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    the smell can be witnessed all the way from punggol to sengkang to pasir ris, think u might want to go ENT. take a drive to punggol jetty at night and you see the culprit right across the water. if you are able to smell the strange chemical and/or petrochemical smell in the air at night, that is the reason. many articles have been written by people bout the situation but i am sure you will know why this is not heavily reported.


    http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/st...52/4132/274462


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    I stay in SK for years and even in heavy rainy days, no odd smell.
    If any smell, it's really the stuff Singaporeans dump into our rivers. If it happens here, it can happen in any other riverside or seaside properties.
    Meanwhile, have you checked your car windows?

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    Almost-7-year-old Lilydale EC in District 27 Yishun has a nëw hïgh of $581 psf!


    Lilydale
    Address .............................. psf ............. Area .......... Price ......... Contract Date
    558 Yishun Avenue 6 #07-19 .... $581 psf .... 1,206 sqft .... $700,000 .... 10 May 10

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    Property agents urged to be responsible in light of "scare tactics"
    Imelda Saad
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    Monday, 31 May 2010, 1932 hrs


    Agents and prospective home-buyers at a property showroom

    With the property sector showing signs of a slowdown, concerns have been raised over how some real estate agents are employing scare tactics to close deals.

    Emails forwarded to MediaCorp detailed how some agents are highlighting the government's recent land sales as a bargaining tool to lower their clients' expectations on property prices.

    One agent disclosed that a deal was closed after telling the client that the "market is going to crash".

    Industry observers said the gap in expectations between buyers and sellers is widening due to mixed sentiments in the market.

    On the one hand, the economy is strong and the interest rate is low. But on the other hand, there are concerns over the debt crisis in Europe and the government land sales.

    But observers also pointed out that no one can predict whether the market will crash.

    ERA said it did not have specific guidelines on how agents should communicate with clients - so long as the information presented is factually correct.

    In any case, agents have to communicate the facts to their clients.

    "It's a matter of perspective. A person's impression that if the market drops by 10%, the market is crashing. Another person (would think) a drop by 10% is nothing," said Eugene Lim, associate director of ERA Asia Pacific.

    He added: "Most of the sellers today are very well-informed, and because of the availability of information from the media and the government, I think most people would have sufficient information to form an opinion."

    But some said such language is not condoned.

    "By telling the seller that the market is going to crash, it will make the seller worry, and ultimately they will sell at a price below their expectation. This conduct is not condoned by the industry. Instead, the agent should provide more comprehensive analysis of the market condition," said Steven Tan, advisory committee member of the Singapore Accredited Estate Agencies.

    The advice to buyers and sellers is to be armed with information.

    When contacted, the Ministry of National Development (MND) said it's setting up a new statutory board - the Council for Estate Agencies - to implement a new regulatory framework for the real estate agency industry, so as to better safeguard consumer interest and to raise the professionalism of the industry.

    The new framework will include a Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, which estate agencies and agents must adhere to.

    Unethical pressure sale tactics or using unsubstantiated information about the property market will constitute as misconduct under the Code.

    Consumers who feel they have been disadvantaged or misled by estate agencies or agents can report to the CEA, after its formation.

    CEA will investigate into the complaint and take disciplinary action if warranted.

    Sentiment on property prices remain mixed. Some observers said prices may slide by 5-10% if transaction volume and demand continue to ease over the next quarter, while others point to a gradual uptrend with property prices rising in tandem with the economy.

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    Wealthy Investors Betting on Property and Stocks, Barclays Says
    Sophie Leung
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    Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 7.09 pm CCT

    Wealthy investors globally are avoiding derivatives and hedge funds and turning to property and stocks following the global financial crisis and economic downturn, Barclays Wealth said, citing a survey.

    More than half of the investors surveyed said they are more cautious than they were before the crisis, Barclays said in a statement in Hong Kong today. About 2,000 wealthy investors who have more than £1 million (US$1.47 million) in investments from 20 countries participated in the survey in February and March, it said.

    “The uncertainty around the prospects and timing of the global economic recovery is causing investors to favor” equities and real estate, Joanna Chu, managing director and head of North Asia at Barclays, said in the statement.

