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  1. #91
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    Quote Originally Posted by Daredevil
    . A freehold condo generally cost between $650-750k in Geylang (assuming 3 room apartment).
    650k-750k for freehold condo in geylang is not worth it.

    free hold condos (hume park, southhaven) in bukit timah went for that kind of price just 1.5 years ago...

    if you guys has missed the boat , then just have to wait for the next slum to buy a affordable and value-for-money condo.
    Rather than jump onto the overheated property market....

    For geylang freehold,...unless it drops below $500k then i'll consider.

  2. #92
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    SINGAPORE: Jurong and Paya Lebar have been designated as new business hubs under the upcoming Master Plan 2008 review.

    Giving a preview of the plans in a Channel NewsAsia interview, National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan said the move would provide space for Singapore's continued growth as a global business centre and would offer an alternative to the overcrowded Central Business District (CBD) area.

    The Master Plan guides Singapore's medium-term land use and is reviewed every five years.

    To grow Jurong and Paya Lebar into new hubs for businesses, the government plans to release sites for new offices, shops, homes and entertainment outlets in these areas.

    According to the minister, the lower costs will be a key pull factor.

    He said: "I think the best incentive is that it will offer cheaper office space – cheaper than the CBD. It will offer proximity to workers who live in some of the nearby residences. And of course, it's going to be a very nice leisure and recreational area as well. In Jurong, for example, we can redevelop the areas around the Jurong Lake, which can provide very nice retail and F&B outlets on the waterfront."

    The specific locations of the sites have yet to be determined, but they will be centred around the existing MRT stations.

    For Jurong, these MRT stations would likely be the Lakeside, Boon Lay or Jurong East stations, while the Paya Lebar station is the likely candidate in the east.

    Mr Mah added that he does not see the need for land acquisition by the government as there are plenty of empty land sites in these areas.

    The new hubs are seen as part of the long-term answer to the current office space crunch.

    Mr Mah said: "It will take us quite a number of years to build up Jurong and Paya Lebar. I remember we took at least ten years to fully develop Tampines as a regional centre. So I think, depending on the reaction of the market, it may take just as long. This is really something to help us sustain our growth in the longer term."

    Other more immediate options to ease the space crunch in CBD include sale of new sites and short-term transitional office sites.

    As for speculation about drastic increases in plot ratios for land around the island to cope with an anticipated rise in population, the minister said there is no need for such a move at this point.

    He explained that the figure of 6.5 million is actually a very long-term guide, spanning up to 50 years.

    Mr Mah said: "If that is the case, then there's really no urgent need for us to drastically change all our plot ratios or up the intensity of all the various parcels of land that we have.

    "We've been doing this gradually over many years. There has been a review of various plot ratios in every Master Plan and we've gradually and steadily reviewed the intensity and use of each of these plots. It's not something that we need to do across the board at this point in time, based on the reviews that we have done."

    The Master Plan will also include new details of living options, facilities for leisure and ways to encourage rootedness in Singapore.

    The new Master Plan will be put up for public feedback by the middle of next year.

  3. #93
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    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered
    SINGAPORE: Jurong and Paya Lebar have been designated as new business hubs under the upcoming Master Plan 2008 review.

    Giving a preview of the plans in a Channel NewsAsia interview, National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan said the move would provide space for Singapore's continued growth as a global business centre and would offer an alternative to the overcrowded Central Business District (CBD) area.

    The Master Plan guides Singapore's medium-term land use and is reviewed every five years.

    To grow Jurong and Paya Lebar into new hubs for businesses, the government plans to release sites for new offices, shops, homes and entertainment outlets in these areas.

    According to the minister, the lower costs will be a key pull factor.

    He said: "I think the best incentive is that it will offer cheaper office space – cheaper than the CBD. It will offer proximity to workers who live in some of the nearby residences. And of course, it's going to be a very nice leisure and recreational area as well. In Jurong, for example, we can redevelop the areas around the Jurong Lake, which can provide very nice retail and F&B outlets on the waterfront."

    The specific locations of the sites have yet to be determined, but they will be centred around the existing MRT stations.

    For Jurong, these MRT stations would likely be the Lakeside, Boon Lay or Jurong East stations, while the Paya Lebar station is the likely candidate in the east.

    Mr Mah added that he does not see the need for land acquisition by the government as there are plenty of empty land sites in these areas.

    The new hubs are seen as part of the long-term answer to the current office space crunch.

