racket to me whenever it goes by her place. But she says she's so used to it, she hardly notices anymore. But like u said, an MRT would be far worse.

@ bargain hunter: ah it's actually 1 of the "bigger" units, the 3rm 915sqft. Only 1 stack with 3 units of 3 rms, so you've got a 33% chance of guessing my address. Pls come by for drinks lol. I saw the Cascadia a few days ago, and thought it was quite ok as far as the units are concerned, fairly spacious. But at the price tag of over 1400psf, I'd expect more amenities like makan joints, supermarkets etc to be within walking dist. On a side note, Jardin's price is now a min of 1775psf for the apartments, altho there's a cash rebate almost equaling the stamp duty. Nuts.

@ screwby: No further discount fm the price originally quoted to me. I saw the price list as well, and if i remember correctly it did work out to be 18% discount. I also asked the agent twice about the discount on 2 different days and he told me the same thing. Of course, it could all be a sales tactic to reel me in hook line and sinker, but that's what I saw.

Which brings me to a qn. How genuine are these discounts? Are these discounts like those 365 day a year sale kind of thing? I mean it's up to the dev to come up with their own list prices, and then discount it to the price they actually want to sell it at.

devilplate
03-06-10, 23:34
3bedder 915sqft :scared-3:

isit comfy? hmm...mabe i shd go down take a look? 1300psf seems alright

jencrs
03-06-10, 23:46
3bedder 915sqft :scared-3: haha ya tell me abt it. It fit what i needed tho, which was 3 separate rms, and when I saw the 7xx sqft 2rm showrm, it didn't look as small as I thought it would. It's not exactly 1300psf, just above that actually.

devilplate
03-06-10, 23:50
haha ya tell me abt it. It fit what i needed tho, which was 3 separate rms, and when I saw the 7xx sqft 2rm showrm, it didn't look as small as I thought it would. It's not exactly 1300psf, just above that actually.

without baywindows and planters and balconies? if so, 915sqft shd be alright...nowadays common bedrooms can only put a super single bed.

jencrs
04-06-10, 00:01
without baywindows and planters and balconiesUnfortunately, guilty of all 3.

The balcony is pretty small, prob space enuf for 3 ppl to chill, and at least it faces the landed properties and further on, the park and nature reserve, rather than balconies that face the road, or facing neighbours like so many other places. So I'm ok with the balcony.

Bay windows, I'm neutral. I'd rather not have them, but i've seen very nice ways of doing them up in Flamingo and Cascadia, so I can live with it.

The planters...... sucks. Maybe I can grow some "medicinal" plants to smoke/sell.

proud owner
04-06-10, 00:05
haha ya tell me abt it. It fit what i needed tho, which was 3 separate rms, and when I saw the 7xx sqft 2rm showrm, it didn't look as small as I thought it would. It's not exactly 1300psf, just above that actually.


once you move in you need to maintain it just like the showflat ..

no clutters ..

problem is ..once people move in they start to buy more and more things .. so 915 sqft will appear smaller and smaller as time goes by

bargain hunter
04-06-10, 00:26
915sq ft still compact for a 3 bedder so psf and quantum-wise its a good deal, 1.2m+ for 3 bedroom. Other than master, bedroom 2 can fit in a queen bed but only just! face the wardrobe. Bay windows are not excessive but these planters, can you walk out and access them by foot? (i have seen some projects where the planters are really just for plants and at window levels). Balcony is right size vs the unit's total size but as with recent trends, a/c ledge is huge.

Cascadia is indeed right sized too but the combination of the psf and larger unit size makes the quantum higher. The price tag is for the amenities within the compound lol and trying to ride on the fact that it located along Bukit Timah Road. :beats-me-man: on why that should be the case, like u said, can't walk to amenities and even the walk to future mrt is the furthest vs other developments nearby. Far East as usual is not keen to sell Jardin. I think its an ego thing. They think their gardens in the sky design is so special they will never lower the price. :ashamed1:


@bargain hunter: ah it's actually 1 of the "bigger" units, the 3rm 915sqft. Only 1 stack with 3 units of 3 rms, so you've got a 33% chance of guessing my address. Pls come by for drinks lol. I saw the Cascadia a few days ago, and thought it was quite ok as far as the units are concerned, fairly spacious. But at the price tag of over 1400psf, I'd expect more amenities like makan joints, supermarkets etc to be within walking dist. On a side note, Jardin's price is now a min of 1775psf for the apartments, altho there's a cash rebate almost equaling the stamp duty. Nuts.

