Archipelago UOL Bedok Reservoir

[chiaberry]

Headache. Now kena arrow to help make a decision.

Buy 2nd floor in block 515 or patio in blk 513. For rent in future. Diffence about 50K. This is not my $$ so more stressful but since it's immediate family member also cannot act blurr and keep quite.

I suggested that a decision has to be made fast as this project is almost selling out and wait some more, again no need to buy liao, especially after eCO launches.

Later when build ... ... ??? ... ... ???

What would you bros advise???

Isn't there supposed to be a fitness corner in front of 515/517? Not sure if that is a good or bad thing.

[zeamybro]

Isn't there supposed to be a fitness corner in front of 515/517? Not sure if that is a good or bad thing.

The units would be on the slope with the grd flr at least 2m above the track

[fiyo]

RElative today buy already, buy already. My headache over liao. At least for now!

While at Archi showroom for 2 hours, saw them closing another 2 units. We thought no one will buy because now already 7th month but was wrong!

Thanks for all the imputs.

[fiyo]

Isn't there supposed to be a fitness corner in front of 515/517? Not sure if that is a good or bad thing.

Yes fitness corner around there but this kind of area is usually rather quiet. It's the children's playground that one should avoid. The screaming kids will be a daily affair.

[phantom_opera]

RElative today buy already, buy already. My headache over liao. At least for now!

While at Archi showroom for 2 hours, saw them closing another 2 units. We thought no one will buy because now already 7th month but was wrong!

Thanks for all the imputs.

I oredi said, no more 2br by month end, Parc Centros 2br compact 764sqft already 800k ... this one 840sqft small balcony efficient layout for 850-880k is DAMN CHEAP ... if not because of 40% LTV & ABSD I bought already Must wait 2 more years to accumulate enough bullets but by then 2br all > 1 million liao

[fiyo]

I oredi said, no more 2br by month end, Parc Centros 2br compact 764sqft already 800k ... this one 840sqft small balcony efficient layout for 850-880k is DAMN CHEAP

Yes when we got there was surprise to see so many people at 5pm. At 6+pm, still got people streaming in! Maybe eCO is more expensive so people running to Archi??

[phantom_opera]

Yes when we got there was surprise to see so many people at 5pm. At 6+pm, still got people streaming in! Maybe eCO is more expensive so people running to Archi??

WFW/WFK 2br all asking 1m, DBR / Optima / Caspian asking all > 1m ..... 850k 2br is a dream now

And no more supply of condo lands already for Bedok Reservoir or Bedok area in general

This is the best deal this year EVER ... a 5r HDB at Bedok 650k ... this one only 200k more

[bakasa2002]

RElative today buy already, buy already. My headache over liao. At least for now!

While at Archi showroom for 2 hours, saw them closing another 2 units. We thought no one will buy because now already 7th month but was wrong!

Thanks for all the imputs.

Fiyo bro, congrats on the resolution, at least u can sleep well tonight.

I think I might have seen in as I pop in to take a quick look at the new 1/2br ard 5+, notice 3-4 customer or so sitting down at not sure if it's dtz counter machiam selecting units. Is that u and relatives? Lolx. Reason I notice is that normally seldom see more than 2 decision maker when visiting showflat. Hehehe

[bakasa2002]

WFW/WFK 2br all asking 1m, DBR / Optima / Caspian asking all > 1m ..... 850k 2br is a dream now

And no more supply of condo lands already for Bedok Reservoir or Bedok area in general

This is the best deal this year EVER ... a 5r HDB at Bedok 650k ... this one only 200k more

5r hdb is more comparable to a 3br archi unit in terms of size and that be quite a gap in quantum.

[fiyo]

Fiyo bro, congrats on the resolution, at least u can sleep well tonight.

I think I might have seen in as I pop in to take a quick look at the new 1/2br ard 5+, notice 3-4 customer or so sitting down at not sure if it's dtz counter machiam selecting units. Is that u and relatives? Lolx. Reason I notice is that normally seldom see more than 2 decision maker when visiting showflat. Hehehe

No not us I think. We are under Savills and served bythe agent who sold us our unit. So 2 days before going down already got all the info and already pick out 2 choices liao. So after see showflat and model decide liao but the paperwork took some time. The only time we sat down was signing papers.

I saw quite a few groups actually. Agent told us yesterday a bit surprised at the unit sales because it was already 7th month.

[pinkpolkadot]

RElative today buy already, buy already. My headache over liao. At least for now!

So which unit did your relative buy?

[carbuncle]

7th month is pantang for moving in not for signing option la!! anyway congrats! happy for you and relatives!

I want one bedder face pool or reservoir. too bad no such thing here ha ha ha

[phantom_opera]

if ERL is going to join DTL3 .... next time can go East coast by train ... best of 3 worlds, reservoir + beach + airport

[zeamybro]

7th month is pantang for moving in not for signing option la!! anyway congrats! happy for you and relatives!

I want one bedder face pool or reservoir. too bad no such thing here ha ha ha

Our beloved carbuncle... i remember u ever said 1BR here are untested market ... do u hold a different view on 1BRs in this area now? Just curious and sincerely seeking your views and advice ....

