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Thread: Dakota Residences (D14, 99 year Leasehold, Ho Bee & NTUC Choice Homes)

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    Went to view the show flat, the location of this condo is very good, close to MRT, Food Court, NTUC, market and 7-11.

    The only drawback is the common area is small, price quite expensive (given it's surrounded by HDB) at 1.2mil for 3 bedroom size of 1356sqft, no tennis court, lap pool width rather small.

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    DBS offers interest absorption scheme. No payment till TOP

  3. #63
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    If u like the outside of the condo, i.e. location and HDB amenities (and nothing else), then just buy the HDB there!

    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered99
    Went to view the show flat, the location of this condo is very good, close to MRT, Food Court, NTUC, market and 7-11.

    The only drawback is the common area is small, price quite expensive (given it's surrounded by HDB) at 1.2mil for 3 bedroom size of 1356sqft, no tennis court, lap pool width rather small.

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    Does it consider a mid tier condo?

  5. #65
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    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered00000
    If u like the outside of the condo, i.e. location and HDB amenities (and nothing else), then just buy the HDB there!
    haha that's what i would do too... but i will buy one that faces the condo.

    then i can:

    1. appreciate your nice modern stylish condo architecture (you can only appreciate a nice view of my HDB ahhaahhaahaha)

    2. benefit from the location (if what they is true that this area will boom)

    3. appreciate the HDB amenities (including the char kway teow)

    while paying 1/3 of your high class dakota condo price!

    hahahaahahahaha

  6. #66
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    Quote Originally Posted by Diff Profile
    That is true. But I think Dakota does not attract the "rich" profile. It's 99 LH near MRT and HDB - it probably attracts non-drivers, don't mind property can't be passed on, not much facilities but want private address for "status". Those people who fit this profile usually go for 99LH near MRT surrounded by HDB. Whatever it is, it's still a Singapore dream to carry a private addy in your IC - 99LH HDB-like also nevermind. I think the buyers there are clearly not looking for exclusive environment - more like a private address to show off in an HDB environment. Everyone has their choice.

    What private add you talking about? Your IC and official docs will not show "Dakota Residences" but instead will show "Blk xx, Dakata Crescent, #xx-xx, Singapore xxxxxx"

    same as any HDB there!

  7. #67
    registeredforwhat Guest

    Talking

    I can many sour grades around here

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    Quote Originally Posted by registeredliao
    Does it consider a mid tier condo?
    considered mass market condo.

    mid tier is novena, river valley, newton, holland.

  9. #69
    u no-no engrish? Guest

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    Quote Originally Posted by registeredforwhat
    I can many sour grades around here
    what grades? you get an "F" for fail!

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    Do you think the nearby very very old and short HDB would be torn down soon? They give a "slum" feel to the area...

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    registeredliao Guest

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    Quote Originally Posted by u no-no engrish?
    what grades? you get an "F" for fail!
    let me guess, dakota residence will eventually block your HDB view so that explains all the whining in this forum

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    Quote Originally Posted by registeredforwhat
    I can many sour grades around here
    ya, not surprised if they are from the same few persons or even 1 individual!

  13. #73
    Darius Guest

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    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered3
    DBS offers interest absorption scheme. No payment till TOP
    Where can I get more info on this? went to DBS website, can"t find any info.

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    Singapore factory output down 12.8% on-year in May
    Posted: 26 June 2008 1323 hrs

    SINGAPORE - Singapore's industrial production in May slumped by a much-bigger-than-expected 12.8 per cent from a year ago, pulled down by a 55.1 per cent drop in biomedical output, the government said Thursday.

    Analysts had projected a fall of 2.5 per cent for May.

    On a seasonally adjusted basis, industrial output last month fell 5.7 per cent from April, the Economic Development Board (EDB) said in its monthly report.

    "Production in May dropped 12.8 per cent compared to the same month last year, largely due to a contraction in the biomedical manufacturing cluster," said the EDB.

    The sharp plunge in biomedical output was due mainly to the pharmaceuticals segment, which shrank 58.2 per cent because a different batch of ingredients was produced, it said.

