The Minton (D19, 99 years leasehold, Kheng Leong)

[kane]

I thought 1 bedder also sold out long ago. 4 bedders only 84 units, so easier to sell. Price wise, also cheaper than surrounding new units. 3+S next best alternative since subsale is non existent.

The CM4 actually makes it easier to sell new launches since there is no subsale to compete. If you want a new condo now, you have no choice but to go for new launches. That explains the huge crowds and high sales at new launches recently.

i never really tracked the 1 bedder as i don't subscribed to that story as much, at least not for suburban homes. 3+S faces the the terraced water feature, more for those zen garden fans than pool view fans. and there's no west sun. Kheng Leong might as well convert the 4 bedder showroom into a 3+S since they have no more need for the former.

For Minton, those who bought before August last year still can hit the subsale market. but because Kheng Leong hasn't marked up their price significantly from last year, the early birds cannot get much meat from selling in the subsale market. So Kheng Leong has played a pretty shrewd hand.

[azeoprop]

Update 1st Nov 2011.

[fclim]

Update 1st Nov 2011.

Excellent! Like clockwork. Thanks. How was your trip to China? Bought any properties there? hehe.

[azeoprop]

Excellent! Like clockwork. Thanks. How was your trip to China? Bought any properties there? hehe.

China trip was eye opening. Friendly village, fresh cool air and beautiful scenery. Not your typical beijing or shanghai.

Now suffering from post holiday syndrome

[phantom_opera]

azeo probably dreaming that he is boating in a lake in Dali or Lijiang, with beautiful ladies surrounding him, backed by the green mountains, chirping bird sounds, blue skies and cool weather

For the rich investors in this forum, I think Banyan Tree is operating there too ...

[silverswirl]

Update 1st Nov 2011.

thanks azeoprop, much appreciated!

looks like they're making real quick progress.

[azeoprop]

thanks azeoprop, much appreciated!

looks like they're making real quick progress.

No problems, but there are no vantage points for a frontal view of your stack though.

[silverswirl]

No problems, but there are no vantage points for a frontal view of your stack though.

it's alright, the pictures still come in handy! hope you enjoyed your holiday.

[azeoprop]

Update 15th Nov 2011.

[azeoprop]

49 units sold in Oct, total sales now is 774 units.

[fclim]

Update 15th Nov 2011.

Thanks for the excellent pics, azeoprop. Your blk progressing well.

[kane]

looks like the foundation is almost completed for the outer most block.

[azeoprop]

looks like the foundation is almost completed for the outer most block.

It's already completed. I'm starting my installments in Dec.

[kane]

It's already completed. I'm starting my installments in Dec.

The next 10% will happen very quickly since the foundation is completed.

[silverswirl]

Update 15th Nov 2011.

thanks for the pics azeoprop! awesome stuff.

[kane]

i think very soon, he can stitch his photos to illustrate the progress over time.

[azeoprop]

Can put in the library for memorial.

[kane]

Can put in the library for memorial.

contribute to the clubhouse.

[cowgraz]

Wow - progress is rather fast ... thanks for taking and posting the pics, Azeo!

Not sure what the windows are like ... noticed that the window fittings in recent TOP condos like the Clover at Bishan and the Trevista in TP hv only 2 casement windows in each room, with 1 BIG GLASS panel!

Aiyo, really poor design! Hope this doesn't happen with us here!

Lyn

[ysyap]

Wow - progress is rather fast ... thanks for taking and posting the pics, