Any insider news on the latest downtown line?
Where would it located be for the BT station?
My guess would be the empty plot of land beside SH.
Rationale is that I would rather dig a tunnel under unpopulated areas (reserve areas) as much as possible, than under residential areas (along courts).
Just my guess.
Kovan Melody is full of speculators. Even though TOP a few months already, in the evening/night when you drive past, the whole place is dark. Only a few units occupied.Originally Posted by Unregistered
The location of Kovan Melody cant be compared with Raintree. Kovan Melody is a mass market project in a fringe location. Raintree is a mid market project in a prime location and few speculators.
Why unlikely? It's already transacting not far from $700 psf and still more than half a year from TOP. There's still plenty of room to climb. Look at Gardenvista, the jump in price increase has been even greater since TOP. Therefore, Raintree's price increase is nothing as compared to gardenvista.
Kovan melody's location sucks bug time lah....
HT
Actually, RT is also a mass market project..
Please do not compare others project when you are not owing one. Every project have their pros and cons.
If RT is to be launched today, it would have a very different concept. I think they will at least put in roof gardens... what a waste! But of course, do expect to pay more too. You pay for what you get at that time.
The definition of mass condo project up to last year is anything below 800 psf, by this year, it becomes anything below 1000 psf, and by 2010, who knows, it may be back to anything below 800 psf again...
I think Gove policy is that mass condo projects should remain mass condo projects which should be afforable for middle class. I guess Govt also understands the plight of middle class that their average family income is quite modest in comparing to middle class in major international cities.
As to prime districts, if developers and investors keep pushing things higher and if there is a collapse in prices, it probably hurt mainly folks who has money to burnt anyway.
Garden vista area is not the same as RT. Garden vista is more prime and near to BT plaza. RT is further down the road.
It's true that Gardenvista is of more prime location than raintree. But the price at $1,000 is way beyond too far apart from yet-to reach $700 psf Raintree. So I think Raintree is still "underpriced" in the market.... way to go man...
Yup, RT prices still have some way to go but would be limited.
Also, u cannot compare RT with GV, RT is more unique.
As highlighted earlier, GV is flanked by a Main road in front, ultra-close railway at the back, and with a highway and side road on its right.
Would you like to live in GV? Got windows but cannot open due to air and noise pollution. must be miserable being enclosed.
The choice between RT and GV is very clear.
Looking at the classified section in ST today, looks like the 3-beds facing rail track are now asking above $620psf.
Yes, you can't get anything below $600 now. Even the crappiest unit will go for $600+.
I have a few buyers interested in units facing the greenery at Blocks 93, 95 and 97. Prefer high floors. Willing to pay high price (> $670 psf) for the right unit. If you are interested to sell please leave your contact here. Thanks.
What's your contact?
Email to [email protected]
I was on site today with an agent. He showed me a unit facing the rail track. Was not impressed with it at all. I can see Southaven in the front. Also, the railtrack was in sight.... meaning when the train passes, am sure to hear it. May I know why is the developer clearing the trees there? Now the whole area looks pretty barren. Would have expected the trees to be more dense.
Re: The Raintree (D21, 99 years leasehold, Frasers Centrepoint)
If you look at the site map in the RT brochure, the edge of the development from block 81 to 89 (rail-facing) is supposed to be surrounded by planted trees. I guess the developer is delivering what is promised : planted trees rather than unsightly bushes.
Maybe. But if planted trees are what I will see then no point buying this development. There are many others offering similar if not better. The Raintree is about the forest.... not man-planted trees!
Yup....That was what my agent told me too.
Those planted trees are likely to be those types which are 2-3 storeys high.
You can easily spot these trees (certain parts are slightly orange/red in color) along CTE. Main purposes would be to block & absorb the noise, provide shade and privacy.
It would be good if the developers are also helping to plant trees along the road to south haven and springdale.
I think not all the rail-facing units are that "open". There are a few big raintrees infront too.
These planted trees are always there for landscaping the condos.
Regardless of whether RT or not, developers would always plant trees along the condo boundaries. SO these would complement whatever surroundings.
Er....I thot there are other blocks facing the greenary.
in any case, considering all factors RT is great and unique.
Please share which other SIMILAR developments can offer better.
Don't get me wrong. Am not saying all the units are bad, just the ones facing the rail. Although I don't get to see others, I believe they could offer better views. I have asked the agent to keep a look out for those. If you are interested to let go your unit, please let me know the details for consideration. Thanks.
What's your contact? I have a unit to let go. Thank you.
Re: The Raintree (D21, 99 years leasehold, Frasers Centrepoint)
What better views, the opposite units of the Condo or the moisture haze evaporated from the forest during the rainy season ?????
Peace! Greenery! Serenity! I JUST CAN'T WAIT TO MOVE INTO THE RAINTREE!!!!!!!!
the units facing the forests are too close for comfort, the mosquitoes and noise from animals in the forests at night would be unbearable, try going to RT at night...even the highest floors facing thr forest are blocked by the tall trees, no view at all....definitely the rail facing units are better buys if you compare the cost difference....
you should try going into hindhede nature park's cycling track to have a look and look at the proximity of the units to the forests..
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