    Precision engineering also declined last month with output down 4.8 per cent on the year, but other sectors fared better. The EDB reported increased output in electronics, chemicals and transport engineering.

    Electronics output gained 3.8 per cent in May. Almost all electronics segments recorded higher production but information and communications, and consumer electronics, were exceptions, the EDB said.

    Chemicals production was up 2.2 per cent and transport engineering increased 13.0 per cent, boosted by the robust marine and offshore engineering industries, it said.

    Singapore's monthly manufacturing report is widely monitored as the sector accounts for a third of the city state's gross domestic product, worth 243 billion Singapore dollars in 2007.

    The export-reliant economy grew slower than estimated in the year's first quarter, at 6.7 per cent, as demand weakened due to a slowdown in the United States and other key markets, the government has said. - AFP/ir

    CNA - June 26 '08

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    June 26, 2008

    Citi sees no oversupply of homes in next two years

    It estimates only 60% of the 30,000 units forecast will be completed, so fall in prices will be modest

    By Joyce Teo, Property Correspondent


    ANALYSTS from Citigroup have stuck their necks out to dismiss some market predictions of a crippling property glut in the next two years.

    Official figures show that around 30,000 homes will be completed in the next two years, but Citi reckons only around 60 per cent will likely be ready.

    If the bank's forecast is accurate, it could mean that downward pressure on prices will not be as great as some had feared.

    Citi's report on Singapore property, which came out on Tuesday, pointed to where previous predictions may have got it wrong.

    It stated that by the end of March, there were 6,000 collective sale units that had yet to be demolished.

    Some of the delays are because of legal challenges over sales, as well as developers extending lease periods for owners due to the weak primary market, Citi said.

    It estimated that there will be 8,200 units completed next year and 10,200 in 2010, assuming no further collective sales are done.

    These numbers are way below market expectations of 12,500 units next year and 17,500 units in 2010, it said.

    These higher supply numbers had led many experts to conclude that an oversupply was on the cards.

    But Citi stated: 'We have always argued that such estimates are not always accurate and they often get revised downward over time.'

    However, it did not elaborate further on the reasons for its lower supply projections.

    Knight Frank director of research and consultancy Nicholas Mak said the direct impact of the supply completion figures on prices is limited because most of these homes would already have been sold.

    But a large supply of homes for occupation would negatively affect rentals, and this would in turn hit prices, he added.

    Savills Singapore also believes the supply figures released by the Urban Redevelopment Authority are too high.

    Mr Ku Swee Yong, its director of marketing and business development, said completion delays in collective sales, as well as delayed launches, have not been factored in.

    'There are insufficient construction resources, which means there will likely be delays,' he added.

    'Prices of mid- to high-end properties will fall but not to the extent of the 30 per cent to 40 per cent drop predicted by some analysts.'

    Banks like Credit Suisse and Barclays Capital have forecast drops of up to 40 per cent in rents and prices, but Citi tips a fall of up to 30 per cent, and largely only in high-end homes.

    Citi expects this sector will suffer from falling demand, particularly as expatriates and locals keep downgrading.

    That will put downward pressure on rents of prime homes and further pressure on prices, it said.

    Citi also said a long downturn like the one that caught out many buyers in the late 1990s and early 2000s is unlikely.

    This is because resale volumes are still at above average levels, reflecting strong genuine demand. There is no sign of overbuilding or an overall housing shortage.

    Also, mass market homes remain highly affordable and are supported by high rental yields of more than 5 per cent, Citi said.

    'Due to the sharp rise, we believe high-end residential is likely to suffer the brunt of the 20 per cent to 30 per cent price decline while the mass market should remain fairly firm.'

    The mid-tier segment is likely to fall by 10 per cent to 20 per cent, it said. These are from a high base.

    Luxury home prices have surged by 149 per cent since the troughs in 2004.

    Prices in the mid-tier and mass-market segments rose by a still robust 79 per cent and 39 per cent respectively.

  16. #76
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    up your mother lah!

    this news already posted in the general condo news section by mr funny

    why you so KNN must post again all over the forum!

