The Tropica (Next to Temasek Poly)

[munchies]

No more private deal liao.. Seller decided to wait for Sim Lian project.. Well... too bad

wait for the caveat la, all i can say is sew up ur private sale soon.

[East Lover]

sold in 12 hours bro. not nice to jack up price last min la, buyers are very nice.

no bad leh. Free "upgrade" to higher floor, yet still got extra for reno. good good good!

I called agent this week, to check out whether got type A 4-bedder in Tropica, not at all....

I want free upgrade also!

[McKinnon]

give shanel a call to explore lo, she's in the front line got more detailed info to advise us better?

no bad leh. Free "upgrade" to higher floor, yet still got extra for reno. good good good!

I called agent this week, to check out whether got type A 4-bedder in Tropica, not at all....

I want free upgrade also!

[McKinnon]

looking around for reasonable deals before the new caveats are out is better than hoping for market to tank.

if market tanks, sellers of good units in Tropica will just stay put and you wun dare to buy any condo also.

a better approach would be to actively hunt for good units now before potential sellers see the new psf.

No more private deal liao.. Seller decided to wait for Sim Lian project.. Well... too bad

[Douk]

if buyer for 920k unit in blk 51 exercises, it will be 743psf.

Your unit is very nicely done, very good purchase for the new owner.

[hycondo]

You done this deal direct or through your agent?

give shanel a call to explore lo, she's in the front line got more detailed info to advise us better?

[McKinnon]

hi bro,

for this sale, i chose shanel coz she's tropica's specialist so v familiar w the project.

You done this deal direct or through your agent?

[okko]

to make things worst, we wont settle for any floor lower than #12/#11.. too used to high floor..

Do you think #15 is a good floor? My partner said "no" coz this project coming 10yrs old, water tank might leak... do you think that is possible?

wow, so many new discussions here.

I used to stay on a top floor unit before I moved in here. I just love top floors, privacy, windy, lighting, view, no dripping.... don't feel hot at all, maybe coz it's windy and not west-facing? I think different projects different condition.. just the luck?

Is there a chance I can free upgrade to block 57, 4-brs? haha given that the price of 3 bd now almost catch up with 4 bders... no wonder no 4 bd owners is selling. I agree 700psf is still under valued.. a friend of mine just bought a Compass Height unit at 780psf!!!!!! The view is no match, man.

[devilplate]

but compass ht super convenient

[okko]

but compass ht super convenient

Yep, agree. I am talking about the project itself. Sometimes, looking at Tropica's big big space, I can't help but wonder the chance of en block?

[Reporter]

but compass ht super convenient

Yup!

Bicycle stand, taxi stand, car pickup bay, bus interchange, LRT station, MRT station and shopping mall all in one building.
Police post, post office, polyclinic, hawker centre and wet market all next to it.

Unfortunately, I don't ..... I should have grabbed that penthouse 5 years ago.

[East Lover]

give shanel a call to explore lo, she's in the front line got more detailed info to advise us better?

it seems we only got chance to 'upgrade' when next condo released, as all the 4 bedders owner are holding up, including me hehehe

then we will choice to 'upgrade' in Tropica or next door... must be at least $200K more for same size, same facing?!

[devilplate]

Yep, agree. I am talking about the project itself. Sometimes, looking at Tropica's big big space, I can't help but wonder the chance of en block?

suburban hard to enbloc...so many GLS land...

[East Lover]

suburban hard to enbloc...so many GLS land...

however, the lands with direct lake view are not so many, so maybe Tropcia got chance to enblock in 10 years time?

[McKinnon]

yes, land around the reservoir is limited so there is a good chance of enbloc.

however, our plot ratio cannot be high coz beyond the quarry is paya lebar airbase.

my concern is the new condo next door will be cramped w 650 units, so i'd take a close look 1st should i be interested to buy.

however, the lands with direct lake view are not so many, so maybe Tropcia got chance to enblock in 10 years time?

[East Lover]

I like this resort-style condo for the generous space between the buildings with great privacy and paranomic view of the Bedok Reservoir.

