The Raintree (D21, 99 years leasehold, Frasers Centrepoint)

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Before buying my unit, I never knew this property existed. Was scouting around Springdale, Southaven, Hume Park when my girlfriend say what's the construction going on in there. Viola... a hideaway amidst the reserve ! What's more an area that I was hoping for. The showroom was already torn down and we somehow managed to get one of the remaining developer units facing the forest within 48hrs.

I wished that I could have gotten it earlier. But with the $557 psf amidst escalating price, it was still a good buy. What's more it is for me and wife to enjoy and soak in the tranquil surroundings and not with the intention of profiteering, though I see nothing wrong with that.

I am a nature and sports lover, therefore this fits to a tee. I want to be near my parents place in Clementi. I moved about Singapore to see my clients, and the RT is smack in the centre of Singapore with expressways and near town. I want quietness. I have friends around the corner.... a PERFECT HOME!

I echo that not many share the same setiments as RT owners choosing our place. They can form their own opinions, well we just have our own dreams pads to enjoy in a "remote" getaway. Guess RT is not that "remote" anymore with the number of hits!

Although I did not give that too much thought previously, I do agree with you. Guess sometimes looking at prices we do need to look at our current needs and the current market situation to put things in the right context for a balanced perspective. So in this case 557psf wouldnt be too bad a price to pay!

Looking back at the former low prices for comparison alone may give a different perspective that does not take into account current maket situation, as well as the likely market situation for new condo developments in the next 5yrs or so. That is assuming that there is a "need" & desire to acquire a brand new condo within this period.

While of cos' no one can predict the future, however with whatever limited knowledge, evidence and projected growth for singapore within this period, it does look like it may be going north for some time to come...

[camelot]

Is this a serious seller? Do you think the seller is willing to let go at 560 psf?

When RT is TOP-ed, don't think you will even hear $620psf anymore. Once prospective buyers get into the unit and see/smell the greenery, there'll be lots of interested buyers. Demand will be high... as what you see is what you get. So if I were you... if you really wanna get a unit, don't wait till TOP. This proj is one of its kind!

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Dear All,

The Raintree Owner's Support Group is officially opened. Kindly check your email.

Regards,
mike

[Unregistered]

Dear All,

The Raintree Owner's Support Group is officially opened. Kindly check your email.

Regards,
mike

dear mike ,

how does one join the support group ?
thanks

[Unregistered]

Kindly email me at [email protected]

Please note that the support group is for true RT owners only.

Cheers.

MC

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Dear All,

The Raintree Owner's Support Group is officially opened. Kindly check your email.

Regards,
mike

Come on Mike,
If you have anything to say, why don't you say it here.
I travel half a million miles a year and seldom disconnect with anyone anywhere for more than 24h. May be we should have someone else to be the host of RT owner email list instead of you since you are disconnected so frequently

[Unregistered]

Speaking from another owner's point of view.

You are the very reason for the support group.

Cheers!

Come on Mike,
If you have anything to say, why don't you say it here.
I travel half a million miles a year and seldom disconnect with anyone anywhere for more than 24h. May be we should have someone else to be the host of RT owner email list instead of you since you are disconnected so frequently

[Unregistered]

I remebered not many years ago when I grab a 99 years condo when the developer slashed price from an initial high of $800K ($615psf) during preview to a low $500K ($384psf) just before TOP. Nearly 50% of the early bird occupiers of this condo paid the $615psf as compared to a happy me who had saved nearly $300K and tot sure to make money or good buy. But now the valuation of my condo is hardly $400K. But for RT, it is the opposite. Early bird smile for only having to pay $600K+($480psf) and now before TOP, developer up profit by selling at $800K ($620psf). Similiarly 5 to 10 years down the road, no body can predict the future, except the fact that developer had made good profit out of us buyers. Don't worry about Winner or Loser as long as its within your budget. Just enjoy the condo that you have bought. Life could be unpredictable and short. The Raintree is to be enjoyed....

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Come on Mike,
If you have anything to say, why don't you say it here.
I travel half a million miles a year and seldom disconnect with anyone anywhere for more than 24h. May be we should have someone else to be the host of RT owner email list instead of you since you are disconnected so frequently

Believed he had reservice. Its a temporary thing and cant be helped. Now that its over, he'd probably be more "connected" now?

Cheers!

[lincoln]

Speaking from another owner's point of view.

You are the very reason for the support group.

Cheers!

Concurred!

[Unregistered]

Believed he had reservice. Its a temporary thing and cant be helped. Now that its over, he'd probably be more "connected" now?

Cheers!

If the support group is so useful and informative, why do you need to read any posting from this site? The number of hits on this site already prove that this site is working well and have served all the parties who are interested in RT.

I am not a owner of RT, but was attracted to this thread because of its high hit rate. Hope you all will live happily at RT and don't be taken for a ride by anyone. Choose members for the MC very carefully.

[Unregistered]

I remebered not many years ago when I grab a 99 years condo when the developer slashed price from an initial high of $800K ($615psf) during preview to a low $500K ($384psf) just before TOP. Nearly 50% of the early bird occupiers of this condo paid the $615psf as compared to a happy me who had saved nearly $300K and tot sure to make money or good buy. But now the valuation of my condo is hardly $400K. But for RT, it is the opposite. Early bird smile for only having to pay $600K+($480psf) and now before TOP, developer up profit by selling at $800K ($620psf). Similiarly 5 to 10 years down the road, no body can predict the future, except the fact that developer had made good profit out of us buyers. Don't worry about Winner or Loser as long as its within your budget. Just enjoy the condo that you have bought. Life could be unpredictable and short. The Raintree is to be enjoyed....