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devilplate
04-06-10, 00:29
FEO is a hybrid follower of Propertism...:D

jencrs
04-06-10, 01:04
Bay windows are not excessive but these planters, can you walk out and access them by foot? (i have seen some projects where the planters are really just for plants and at window levels).Ah yes, in the master bed rm, there's a door (not window) leading to the planter which i believe is at least partially accessible by foot. what the agent actually said was that there was enough space there to hang out towels and the like. I didn't ask if I can walk thru the more narrow part of the planter.

Regulators
04-06-10, 01:30
915sqft will be the size of a very small 3 bedroom 4rm flat in HDB terms. if you include bay windows and balcony, would be even smaller. I personally feel the most important thing is to have a cosy place so size is not all that important if only 2 people are staying there.



915sq ft still compact for a 3 bedder so psf and quantum-wise its a good deal, 1.2m+ for 3 bedroom. Other than master, bedroom 2 can fit in a queen bed but only just! face the wardrobe. Bay windows are not excessive but these planters, can you walk out and access them by foot? (i have seen some projects where the planters are really just for plants and at window levels). Balcony is right size vs the unit's total size but as with recent trends, a/c ledge is huge.

Cascadia is indeed right sized too but the combination of the psf and larger unit size makes the quantum higher. The price tag is for the amenities within the compound lol and trying to ride on the fact that it located along Bukit Timah Road. :beats-me-man: on why that should be the case, like u said, can't walk to amenities and even the walk to future mrt is the furthest vs other developments nearby. Far East as usual is not keen to sell Jardin. I think its an ego thing. They think their gardens in the sky design is so special they will never lower the price. :ashamed1:

proud owner
04-06-10, 02:00
915sqft will be the size of a very small 3 bedroom 4rm flat in HDB terms. if you include bay windows and balcony, would be even smaller. I personally feel the most important thing is to have a cosy place so size is not all that important if only 2 people are staying there.

if i buy a 915 sqft 3 bedder .. i would knock down 1 rm and make it a nice cosy 2 bedder

jencrs
04-06-10, 14:14
if i buy a 915 sqft 3 bedder .. i would knock down 1 rm and make it a nice cosy 2 bedderIt's definitely an option, the smallest bedrm can join up to the living rm. My priority is still to have 3 rms, but hey got next 3 yrs to decide.

livenlove
04-06-10, 15:47
Hi, welcome to the neighbourhood.
I have lived nearby for 12 years, love the area: natures reserves, the greeneries: great place to walk, hike and jog which I do all 3. Far from the madding crowd and yet 2 lovely supermarts within walking distance, good food also nearby Cheong Chin Nam area, MGS round the corner-all round very good for families, nature lovers and outdoor types.
And far from the madding crowd.
And don't believe people who say traffic is very bad during. I work downtown and am able to get to the office about half hour; and short drive to Orchard Road on weekends (thats the only time ever I have the need or wish to go).
With the future DTL MRT at the doorstep almost, you can't go wrong.
Only thing is units are getting rather smallish-maybe HongKong influence. Saw Cascadia and as I mentioned in the other thread, was looking for a 4rm but were only 1410-1490sf only about the size of my current 3rm- maybe just some getting use to and more discipline required in not buying/accumulating stuffs and avoiding clutter.
Bad news? Can't really think of any except not a target of speculators like perhaps the other end of Dunearn Road (which again can be a good thing depending).


It's definitely an option, the smallest bedrm can join up to the living rm. My priority is still to have 3 rms, but hey got next 3 yrs to decide.

aLEX Soh
04-06-10, 18:43
i think 1,300psf can turn out to be a good buy. If i remember correctly, there's a plot of state land next to future beauty world MRT next to Sherwood Towers. By the time, government release for tender, it shld fetch more than the $600psf ppr that the latest tender for Potong Pasir fetch due to its better location. If really tender at $600+, most likely developers will sell at +/- $1,200psf for this 99yrs LH. So in my opinion, $1,300psf for this 999yrs development is quite worth it. Just my humble 2 cents worth...:)

devilplate
04-06-10, 18:44
hmm..tat area better den PP? :rolleyes:

bargain hunter
04-06-10, 20:30
different preference but i feel that area has a slight edge over PP in terms of the general perception of "class" though i m not an advocate of that.

