Double Bay Residences, Simei St4 (D18, 99LH, 646units, UOL/Kheng Leong)

[The_Way_I_See_It]

I think ultimately it is the property developer that is responsible for selection of material. I remember UOL chief were saying DBR is using material comparable to D10 in the press release. Hopefully they don't give us lousy stuff then it does not look very good on them right?

Developers can promise you shark fin and change to ikan bilis soup. Unless yours is a super premium hor, else no gurantee. I was at the show flat. The Kitchen cabinets and the bedroom wardrobes was really a big let-down. Very Cheap and old fashion , un-functional and really not comparable to any other show flats. If that the kind of standard, pray pray the rest are OK. Sorri for being frank. Does'nt always have to say nice things to owners here.

[jwong71]

This Indonesian PR is not siao at all. I think he is very wise to pay for convenience and value (40th skyview). HDB and next door Condo are also 99 LH. Maybe just a couple with no kids or family. It is just perfect. Can see that the HDB is nicely done up. He don't have to pay extra for Condo maintenance. If he buy a metropolitan or Ascentia Sky, how much would he pay ? the extra million of dollar he could invest in business or stocks.
Highest psf was almost $5,000 for penthouse in Orchard Residence.

No HDB will not hit $1,000 psf. May be it does in 30 years time when SinKaPore has 13 million population when the PaPaya are no longer in charge, and you have to pay $15 for a bowl of noodle.

Haha.. 13million population,if only got more reclaimed land. Dreams may come true

[beemer75]

I hope Im not old school but I was pleasantly happy with the showroom quality. (I qualify I hv not been to many show rooms.) I was considering Casa Merah but after I compared the quality (cabinets, bathroom fittings, even the oven etc), CM is so many notches below DBR. (No offence to CM owners - I do like CM's location)

I hope the final product will be comparable to the showroom (of cos not all items will be there) as what the Agent confirmed will be present. (The agent had been quite frank. Told me what wld be there, what wldnt be).

[shespawn]

different people have different taste and preferences, you can't please anyone. just like some hate bathtubs, some love bathtubs.

[pengful]

I hope Im not old school but I was pleasantly happy with the showroom quality. (I qualify I hv not been to many show rooms.) I was considering Casa Merah but after I compared the quality (cabinets, bathroom fittings, even the oven etc), CM is so many notches below DBR. (No offence to CM owners - I do like CM's location)

I hope the final product will be comparable to the showroom (of cos not all items will be there) as what the Agent confirmed will be present. (The agent had been quite frank. Told me what wld be there, what wldnt be).

I'm ok with the quality. Have seen worse quality from FEO's mass market developments.

[fourth]

Check out latest 4 transactions from URA in Simei (existing close to DBR). 700psf is breached.

Price Sq ft psf
SIMEI GREEN CONDO 745,000 1,249 597 Oct-09
TROPICAL SPRING 1,047,200 1,496 700 Oct-09
EASTPOINT GREEN 765,000 1,130 677 Oct-09
MODENA 848,000 1,410 601 Oct-09

[Reporter]

Check out latest 4 transactions from URA in Simei (existing close to DBR). 700psf is breached.

Price Sq ft psf
SIMEI GREEN CONDO 745,000 1,249 597 Oct-09
TROPICAL SPRING 1,047,200 1,496 700 Oct-09
EASTPOINT GREEN 765,000 1,130 677 Oct-09
MODENA 848,000 1,410 601 Oct-09

Simei Green Condominium . $608k . 969sqft . $628psf . 5 Oct 09

Wow!
Even EC is doing above $600 psf.

[kane]

cos HDB already breach 600psf ma.

[Reporter]

cos HDB already breach 600psf ma.

Actually the highest psf for an EC primary sale - $667 psf - was recorded by the fully-sold La Casa in OCR Woodlands. It is probably the last EC on the market. The quality is better than some normal condos.

Private Residential Units Sold in the Month of March 2008

Project Name . Locality . Units Sold To Date . Units Sold In Month . Highest $psf . Median $psf . Lowest $psf
La Casa ............ OCR ........ 441 .......................... 21 .............................. 667 ............... 569 ............... 521

[kane]

Actually the highest psf for an EC primary sale - $667 psf - was recorded by the fully-sold La Casa in OCR Woodlands. It is probably the last EC on the market. The quality is better than some normal condos.

la casa so far also get 667?? then again, just think who's the developer... the one who's best at setting record prices.

la casa everything ok, except their multistorey carpark staircase, looks like makeshift staircase with the metal steps.

[pengful]

la casa so far also get 667?? then again, just think who's the developer... the one who's best at setting record prices.

la casa everything ok, except their multistorey carpark staircase, looks like makeshift staircase with the metal steps.

Far East lah....