    Mr Mah said: "It will take us quite a number of years to build up Jurong and Paya Lebar. I remember we took at least ten years to fully develop Tampines as a regional centre. So I think, depending on the reaction of the market, it may take just as long. This is really something to help us sustain our growth in the longer term."

    Other more immediate options to ease the space crunch in CBD include sale of new sites and short-term transitional office sites.

    As for speculation about drastic increases in plot ratios for land around the island to cope with an anticipated rise in population, the minister said there is no need for such a move at this point.

    He explained that the figure of 6.5 million is actually a very long-term guide, spanning up to 50 years.

    Mr Mah said: "If that is the case, then there's really no urgent need for us to drastically change all our plot ratios or up the intensity of all the various parcels of land that we have.

    "We've been doing this gradually over many years. There has been a review of various plot ratios in every Master Plan and we've gradually and steadily reviewed the intensity and use of each of these plots. It's not something that we need to do across the board at this point in time, based on the reviews that we have done."

    The Master Plan will also include new details of living options, facilities for leisure and ways to encourage rootedness in Singapore.

    The new Master Plan will be put up for public feedback by the middle of next year.
    After reading I wonder what has it got to do with this Geylang area?????

  4. #94
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    If u look closely you'll find that Paya Lebar is next door to Geylang.

    Again this is just going to prove what i have always thought, Geylang is a mid term buy, Kallang stadium, Kallang water sports, F1, Marina bay round the corner.

    If there is no concrete move to clean up (not nessecessarily to move) the red light area, ill be very surprised.

    However i think the horizon is about 1o years...

  5. #95
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    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered
    If u look closely you'll find that Paya Lebar is next door to Geylang.

    Again this is just going to prove what i have always thought, Geylang is a mid term buy, Kallang stadium, Kallang water sports, F1, Marina bay round the corner.

    If there is no concrete move to clean up (not nessecessarily to move) the red light area, ill be very surprised.

    However i think the horizon is about 1o years...

    Developing Kallang basin area and Paya Lebar in master plan 2008 does not mean has to do similar Geylang despite it's sandwich between them. May be wait for master plan 2013. Government doesn't have so much money to do so many sites within 5 years period.

  6. #96
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    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered
    If u look closely you'll find that Paya Lebar is next door to Geylang.

    Again this is just going to prove what i have always thought, Geylang is a mid term buy, Kallang stadium, Kallang water sports, F1, Marina bay round the corner.

    If there is no concrete move to clean up (not nessecessarily to move) the red light area, ill be very surprised.

    However i think the horizon is about 1o years...
    That I agree, alot of people are saying that the red light area will be move away. But ..... where are there going to? all the places in singapore are mostly HDB or pte residential area, who want them, even Joo Chiat area are not for them. How and where to move???????

  7. #97
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    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered
    Developing Kallang basin area and Paya Lebar in master plan 2008 does not mean has to do similar Geylang despite it's sandwich between them. May be wait for master plan 2013. Government doesn't have so much money to do so many sites within 5 years period.
    Again, it would be a real shame to have lots of respectable residential property (read, joo chiat, upper changi etc...), another business district then the redlight district then the brand spanking new sports hub and then town...

    Its not a great image and knowing the government, not the image they want to put out.

    As for where to put it... Who knows, but there are plenty of places around the island that are not going to be next to residential areas and a new business district!!! The docks, china town, jurong etc...

  8. #98
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    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered
    That I agree, alot of people are saying that the red light area will be move away. But ..... where are there going to? all the places in singapore are mostly HDB or pte residential area, who want them, even Joo Chiat area are not for them. How and where to move???????
    From what I heard, they are moving them to Kranji.

  9. #99
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    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered
    From what I heard, they are moving them to Kranji.
    That kind of entertainment will always be there, as long as the is demand, then supply will automatically comes. Could be high class, mid class, and low class. - e.g. Orchard, Clarke Quay, Geylang. Govt knows it cannot ban this or it will go everywhere - worst illegally. Similarly, Govt cannot force it to go too ulu place either, as they will also go everywhere to search for business.

  10. #100
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    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered
    That kind of entertainment will always be there, as long as the is demand, then supply will automatically comes. Could be high class, mid class, and low class. - e.g. Orchard, Clarke Quay, Geylang. Govt knows it cannot ban this or it will go everywhere - worst illegally. Similarly, Govt cannot force it to go too ulu place either, as they will also go everywhere to search for business.