its not about proximity to town, its a traditional bukit timah thinghy. juz look at jardin holding up out for 1700psf. PP how to hit 1700? :D


hmm..tat area better den PP? :rolleyes:

bargain hunter
04-06-10, 20:39
better clarify that we are discussing PP = potong pasir, lest others think we are discussing pasir panjang. :)


different preference but i feel that area has a slight edge over PP in terms of the general perception of "class" though i m not an advocate of that.

its not about proximity to town, its a traditional bukit timah thinghy. juz look at jardin holding up out for 1700psf. PP how to hit 1700? :D

teddybear
04-06-10, 20:44
Potong Pasir a big area previously are cemetery! :scared-1:
Never have good impression of Potong Pasir vs "Bukit Timah" (even if it is just compared to Upper Bukit Timah, the lesser cousin of the lower part of Bukit Timah). :D


different preference but i feel that area has a slight edge over PP in terms of the general perception of "class" though i m not an advocate of that.

its not about proximity to town, its a traditional bukit timah thinghy. juz look at jardin holding up out for 1700psf. PP how to hit 1700? :D

bargain hunter
04-06-10, 20:57
if we use bukit timah/that big busy road junction to draw the line then too bad, the govt site discussed above comes under upper bukit timah. LOL. :ashamed1: still i think it has an edge over PP. Its really not comparable, PP is purely for "number of north east line train stops from the city". :tongue3:


Potong Pasir a big area previously are cemetery! :scared-1:
Never have good impression of Potong Pasir vs "Bukit Timah" (even if it is just compared to Upper Bukit Timah, the lesser cousin of the lower part of Bukit Timah). :D

Wild Falcon
05-06-10, 15:59
I think Potong Pasir and Upper Bukit Timah have very different vibes. One is along the existing NE MRT station peppered with new HDB estates e.g. Hougang - not much history or special attributes other than MRT line. The other one is a nature reserves area, mostly private properties and leafy area with some heritage and history e.g. Beauty World, Fort factory and one of the most heavily fought road during WW2 with a KTM train line running through (future rail trail perhaps for cyclists and trekkers?). Can't really compare the price of NE line region with the future downtown line region - very different characteristic that probably attract very different target market. In terms of distance to town (by counting no. of MRT stations), I don't think they are that far apart.

Wild Falcon
05-06-10, 16:05
It's interesting when you ask people for good food in Bukit Timah area - most will start naming the restaurants along Upper Bukit Timah instead. So the area has its own charm - and sometimes is more laid back and interesting than "lower Bukit Timah". I was looking though this "Bukit timah walking trail" published by Singapore Tourism Board - can't help but feel the "upper bukit timah" part of the bt timah trail which covers the ten mile to the first mile - the Upper Bukit timah part (6th mile onwards) is a lot more interesting than the lower bukit timah part - which is essentially just residential with not much heritage or nature.


Potong Pasir a big area previously are cemetery! :scared-1:
Never have good impression of Potong Pasir vs "Bukit Timah" (even if it is just compared to Upper Bukit Timah, the lesser cousin of the lower part of Bukit Timah). :D

devilplate
05-06-10, 18:15
this project not selling well...surprised to noe still got many 1/2bedders with better facing. I wud recommend 2bedder for investment stack 2 and 17...721sqft, 2nd room really small but living area still decent. slightly less den 1mil after discount...better deal den cascadia...but the pool really abit too small for comfy...

Wild Falcon
05-06-10, 20:03
I think too high PSF $1350-$1550psf for Upper Bukit Timah with no MRT station yet. And also, not a district where MM units will fly off the shelves? It is after all an untested MM area, unlike the usual suspects.


this project not selling well...surprised to noe still got many 1/2bedders with better facing. I wud recommend 2bedder for investment stack 2 and 17...721sqft, 2nd room really small but living area still decent. slightly less den 1mil after discount...better deal den cascadia...but the pool really abit too small for comfy...

Regulators
06-06-10, 00:05
my favourite place is Cheong Chin Nam Street :)


It's interesting when you ask people for good food in Bukit Timah area - most will start naming the restaurants along Upper Bukit Timah instead.

jencrs
08-06-10, 23:53
Hi, welcome to the neighbourhood.thanks livenlove.

jencrs
08-06-10, 23:56
I wud recommend 2bedder for investment stack 2 and 17...721sqftHeard stack 2 (aka stack B) no more, stack 17 (aka stack J1) only 1 left.

devilplate
08-06-10, 23:59
Heard stack 2 (aka stack B) no more, stack 17 (aka stack J1) only 1 left.

dun tell me some forumers grab it after seeing my posting?

jokes aside, glad tat some units r sold :D

jencrs
09-06-10, 00:38
dun tell me some forumers grab it after seeing my posting?

jokes aside, glad tat some units r sold :Dhaha i'm sure you'd like your mere musings to move markets.

teddybear
09-06-10, 16:55
Not true lah. Lower Bukit Timah around "Newton"also has its heritage. Just look at the trees in the middle & beside Newton Road there already so old and you know Newton Road has existed for very very long time already (upper bukit timah at that time not even populated? Only later then has a Ford factory). :D
Upper Bukit Timah always so jammed, too crowded, too densely populated and insufficient road capacity to handle the volume of vehicles there.