    Almost 90% of the surveyed investors in Singapore said the property market is likely to perform well in the next 12 months, while 68% of the Australian respondents said they are positive on equities, according to the survey.

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    The Pier at Robertson has finally broken the $2,000-psf barrier with a nëw hïgh of $2,094 psf!


    The Pier At Robertson
    Address .................................... psf ............... Area ........... Price ............ Contract Date
    80 Mohamed Sultan Road #04-08 .... $2,094 psf .... 1,206 sqft .... $2,525,000 .... 14 May 10

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    Robertson Edge has a nëw hïgh of $1,745 psf!


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    18 Tong Watt Road #09-01 .... $1,745 psf .... 398 sqft .... $695,000 .... 11 May 10

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    Park Infinia at Wee Nam in District 11 has a nëw hïgh of $1,799 psf!


    Park Infinia at Wee Nam
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    6A Lincoln Road #21-13 .... $1,799 psf .... 850 sqft .... $1,530,000 .... 17 May 10
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    The Sea View in District 15 has a nëw hïgh of $1,555 psf!


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    37 Amber Road #09-20 .... $1,555 psf .... 527 sqft .... $820,000 .... 14 May 10

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    City Square Residences in District 8 has a nëw hïgh of $1,490 psf!
    Can it hit $1,500 psf soon?


    City Square Residences
    Address ......................... psf ............... Area ........ Price ......... Contract Date
    12 Kitchener Link #16-21 .... $1,490 psf .... 570 sqft .... $850,000 .... 12 May 10

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    Almost-10-year-old The Rivervale EC in District 19 Sengkang has hit a nëw hïgh of $638 psf!


    The Rivervale
    Address ........................ psf ............. Area ........... Price .......... Contract Date
    1 Rivervale Link #11-15 ..... $638 psf ..... 1,313 sqft .... $838,000 ..... 17 May 10
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    The Dew, the going-7-year-old EC in District 23 Bukit Batok has a nëw hïgh of $665 psf!


    The Dew
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    32 Bukit Batok Street 21 #13-16 .... $665 psf .... 1,206 sqft .... $802,000 .... 12 May 10

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    The Gardens at Bishan in District 20 Bishan has a nëw hïgh of $813 psf!


    The Gardens at Bishan
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    7 Sin Ming Walk #12-12 .... $813 psf .... 883 sqft .... $718,000 .... 11 May 10

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    Would anyone be keen on a bargain in D11? Owner seems keen to sell at a loss.

    Last Sun advertisement (summary):

    3 Buckley Road.

    11 New duplexs for sale. 1600psf neg.


    2007 article on how agent made $1m commissions in 1 day below (moral of the story, be an agent, don't bear risks and reaps super gains without forking out capital. ):