    Not sure i agree with the argument that the gov can not force them to go to ulu area. While you make a good point about the gov. wanting to control and localise the activity, i think that there may be more control and potentially more tax revenue for the gov to centralise the activity in a large shopping mall type location. By the way, im not sure if you have noticed but the girls are already all over the place, i see them in China town, in clubs in Clark quay etc...

    The easy way to force them out: do not renew KTV, brothel licences in the area but at the same time give them an area with better facilities and control (an offer they cant refuse...). As it is Geylang is a bit of a mess, the area would be better suited as a bugis eat all u can, cinema entertainment type area, hey what the hell throw in a few massage joints for old times sake! ;>

    By the way, ive hear kranji as well, but also jurong. I would be interested to hear if anyone has any concrete source on this one? Again, my sources are hearsay and probably originate from the same person.

  11. #101
    verbatin Guest

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    u cannot compare geylang current price with Bukit timah price 1.5 year ago

    1.5 year ago property just bottom out.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered
    650k-750k for freehold condo in geylang is not worth it.

    free hold condos (hume park, southhaven) in bukit timah went for that kind of price just 1.5 years ago...

    if you guys has missed the boat , then just have to wait for the next slum to buy a affordable and value-for-money condo.
    Rather than jump onto the overheated property market....

    For geylang freehold,...unless it drops below $500k then i'll consider.

  12. #102
    verbatin Guest

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    I think Sim Dorado (spelling?) located at Lor 39 is going to TOP soon. Geylang price has recently started to creep up. it's kinda difficult to find a apt below $500k unless u buy Apt that does not have pools (only Pte car park). Apt (no pools) asking price around $440-500 psf.

    You also have The Midas (lor 30) TOP soon. But that's is nearer to the red light district and bank normally only grant 50-60% loan the most. and note local bank doesnt not do Lor 30.

    Personally I prefer Freehold Apt located along Geylang Lor 35 and above as they are nearer to the future circle line. With Paya lebar designated as the 2nd CBD (most pple will want to stay near their work pace), and coupled with the upcoming Kallang Sports hub completing in 4-5year's time and its proximity to IR and the many nice food at Geylang, i see potential in area located along Geylang Lor 35 and above.

    My wife doesnt like Geylang due to bad publicity in the papers.
    one of the night i bought her to walk around Lor 37-40. after walking thr, she told me its not a bad place.



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    Quote Originally Posted by clickhere
    Can anyone please kindly let me know which properties around the greater Geylang, Paya Lebar, Aljunied, Eunos & Kembagan areas are going to "TOP" soon or just "TOP"? I am very keen to buy a small unit there to rent out. I would like to get a small apartment that is near to an MRT station costing around S$500K only (CPF funds, don't wish to take a bank loan). I am glad to come across this thread. Thanks.
    Last edited by verbatin; 05-07-07 at 23:54.

  13. #103
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    Quote Originally Posted by clickhere
    Can anyone please kindly let me know which properties around the greater Geylang, Paya Lebar, Aljunied, Eunos & Kembagan areas are going to "TOP" soon or just "TOP"? I am very keen to buy a small unit there to rent out. I would like to get a small apartment that is near to an MRT station costing around S$500K only (CPF funds, don't wish to take a bank loan). I am glad to come across this thread. Thanks.

    You are a little too late. There are a number of smallish developments in Kembangan & Telok Kurau going for about $700,000 to $800,000. That's your best bet. Far enough from Geylang. They can fetch rents of about $2000-$2500, so you need not come up with cash.

  14. #104
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    What a load of rubbish...

    'far enough from geylang area...'

    FYI, condos on lor 27 are fetching rents of around 2500 for apts that cost around 500 - 550K. + they are right next to the mrt.

    If you are looking for rental returns why buy an 800K apt and rent it @ 2500 when you can get one for 500K and rent it for the same?

  15. #105
    spidey Guest

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    Upper lorongs are served by 2 MRT stations, Aljunied & Paya Lebar

  16. #106
    Unregistered Guest

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    You should really look at Eunosville which is a HUDC with en Bloc potential. Right next to MRT. Last transacted price $545K.

  17. #107
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    so far, the nicest project along geylang that i had seen is atrium residences... nice interiors with good space...

  18. #108
    I luv Geylang... Guest

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    After IR, comes F1, who know we may have woorld class Geyland... Hang in there Bros and Sists...