It's interesting when you ask people for good food in Bukit Timah area - most will start naming the restaurants along Upper Bukit Timah instead. So the area has its own charm - and sometimes is more laid back and interesting than "lower Bukit Timah". I was looking though this "Bukit timah walking trail" published by Singapore Tourism Board - can't help but feel the "upper bukit timah" part of the bt timah trail which covers the ten mile to the first mile - the Upper Bukit timah part (6th mile onwards) is a lot more interesting than the lower bukit timah part - which is essentially just residential with not much heritage or nature.

Wild Falcon
09-06-10, 20:26
If Upper Bt Timah surrounded by so much greenery and primary rainforest and low plot ratio is dense, then I dunno which place is not dense. This place prolly got more trees than human. But the MRT construction and winding f1 tracks r nuisance u hv to deal with for next few years.

teddybear
09-06-10, 20:42
Yes with low plot ratio and yet the roads cannot even accomodate the vehicle traffic that there is always perpetual jam during peak hours. Even on weekends, the road leading into PIE is forever very heavy traffic. I can only assume there are just too many residents driving there that the roads cannot even accomodate. Otherwise how to explain the forever traffic jam over there?

On the other hand, the lower Bukit Timah Road after Steven Road junction, despite the high plot ratio, the roads are so much smoother most of the time.
Why?


If Upper Bt Timah surrounded by so much greenery and primary rainforest and low plot ratio is dense, then I dunno which place is not dense. This place prolly got more trees than human. But the MRT construction and winding f1 tracks r nuisance u hv to deal with for next few years.

Wild Falcon
09-06-10, 20:53
That road is only jam during weekends due to right turning classes to jurong Kechil for all silly enrichment classes for children. Really strange due to poor design. Left lane got bus lane and turn out left to PIE, right lane turning right for parents sending children to enrichment classes on Sat. End up no lane can go straight :) Anyway, go PIE got numerous ways lah. Dairy Farm bestest or else just go by Jurong Kechil. Weekdays is a breeze nowadays ever since change traffic light timing.

URA is the best. i remember writing in to enquire about future development in the area and the response is "designated low density area" i.e. not much focus which may not be bad thing lah. Too much construction can be a nightmare as well.


Yes with low plot ratio and yet the roads cannot even accomodate the vehicle traffic that there is always perpetual jam during peak hours. Even on weekends, the road leading into PIE is forever very heavy traffic. I can only assume there are just too many residents driving there that the roads cannot even accomodate. Otherwise how to explain the forever traffic jam over there?

On the other hand, the lower Bukit Timah Road after Steven Road junction, despite the high plot ratio, the roads are so much smoother most of the time.
Why?

Wild Falcon
09-06-10, 21:01
Back to this Suites De Laurel (Faint! what kind of cheem name?) How's the sales so far? I know recent launch like Flamingo Valley and The Sound are doing quite badly. At The Sound which only sold a handful of unit, Far East is VERY WILLING to negotiate - look desperate - never see Far East so desperate before - usually they don't budge on price in order not to "hurt" the early buyers.

bargain hunter
10-06-10, 09:15
The Sound: 1) Not many early buyers (maybe 3 or 5?) :doh: 2) Super record price at premium way above existing projects nearby, so of course willing to negotiate. :D

I am also curious how this project is doing but seems like started to move a few more after devilplate's 2 bedroom recommendation. :) i think the facing railway track side should do well but the jalan anak bukit side, not sure when it will ever be sold out.



Back to this Suites De Laurel (Faint! what kind of cheem name?) How's the sales so far? I know recent launch like Flamingo Valley and The Sound are doing quite badly. At The Sound which only sold a handful of unit, Far East is VERY WILLING to negotiate - look desperate - never see Far East so desperate before - usually they don't budge on price in order not to "hurt" the early buyers.

jencrs
10-06-10, 15:54
The Sound is absorbing stamp duty, guessing they didn't do that earlier. Well, I'd be pissed if I were one of the early buyers too, altho......there aren't that many of those.

