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    I rather they don't rush the opening but guarantee no breakdowns or hiccups.

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    Quote Originally Posted by august
    I rather they don't rush the opening but guarantee no breakdowns or hiccups.
    suppose one yr of test should be sufficient.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DC33_2008
    That is why always hold on to units in good location unless the capital gain is more than 100% and is 99LH.
    Oooo... didn't see this earlier....

    that means have to sell SB liao....

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    Quote Originally Posted by sh
    Oooo... didn't see this earlier....

    that means have to sell SB liao....
    Just attended the smart investor panel discussion. Seems that investor now should be looking at rental yield potential rather than capital gain in the next few years. Shld keep yvr SB If uare geting good yield of at least 5%.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DC33_2008
    Just attended the smart investor panel discussion. Seems that investor now should be looking at rental yield potential rather than capital gain in the next few years. Shld keep yvr SB If uare geting good yield of at least 5%.
    How to look at 5%? Rental yield? Coz u buy now... even is rental yield is 5% but capital deperciate if price drop 5-10% all r yield also go down the drain.

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    Quote Originally Posted by minority
    How to look at 5%? Rental yield? Coz u buy now... even is rental yield is 5% but capital deperciate if price drop 5-10% all r yield also go down the drain.
    If you got good holding power and don't sell, why would the yield go down the drain?

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    Properties are bought to be kept especially good ones like this one with 99LH next to mrt with underground malls & one stop to marina bay financial centre & walking distance to raffles place (D1).
    Quote Originally Posted by minority
    How to look at 5%? Rental yield? Coz u buy now... even is rental yield is 5% but capital deperciate if price drop 5-10% all r yield also go down the drain.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DC33_2008
    Just attended the smart investor panel discussion. Seems that investor now should be looking at rental yield potential rather than capital gain in the next few years. Shld keep yvr SB If uare geting good yield of at least 5%.
    I have been saying this for a long time. Buy for yield and long term appreciation, not to flip.

    5% yield is hard to achieve if based on current price. If based on original price, it's well above 5%.

    The issue i'm struggling with is whether to sell the LH to replace with a FH property. Think long term.... Very long term....

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    It is all about location. LH good FH better. It is still boils down to location.
    Quote Originally Posted by sh
    I have been saying this for a long time. Buy for yield and long term appreciation, not to flip.

    5% yield is hard to achieve if based on current price. If based on original price, it's well above 5%.

    The issue i'm struggling with is whether to sell the LH to replace with a FH property. Think long term.... Very long term....

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    Yesterday's article in Sunday's Times has awoken some agents. Got a few calls if wiling to sell EG. No good reason to sell. Price and rental will move up again when telok ayer mrt stn operational next year.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DC33_2008
    Yesterday's article in Sunday's Times has awoken some agents. Got a few calls if wiling to sell EG. No good reason to sell. Price and rental will move up again when telok ayer mrt stn operational next year.
    Nice try

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    Emerald Garden will have the Telok Ayer Station less than 100m when DTL 1 opens next year.

    Thomson Line to fully open by 2021
    Updated 03:07 PM Aug 29, 2012

    The Thomson Line's alignment was announced this morning by Minister for Transport Lui Tuck Yew after he visited the Telok Ayer Station, which is one of six stations of the Downtown Line Stage 1.

    "I am happy to announce that DTL Stage 1 is on track for opening by the end of next year," said Mr Lui. The six stations - Chinatown, Telok Ayer, Downtown, Bayfront, Promenade and Bugis - are currently in the final phase of completion.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DC33_2008
    Emerald Garden will have the Telok Ayer Station less than 100m when DTL 1 opens next year.

    Thomson Line to fully open by 2021
    Updated 03:07 PM Aug 29, 2012

    The Thomson Line's alignment was announced this morning by Minister for Transport Lui Tuck Yew after he visited the Telok Ayer Station, which is one of six stations of the Downtown Line Stage 1.

    "I am happy to announce that DTL Stage 1 is on track for opening by the end of next year," said Mr Lui. The six stations - Chinatown, Telok Ayer, Downtown, Bayfront, Promenade and Bugis - are currently in the final phase of completion.
    condo is pretty rundown. rental yield also not very fantastic despite the location. Best is to wait for some developers to en bloc it and resell it as 99 LH development. The road leading to this condo is pretty tight, I think it will be a nightmare for the shops along the streets if this project go for enbloc.

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    Another station (Thomson Line) next to Emerald Garden!


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    Quote Originally Posted by DC33_2008
    Another station (Thomson Line) next to Emerald Garden!
    which mean the drilling construction is going to continue till 2021...