  19. #109
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    Not to forget that most of the properties in Geylang are freehold. And these are rented to a lot of foreign workers. I peep through some of the apartments and saw many double decker beds in the rooms. It will not be easy for the govt to revamp the area..Unless they need a very good valid reason to use that for infrastructure base on Act/Chapter xx.

  20. #110
    housingagent Guest

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    Yes, Geylang has more pros than the current single con. Don't miss it!

    If 7 buyers have already bought our units within 2 weeks of our launch, and their ability to secure their 80% loans, does this not imply that the potential in this district is perceptively real, and not just a dream?

    Reap the economic opportunities from IR/Casino/F1 Races & Amenities!
    At Geylang, that's going to be More popular than Orchard
    + Quality Freehold 3+1 Luxury Apts (with 3 bath-attached +1) only minutes away from these actions.
    + Near ECP, PIE & popular Schools
    + Developer Sale, High Rental Yield at Geylang @only 5XXpsf!
    + Fast take-up rate. Only 7 units left!
    + 80% loan
    + Act now!

    Call Pierre @ 90018710

  21. #111
    housingagent Guest

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    Quote Originally Posted by Geylang NO1!
    After realizing the potential in Geylang, i am going to sell my The Sail and St Regis and focus all my energy, time and money in Geylang. That is where the true potential is. Based on what i get back from my sale, profit should be roughly 4 million. 4 million how many units can i buy in geylang? I need daredevil to advise me.
    I have the following units on Sale by Developer. Launched only 2 weeks ago, and 50% already sold!

    Reap the economic opportunities from IR/Casino/F1 Races & Amenities!
    At Geylang that's going to be More popular than Orchard

    + Quality Freehold 3+1 Luxury Apts (3 bath-attached +1) only minutes away from these actions.
    + Near ECP, PIE & popular Schools
    + Developer Sale, High Rental Yield at Geylang @only 5XXpsf!
    + TOP very soon!
    + Fast take-up rate. Only 7 units left!
    + 80% loan
    + Act now!

    Call Pierre @ 90018710

  22. #112
    housingagent Guest

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    Quote Originally Posted by verbatin
    Hi Daredevil,

    I hv been thinking abt getting a property at geylang too.

    I agree with u. there is potential in geylang and rental yield is good. i am not counting on the master plan but rental yield is attractive enough for me to consider buying.

    Atrium RESDIENCE only TOP in 2009. I am worried it maybe tough to service my loan (assuming i am able to get a bank loan) for the next 2 year without rental income.

    In your opinion, are they any good freehold Apt/Condo beside atrium residence in Lor 26-28? i am only keen on freehold.

    Since u own house at geylang, are u willing to disclose what is the net rental yield that u r getting?

    Thanks
    I have the following units on Sale by Developer. Launched only 2 weeks ago, and 50% already sold!

    Reap the economic opportunities from IR/Casino/F1 Races & Amenities!
    At Geylang that's going to be More popular than Orchard

    + Quality Freehold 3+1 Luxury Apts (3 bath-attached +1) only minutes away from these actions.
    + Near ECP, PIE & popular Schools
    + Developer Sale, High Rental Yield at Geylang @only 5XXpsf!
    + TOP very soon!
    + Fast take-up rate. Only 7 units left!
    + 80% loan
    + Act now!

    Call Pierre @ 90018710

  23. #113
    housingagent Guest

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    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered
    Hey Daredevil!

    Dont listen to the nay sayers, ive picked up a unit next to the Aljunied MRT and am loving the proximity to town, not to mention the great condo. Again, i bought it to stay for a few years and then rent out when i leave. The yields are excellent and the flats are big, contrary to what others are saying, there are plenty of different people who are renting out units there - not just the pros.

    If the government cleans up then great, im rich! Im, not really in any rush & in 10 years, ill be amazed if they still keep the low rise geylang model of rundown shophouses given that the plot ratios in that area are 3 - 4! Check it out on the URA....

    Think of it this way, when the government is putting up 50 story condos all over the island EXCEPT for geylang, ull be swimming about in ure pool with a low density lay out of only 8 stories... ;>

    If not, no problem; still collecting good rental...

    p.s. take it from someone who has lived in rough cities, the area aint that bad, just go to other countries like the US, UK, France etc... and then tell me if you think that Geylang is 'rough, a den of gambling and gangsters....' ;>

    In fact, im off to buy another, buy 2 get one free!

    Cheers!
    I have the following units on Sale by Developer. Launched only 2 weeks ago, and 50% already sold!