As for the suites, was told there are "limited" 2 bedders left. Most units facing the road are still available, but apparently they move 2-3 units every week.

Looking from a bird's eye view, I think that only stacks E, F and G, and maybe D, would be really affected by the road and afternoon sun. The rest would possibly be far enough away from the road, or at least be partially blocked by Gardenvista.

Vincentacy
26-10-10, 12:06
What do you guys think of the leftover 1+1 study (type E and F) units facing the road and some of the 1 bedroom facing one another?

Is it worth considering if size is not an issue?

At low 800k++ for a 1+1 study, what are the potential when project TOP with MRT ready?

jencrs
26-10-10, 23:58
What do you guys think of the leftover 1+1 study (type E and F) units facing the road and some of the 1 bedroom facing one another?

Is it worth considering if size is not an issue?

At low 800k++ for a 1+1 study, what are the potential when project TOP with MRT ready?Just FYI project on paper will TOP mid 2014 while MRT ready only 2015, so it doesn't TOP with MRT ready, unless MRT way ahead of schedule.

Vincentacy
27-10-10, 07:02
Just FYI project on paper will TOP mid 2014 while MRT ready only 2015, so it doesn't TOP with MRT ready, unless MRT way ahead of schedule.
Ya, I realized the MRT there will only be ready in 2015. I believe this project will TOP earlier than 2014. Developer would rather finish up projects that are mostly sold quicky so the money will be disperse to them?

Still, what do you foresee of the potential or quality of living in this development? (be it, 1/2 bedroom, 1+1 study or even the penthouse).

jencrs
28-10-10, 06:22
Sorry man i too noob to answer ur qn. Anyway, won't be objective since i vested for self stay at the moment. Hopefully some of the gurus here can help u. Btw u got any pricing for those units u interested in?

And what has the trend been like since it launched cuz i haven't been keeping track.

Vincentacy
19-11-10, 11:59
Ya, we bought it in the end.

This is the estimated floor plan of the 571sqf 1+1 Type E unit found in the Suites de Laurel brochure

http://img.skitch.com/20101119-44kwwtj38h5wei34hubur1kci.jpg



The below is a estimated scale of the actual unit plotted using Home 3D.
*planter, RC and AC lege not drawn

http://img.skitch.com/20101119-xbdumjr8n7d1fcfcgkn2qaeym2.jpg



With Home 3D, we were able to do a 3D "walkthru". It gives us an idea how the place will look like and how we can arrange our furniture and fixtures.

http://img.skitch.com/20101119-ctd5yr744sufwakqish41hs375.jpg



Comments and ideas are welcomed.

kingkong1984
19-11-10, 13:54
http://www.anst.uu.se/e/jiche227/Interntional%20Housing%20Finance/Singapore/Singapore%20Social%20Housing%20draft.pdf


I went into a three-storey shophouse with one lavatory and two bathrooms. We counted 200 tenants living there. It was so dark and damp. It was an inhuman and degrading existence. Underneath the staircase was a single plank. A man was lying on the plank. He had rented it. That was his home! And he was lying down covered by a blanket; the thick red blanket made in China. I paused to ask him if he was sick: “Why are you covering yourself with a thick blanket?” He replied: “I am covering myself out of respect for you. I am wearing only undershorts. My brother is wearing my pants.” They were too poor to afford clothing. In those days, there were shops which pulled clothing and shoes off the dead to sell them. “My God,” I thought to myself, “I really must help those
people.” (The Straits Times, 9 Aug 1997)

MM is the way to go. Make more rooms.

kingkong1984
19-11-10, 14:10
http://sgproptalk.blogspot.com/2010/07/suites-de-laurel-review.html

Free review.

hl124273
26-10-11, 09:29
Hi,

I bought a 3 bedder PH at SDL on the soft launch day 1, facing the landed properties, unblocked view, next to KTM line. There are proposals to convert the KTM line to a green corridor project to keep the railway land. http://www.thegreencorridor.org/



The units facing the back are snapped up very quickly, the last I heard, all the PH are taken up except for one unit facing the main road.

