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    Default What is staying in penthouse like?

    I feel like getting a low-rise 2-bedder penthouse (alternative to a unit near a beach) as there will be several small developments launching soon Just wonder if it is worth the $ for own enjoyment or for rental (as compared to usual 2 bedder)

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    i feel tat penthouses to be high up and command nice view. low-floor penthouses in boutique development may not be a good idea

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    what is a definition of a penthouse?

    Recall an article that most penthouses are actually maisonette?

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    Penthouse means top level... U have single or double level penthouses.

    Low rise penthouse is good if near reservoir, best view, peaceful and quiet.

    Low rise penthouse near hdb is a bad mistake. Even the hdb folks look down on you. Get it?

    High rise penthouse excellent, the sail, concourse skyline, south bank and the other one near mrt. FH. Good choices.

    Penthouses are landed equivalent in the sky. First floor units are landed equivalent on the ground but much worst.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kingkong1984
    99 yrs no thanks. Will the penthouse b hot during e day?

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    They're kidding right, you could buy a brand new cluster home at that kind of price. And on top of that, they're asking $300k above valuation. The agent must be damn desperate to advertise for this seller.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hopeful
    what is a definition of a penthouse?

    Recall an article that most penthouses are actually maisonette?
    Wikipedia :"Penthouse apartment, a special apartment on the top floor of a building"

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    Quote Originally Posted by hyenergix
    99 yrs no thanks. Will the penthouse b hot during e day?
    This one got garden on roof top, like world war 2 bunker. Very cool.

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    IMO, penhouse unit got a lot of wasted PSF if one is not an outdoor balcony person.. Also a lot of bird shit to clean!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Piglet
    IMO, penhouse unit got a lot of wasted PSF if one is not an outdoor balcony person.. Also a lot of bird shit to clean!
    penhouse with sea view will be ideal. Others, can forget about it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hyenergix
    99 yrs no thanks. Will the penthouse b hot during e day?
    My relative's PH balcony fake grass melted. What do u think?

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    Quote Originally Posted by kingkong1984
    99-yr LH? No thanks
    Far away from city? No thanks
    Ground flr unit? No thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rysk
    99-yr LH? No thanks
    Far away from city? No thanks
    Ground flr unit? No thanks
    Not mine, I am not supporting it also

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    Penthouse doesnt seem to be a good idea then. I guess it only looks good in brochure.

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    i like the idea of no one above u while everyone is below u ~

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    Quote Originally Posted by august
    i like the idea of no one above u while everyone is below u ~
    How about no one above u and below u? Landed, pure landed. If need swimming pool, go for cluster.

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    Pick high rise penhouse with unblock view. Bird can't fly up so high and confirm no bird shit.

    Quote Originally Posted by Piglet
    IMO, penhouse unit got a lot of wasted PSF if one is not an outdoor balcony person.. Also a lot of bird shit to clean!

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    visited quite a number of PHs.

    Due to the GFA, the open yard and the balconyof PH are often not covered, as such, they need to bear with the rain and shine. The rain can even come into the house. This is often very much hotter due to the open terrace.

    The worst is, the rain water wash all the dust from the roof top to your unit. This depends how the developer take care of this problem. If not, then good luck.

    For low rise PHs, those with plot ratio of 1.4, the PHs just look into other houses or roof of other houses nearby, terrible.

    For high rise PHs, u look down, everything is so small, u look up, the view could be a million dollars view...

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    http://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listi...sale-northvale

    This one very cheap but no takers. No view? HDB pricing of 350 Psf...

    Not mine, help a bit as it's been on sale for some time already.

    I dun get anything in return nor did the owner ask me to help, just sharing.

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    Thanks for sharing. Penthouse really looks very hot during the day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jc
    My relative's PH balcony fake grass melted. What do u think?
    probably got to use wooden decking.

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    den again, high-rise PHs most windy, isn't it.. natural air-con.. some come with jacuzzi?

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    In general given same location etc, high rise PH more ex than low rise right? If that is the case then can assume high rise better that is why it commands a premium?

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    Penthouse, a strange creature. CCR penthouses cream of the crop, RCR and OCR penthouses are not quite the same. Why do I say so? go compare prices.

    No 1 rule, OCR penthouse can never be more expansive than a landed, otherwise go for landed.

    No 2 rule, if want a swimming pool plus landed experience. Cluster housings are there to bridge the gap. So penthouses in OCR cannot be more expansive than cluster housing.

    No 3 rule, penthouse cannot be cheaper than HDB in the same vicinity. If selling for a song, you are probably wrong in buying too.

    Compare PSF.

    So the last thing a buyer need to know is the premium placed for outdoor living. Which is to be neutralized by wind, birdshit, sun and rain n water seepage. Not many people fancy penthouses when it is old. And considered tool big for many!

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    Quote Originally Posted by kingkong1984
    agent kingkong!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by peterng8
    agent kingkong!!
    Haha no lah.. Beware ur own rod...

    http://forums.condosingapore.com/sho...&postcount=906

    Nav14's unit maybe. Lots of penthouses on sale since Estuary launch, so I know it's not easy for these owners. They might be trapped if they have committed somewhere else and have to dispose these quickly.

    Agent Peter consider these? good right?
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    Quote Originally Posted by kingkong1984
    Haha no lah.. Beware ur own rod...
    comission 1 % interested? if yes, PM me...

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    Quote Originally Posted by peterng8
    comission 1 % interested? if yes, PM me...
    10% also won't bite lah. I am not a Agent!!!!

    U helping them to sell?

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