When is the TOP for Estuary Condo @ Yishun ? DEC'12 or JAN'13
DEC'12
JAN'13
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ESTUARY CONDO @YISHUN WHEN T.O.P.
Junior
need to factor in 2 mths for quality check and inspection for top. almost certain will be later
Newbie
...most likely 2nd Qtr 2013...
Senior
is this standard procedure...Originally Posted by Komo
need to factor in 2 mths for quality check and inspection for top. almost certain will be later
Junior
yap part of the procedure... a good reference to guage when is top. if by dec can complete all buildings, top is possible by about Feb. now they are really speeding up with works in the night
Newbie
how do u know they are speeding up in the night ?yap part of the procedure... a good reference to guage when is top. if by dec can complete all buildings, top is possible by about Feb. now they are really speeding up with works in the night
Newbie
looking at the progress, i am thinking end of Q1 even.
Junior
can see lights and men working in many more units than before lah
Newbie
actually, for owner-occupier, the earlier the better.
however, for investor, the later the better - to await the new benchmark set by the launch and higher bid of yishun hub.
Newbie
ya..for owner occupier like me, the earlier the better
Newbie
They also planted creepers directed to those exposed fence, and busy putting better soil for landscaping. Landscaping is considered fast even though many blocks still yet to finish plastering.ya..for owner occupier like me, the earlier the better
The project landscape is handled by renowned firm that landscaped our National Library.
Newbie
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Newbie
To all Estuary owners,
Whether you're occupiers or investors, just to let you know that Skies Miltonia near Orchid Country Club is selling at $1200 psf, and its almost sold out. I just can't find a single reason why Estuary should be cheaper than that. In terms of proximity to expressway, MRT, bus stops, amenities, facilities, facing, Estuary is one notch up in every aspect. However, agents are still promoting at $9xx.
To all my neighbors, be patient and you'll get better price for sure.
Newbie
One is overpriced and one is underpriced.
Newbie
hahahha, I don't think this is the key factor but anyway still too early to tell...
Newbie
That is the reason why I didn't take up SM and ask my agent to return my cheque back. The next door project MR is $150 psf cheaper than SM.
When is the right time to buy my next property?
Junior
Pal, u made the right decision
Newbie
I really do not think Yishun command that kind of premium now, it will take years before sm see any decent returns
Junior
Totally agree, 1200psf for sm? Not yet. Take number of years at least to see returns (if lucky). Not near any amenities, tpt, malls etc at all.
Stayed in miltonia area but don't mean to talk down this area. Just offering personal opinion.
Newbie
To see returns only (if lucky)?!.......Let'see!
who knows what will happen but no offence..remember this statement!
Office Boy
Good try!
So u think those who bought SM are not aware that resale in Estuary is doing $900+?
This means people rather pay $1.2K to buy SM than Estuary la!
Maybe too vested to think straight.
DKSG
PS : This is will be my only post in this thread, just browsing and was amazed at how clouded people can be when it comes to properties.
Junior
depends on whether own-stay or investment. for me investment will be estuary. own stay will be SM.
investment has to be void of sentiments or feeling. it is just a tool. ROI is key. but own stay more emotional.
Junior
Indeed. MR is over while SM is under.
Junior
There are some strong indications from govt agencies (not confirmed yet) that there will be a mall.
There will be a new bus service in 1Q13 from Yishun to CBD. Just my guess that it will ply via ave 1.
Newbie
Could you name a couple of reasons why SM over Estuary?
Newbie
Honest n purely personal opinion
I have visited estuary twice before deciding against it. The close proximity to the main arterial road means road noise is inevitable and personally, it's a killer. The only selling point is the reservoir view. End of the day, most impt is that you are happy with your purchase.
On the other hand, most if not all of the mid to high floor reservoir view units are going at min of 1000 Psf.....
Newbie
personally i like the reservoir view of estuary. Some layout are good. Went there 1st day. Sells are hot but when i saw the showroom. i was turn-off.
1. Saw the egg chair put on the planter - to deceive ppl that the guest room is spacious. but it is not ok bcos the showroom didn't built the wall or sliding doors.
2. Cabinet extended into the balcony.
You can argue that nowadays, all the unit are small. But i really hate the way they build the show unit to mis-lead buyers.
Anyway, my personal feeling won against my investment view that time.
stack 01 and 02 are good as they face reservoir (east) and more or less shielded from road noise by neighboring blocks. launched price that time high floor is ard 910psf(after 10% discount)
Estuary's owner sitting on big profit now. Congrats!
Junior
ok, my view - for own stay reason. btw i have stayed in yishun for 20 years. for own stay, based on 3BR size, estuary is actually more expensive than SM, because decent 3BR if i'm not wrong, is 1200++ sq ft. i am also talking about better facing - ie: no afternoon sun, facing north/south direction, etc. SM got more of such units for selection. if i have a choose a suitable unit for myself at estuary, i need to pay arnd 1.3m. for SM, i only paid 1.1m.
external:
i take yishun ave 1 everyday. that junction is a killer. if you stay at estuary, when u turn out from the carpark, you need to make a U turn to get onto CTE. that U turn is gg to be tough because you will be fighting with a lot of pple including those turning out from HDB area. ok, small issue lah.
but the traffic noise along ave 1 is very very bad, because it is the single major junction into yishun. practical issue - the exhaust from accelerating vehicles is bad for health. the reservoir view is good, but the surrounding is bad: in front - satellite. behind - stadium spikes. coupled with MRT noise in the backgroud.
internal:
i dun like the design/layout of estuary. too much balcony and the overall layout. already, SM got too many balcony, but estuary got even more. basically paying for unusable space.
of course, there are many other reasons that will support estuary for investment reason. i will not deny them.
i will say that overall, there are 2 main differences between the 2: MRT, and cost. if you overcome these 2, most other issues are smaller issues.
oh yah, i am not a sucker for internal reno and fittings, but since it's thrown in, why not? SM got better fittings - marble, etc, even bathroom. and many whites thrown in as well. not sure abt estuary.
Last edited by Shanhz; 10-12-12 at 08:12.
Junior
hopefully the road condition and noise will be much better when both nse and the link to cte/expressways from the dam side is up and those bto and condo are completed
Newbie
Now that you reminded on the balcony space, I thought Northwoods' balcony is already huge (and unusable, at least to my wife), Estuary's are even bigger and some unit's balcony even spans across the 3 bedrooms which I do not like personally. In terms of reservoir view, proximity to amenities, road noise, etc, Orchid Park Condo would make a better choice (everything else aside).
Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, property purchase can be entirely subjective so just trust your guts. In general, estuary owners have already made at least 200 to 300k profit before even TOP. I think thats quite a feat for a Yishun Project.
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