Carabelle (D5, Freehold, Sim Lian)

[karu]

Yes, I once fell into the planter. it is not safe for either adults or children.

We did not deck up the planter, because it would be too dangerous for kids to play around the glass panels there. We plan to put soil in the planter and then put cacti there to scare off our kids.

No curtains in our toilets.

Are u filling up the soil directly into the planter? Would the soil choke up the drainage? Unless the planter's drainage is purpose built for holding soil, otherwise I think it's not adviseable to pour soil straight in without any pots or trays. You may want to confirm with the management officeif this can be done.

[stalingrad]

who do u use for decking? can recommend? $400 sounds decently priced

a company named Goodhill.

[stalingrad]

Are u filling up the soil directly into the planter? Would the soil choke up the drainage? Unless the planter's drainage is purpose built for holding soil, otherwise I think it's not adviseable to pour soil straight in without any pots or trays. You may want to confirm with the management officeif this can be done.

a lot of people put soil in the planter directly. that is what planters for. If we are not allowed to put soil in planters directly, then the developer would not have given us a "hole" there. There is a drainage pipe there.

[proud owner]

a lot of people put soil in the planter directly. that is what planters for. If we are not allowed to put soil in planters directly, then the developer would not have given us a "hole" there. There is a drainage pipe there.

i placed potted plants into the planters .. instead of decking it and then place the pots on the decking..

it actually looks nicer ..especially from within the unit...looking out ..the plants appear to be growing from ground level ...whereas with decking .. you can see the pots ..which often are not nice ...

of course the risk is there will be gaps .. just have to be more carful

[housewife]

i placed potted plants into the planters .. instead of decking it and then place the pots on the decking..

it actually looks nicer ..especially from within the unit...looking out ..the plants appear to be growing from ground level ...whereas with decking .. you can see the pots ..which often are not nice ...

of course the risk is there will be gaps .. just have to be more carful

that's what i plan to do. any suggestion what plants that can stand noon sun, 1m tall, big leaves, easy to grow and most importantly cheap? i stay low floor, no privacy, so think of tall plants

[proud owner]

that's what i plan to do. any suggestion what plants that can stand noon sun, 1m tall, big leaves, easy to grow and most importantly cheap? i stay low floor, no privacy, so think of tall plants

not sure what they are called.. but you can find them in most nursery ...cheap and grow fast ..

becos leave is big ..easy to remove .. i normally just cut off the stem when they turn yellow

[housewife]

not sure what they are called.. but you can find them in most nursery ...cheap and grow fast ..

becos leave is big ..easy to remove .. i normally just cut off the stem when they turn yellow

still no idea what plant. any more hint? what price? can recommend any shop nearby?

[proud owner]

still no idea what plant. any more hint? what price? can recommend any shop nearby?

i bought from the nursery along clementi road .. on a hill top ...

big round leaves .. One leave on one stalk only ...comes in a bunch ..


looks something like these ... http://floraweb.nparks.gov.sg/search...01852609&key=6

[proud owner]

still no idea what plant. any more hint? what price? can recommend any shop nearby?

i used a mix of non flower leafy plants as well as big leafy flower type like the Heliconia .. most nursery have them

[stalingrad]

still no idea what plant. any more hint? what price? can recommend any shop nearby?

I suggest bamboos. They grow tall and strong, sometimes too much so, making your balcony look like a jungle. they serve nicely as a screen too, but in this case a live screen.

[xebay11]

I suggest bamboos. They grow tall and strong, sometimes too much so, making your balcony look like a jungle. they serve nicely as a screen too, but in this case a live screen.

Have you actually used bamboo? It is nice for landscaping but your balcony would be filled with dropped leaves in no time and they may also blow to the common area downstairs or even your neighbours home. The cleaners may complain about your bamboo.

[housewife]

thank u guys for suggestions. are the plants mentioned easy to grow? nursery people would say all easy to grow coz they got green thumb mah. i just wanna water and do nothing else, possible?

can anyone identify the plants below? r they easy to grow and stand strong sun?

[qus]

You can check out Chengtai Nursery at Sungei Tengah Rd. Got all my plants from them. Much cheaper than those at Joan Road and huge selection.

They wll bring you on a golf buggy round the nursery and if you see anything you like ask them to stop

[proud owner]

thank u guys for suggestions. are the plants mentioned easy to grow? nursery people would say all easy to grow coz they got green thumb mah. i just wanna water and do nothing else, possible?

can anyone identify the plants below? r they easy to grow and stand strong sun?

yes i have them all outdoor ...
rain or shine .. just cut the stalk off at the base .. when they turn yellow ...

they grow easily

if you are living near clementi .. can try the one i mentioned .. at clementi road .. on a hill top ..
or along pasir panjang road ..nearer to alexandra road junction ...

[housewife]

thank u guys hope i won't kill any plants and feel guilty

[housewife]

very strong smell in built-in wardrobe and kitchen cabinets. have used fan to ventilate for 1 wk but still unbearable. any more efficient way? i'll be poisoned.

didn't notice it when viewing botannia. is it the same?

[chenjdd]

very strong smell in built-in wardrobe and kitchen cabinets. have used fan to ventilate for 1 wk but still unbearable. any more efficient way? i'll be poisoned.

didn't notice it when viewing botannia. is it the same?

try some charcoal, smell absorbtion staff from supermarket, fresh bandang leave may also help. I used to have such problem at a rented unit in the Madaira, it takes quite a while but will improve over time...

I thought Singapore has control on furniture materials so that the poision level is at acceptable level, but now i doubt is that so. --hope there is such control in place, anybody has insider information?