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    Not as bad as the construction of Telok Ayer mrt stn. Understand that there is a shopping belt (like Marina Link) that links between Telok Ayer mrt station and Chinatown mrt stn. Fortunately, it is closer to Maxwell Road.
    Quote Originally Posted by Poloclub
    which mean the drilling construction is going to continue till 2021...

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    Default Temporary closure of Ann Siang road and partial club street

    Road closure for pedestrian at Ann Siang road and part of club street to create a more attractive environment to complement the use and character of the area starting trial from April - Jun on Fridays and saturdays 7pm - 1am.

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    If they are going to start construction on your thomson line,
    i bet the rentals are going to suffer much much more due to traffic congestion and noise hazards

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    a few or couple of hundred difference honestly won't be much of a diff if you've been a landlord long enough. most important is the tenant look after your place.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kane
    a few or couple of hundred difference honestly won't be much of a diff if you've been a landlord long enough. most important is the tenant look after your place.

    the inconvenience, dust and will shun tenants away. But of course, there is still demand in any area

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    This station is not like Telok Ayer station which has affected the rental some of the blocks. Now, telok ayer station is less than 50m away from the rear gate.
    Quote Originally Posted by smartboy2
    If they are going to start construction on your thomson line,
    i bet the rentals are going to suffer much much more due to traffic congestion and noise hazards

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    Good news for EG with MP2013 as compared o MP2008: Fewer highrise buildings.


    MP2013



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    Quote Originally Posted by DC33_2008 View Post
    Good news for EG with MP2013 as compared o MP2008: Fewer highrise buildings.


    MP2013



    MP2008
    I am not sure how this can be good news. If there are lesser highrise, that mean the place is already over crowded and there will be little chance of government increasing the plot ratio.

    So how is this a good news for a 999LH project that is hoping to get en bloc in future?
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    Why enbloc when already collecting passive income besides the substantial capital appreciation. Would prefer to own a property in D1.
    Quote Originally Posted by Ringo33 View Post
    I am not sure how this can be good news. If there are lesser highrise, that mean the place is already over crowded and there will be little chance of government increasing the plot ratio.

    So how is this a good news for a 999LH project that is hoping to get en bloc in future?

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    Quote Originally Posted by DC33_2008 View Post
    Why enbloc when already collecting passive income besides the substantial capital appreciation. Would prefer to own a property in D1.
    When building age cost of maintenance will go up, rental will come down so will be your rental yield. Eventually owners will realize that collecting rent alone is not going to make you rich.


    Ultimately why buy 999 or FH if you are not hoping for en bloc?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ringo33 View Post
    When building age cost of maintenance will go up, rental will come down so will be your rental yield. Eventually owners will realize that collecting rent alone is not going to make you rich.


    Ultimately why buy 999 or FH if you are not hoping for en bloc?

    Rental alone will not make you rich. Rental + capital gains has made many in this forum rich....

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    Planning policy is to increase plot ratio of development near mrt especially in prime area. There is great potential for a development that is close to 1 existing, 1 coming up Line in dec 2013 and the third mrt line opposite maxwell market when Thomson line is ready.
    Quote Originally Posted by Ringo33 View Post
    When building age cost of maintenance will go up, rental will come down so will be your rental yield. Eventually owners will realize that collecting rent alone is not going to make you rich.


    Ultimately why buy 999 or FH if you are not hoping for en bloc?

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    Quote Originally Posted by DC33_2008 View Post
    Planning policy is to increase plot ratio of development near mrt especially in prime area. There is great potential for a development that is close to 1 existing, 1 coming up Line in dec 2013 and the third mrt line opposite maxwell market when Thomson line is ready.
    plot ratio can only be increase if the surrounding infrastructure is able to accommodate higher density development. For EG, its surrounded by conservation housing and narrow road, it will be difficult to change that even if you have additional MRT line passing by.
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    Bro, you may not know who you are responding to. Checkout the roads around it. It has wider roads than those in your favorite estate.
    Quote Originally Posted by Ringo33 View Post
    plot ratio can only be increase if the surrounding infrastructure is able to accommodate higher density development. For EG, its surrounded by conservation housing and narrow road, it will be difficult to change that even if you have additional MRT line passing by.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DC33_2008 View Post
    Bro, you may not know who you are responding to. Checkout the roads around it. It has wider roads than those in your favorite estate.
    EG are surrounded by conservation shop houses in all direction and small roads like Club Street, Amoy Street, Gemmill Lane, an area which have major parking space problem. Which roads are you comparing to?
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