Price wise - it is lower than cascadia and better location than Cascadia given its proximity to amenities and future MRT, and a bus stop right in front of SDL. Garden Vista ( 99 yr condo , about 5 yr olds) priced itself at 11xx-12xx psf, and Jardin I heard was around 2000 psf now.

devilplate
26-10-11, 10:10
Hi,

I bought a 3 bedder PH at SDL on the soft launch day 1, facing the landed properties, unblocked view, next to KTM line. There are proposals to convert the KTM line to a green corridor project to keep the railway land. http://www.thegreencorridor.org/



The units facing the back are snapped up very quickly, the last I heard, all the PH are taken up except for one unit facing the main road.

Price wise - it is lower than cascadia and better location than Cascadia given its proximity to amenities and future MRT, and a bus stop right in front of SDL. Garden Vista ( 99 yr condo , about 5 yr olds) priced itself at 11xx-12xx psf, and Jardin I heard was around 2000 psf now.

actually not advisable to buy penthses in such boutique projects......:2cents:

anyway u bot for own stay? railway gone:cheers6:

DC33_2008
26-10-11, 10:50
Good for parents who want to have kids in pei hwa school.

jencrs
26-10-11, 12:36
anyway u bot for own stay? railway gone:cheers6:
Railway gone really a great thing. Lucky for the developer it was announced the day before the project was actually launched. So i'm sure the pricing as already padded sufficiently on day 1 of vvip preview.

hl124273
26-10-11, 23:46
actually not advisable to buy penthses in such boutique projects......:2cents:

anyway u bot for own stay? railway gone:cheers6:

Oh, care to enlighten me on why it is not advisable to buy PH in boutique projects? The largest PH (not the one I bought) was one of the first few to be sold during the soft launch.

Yes, bought for own stay and hope to sell it it after 8 years. Not sure what the prices will look like a decade from now

hl124273
26-10-11, 23:51
Railway gone really a great thing. Lucky for the developer it was announced the day before the project was actually launched. So i'm sure the pricing as already padded sufficiently on day 1 of vvip preview.


Yes, the developer was already aware of the removal of the KTM line , though during the soft launch nothing was confirmed.

I was actually looking around and waiting for Terrene to be launched, and happened to passby garden vista area and saw the signage put up for SDL and registered my interest. Terrene was priced around 12xx psf, large plot of land with full amenities, but on a less swanky area of BT. It's double the psf price of its opp neighbour High Oaks which is a leasehold property (10 yrs maybe?).

hl124273
27-10-11, 00:00
Good for parents who want to have kids in pei hwa school.

Yes, and MGS too.

hl124273
27-10-11, 00:02
Just FYI project on paper will TOP mid 2014 while MRT ready only 2015, so it doesn't TOP with MRT ready, unless MRT way ahead of schedule.

I suspect it may TOP much earlier than 2014 looking at the progress of the project.

hl124273
27-10-11, 00:06
@ lancelot: I'm a sucker for pain man, so I don't mind if someone's brutally honest with me haha. As for the train, my gf's place is much farther from from the tracks than the Suites, but it still made quite a racket to me whenever it goes by her place. But she says she's so used to it, she hardly notices anymore. But like u said, an MRT would be far worse.

@ bargain hunter: ah it's actually 1 of the "bigger" units, the 3rm 915sqft. Only 1 stack with 3 units of 3 rms, so you've got a 33% chance of guessing my address. Pls come by for drinks lol. I saw the Cascadia a few days ago, and thought it was quite ok as far as the units are concerned, fairly spacious. But at the price tag of over 1400psf, I'd expect more amenities like makan joints, supermarkets etc to be within walking dist. On a side note, Jardin's price is now a min of 1775psf for the apartments, altho there's a cash rebate almost equaling the stamp duty. Nuts.

@ screwby: No further discount fm the price originally quoted to me. I saw the price list as well, and if i remember correctly it did work out to be 18% discount. I also asked the agent twice about the discount on 2 different days and he told me the same thing. Of course, it could all be a sales tactic to reel me in hook line and sinker, but that's what I saw.

Which brings me to a qn. How genuine are these discounts? Are these discounts like those 365 day a year sale kind of thing? I mean it's up to the dev to come up with their own list prices, and then discount it to the price they actually want to sell it at.

I think I roughly know which unit you bought as I was there on the soft launch and 2 out of the 3 on that first day was already taken, left the second floor unit.

