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    Default For MM 1 bedder 10 sqft difference..does it make a big difference?

    ok If given 2 MM unit in the same development one is 350 sqft and 360 sqft..same lay out..does the 10 sqft make a big difference for one person staying?

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    Quote Originally Posted by xtreme_46
    ok If given 2 MM unit in the same development one is 350 sqft and 360 sqft..same lay out..does the 10 sqft make a big difference for one person staying?
    if you're not the tidy and organised type, take the 360 sq ft hahah

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    Quote Originally Posted by xtreme_46
    ok If given 2 MM unit in the same development one is 350 sqft and 360 sqft..same lay out..does the 10 sqft make a big difference for one person staying?
    the difference 1sqm. about the size of a mahjong table. if the both are same layout, meaning no balcony, then go for the extra 10sqft if the price does not differ much.

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    Quote Originally Posted by leesg123
    the difference 1sqm. about the size of a mahjong table. if the both are same layout, meaning no balcony, then go for the extra 10sqft if the price does not differ much.
    got balacony but from the floor plan the balcony is like one strip shld be quite small..the 10 sqft is 40k difference

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    Quote Originally Posted by xtreme_46
    got balacony but from the floor plan the balcony is like one strip shld be quite small..the 10 sqft is 40k difference
    If u r not v tight on the budget, go for the bigger unit. 40k can be earned back easily ... But house once buy liao will stick with u for many yrs...

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    Quote Originally Posted by zeamybro
    If u r not v tight on the budget, go for the bigger unit. 40k can be earned back easily ... But house once buy liao will stick with u for many yrs...
    thats what i told my first girlfriend i may not have much money...but i have a heart of gold........guess what she DUMPED me...wahahhahha...

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    Quote Originally Posted by xtreme_46
    got balacony but from the floor plan the balcony is like one strip shld be quite small..the 10 sqft is 40k difference

    If space is the only difference, while facing and all else is fine with the smaller unit, get the smaller unit, and use the 40K for reno or the next property.

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    Quote Originally Posted by property_finder
    If space is the only difference, while facing and all else is fine with the smaller unit, get the smaller unit, and use the 40K for reno or the next property.
    Agree. if the additional 10sqft for the 360sqft unit is at the planter area, whereas the 350sqft unit has no planter, then just go for 350sqft.

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    when u play MM, quantum is the key. buy the cheapest unit in the project.

    Think of it this way, when you are renting / buying.

    How much more will u pay to rent a 10sqft bigger apartment? (lower quantum higher yield. 500k vs 540k makes a big difference)

    When it TOPs, many may be trying to sell their unit. U have the price advantage to undercut them!

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    Take a 2.5k rental, 500k VS 540k = 6% vs 5.5% yield.

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    curious qn for mm buyers: is there no min size to consider at all? like cut-off at 484sqft or something
    how small is too small
    if you dont't own any property, you're short. take cover quickly

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    Quote Originally Posted by xtreme_46
    ok If given 2 MM unit in the same development one is 350 sqft and 360 sqft..same lay out..does the 10 sqft make a big difference for one person staying?
    i think thread starter is looking to stay in the mm.

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    Quote Originally Posted by auroraborealis
    curious qn for mm buyers: is there no min size to consider at all? like cut-off at 484sqft or something
    how small is too small

    It depends on projects. a typical MM project entirely made up of shoeboxes may have 20 types of 1 bedder layouts.

    If you're talking about a shoebox in a normal PC project, there's usually only 1 or 2. At most with PES or without.

    Obviously, choose the most functional and value for $$.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ilgr
    i think thread starter is looking to stay in the mm.
    Well, typically for own stay you may still think of the resale value in the future right? a 1 bedder is always a 1 bedder. dosent matter how big or small all u have is a living and a bedroom. what else could u have?

    Say you're buying a resale unit now, the 350sqft at 700k vs a 360sqft at 650k which 1 will you buy?

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    10sq = size of air con ledge
    Go for smaller one if for rental. But for own stay, go for bigger one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by price
    Take a 2.5k rental, 500k VS 540k = 6% vs 5.5% yield.
    For rental, you are absolutely right.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cavaliver
    10sq = size of air con ledge
    Go for smaller one if for rental. But for own stay, go for bigger one.
    Good advise!

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    Quote Originally Posted by radha08
    thats what i told my first girlfriend i may not have much money...but i have a heart of gold........guess what she DUMPED me...wahahhahha...
    lol~!!

    money is important ,after all
    I took the road less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” - Robert Frost quotes (American poet, 1874-1963)

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    I would think 10sf for a 350sf unit is quite significant ... so depends on how different the layouts are. If the 10sf means an additional yard (for washer) or balcony strip or some space which may be of significant value to potential tenants, i will get the bigger one. But did u say its similar layout?

    Having said that, 40K for a 10sf means $4000psf !? As many bros have advised, if the additional 10sf is not put for practical use, then go for smaller.

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    $4000psf....Espada??

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    for own stay, get the bigger one.
    for investment, get the smaller one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zeamybro
    I would think 10sf for a 350sf unit is quite significant ... so depends on how different the layouts are. If the 10sf means an additional yard (for washer) or balcony strip or some space which may be of significant value to potential tenants, i will get the bigger one. But did u say its similar layout?

    Having said that, 40K for a 10sf means $4000psf !? As many bros have advised, if the additional 10sf is not put for practical use, then go for smaller.
    If that's the case, I won't pay the extra $40K!
    I would rather spend the $40k on designing the house to better utilise the space.

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    Quote Originally Posted by buttercarp
    If that's the case, I won't pay the extra $40K!
    I would rather spend the $40k on designing the house to better utilise the space.
    worst if $40k is for a bigger aircon ledge

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    $40k is justifiable for the one with better layout and facing, example pool view not facing the main road, west sun, otherwise don't waste the $40k.

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    If 1400sf to 1410... no effect.

    But 10sf for a 3XXsf, it will be some effect.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ctng78
    If 1400sf to 1410... no effect.

    But 10sf for a 3XXsf, it will be some effect.
    Esp if it is for useable space...............

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