It has full condo facilities with spacous gym, large swimming pool, over-sized function room, together with sauna, squash and tennis courts etc.

It's nearby to good schools like Poi Ching and St Hilda's, and is likely to attract high rental demands from Temasek Poly and Institute of SEA studies that are within 1 km distance.

It is also nearby to IKEA, Courts, Giants, SAFRA Tampines and nearby Coffee Shops. TPE, PIE and KPE, as well as Bartley Flyover are just within 1-3km distance, so you can travel to any part of Singapore faster than you start from the city fringe with all the traffic jams and traffic lights.

With the future DownTown line extending to the East, there is a likelyhood for a MRT station to be near Temasek Poly and Institute of SEA Studies, which is just at the door step of The Tropica.

So I'm giving a 4.5 out of 5 for this condo. Where did the 0.5 goes to? It's a 99 year sadly... but it's still worth it at the current pricing of S$680 psf based on recent transacted prices

[jitkiat]

new plot of land in 2H 2010 GLS under reserve list ...

[East Lover]

new plot of land in 2H 2010 GLS under reserve list ...

got any land near reservior?

[hycondo]

got any land near reservior?

Under the URA2008 masterplan, there is a plot of land on the right side of the polytechnic plan for residential use. I believe that could be the land.

[noblebaby]

It's here:

There will be waterfront restaurants/cafes coming up at the park.

got any land near reservior?

[okko]

new plot of land in 2H 2010 GLS under reserve list ...

Along Tampines Ave 8, one plot behind the petro station. Looks like we will have more new neighbours. It is an EC. No lake view I think.

[SRM]

Along Tampines Ave 8, one plot behind the petro station. Looks like we will have more new neighbours. It is an EC. No lake view I think.

Are you sure that the new EC is at the plot behind petrol station. Street Directory has marked it as Forested Area. I guess the plot is behind JunYuan Secondary. The junction between Tampines Ave 8 and Ave 5.

[SRM]

Thank you McKinnon, East Lover and all other contributors . A lot of useful info about Tropica here. Cheers

[munchies]

hi Okko,

Where did you get the info? Can share with us? Thanks

Along Tampines Ave 8, one plot behind the petro station. Looks like we will have more new neighbours. It is an EC. No lake view I think.

[munchies]

Found the link, indeed, it would be builded behind the petrol kiosk. Would it affect the rental yeild for Tropica then??

http://www.ura.gov.sg/pr/graphics/2010/pr10-62a15.pdf

Along Tampines Ave 8, one plot behind the petro station. Looks like we will have more new neighbours. It is an EC. No lake view I think.

[SRM]

Found the link, indeed, it would be builded behind the petrol kiosk. Would it affect the rental yeild for Tropica then??

http://www.ura.gov.sg/pr/graphics/2010/pr10-62a15.pdf

Thanks Munchies.

Dont think it will affect the rental yield as its a EC not private property.

[munchies]

You are welcome.. you own a unit at Tropica? Im looking for a unit but has a lot of considerations..

Thanks Munchies.

Dont think it will affect the rental yield as its a EC not private property.

[SRM]

You are welcome.. you own a unit at Tropica? Im looking for a unit but has a lot of considerations..

Tropica is a good choice. I feel it is value for money in terms of renting out or staying. The condo facilities are good and monthly maintenance is reasonable compared to other condo which provide lesser facilities.

Go with your feel. Nearby new developments will only push up the price further.

[McKinnon]

welcome. srm are you looking for uwcsea east investment?

i went one full circle, looking at dover parkview, heritage view, one north, pinevale, modena, tropical springs, and the ABC condos along bedok reservoir road.

my own sense is expat families looking to stay around here will probably go for the tropica or aquarius by the park, due to the huge pools, space and proximity to the reservoir.

Thank you McKinnon, East Lover and all other contributors . A lot of useful info about Tropica here. Cheers

[McKinnon]

Blk 51 high floor 920k option exercised!