Anyway there is reservoir-facing 1BR at WFG ... but i assume subsale prices shld be

[phantom_opera]

Our beloved carbuncle... i remember u ever said 1BR here are untested market ... do u hold a different view on 1BRs in this area now? Just curious and sincerely seeking your views and advice ....

Anyway there is reservoir-facing 1BR at WFG ... but i assume subsale prices shld be

got sky garden so reservoir facing will not command that much premium

[zeamybro]

got sky garden so reservoir facing will not command that much premium

oic ...just like u phantom bro, i am lacking in vitamin M, otherwise would have invested in the 2BR at archipelago ... sighz

[phantom_opera]

oic ...just like u phantom bro, i am lacking in vitamin M, otherwise would have invested in the 2BR at archipelago ... sighz

I still got some bullet, one more year I can chiong again ... but then bank will be empty, very risky

[zeamybro]

I still got some bullet, one more year I can chiong again ... but then bank will be empty, very risky

Friends have been telling me dont worry.. prices likely to be stable for quite some time... can wait... but I always have this kiasu syndrome in me that if i miss out the current opportunities, next time the newer launches would likely be at lousier or more inferior locations ...

[fiyo]

So which unit did your relative buy?

If I didn't remember wrongly it's a 2nd floor unit in blk 515.

[bakasa2002]

oic ...just like u phantom bro, i am lacking in vitamin M, otherwise would have invested in the 2BR at archipelago ... sighz

The 2br is really of decent size and the part I like is that it has a small but enclosed kitchen compared to the mostly open concept ones. Living n dining is good size too. In fact the mbr seems larger than 3br's mbr!

[zeamybro]

If I didn't remember wrongly it's a 2nd floor unit in blk 515.

Hey Fiyo.. my friend also bought a 2nd floor unit at blk 515! Your relatives will be neighbours with my friend in the future

[fiyo]

The 2br is really of decent size and the part I like is that it has a small but enclosed kitchen compared to the mostly open concept ones. Living n dining is good size too. In fact the mbr seems larger than 3br's mbr!

The 3bedder mbr has a balcony maybe that's why a bit smaller inside?? Not sure but did get this feeling too. Anyway the balcony is also nice.

[fiyo]

Hey Fiyo.. my friend also bought a 2nd floor unit at blk 515! Your relatives will be neighbours with my friend in the future

Relative plan to rent out. You friend plan to move in? Anyway, will still be neighbours within the same estate.

[zeamybro]

Relative plan to rent out. You friend plan to move in? Anyway, will still be neighbours within the same estate.

My friend wants to rent out cos he already owns an existing condo for own family stay elsewhere ... he sees the rental potential in this project due to the proximity to future mrt and supermarkets

[zeamybro]

The 2br is really of decent size and the part I like is that it has a small but enclosed kitchen compared to the mostly open concept ones. Living n dining is good size too. In fact the mbr seems larger than 3br's mbr!

Ya, enclosed kitchen is best Yeah, went to the sf and feel that the 2BR mbr is bigger than the 3BR one... probably becos for the 3br there is this wasted walkway to the master bath, with 2 sets of wardrobes one on each side facing each other.

Bakasa.. have u made the move or not?! LOL

[radha08]

Ya, enclosed kitchen is best Yeah, went to the sf and feel that the 2BR mbr is bigger than the 3BR one... probably becos for the 3br there is this wasted walkway to the master bath, with 2 sets of wardrobes one on each side facing each other.

Bakasa.. have u made the move or not?! LOL

bakasa...me...yt...all still looking...

[fiyo]

bakasa...me...yt...all still looking...

Buy property is a big decision. So take your time and find something you really like even if it is for investment.

[phantom_opera]

Home buying interest along Bedok Reservoir Road has been boosted by the rise of more than 2,300 private condo units in the area, according to Alan Cheong, Head of Research at Savills Singapore.

Dominating the area are four condos in the Waterfront Collection that are being jointly developed by Far East Organization and Frasers Centrepoint.

The 405-unit Waterfront Waves was the first development to be completed last year while the fully sold 361-unit Waterfront Gold and 437-unit Waterfront Key (pictured), with median prices of S$996 psf and S$734 psf respectively, are expected to be completed in a few years.

Meanwhile, UOL Group’s 577-unit Archipelago was launched in December with around 485 homes sold. Units have a median price of about S$1,118 psf, slightly higher than the S$980 psf median price for units at Waterfront Isle.

While a road separates the Waterfront condos from the reservoir, most of the units, particularly those on higher floors, enjoy unblocked water-facing views.

Lee Sze Teck, Senior Manager of Training, Research and Consultancy at Dennis Wee Group, said older condos near the new developments have recorded higher median prices such as Aquarius by the Park, which saw a median price of S$864 psf in Q2 2012, up from S$799 psf a year earlier.

Although the area has no MRT station, a new Downtown Line is slated to open in 2017. At the same time, the refurbished reservoir park together with a restaurant and outdoor adventure centre are expected to add appeal to the area.

[fiyo]

Is there a restaurant in the park? Or an upcoming one?

[zeamybro]

Is there a restaurant in the park? Or an upcoming one?

Yes, there is this Wawawa Bistro by the reservoir .... The last time i see the business doing quite ok even on a weekday evening, not sure about now =)

http://www.wawawa.com.sg/