Care to share the name of this condo? I think many condos are grossly undervalued by todays standard. It is always good to look out for this type of condos before price shot up sharply.

[Unregistered]

Hi all,

Was just wondering how many would be moving into RT with kids? Care to share?

Is this a popular place for large families? For although there are many prestigious schools nearby, the transport here may not be as ideal for school going children?

Any thoughts?

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Believed he had reservice. Its a temporary thing and cant be helped. Now that its over, he'd probably be more "connected" now?

Cheers!

sorry may i ask what is reservice? i thought he said he went to barcelona or something?

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Hi all,

Was just wondering how many would be moving into RT with kids? Care to share?

Is this a popular place for large families? For although there are many prestigious schools nearby, the transport here may not be as ideal for school going children?

Any thoughts?

Hi, most children here are on the school bus system. If they are teenagers, they can take public bus or school bus. If not, 10 years down the road, can take MRT as well.

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Reservice??? To sharpen our chor tai dee accuracy, train alertness to spot officers or impending duties, meditate till wake for canteen breaks. Yeap.. we hardworking males need constant servicing to remain fit like our younger NS days.

I am moving in with my wife to be. Kids in the pipeline (no pun intended).

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hmm, think most are without kids, but plan to have kids? In the forums, pple only mention wives thus far.. haha any kids anyone?!?

[Unregistered]

Reservice??? To sharpen our chor tai dee accuracy, train alertness to spot officers or impending duties, meditate till wake for canteen breaks. Yeap.. we hardworking males need constant servicing to remain fit like our younger NS days.

I am moving in with my wife to be. Kids in the pipeline (no pun intended).

you mean national service? now i got it! didn't know reservice is the same as national service

congrats on your new status as husband-to-be and father-to-be!

RT sure is lucky place to buy...... trible blessings!

[Unregistered]

Reservice should be spelt as Reservist or ICT (In-Camp Training). An all expenses paid holiday, Many of us pretend to curse when we have to go back, but actually deep down enjoy the break from our routine to have a bit of male bonding.

[Unregistered]

Care to share the name of this condo? I think many condos are grossly undervalued by todays standard. It is always good to look out for this type of condos before price shot up sharply.

Palm Gardens in CCK. Note that $800K is the most kilat unit (eg. high floor,good facing) and $500K is one of the cheaper one (eg. low floor, etc.). The point here is that pricing can have such a huge deviation depending on "time and space". Wonder why prices of NEW condos shoot up but OLD ONES doesn't seem to move in tandem or much at all. But still no regrets to cut loss to live in the Raintree.

[Unregistered]

sorry may i ask what is reservice? i thought he said he went to barcelona or something?

I think he meant "resurface"
Hope mike is kind enough to offer him/her private lessons in english as well
No offense

[Unregistered]

I think he meant "resurface"
Hope mike is kind enough to offer him/her private lessons in english as well
No offense

Whatever writer meant it to be, there is surely no need to be condescending/ sarcastic? No offence intended here to...

[Unregistered]

This forum is for all to share their views about anything, its fair that future residents will want a separate independent forum for themselves to discuss more private notes and get to know their future neighbours better

[Unregistered]

Come on Mike,
If you have anything to say, why don't you say it here.
I travel half a million miles a year and seldom disconnect with anyone anywhere for more than 24h. May be we should have someone else to be the host of RT owner email list instead of you since you are disconnected so frequently

I have a feeling this jackass is the same Mr 1-star in the condo.com.sg forum

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I have a feeling this jackass is the same Mr 1-star in the condo.com.sg forum

No need to retaliate by name calling, it doesn't make you look good too.

Anyway, I think he did make a valid point here. In this fast-paced high tech global community, one can hook up to the internet easily. No one can fairly say he has no internet access and can't be contacted unless he doesn't wish to.

[Unregistered]

don't you guys need to work? can surf web during office hours?

[Unregistered]

don't you guys need to work? can surf web during office hours?

Officially no. Unofficially, spending half an hour per day to surf the web for personal stuff is very common in the office. 15 min after lunch break and 15 min before going home. Today is quite exceptional. Can't help but admit quite kaypoh to find out what's going on here, already spent one hour on personal stuff. Will definitely try working harder tomorrow to compensate.

[Unregistered]

Hi RT residents,
I am moving with wife and 2 kids.
Note that if you are fetching your kids to school in the morning, there will be traffic conjestion just outside RT and southhaven (near to the temple and church).
This is a known problem for ppl living in upper bukit timah and hillview with kids in the branded schools in Bukit timah.
The traffic starts to pile up at around 6.40am. Do leave earlier.

Cheers.
Kelvin

[SCGS alumni]

Hi RT residents,
I am moving with wife and 2 kids.
Note that if you are fetching your kids to school in the morning, there will be traffic conjestion just outside RT and southhaven (near to the temple and church).
This is a known problem for ppl living in upper bukit timah and hillview with kids in the branded schools in Bukit timah.
The traffic starts to pile up at around 6.40am. Do leave earlier.

Cheers.
Kelvin

Yes that is the problem with living in the area and having your kids in schools in Bukit Timah. We leave the house at 6am every morning!

[Unregistered]

No need to retaliate by name calling, it doesn't make you look good too.

Anyway, I think he did make a valid point here. In this fast-paced high tech global community, one can hook up to the internet easily. No one can fairly say he has no internet access and can't be contacted unless he doesn't wish to.

agree,
not only internet is everywhere,
in fact for folks who are frequent travellers, very often you would not even able to tell where the person is. Thanks to the convenient of autoroaming and down to earth rates for phone rates in many countries