CondoExpert.sg
16-12-11, 13:32
Suites de Laurel @ Bukit Timah (District 21)

(Visit www.CondoExpert.sg (http://www.condoexpert.sg/) or call Jonathan @ 8100-8004 for more information!)

http://www.condoexpert.sg/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/suites-de-laurel.jpg

Summary

Developer : Sustained Land Pte Ltd
Est. TOP : Early 2014
District : 21 (Upper Bt Timah)
Est. Quantum Price : From $7xxK Up
Location : 2 Jalan Anak Bukit
No. Of Towers : 2
Tenure : Freehold
No. Of Storey : 5
Site Area : 33,325 sqft
No. Of Units : 72
Main Orientation : To Be Released
Units Composition : 1,1+1,2,3 Bedrooms and Penthouse
Distance to MRT : King Albert Park MRT in 2015
Buyers Eligibility : Locals/PRs/Foreigners
Payment Scheme : Normal Progressive
Primary Schools within 1km : Pei Hwa Presbyterian Pri Sch
Methodist Girl’s School

Unit Types and Sizes

(No. of Units - Size (sqft)) 1 Bedroom
18 - 484 to 527

1 + 1 Bedroom
21 - 571 to 624

2 Bedrooms
15 - 646 to 721

3 Bedrooms
3 - 915

2/ 2 + 1/ 3 Penthouse
15 - 937 to 1593

Total Units : 72

Facilities

Swimming Pool
Pool Deck
Gymnasium
BBQ Area
Children’s Playground

Exterior

http://www.condoexpert.sg/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/suites-de-laurel-night.jpg

Interior

http://www.condoexpert.sg/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/suites-de-laurel-living-room.jpg

Site Map

http://www.condoexpert.sg/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/suites-de-laurel-map.jpg

Street Map

http://www.condoexpert.sg/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/suitesdelaurels.jpg

Visit www.CondoExpert.sg (http://www.condoexpert.sg/) or call Jonathan @ 8100-8004 for more information on Suites de Laurel as well as for other new launch condos!

hl124273
12-05-12, 20:14
Hi, if there's a tree that is blocking the units in the block, who should I contact to get it removed ? The tree does not belong to the Sdl site , but sits just right outside its perimeter and I noticed the branches do get really very close to some units blocking the view entirely ..

hyenergix
12-05-12, 21:02
Hi, if there's a tree that is blocking the units in the block, who should I contact to get it removed ? The tree does not belong to the Sdl site , but sits just right outside its perimeter and I noticed the branches do get really very close to some units blocking the view entirely ..

You should be thankful that the tree provides some shade to cool the surrounding.

hl124273
12-05-12, 22:33
You should be thankful that the tree provides some shade to cool the surrounding.

But what is it eats into the balcony space ?

hyenergix
12-05-12, 22:36
But what is it eats into the balcony space ?

U get to harvest and drink free bird's nest.

Vincentacy
12-07-12, 01:56
front security gate is up... almost all completed now. left with some landscaping and then the inspection (which I suspect is already on it's way)

Vincentacy
12-07-12, 02:01
front security gate is up... almost all completed now. left with some landscaping and then the inspection (which I suspect is already on it's way)

Wild Falcon
12-07-12, 15:23
Can't this condo open its front entrance on some inside road? The exit is direct to Jalan Anak Bukit - with the buses and cars coming on steep incline downslope from upper bukit timah - the road is curved and and there is serious blindspot where motorists cannot see those cars coming out from this condo. Will be accident prone area. An worse still, motorists going to bukit timah has to keep to the left lanes and that is where the cars come out from this condo.

Astronotus oscellatus
12-07-12, 15:38
Can't this condo open its front entrance on some inside road? The exit is direct to Jalan Anak Bukit - with the buses and cars coming on steep incline downslope from upper bukit timah - the road is curved and and there is serious blindspot where motorists cannot see those cars coming out from this condo. Will be accident prone area. An worse still, motorists going to bukit timah has to keep to the left lanes and that is where the cars come out from this condo.
Just need a traffic jam and a yellow box and turning out will be less harrowing.

ocean80
12-07-12, 15:58
You should be thankful that the tree provides some shade to cool the surrounding.

What SHIT you talking ?

Provide Ghost Feel and also insect for FREE :doh:

Vincentacy
03-10-12, 18:23
Suites De Laurel was fully sold some time ago and inspection passed about a month ago. Some touch up being conducted now and I strongly believe TOP will be announced this month :)

Vincentacy
12-10-12, 08:23
finally got the call from lawyer's office... told to submit cheque and keys will be ready in 5 working days.

However discovered something really shocking... cost per share of Suites de Laurel is not what initially estimated of S$50+ but S$70.

what more shocking is... penthouses are allocated 6 shares, studio also 6 shares!

So it's a shocking S$420 per month for maintenance regardless of unit!