    Maureen KohSun, Dec 02, 2007
    The New Paper

    Reward for good service: COMMISSION + TIP + CAR = $1MILLION IMAGINE getting paid $1 million for completing a deal in just one day.
    That was what property agent Agnes Foo made when she successfully brokered an entire block of 11 apartments for a businessman recently.
    And the block doesn't even exist yet.
    Ms Foo got a $400,000 commission from the developer for snagging the $40 million deal.
    Plus a generous tip of the same amount from the buyer.
    And the buyer was so pleased that Ms Foo had been able to get him the property at a good price that he also bought her a $230,000 car.
    She told The New Paper on Sunday: 'It's the highest amount that I've got in my (three years) experience.
    'It still feels like a dream.'
    It started in September when she spotted the potential in Three Buckley, a block of 11 apartments in Newton, even before the building plan approval was in.
    The freehold Three Buckley - consisting of seven deluxe loft units and four superior attic units - is expected to be completed in 2012.
    Based on a conservative calculation of $1,600 per sq ft against the total area of 26,500 sq ft, the total price of the development is more than $40 million.
    Based on a 1 per cent commission, this translated to $400,000 for Ms Foo.
    An agent typically takes home between $70,000 and $80,000 in commissions a year.
    Developer Gazelle Land had appointed Ms Foo's agency, REA Realty, to sell the units.
    The associate manager, 42, said: 'Given its ideal location - close proximity to more than five schools, including Raffles Girls Secondary School, Singapore Chinese Girls School and Anglo Chinese School, as well as to Orchard - I felt the price was quite a good offer.'
    Ms Foo decided to approach her father and his regular group of businessman-friends, some of whom had bought commercial and residential units from her.
    After her presentation, one of them was 'quite interested' in getting a unit.
    She recalled: 'He asked for more details and while we were talking, he suggested that I contact his younger brother.'
    It seemed that the businessman's brother had talked of wanting to invest in properties.
    Ms Foo, who specialises in commercial and private properties, was pleased with the unexpected 'bonus'.
    She said: 'For us, a new prospect means another chance to seal a deal.
    'I'd hoped to sell a couple of units and it looked like I was closer to achieving my target.'
    But Ms Foo had no idea what was to follow after the first meeting with her client.
    She declined to provide details about him except that he is a businessman in his early 50s.
    'When I asked him which unit he'd be interested in, I thought I heard an 'all',' she said.
    'I wasn't sure if my ears were playing tricks on me or he was cracking a joke.'
    STUNNED
    So Ms Foo asked for a clarification and was stunned when he confirmed that he wanted to buy the entire block.
    She laughed and said: 'I felt breathless and I could barely contain my excitement!'
    Since it was an exclusive development with limited units and the project had not been launched in the open market, there was no rush of buyers.
    And with the whole block being sold together, the developer was ready to bring down the price.
    Ms Foo said: 'I know the deal was in the bag already but I was also sure that I could help him shave off a certain percentage.
    'Making money is important, but more than that is the ability to provide honest service.'
    She said some industry players felt she should have waited until the development was placed in the open market.
    Said Ms Foo: 'I could possibly earn a higher commission this way, or if I had not gone to the extent of 'bargaining' for a better price.'
    Instead, she ended up helping the businessman save close to $2m, which included savings in administration and stamp fees.
    She added: 'I guess people think I was really stupid.'
    But Ms Foo is having the last laugh. It turned out that the buyer was so pleased with her service that he offered her 'a generous tip of $400,000'.
    On top of that, the client asked Ms Foo what she would like as a gift.
    She said: 'I said in jest, oh you can get me a BMW convertible.'
    That would cost about $230,000.
    To her surprise, the client promptly agreed, and now, she is looking forward to taking possession of the brand new sports car, said Ms Foo who currently drives a year-old Hyundai Tuscani.
    The mother of two girls and one boy - aged 17, 14 and 8 - intends to keep the Tuscani for her oldest daughter.
    Her husband, who also dabbles in property, does not drive.
    They also have a Mercedes - a family car - which her father uses.
    Of her million-dollar jackpot, Ms Foo said she believed in 'tou zhi bu tou ji', that is staying for the long haul, and not doing business in a hit-and-run way.
    She said: 'This way, you can always ensure that you can sustain your success.'
    And it looks like she has done her sums right because she will get a second bite of the same cherry.
    She has now been appointed to help market Three Buckley for the businessman.
    MORE TO COME
    Based on a modest calculation of the total sale price at $40m, this means Ms Foo will stand to earn at least another $400,000. She said: 'I guess this is what they mean by you reap what you sow.'












    Quote Originally Posted by Reporter
    Park Infinia at Wee Nam in District 11 has a nëw hïgh of $1,799 psf!


    Park Infinia at Wee Nam
    Address ....................... psf ............... Area ........ Price ............. Contract Date
    6A Lincoln Road #21-13 .... $1,799 psf .... 850 sqft .... $1,530,000 .... 17 May 10

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    Quote Originally Posted by bargain hunter
    Would anyone be keen on a bargain in D11? Owner seems keen to sell at a loss.