  17. #77
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    Quote Originally Posted by UP YOUR MOTHER
    up your mother lah!

    this news already posted in the general condo news section by mr funny

    why you so KNN must post again all over the forum!
    Fúck you lah, CB shemale! Don't uttering rubbish from your ass. Bring your ass somewhere for others to fúck.

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    Can the 2 of you shut up and listen to what Mr Li say?
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    http://www.todayonline.com/articles/261453.asp

    Wednesday, June 25, 2008

    Cheung Kong Holdings keen on Singapore


    MR LI Ka Shing’s Cheung Kong Holdings, Asia’s second-largest developer by market value, said it is keen to invest in Hong Kong, China and Singapore as the region’s property market is undergoes a “small consolidation”.

    Prime offices and industrial parks offer investment opportunities because of economic “fundamentals” in the region, Cheung Kong’s Executive Director Justin Chiu said at a property conference in Singapore yesterday. He said he doesn’t expect “significant” price declines in the next 18 months.

    Added Mr Chiu: “We’re just at the low tide of the economic cycle. When we clear the sub-prime issues, :I’m fairly confident Asia will come back.”

    Property developers are seeking more investments to meet rising demand in China and India, the two fastest-growing major economies in the world. China’s economy is forecast by the World Bank to expand by 9.8 per cent this year, even though gains in home prices slowed.

    “Across all three markets in the world — America, Europe and Asia — the best prospects, in my view, are for Asia right now,” said Mr Sameer Nayar, head of real estate finance at Credit Suisse. “It is just because you are talking about half the world’s population and most of the world’s :growth in gross domestic product is coming from Asia.”

    Mr Chiu said that residential developments may be riskier because they are more dependent on the domestic economy. Home prices in Singapore are easing after rising to record highs last year as a global credit squeeze damped demand, while Hong Kong’s home sales fell for a second month as prices cooled.

    Sales by value of residential units in Hong Kong slumped 31.1 per cent in May from a year earlier to HK$26.3 billion($4.6 billion), the biggest drop in 19 months, after falling 30.1 per cent in April.

    China’s home prices rose 9.2 per cent in May, the slowest gain since September 2007. New home prices increased 10.2 per cent last month from a year earlier. — Bloomberg

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    I was told by my agent friend, now 85% - 90% of the initial launch sold. Today, new releases at higher prices, but they will tell you marginal increase or even no increase... !

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    Quote Originally Posted by Darius
    Where can I get more info on this? went to DBS website, can"t find any info.

    Not on website. Got the information at the showflat...

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    Exclusive DBS Zero Installment Home Loan for Dakota Residences

    Dear valued customers,

    From now till 31st August 2008, DBS will be running a promotion for Dakota Residences.

    During this promotional period, new home owners will get to enjoy 3-year zero installment home loan* from now till your new home obtains Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP)!

    With the 3-year zero installment feature, we can assist you to ease your cashflow during the construction phase of the project.

    In addition, you will be able to achieve savings up to S$30,000/- during the interest free period.

    Interest rate

    Interest free period: 0.00%
    Thereafter: SIBOR + 1.75%

    The Interest-free period commences from first disbursement of Housing Loan and ends 3 years thereafter or upon issuance of T.O.P., whichever is earlier.

    Partial and Full redemption penalty
    1.50% from 1st disbursement of Housing Loan till 2 years from date of issuance of TOP
    Cancellation Fee
    1.50% on the amount cancelled or undisbursed
    Lock In Period
    From 1st disbursement of Housing Loan till 2yrs from date of issuance of TOP

    * All offers subject to terms and conditions. Applications may be accepted or rejected at the Bank's absolute discretion.

    To obtain approval for this exclusive DBS Home Loan package, please contact our business manager Melvyn Lu at 94502328 or home advice specialist Billy Poon at 91998876 or Alex Oh at 94389453.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DowJones
    I was told by my agent friend, now 85% - 90% of the initial launch sold. Today, new releases at higher prices, but they will tell you marginal increase or even no increase... !
    Any idea what is the psf for this launch?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered3
    Exclusive DBS Zero Installment Home Loan for Dakota Residences

    Dear valued customers,

    From now till 31st August 2008, DBS will be running a promotion for Dakota Residences.

