wondering what is the take up rate for The Quartz till date?Originally Posted by Unregistered
YES - Not enough CPF Minimum Sum...sigh.
YES - Need to get higher loan for Condo. Not worth it.
NO - I can get good rental yield. Shiok man.
NO - Other reason.
wondering what is the take up rate for The Quartz till date?Originally Posted by Unregistered
If you are buying to stay, then take-up rate is not important. My fren lived in a 99 years leasehold condo in Tg Rhu locality where the take-up rate is not high. But he's enjoying his stay there as the common facilities such as pool, gym, bbq, tennis court are not crowded and hence became exclusive. He's not worried as the developer will still need to pay for their share of monthly maintenance for all unsold units. Hence likewise since I'm buying to stay, low take-up rate don't bother me. Infact, I'll prefer that The Quartz could TOP with 60% sold, hence only (60% X 621) 372 instead of 621 households would share the common facility for a start. Subsequently, the developer could slowly sell the rest.
your friend lives in Sanctuary Green? it fits your description.Originally Posted by Unregistered
113sqm...$564k...during pre-launch in May-06Originally Posted by Unregistered
Go take a look at the show flat...it's worth the value....i think only 2~3 units left for this design layout.
Seems like a good buy? is it pool view or tennis view? which floor?Originally Posted by Des
if takeup rate poor, Developer will "laylong" the balanced units, hence, value of The Quartz will drop......???Originally Posted by Unregistered
unit facing HDB....masterroom bath facing open plot of land...not obstructed.Originally Posted by Unregistered
wonder why there's no marble flooring??
now marble flooring not in trend plus hard to maintainOriginally Posted by snoopy
but evaluation of the unit will become lower for unit w/o marble flooring.
By how much???Originally Posted by Unregistered
dont think people who purchase a unit here is for investment, more of a long term stay. So doesn't really bother if valuation up or low cos of marble flooring
Put in marble flooring yourself cheap cheap nia... from $3 to $7 psf nia depending on quality...
This marble floor is not an issue for me.
Anyone know what's the latest pricing? Up or down? Anymore 3+1 study left? Am eyeing for unit 33 (Best 3 + 1) and wonder if its been release and at what pricing? Hopwe within my budget.
What is ur budget? Think there should be 3+1 but not sure if its launchedOriginally Posted by Unregistered
Budget is +/- $650K (approx. $480 to $500 psf - reasonable price I think). Would like the 3 + 1 size and don't mind to trade-off for lower floor to maintain the budget.Originally Posted by Unregistered
Cant really remember what's the pricing like, but I know there's someone that bought unit 19 for more than $650K, not facing pool, so if yours faces the pool, will be much more ex..
If you get the HDB facing one, can get for under $500psf? I may be outdated, as I last looked at the prices about one month ago.
Thks for feedback. Will go down to showflat this weekend and hopefully get a good bargain. I realised that there's quite a big PLANTER area in the living room. Wonder if we can use/convert it to balcony. Only worry is that the parapuet wall might be too low, hence dangerous for kids playing there.
huh? The balcony is the planter...well, we can't do anything to change the structure of the building..or maybe should say the outlook of the building.Originally Posted by Unregistered
Is unit 33 release for sale already?
You mean for the unit you interested in or in general the planter is big? and what is the parapuet wall you mention? I thought the planter area is shield by the transparent glass?Originally Posted by Unregistered
The "parapuet wall" I'm refering to could be a "transparent glass" type as seen in the brochure. I didn't confirm with the developer on the actual type and height of the "parapuet wall" that they providing. Do you know? I think in general, the planter looks quite big and to me its wasted space which I have to pay if its used solely for planter. Problem is I don't really know how to appreciate planter like some of you do.Originally Posted by Unregistered
OIC actually I intend to use that as a balcony, but not sure if its big enough...hopefully can put at least one chair thereOriginally Posted by Unregistered
Latest sellthru from URA website
Total Units available : 625
Total Release till Feb 07: 320
Total Units Sold as at Feb 07: 189
Noted that there's a buddhist temple that's a stonethrow away from The Quartz. Last Sunday morning saw jampack with many cars parking along the roads. Will this have a very negative impact on the condo? No wonder sales not that good, ie. only 189 sold (out of 625 units in development). Just comparing with other 99 leasehold takeup rate, eg. The Raintree, Centris, etc.
I guess many have not seen the potential of this area. When news release build of shopping malls or other areas, then people will want to buy this area, by then, price already increase.
Of course I see the potential of this area. I would buy this area. But I won't buy condo. I would buy a HDB flat.Originally Posted by Unregistered
IMO, the only difference between the Buangkok HDB and The Quartz is the pool, tennis, and security guard.
Otherwise, no difference. In fact Buangkok HDB looks like condo, with floor to ceiling windows.
Resales value of a condo and HDB will be diff.Originally Posted by Unregistered
Poor response is due to lack of A&P + TOP around mid 2010, still long way to go......once is near TOP , developer will pump in marketing effort to push sales.Originally Posted by Unregistered
I do agree that the HDB at Buangkok looks great. It all depends on what individual wants. If you want convenience of facilities, then go for condo. But if you dont need it, then of course HDB will be sufficient.Originally Posted by Unregistered
Nowadays, resale prices are dropping, unlike the past where people hope to make money out of reasale for HDB or condo. This is true only if the condo or HDB near city, else difficult.
Guess most of the people who purchase this property are for own stay and for facilities and of course convenience to MRT
Maybe a big shopping mall will come along as more people move into this estate, when some developer finally realise that one is needed at this area.