    Last Sun advertisement (summary):

    3 Buckley Road.

    11 New duplexs for sale. 1600psf neg.


    2007 article on how agent made $1m commissions in 1 day below (moral of the story, be an agent, don't bear risks and reaps super gains without forking out capital. ):

    Maureen KohSun, Dec 02, 2007
    The New Paper

    Reward for good service: COMMISSION + TIP + CAR = $1MILLION IMAGINE getting paid $1 million for completing a deal in just one day.
    That was what property agent Agnes Foo made when she successfully brokered an entire block of 11 apartments for a businessman recently.
    And the block doesn't even exist yet.
    Ms Foo got a $400,000 commission from the developer for snagging the $40 million deal.
    Plus a generous tip of the same amount from the buyer.
    And the buyer was so pleased that Ms Foo had been able to get him the property at a good price that he also bought her a $230,000 car.
    She told The New Paper on Sunday: 'It's the highest amount that I've got in my (three years) experience.
    'It still feels like a dream.''
    Such double-dipping should be outlawed under the new rules. A conflict of interests.

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    anyway current advert is by HSR, so unless she had moved from ERA, think the seller is not giving her the business afterall.



    Quote Originally Posted by urban
    Such double-dipping should be outlawed under the new rules. A conflict of interests.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bargain hunter
    anyway current advert is by HSR, so unless she had moved from ERA, think the seller is not giving her the business afterall.
    Would she be taxed for her 400K tip?

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    since she so boldly tell newspaper, of course she must declare to IRAS (including the 230k BMW). But I am not sure, maybe IRAS has some rules which doesn't tax "tips"?


    Quote Originally Posted by mantrix
    Would she be taxed for her 400K tip?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bargain hunter, 3 June 2010 1.05 pm
    Would anyone be keen on a bargain in D11? Owner seems keen to sell at a loss.

    Last Sun advertisement (summary):

    3 Buckley Road.

    11 New duplexs for sale. 1600psf neg.
    If the selling price is "from" $1,600 psf, then the seller may not be selling at a loss as his purchase prices are from $1,523 psf to $1,672 psf.

    If the average selling is "at" $1,600 psf, then he will sure make a loss.

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    its 1600psf NEGOTIABLE. So I think it means deals can be closed BELOW 1600psf. Looks like it will be a loss for the seller. A good bargain don't you think? I guess its not moving because the quantum is quite big. the 11 duplexes are 2200 to 2400sq ft.



    Quote Originally Posted by Reporter
    If the selling price is "from" $1,600 psf, then the seller may not be selling at a loss as his purchase prices are from $1,523 psf to $1,672 psf.

    If the average selling is "at" $1,600 psf, then he will sure make a loss.

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    Office rents in prime financial district up by 25% over next two years: analysts
    By Julie Quek | Posted: 03 June 2010 1958 hrs
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    SINGAPORE : Rentals for international Grade A office space in Singapore's financial district may climb at least 25 per cent in the next two years.

    Analysts said Grade A office rents have already hit bottom, and will likely pick up from the second half of this year.

    Singapore's Marina Bay Financial Centre is one of prime areas in the city offering a new generation of office buildings.

    They are less than 10 years old and are classified as "International Grade A" office space.

    Analysts said these newer premises are normally in high demand from companies like financial institutions and law firms, which want to expand and consolidate their offices in one location.

    And that is giving support to rentals.

    "Because the economic condition is better than expected, as compared to the same time last year, tenants are more confident in expanding, and landlords are becoming more confident holding their rents," said Donald Han, MD of Cushman & Wakefield.

    Cushman and Wakefield expects prime Grade A office rents to rise between 5 and 10 per cent in the second half.

    But analysts said what may drop or remain soft are the rents of Grade A or Grade B buildings, or those that are more than 10 years ago.

    OCBC Investment Research believes there could still be an oversupply in non-Grade A office property space in Singapore.

    Official figures show that some 8.3 million square feet of office space is due for completion between 2010 and 2012. And this may increase available office space by 11 per cent in two years.

    Nomura said over the past six months, there has been a surge of pre-commitment deals for international Grade A office space, as companies look to house their operations under one roof.

    "We think that office rents will start to pick up quite significantly over the course of 2009 to 2012. We are looking for rental levels to pick up around 28 per cent for international Grade A office space, and about 16 per cent for the normalised Grade A space," said Tony Darwell, executive director of Nomura Singapore.