    Reap the economic opportunities from IR/Casino/F1 Races & Amenities!
    At Geylang that's going to be More popular than Orchard

    + Quality Freehold 3+1 Luxury Apts (3 bath-attached +1) only minutes away from these actions.
    + Near ECP, PIE & popular Schools
    + Developer Sale, High Rental Yield at Geylang @only 5XXpsf!
    + TOP very soon!
    + Fast take-up rate. Only 7 units left!
    + 80% loan
    + Act now!

    Call Pierre @ 90018710

  24. #114
    housingagent Guest

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    Quote Originally Posted by cornholio
    Amazing! I am surprised that investors hadn't picked up on this clue. I will go check it out.
    I have the following units on Sale by Developer. Launched only 2 weeks ago, and 50% already sold!

    Reap the economic opportunities from IR/Casino/F1 Races & Amenities!
    At Geylang that's going to be More popular than Orchard

    + Quality Freehold 3+1 Luxury Apts (3 bath-attached +1) only minutes away from these actions.
    + Near ECP, PIE & popular Schools
    + Developer Sale, High Rental Yield at Geylang @only 5XXpsf!
    + TOP very soon!
    + Fast take-up rate. Only 7 units left!
    + 80% loan
    + Act now!

    Call Pierre @ 90018710

  25. #115
    housingagent Guest

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    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered
    i am keen to buy a apt/condo in geylang and rent out. problem is bank does not grant loan. personally i feel it is good investment as long as the property can be rented out 90% of the time and then the rental can cover the instalment

    what is the expected rental yield for atrium residence?

    I have the following units on Sale by Developer. Launched only 2 weeks ago, and 50% already sold!

    Reap the economic opportunities from IR/Casino/F1 Races & Amenities!
    At Geylang that's going to be More popular than Orchard

    + Quality Freehold 3+1 Luxury Apts (3 bath-attached +1) only minutes away from these actions.
    + Near ECP, PIE & popular Schools
    + Developer Sale, High Rental Yield at Geylang @only 5XXpsf!
    + TOP very soon!
    + Fast take-up rate. Only 7 units left!
    + 80% loan
    + Act now!

    Call Pierre @ 90018710

  26. #116
    housingagent Guest

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    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered
    Even if red light is not moved out of Geylang, the good rental yield (since price are cheap) would still make geylang a good investment.

    of course u may face prblm shd u want to sell in future (as bank are generally unwilling to grant loan) but as long as plan to keep it to collect rental income i think it is a worthwhile investment

    I have the following units on Sale by Developer. Launched only 2 weeks ago, and 50% already sold!

    Reap the economic opportunities from IR/Casino/F1 Races & Amenities!
    At Geylang that's going to be More popular than Orchard

    + Quality Freehold 3+1 Luxury Apts (3 bath-attached +1) only minutes away from these actions.
    + Near ECP, PIE & popular Schools
    + Developer Sale, High Rental Yield at Geylang @only 5XXpsf!
    + TOP very soon!
    + Fast take-up rate. Only 7 units left!
    + 80% loan
    + Act now!

    Call Pierre @ 90018710

  27. #117
    housingagent Guest

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    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered
    Thanks Dareevil

    Do u know there is any Apt worth buying in Lor 26-30? I starting to take a look at Geylang and am not sure but i though FH Apartment may have a higher rental yield right due to lower maintenance fee incurred by Condo
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    I have the following units on Sale by Developer. Launched only 2 weeks ago, and 50% already sold!

    Reap the economic opportunities from IR/Casino/F1 Races & Amenities!
    At Geylang that's going to be More popular than Orchard

    + Quality Freehold 3+1 Luxury Apts (3 bath-attached +1) only minutes away from these actions.
    + Near ECP, PIE & popular Schools
    + Developer Sale, High Rental Yield at Geylang @only 5XXpsf!
    + TOP very soon!
    + Fast take-up rate. Only 7 units left!
    + 80% loan
    + Act now!

    Call Pierre @ 90018710

  28. #118
    housingagent Guest

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    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered
    yap i am keen on renting out for the yield
    not looking at capital gain

    I have the following units on Sale by Developer. Launched only 2 weeks ago, and 50% already sold!