Secretariat
12-10-12, 09:53
finally got the call from lawyer's office... told to submit cheque and keys will be ready in 5 working days.

However discovered something really shocking... cost per share of Suites de Laurel is not what initially estimated of S$50+ but S$70.

what more shocking is... penthouses are allocated 6 shares, studio also 6 shares!

So it's a shocking S$420 per month for maintenance regardless of unit!

Really?

It doesn't sound right...:doh:

DC33_2008
12-10-12, 10:55
Is really high.
finally got the call from lawyer's office... told to submit cheque and keys will be ready in 5 working days.

However discovered something really shocking... cost per share of Suites de Laurel is not what initially estimated of S$50+ but S$70.

what more shocking is... penthouses are allocated 6 shares, studio also 6 shares!

So it's a shocking S$420 per month for maintenance regardless of unit!

carbuncle
12-10-12, 11:36
士卫湿得漏了。。。。
示威试的老了。

Rysk
12-10-12, 12:19
finally got the call from lawyer's office... told to submit cheque and keys will be ready in 5 working days.

However discovered something really shocking... cost per share of Suites de Laurel is not what initially estimated of S$50+ but S$70.

what more shocking is... penthouses are allocated 6 shares, studio also 6 shares!

So it's a shocking S$420 per month for maintenance regardless of unit!

How come small & big units all same shares?? :beats-me-man:

Really felt cheated if bought a small studio.. :banghead:

nav14
12-10-12, 14:29
finally got the call from lawyer's office... told to submit cheque and keys will be ready in 5 working days.

However discovered something really shocking... cost per share of Suites de Laurel is not what initially estimated of S$50+ but S$70.

what more shocking is... penthouses are allocated 6 shares, studio also 6 shares!

So it's a shocking S$420 per month for maintenance regardless of unit!
There is a standard set by the authoritites though I am not sure if it is just a guideline or enforceable. For eg units between 500sq ft and 1000sq ft will have the same share values. Units above 1000sq ft will have higher share values and units below 500sqft lower share value. So a 1bedder of 550sqft will end up paying the same maintenance fees as a larger unit of 990sq ft. IN this case if the penthouse unit is larger than 1000sq ft then something is wrong somewhere.

Secretariat
12-10-12, 15:03
The Commissioner of Buildings COB has a guideline, but the developer can propose otherwise subjected to COB acceptance.

Share value is not only related to maintenance fee but also comes with the voting rights. :cheers1:

Lovelle
12-10-12, 16:03
Can't this condo open its front entrance on some inside road? The exit is direct to Jalan Anak Bukit - with the buses and cars coming on steep incline downslope from upper bukit timah - the road is curved and and there is serious blindspot where motorists cannot see those cars coming out from this condo. Will be accident prone area. An worse still, motorists going to bukit timah has to keep to the left lanes and that is where the cars come out from this condo.

it is impossible to travel to this road on sat from 11am onwards. Jam from all sides from PIE entry to Jln Anak Bukit. Motorists come from all directions comin into this road.

Most drivers will drive very fast on this road and anyone who is travelling to suites de laurel wld need to break to enter or even block the main road ...:banghead:

Vincentacy
16-10-12, 12:15
for owners of your beloved Suites de Laurel...

today 16/10/12... the management office takes over the site...

i believe keys collection starts, or soon...

do update... :)

phantom_opera
16-05-14, 22:23
30 APR 2014 2 JALAN ANAK BUKIT #XX-XX 517sqft 1,548psf 7 OCT 2010 1,432 $44,670 1,301 1.6

bought in 2010 Oct ... smart sell or smart buy ?? :rolleyes:

Kanarazu
17-05-14, 15:05
30 APR 2014 2 JALAN ANAK BUKIT #XX-XX 517sqft 1,548psf 7 OCT 2010 1,432 $44,670 1,301 1.6

bought in 2010 Oct ... smart sell or smart buy ?? :rolleyes:

Many SDL sellers still asking for unrealistic $18xx psf today.

henryhk
29-09-14, 21:47
30 APR 2014 2 JALAN ANAK BUKIT #XX-XX 517sqft 1,548psf 7 OCT 2010 1,432 $44,670 1,301 1.6

bought in 2010 Oct ... smart sell or smart buy ?? :rolleyes:

Downtown mrt line 2 is pushed forward to 1st quarter of 2016, residents in upper bukit timah will have more convenience to move around to different parts of Singapore....and shorter travelling time, that is good news ......:congratulatory: Now thinking whether should I rent out my hdb and go back to upper bukit timah to stay??