    During this promotional period, new home owners will get to enjoy 3-year zero installment home loan* from now till your new home obtains Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP)!

    With the 3-year zero installment feature, we can assist you to ease your cashflow during the construction phase of the project.

    In addition, you will be able to achieve savings up to S$30,000/- during the interest free period.

    Interest rate

    Interest free period: 0.00%
    Thereafter: SIBOR + 1.75%

    The Interest-free period commences from first disbursement of Housing Loan and ends 3 years thereafter or upon issuance of T.O.P., whichever is earlier.

    Partial and Full redemption penalty
    1.50% from 1st disbursement of Housing Loan till 2 years from date of issuance of TOP
    Cancellation Fee
    1.50% on the amount cancelled or undisbursed
    Lock In Period
    From 1st disbursement of Housing Loan till 2yrs from date of issuance of TOP

    * All offers subject to terms and conditions. Applications may be accepted or rejected at the Bank's absolute discretion.

    To obtain approval for this exclusive DBS Home Loan package, please contact our business manager Melvyn Lu at 94502328 or home advice specialist Billy Poon at 91998876 or Alex Oh at 94389453.

    Whoa!Sure buy.

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    http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/sub/...85368,00.html?

    Published June 27, 2008

    Ho Bee's robust sales prompt more launches

    By KALPANA RASHIWALA


    SOME developers are riding on the pick-up in home-buying mood created by Ho Bee's Dakota Residences preview last week to launch their own projects.


    Upbeat: Sim Lian Grp has sold about 100 units of the Clover By The Park condo since its Wednesday preview

    Mainboard-listed Sim Lian Group, for one, has sold about 100 units of its Clover By The Park condo at Bishan St 22 since it began previewing the development on Wednesday at an average price of $750 psf.

    Next to Kovan MRT Station, an outfit controlled by UOB-Kay Hian star stockbroker pair Han Seng Juan and David Loh Kim Kang is getting ready to release its 512-unit condo, according to industry sources.

    BT understands that Centurion Kovan, which is developing the project, plans to preview the condo soon to 'remisier friends' of Messrs Han and Loh. There are also plans to preview the condo overseas, including China. The average price is expected to be in the $850-900 psf range.

    The duo bought the 189,812 sq ft site at a state tender in October last year for around $436 psf per plot ratio.

    Over in Bishan, Sim Lian is developing two 39-storey blocks with a total of 616 units for the Clover By The Park condo. The first phase released earlier this week comprises one tower with 308 units. It is near good schools like Catholic High (within 1 km), Ai Tong Primary School and Raffles Institution. 'Clover By The Park features three-bedroom and four-bedroom units to luxurious penthouses and suites of six bedrooms,' Sim Lian said in a release yesterday.

    Ho Bee has sold 95 units at Dakota Residences since last Friday. The average price is $976 psf. All three projects are 99-year leasehold.

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    Does anyone know whether D12 pte properties hold a better price than D14? For example, prices for The Verve is much higher than that of Dakota. Is this justifiable?

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    The Verve is FH?

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    friends Guest

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    Does it really matter? Nowadays people dun stay in the same house for more than 30 years.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered3
    The Verve is FH?

    Yes FH ...

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    Maybe coz I'm a "East" person, D14 holds more value to me.

    But, D12 is also very central and close to town...so I guess, at the end of the day, it boils down to personal preference for the area and the amenities (that would serve your purpose)...

    BTW, what's the psf for the Verve? Understand that the units are generally quite small?

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    Quote Originally Posted by friends
    Does it really matter? Nowadays people dun stay in the same house for more than 30 years.
    Yes, it matters. FH tends to hold its value better than LH. LH depreciates faster than FH pty. That said, if LH is purchased for rental investm, it will thus provide higher ROI since its price is lower compared to FH in the same district. FH is always deem to be more valuable since ownership is perpetual compared to LH's 99 years.

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