[jitkiat]

I hope Im not old school but I was pleasantly happy with the showroom quality. (I qualify I hv not been to many show rooms.) I was considering Casa Merah but after I compared the quality (cabinets, bathroom fittings, even the oven etc), CM is so many notches below DBR. (No offence to CM owners - I do like CM's location)

I hope the final product will be comparable to the showroom (of cos not all items will be there) as what the Agent confirmed will be present. (The agent had been quite frank. Told me what wld be there, what wldnt be).

Welcome beemer, which stack you have bought?

[beemer75]

hallo JK

stack 33.

not many units left and I hope the west sun wldnt be so bad.

Welcome beemer, which stack you have bought?

[ahlahdin]

hallo JK

stack 33.

not many units left and I hope the west sun wldnt be so bad.

well, do what you did to your "beemer" (it's bimmer, actually) and put V-Kool on your windows!

[jinxminx99]

The notice in front of DBR mentions estimated date of completion to be 16 May 2012. Do you think it will be up by this date?

[shespawn]

hallo JK

stack 33.

not many units left and I hope the west sun wldnt be so bad.

my current house is also west facing. doesn't really bother me, because by the time i get home, it's not warm. my bedrooms and living room all faces west.

[shespawn]

The notice in front of DBR mentions estimated date of completion to be 16 May 2012. Do you think it will be up by this date?

haha, of course it has to be by this date. China construction cannot damage their reputation after getting awards. i think the latest getting our keys will be by August 2012.

[jitkiat]

hallo JK

stack 33.

not many units left and I hope the west sun wldnt be so bad.

For stack 33, little west sun & no morning sun from March to August ... more afternoon sun from September to February into living/bedrooms as well as morning sun into toilets but moderated by the rainy season. As a matter of fact, how much sunlight one prefers typically depends on individuals, whether your body is "heaty" or not. Not everybody is suitable to live at direct north-south facing unit as it is typically very dark and wet which is bad for cold type of rheumatism.

[tanumy]

Jikiat:
U r gr8 in terms of knowledge and nice to read ur articles. Keep up t gd work. What u think of stack 27, 28, 34? pls advise.

For stack 33, little west sun & no morning sun from March to August ... more afternoon sun from September to February into living/bedrooms as well as morning sun into toilets but moderated by the rainy season. As a matter of fact, how much sunlight one prefers typically depends on individuals, whether your body is "heaty" or not. Not everybody is suitable to live at direct north-south facing unit as it is typically very dark and wet which is bad for cold type of rheumatism.

[jitkiat]

Jikiat:
What u think of stack 27, 28, 34? pls advise.

Stack 34 almost the same as stack 33. Stack 27/28 are north-facing but facing the curve of Simei St 3, low floors may receive headlight from vehicles at night. People who believe in fengshui might need to seek advice before buying.

[jinxminx99]

what about stack 30?

[jitkiat]

what about stack 30?

Stack 30 will get less west sun compared to stack 33/34, mainly from Oct-Feb into your living/bedrooms. A little morning sun into your toilets from March - July. If developers do give the horizontal / vertical sunshades, it should be effective enough.

[Reporter]

Private Residential Units Sold in the Month of October 2009

Project Name ............ Locality . Units Sold To Date . Units Sold In Month . Highest $psf . Median $psf . Lowest $psf
Double Bay Residences . OCR ........ 583 ......................... 8 ................................ 746 ............... 717 ................ 686

Only 90% sold.

Still can't break high of $898 psf.

[pengful]

Only 90% sold.

Still can't break high of $898 psf.

Not now.... perhaps after TOP and when all the nearby facilities are built.

[shespawn]

Only 90% sold.

Still can't break high of $898 psf.

compare to other new developments, DBR has done pretty well. DBR is launched much later than Waterfront waves and livia. Livia launched in july 08 but only 86% sold till date. Waterfront waves launched in 08 feb, sold 89%.
DBR in 8 mths, sold 90%.

[tanumy]

Jikiat: U bought which stack????

Stack 30 will get less west sun compared to stack 33/34, mainly from Oct-Feb into your living/bedrooms. A little morning sun into your toilets from March - July. If developers do give the horizontal / vertical sunshades, it should be effective enough.

[jitkiat]

Jikiat: U bought which stack????

2br @ stack 4, near the main drop off facing TS.

[tanumy]

Jikiat: personally which stack u prefer from stack 27, 28 and 30.

2br @ stack 4, near the main drop off facing TS.

[pengful]

Jikiat: personally which stack u prefer from stack 27, 28 and 30.

Of course 30. Take 27 and 28 to face carpark for what?

[jinxminx99]

how does stack 27 and 28 face carpark? I believe stack 27 and 28 face the HDB, and stack 30 faces the waterfall / concealed carpark.