    Looking ahead, analysts said some companies are already committing as early as one year before their current leases expire. - CNA /ls

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    Quote Originally Posted by bargain hunter
    since she so boldly tell newspaper, of course she must declare to IRAS (including the 230k BMW). But I am not sure, maybe IRAS has some rules which doesn't tax "tips"?
    if it's income they will tax....thanks for reply cos my first thought was 'wah she so daring to say in front of media sia'

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    Default An eerily quiet May

    An eerily quiet May


    But while buyers are subdued, developers keep on bidding ...

    by Colin Tan
    05:55 AM Jun 04, 2010
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    The ongoing European debt crisis has had greater success in cooling Singapore's red-hot private housing market than a cluster of anti-speculation measures or even the recent announcement of a sharply-accelerated Government land supply programme.

    Show flats, which at times have resembled crowded scenes at a sale, have grown eerily quiet. This is partly because many developers have delayed their project launches; but there is no denying the huge dent in market confidence.

    Compared to a very vibrant April, feedback from housing agents described May as a total washout.

    One agent who closed six deals for completed properties in the secondary market in April, drew a blank for the whole month of May. Agents relate that some of their peers who normally guard their turf fiercely, are now more than willing to co-broke.

    Apartment owners are also starting to get more unsolicited calls asking them if they are willing to sell their properties. Opening their letter boxes, they find them filled with brochures and flyers. Their mobile phones are receiving frequent SMSes from unfamiliar agents.

    Especially prone are those who have bought properties over the past six months. For them, the scare tactics begin. Owners, especially those known to be active sellers, are urged to sell their properties before the market begins to correct.

    These efforts, coming consistently from almost every other agent they meet, are beginning to take effect and are really giving some owners the jitters.

    It is a nervous market out there, especially for those who are highly geared.

    However, amid all these desperate moves by agents, developers continue to bid higher prices for housing sites.

    In the most recent tender, a 99-year condo site at Upper Serangoon Road, close to the Potong Pasir MRT station, received the second highest bid price ever in Singapore's Rest of Central region.

    This result can mean two things - either developers have a different perspective on the market, or, they are confident that they can transfer ownership of the individual apartments to investors before any price correction can take place.

    Either way, this is not good news for genuine homebuyers.

    So, what can we expect in terms of housing prices going forward?

    If the market remains downcast for May and June, prices cannot come down in the second quarter for the very simple reason that there would be very little sales. At most, they will remain at April's price levels.

    Can we expect a price correction soon? It depends. Will the debt crisis in Europe go away soon? I suspect it will but because the problems there are so deep-seated, it is not the end of the story and the problems will resurface.



    The writer is head of research and consultancy at Chesterton Suntec International.

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    Default Another en-bloc new project in D11 bought in 2007 cutting loss upon TOP now



    Between Jan to Apr, 5 caveats were lodged for units sold at 1299 to 1333psf. 50+ units should still be available. Anyone knows if they are still selling the units? Another bargain opportunity in D11 it seems.



    Fortune believed to have sold M21 en bloc

    In the latest en bloc sale of a new residential project, Fortune Development group is believed to have sold its entire M21 freehold apartment development at Mandalay Road to a group of overseas investors for around $100 million or an average $1,400 per square foot (psf).M21’s showflat was opened for a briefing for sales agents and a small party was held there on Aug 2, but before the weekend was out potential home buyers were told that the whole project had been sold, BT understands.