BTW, In China furniture/interior decoration poison is a big issue, seriously-- It was reported that thousands of young kids got blood cancer due to such poison.

[housewife]

try some charcoal, smell absorbtion staff from supermarket, fresh bandang leave may also help. I used to have such problem at a rented unit in the Madaira, it takes quite a while but will improve over time...

I thought Singapore has control on furniture materials so that the poision level is at acceptable level, but now i doubt is that so. --hope there is such control in place, anybody has insider information?

BTW, In China furniture/interior decoration poison is a big issue, seriously-- It was reported that thousands of young kids got blood cancer due to such poison.

thanx. i think adults will be poisoned also.

[apple3]

thanx. i think adults will be poisoned also.

For the wardrobe, flame could eliminate odour effective. Try those spa aroma stuff where you could get at body shop with those short candles. Just be careful of fire and make sure your landlord pay his fire insurance.

Cigar may do the trick. Get someone to smoke beside the wardrobe and leave the door open.

[apple3]

thanx. i think adults will be poisoned also.

Ya, the handle of the bathroom door may have toxic substances too.
Avoid touching and closing the bathroom door at all.

For the toilet I guess it safe to close it.

[home-run]

Hi folks I have a Carabelle unit for sale @ Stack 06 Blk 53...

U can take a virtual tour of the unit here : http://www.lusholmz.com/104

Below 6th floor,
Pricing is slightly nego
Direct Pool view & furnitures included with all lights fitted.

Interested to view on site pls msg/call me @ 81835132

Cheers

[home-run]

Just to add to the above post...the unit i am selling is 3br (1292sf )

Thx lots...I'm an agt btw ;P

[Kenshinto80]

Hi folks I have a Carabelle unit for sale @ Stack 06 Blk 53...

U can take a virtual tour of the unit here : http://www.lusholmz.com/104

Below 6th floor,
Pricing is slightly nego
Direct Pool view & furnitures included with all lights fitted.

Interested to view on site pls msg/call me @ 81835132

Cheers

900psf???? If priced to sell then sell at markup 5% to original purchase price lor...haha.

[dtrax]

900psf???? If priced to sell then sell at markup 5% to original purchase price lor...haha.

Then profit only 2%, after deducting stamp duty?

[home-run]

this one is 2nd owner leh...how to sell close to developer pricing...

[Reporter]

this one is 2nd owner leh...how to sell close to developer pricing...

2nd owner?
Sounds like selling cars?

I thought asset sales (like property sale) are different?

[CDS1234]

Hi hi,

Anyone can advise if i can still get a 2BR + S(947sqf) at stack 12,13 , 28,29 MID FLOOR for $750k and below ?
Are all these units NE facing?

Thanks!

[pearly]

Hi hi,

Anyone can advise if i can still get a 2BR + S(947sqf) at stack 12,13 , 28,29 MID FLOOR for $750k and below ?
Are all these units NE facing?

Thanks!

most listing now range from 800+ to 900+

One done in oct for stack 29 at 879 psf, level 9

for orientation see :

http://www.singaporeexpats.com/housi...-CARABELLE.htm

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An overpriced project now
Posted on Nov 12, 2009 by X Qiu
Carabelle was initially sold at a relatively low price; at 650k, you can secure a 883sqft unit at more than 7th floor half a year ago. Now for a similar size unit, the price has risen by more than 150k, a 25% increase in price - 10% higher than the record islandwide 15.9% increase in private property price!!

I personally do not think that Carabelle is worth at the present situation, simply because of four main reasons:

1) The quality is rather bad; I was there for viewing and the main gate to each block of the condo is already rusting. Isn't it suppose to be a new condo?! The interior finishing: average to poor; for e.g. the wardrobes are make of un-lacquered inferior quality wood.

2) It is far away from shops, malls, public transport -- not much amenities there.

3) The expressway is in front of the condo; peace and quietness is not what you can expect in Carabelle. Location is not ideal.

4) Condo facilities are the norm, land space is average.

In short, the price of Carabelle now is definitely not justifiable. Should Singapore's economy takes a dip or any imposed correction takes place, buyers who buy Carabelle now could find their property value depreciate markedly. Everything is cyclical - things go up and down.

I was there ready to buy since that region is near my workplace; however, I was rather disappointed with the development.

The above are just my humble opinions.

[xebay11]

An overpriced project now
Posted on Nov 12, 2009 by X Qiu
Carabelle was initially sold at a relatively low price; at 650k, you can secure a 883sqft unit at more than 7th floor half a year ago. Now for a similar size unit, the price has risen by more than 150k, a 25% increase in price - 10% higher than the record islandwide 15.9% increase in private property price!!

I personally do not think that Carabelle is worth at the present situation, simply because of four main reasons:

1) The quality is rather bad; I was there for viewing and the main gate to each block of the condo is already rusting. Isn't it suppose to be a new condo?! The interior finishing: average to poor; for e.g. the wardrobes are make of un-lacquered inferior quality wood.

2) It is far away from shops, malls, public transport -- not much amenities there.

3) The expressway is in front of the condo; peace and quietness is not what you can expect in Carabelle. Location is not ideal.

4) Condo facilities are the norm, land space is average.

In short, the price of Carabelle now is definitely not justifiable. Should Singapore's economy takes a dip or any imposed correction takes place, buyers who buy Carabelle now could find their property value depreciate markedly. Everything is cyclical - things go up and down.

I was there ready to buy since that region is near my workplace; however, I was rather disappointed with the development.

The above are just my humble opinions.

Hmm so which development you considering?