    Reap the economic opportunities from IR/Casino/F1 Races & Amenities!
    At Geylang that's going to be More popular than Orchard

    + Quality Freehold 3+1 Luxury Apts (3 bath-attached +1) only minutes away from these actions.
    + Near ECP, PIE & popular Schools
    + Developer Sale, High Rental Yield at Geylang @only 5XXpsf!
    + TOP very soon!
    + Fast take-up rate. Only 7 units left!
    + 80% loan
    + Act now!

    Call Pierre @ 90018710

  29. #119
    housingagent Guest

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    Quote Originally Posted by Interested Investor
    I'm also interested to invest in Geylang for the yield. Agreed with you that the best yield will be to rent out to pro. But how to go about renting to pro who are normally on tourist visa and hence only short term stay of a couple of weeks. Issue here is how to get connected to them and also what happen if they don't pay. Maybe, unless we get connected to "pin" but will need to pay high commission. In view of complication and risk, might not be easy to get the anticipated yield. Would appreciate if our knowledgeable Daredevil can help to clarify some of my doubts and offer some info on how to rent to pro for max rental yield. Thks in advance.

    I have the following units on Sale by Developer. Launched only 2 weeks ago, and 50% already sold!

    Reap the economic opportunities from IR/Casino/F1 Races & Amenities!
    At Geylang that's going to be More popular than Orchard

    + Quality Freehold 3+1 Luxury Apts (3 bath-attached +1) only minutes away from these actions.
    + Near ECP, PIE & popular Schools
    + Developer Sale, High Rental Yield at Geylang @only 5XXpsf!
    + TOP very soon!
    + Fast take-up rate. Only 7 units left!
    + 80% loan
    + Act now!

    Call Pierre @ 90018710

  30. #120
    lao hero tio jackpot liao Guest

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    LOL

    http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/si...t.jsp?id=21946



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    "1. Beauty Salons
    Many of such establishments offer "facial" treatments, but 99 per cent of their clientele are men, and they have few women customers. You can see a lot of these joints in Bencoolen, Duxton, Chinatown, Tanjong Pagar and CBD areas where the so-called facial treatment therapists would put on sexy outfits and give out pamphlets to men. They ignore the women.

    "At these places, the "therapists" would give a "facial" treatments before asking their male customers if they would like to have the "full service". From the layout of such units, no one would suspect that seedy activities are being carried out there. They all look like genuine ladies' spa or facial treatment outlets.

    "At one massage parlour in Balestier Road, the ladies wear sexy cheongsums and provide commercial sex (sometimes, at the customer's request, without any condom or protection at all). Some of the girls there are not Permanent Residents but are on social visit passes.

    "2. False-front shops providing soapy massage
    Currently, there are many such joints mushrooming in Singapore where "soapy massage" is provided. Many of these units are hidden. You would think they are just another normal office (except that they are closed every day, at all times). To make these joints discreet, the owners do not even put up the shop's name or advertise its services.

    "There are many such joints in the Tanjong Katong and Katong areas. These shops do not list their exact location in papers. Usually, customers would call to make appointment. They would be asked to arrive at a specific location at the appointed time. Once the customer reaches the destination, he would call the joint again. The shop's owner would ask the caller to go to a specific unit (not the exact location for the soapy massage), and would ask him to describe what kind of clothes he is wearing.

    "The owner would then observe the customer from a spot and upon confirmation of his identity, will bring the customer to another unit (usually nearby) for the soapy massage.

    "In the shop, the customer would have the choice of selecting a girl, usually out of a pool of 6-8 ladies for the one hour soapy massage. The price for the session is $140. It would cost $260 if the customer wants to have a "3P session", that is, with two ladies serving him.

    "I'm very concerned with these soapy massage joints because they could lead to the widespread of Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs) or worse HIV-Aids. During the soapy massage, both the customer and the lady would be naked and engaged in soapy bath where there is very close contact of the bodies. During the process, sex would be carried out.

    "Due to competition among the girls (because the customer would only choose one out of 6-8 ladies), the lady would go to any means to please the customer, including unprotected sex.

    "As one can see, there is a big danger of STDs and HIV-Aids being passed around easily. To make it worse, the girls employed are on short temporary stay in Singapore (on social visit passes). They are not screened for health check at all!

    "Worst, as many of the joints are located in shopping centres; they are very easily accessible by even teenage boys. Many young boys are seen visiting these joints and the pimps would never bother to turn these under-aged teens away.

    "Many of the girls employed at these soapy massage joints do free-lance work as well. They would provide commercial sex to customers at hotels. Again, many of these sexual activities are carried out without any protection."

    So what do you STOMPers think?

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