    The buyer is believed to be a fund representing US and UK investors. Savills, the project’s sole marketing agent, declined to comment on the deal when contacted by BT.
    The M21 development will be 17 storeys high when it is completed around late-2009 and will have a total of 61 units. These comprise one, two, three and four bedders – all with study rooms/family rooms – and three penthouses.
    Market watchers reckon the new owner is probably planning to sell the apartments individually in the sub-sale market to ride on the current firm market.
    BT understands that in May, Novena Capital (whose shareholders include Fission Development) sold all 24 freehold apartments in its Novelis project at Sinaran Drive near Novena MRT to a Middle Eastern-registered company, for about $25 million or $1,500 psf on average. And the Middle Eastern party is offering the units for sale at about $1,650-$1,700 psf in the sub-sale market. It is understood to have sold four units so far.
    Last week, Keppel Corp and Keppel Land sold two villa apartment blocks in their Reflections at Keppel Bay condo to the Al-Nibras Islamic Real Estate Fund – a joint venture between Kuwait Finance House and Amanah Raya Berhad – for about $286 million. The 56 waterfront homes in the two blocks were believed to have been sold for $2,000-$2,500 psf.
    Market watchers note that bulk purchases of apartments by investors have been gathering pace this year, with a view to selling the units for a quick gain and/or renting out the units (particularly for completed developments).
    In June, seven units at the completed JC Draycott were sold at one go, for $1,825 psf. In late March, Thai tycoon Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi bought 47 of the 48 apartments at Hoi Hup’s Suites @ Cairnhill for $205 million or about $2,550 psf.
    Individuals shopping for homes may be miffed if they are denied a chance to buy a unit in a new project directly from a developer because the developer has sold a whole stack of units or even the whole project to bulk buyers. Such individual buyers may then have to buy their dream homes in these projects from these bulk purchasers in the subsale market – at higher prices.
    However, market watchers say that from the developers’ standpoint, the appeal of bulk purchases is that they reduce the risks to developers if an investor is willing to take a chunk of units in a project.
    In addition, with the current buoyant property market, developers don’t have to give any extra discount to bulk buyers. ‘From a developer’s viewpoint, it makes no difference whether they sell 50 units to 50 individual buyers or one buyer. The price is the same these days. The bulk buyer, or en bloc buyer, must accept the fact that because of the state of the market, it is difficult to get discounts on bulk purchases,’ explains CB Richard Ellis executive director (residential) Joseph Tan.
    Source : Business Times – 9 Aug 2007

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    M21 is a nice project...the studio got the best facing...but pool abit small though

    they r trying to sell, only studios r moving as they priced all the same price for all different layout ...not sure about now

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    i think the interior floor plans are not bad too (even for 2+study, 3+study and 4+study). but the smallest unit is the 710sq ft 1+study? maybe quantum at 900k+ put some off. i think it has a good view too, that's why wondering why price is reasonable but yet not moving. design and facing are both alright.

    outside of the unit, gotta agree that the pool and the rest has all the disadvantages of a boutique project.


    Quote Originally Posted by devilplate
    M21 is a nice project...the studio got the best facing...but pool abit small though

    they r trying to sell, only studios r moving as they priced all the same price for all different layout ...not sure about now

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    I think May is quiet partly because there isn't any "iconic" new launch at reasonable prices. April got Waterbank and Treehouse - both have their charms. Those "mid-market" priced type is going nowhere - nobody is buying at those prices with many empty units. The only "mass" condo is Minton (which is probably the best selling in May) but it has too many units and the facilities, e.g. no. of tennis courts and size of pool seems sorely inadequate. Also, renderings look cramped and look more like HDB estate. So well, with no good projects, it's no wonder the month is "eerily quiet".

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wild Falcon
    I think May is quiet partly because there isn't any "iconic" new launch at reasonable prices. April got Waterbank and Treehouse - both have their charms. Those "mid-market" priced type is going nowhere - nobody is buying at those prices with many empty units. The only "mass" condo is Minton (which is probably the best selling in May) but it has too many units and the facilities, e.g. no. of tennis courts and size of pool seems sorely inadequate. Also, renderings look cramped and look more like HDB estate. So well, with no good projects, it's no wonder the month is "eerily quiet".

    some die hard bull forumers will also say ..becos most buyers on holiday

    which really begins in June .. so can we expect june to be quiet as well ??

    or is there really something else cooking ?

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    watever it is...no attractive firesales spotted

    i am eyeing on some projects...

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    Default For those keen on Keppel Land projects (Data from Investor Meetings June 2010)

    Expected to launch lakeside drive project by end 2010.

    Sales up to end May:

    Marina Bay Suites: 9 more sold in May bringing tally to 132 sold out of total 221 units.
    Reflections: 6 more sold in May. Total 745 (98%) of 760 launched. total 1129 units.
    Caribbean: Balance 10 more units to go before it is fully sold.

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