The Quartz @ Buangkok (99LH By Guocoland)

[Icekopi]

Agree. Everybody buy a property for a reason. Don't think anybody will just throw in more than 1/2 million for fun.

Topics like how to do up the house, funiture sale, nice designer website.. etc... etc..seems more interesting.

Anybody heard of OM design(Under Nobel group)? Their design are quite modern.

FYI: They having sale st 16 Tai Seng Road. Dining table from $199. High Gloss TV console from $299. Coffee Table from $99. Bed Side Table from $28. etc..etc... Learn from the person-in-charge promo starts now and end jun. Look out for Straits Time promo item.

Hi LA,

Thanks for the recommendation, will drop by to check it out but most probably after CNY.

[vic]

hmm, the fencing dun look too bad...this type of fencing gave me the feeling of openness...but they must maintain the plant if not

[Alan Tam]

hmm, the fencing dun look too bad...this type of fencing gave me the feeling of openness...but they must maintain the plant if not

I think the fencing is ok for me, very friendly feeling, not enclosed like wall covering up the whole condo. Thanks LA for the invitation. Happy Lunar New Year to everyone in TQ. Hope to see you guy soon...

[axela_3]

Hi guys,

Anyone has any plans to start an online portal for TQ owners?

[kennt]

TQ still holding well........

[ulrich76]

The Rivervale is EC and like all (if not most ECs), their prices (even when newly launched) are usually lower than private properties, basically due to all the govt conditions (like can only sell to S'pore citizens and PRs from 6th-10th yr, must sell off one's HDB or DBSS flat if already own one, cannot invest in private property during the 5-yr min period etc). Their location is also usually not that near to MRT. I have a friend who is staying there. She takes a feeder bus to get to Buangkok MRT cos it's too hot to walk the 12 mins walk.

So technically, one shouldn't be expecting their psf to be the same.

Time will tell whether TQ is worth the 250psf premium it has over Rivervale. Rivervale will be 10 years old in 3 years time and will be free from the rules, so it is a good investment in these times. If you think "private" condo command higher price, just look at the prices of Regentville, Hougang Green and Rivervale Crest...

[isaaclim]

I really cannot hold it for not revealing this.

The price shown in caveat is before discount. Don't be a fool to think that TQ can still be commanding 700+psf at this period.

In fact, more discount is coming!

[ulrich76]

I really cannot hold it for not revealing this.

The price shown in caveat is before discount. Don't be a fool to think that TQ can still be commanding 700+psf at this period.

In fact, more discount is coming!

So after 12% discount is about $670psf. Anyone know whether got more discount coming? $550psf I will seriously consider. Buy already can sleep well...

[ahlahdin]

I really cannot hold it for not revealing this.

The price shown in caveat is before discount. Don't be a fool to think that TQ can still be commanding 700+psf at this period.

In fact, more discount is coming!

Don't understand what you mean by price discounted more from caveat. Isn't a caveat the actual transacted price?

[hayata1972]

Don't understand what you mean by price discounted more from caveat. Isn't a caveat the actual transacted price?

Cash back from developer in terms of renovation cost return or some form of discount gimmicks. Developers had to do this during SARS and they are starting this dirty trick again.

This is to maintain nice looking caveats, as not to destroy the value of the remaining units.

[quartz lover]

Anyone got idea of why contractor building a tent on the tennis court?

[quartz]

Hi All,

Info obtained for the"The First Home owner Portal in Singapore".

Fyi

S/NITEMSSTATUS1Foundation Work2Reinforced Concrete Work3Brick Walls4Ceilings5Doors & Windows Frames, Electrical Wiring without fittings, Plumbing & Internal Plastering6Carparks, Roads and Drains7Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) Status- Application for authorities inspection - Authorities final inspection- Authorities issuing of TOP Certificate

Completed In Progress Nil

[isaaclim]

Hmmm.. more and more projects that not fully sold have started to give cash back as in last economic downturn. I heard last round developer even give buyer a car to boost their sale.

[tcsllj]

Anyone got idea of why contractor building a tent on the tennis court?

It seems like a temporary quarters for the workers. I saw workers resting inside when i visited the site last night.

[chia252]

Hi all,

When developer apply for TOP and they are complied with then the application for the TOP may be issued within 7 working days. However, we are adviced to check directly with our developer on this matter.

The building regulations are mainly to ensure structural safety with the appropriate qualified persons responsible to supervise the design and construction of these buildings.

Some developers may submit their project for the Quality Mark Scheme to ensure a high standard of quality for their building. However this is a voluntary scheme and is not mandatory.

[mgbm]

So any news on the TOP date?

[quartz lover]

Its 2nd quarter this year.

but nobody knows the date.

however the signage states 17th march completion of construction.

But i doubt China Construction can finish in time.

How????

So any news on the TOP date?

[quartz lover]

Hmmm.. more and more projects that not fully sold have started to give cash back as in last economic downturn. I heard last round developer even give buyer a car to boost their sale.

I think you can wait, cos developers got no money to buy u cars.

[isaaclim]

I think you can wait, cos developers got no money to buy u cars.

Nah... i prefer cash rebate or furniture voucher then car.

[taggy]

HDB also giving cars

Natura Loft - Bishan DBSS -> got lucky draw for 2 cars

[chia252]

Its 2nd quarter this year.

but nobody knows the date.

however the signage states 17th march completion of construction.

But i doubt China Construction can finish in time.

How????

hope aomeone can check with developer and update us, thanks

[quartz]

hope aomeone can check with developer and update us, thanks

Hi Chia,

Have checked with the developer before, TOP is expected to be in 2Q 2009, but date is subject to changes and approval from the revelant authority.

[chia252]

Hi Chia,

Have checked with the developer before, TOP is expected to be in 2Q 2009, but date is subject to changes and approval from the revelant authority.

thanks 17th mar finish then applied for TOP , take at least a month, when it ready Apr or early May. it in the 2nd Quarter 09 . that gd. so who cannot finish in time???

[quartz lover]

Lights at staircase are on.. TOP should be around the corner. Workers are also working late to rush the works.


Hopefully top should be faster.

thanks 17th mar finish then applied for TOP , take at least a month, when it ready Apr or early May. it in the 2nd Quarter 09 . that gd. so who cannot finish in time???

[stack 15]

Does anyone know what sort of discount is the developer giving out right now? Thanks

[chia252]

Does anyone know what sort of discount is the developer giving out right now? Thanks

I heard 20% cash rebate......

[Diana]

Which developer ?

[recca]

I heard 20% cash rebate......

So what is the final price? Heard it's averaging $650 psf.

[quartz lover]

So what is the final price? Heard it's averaging $650 psf.

Check out URA latest transactions. Its over 900k.

[isaaclim]

Check out URA latest transactions. Its over 900k.

That is before the 12%+stamp duty+1yr maint. discount.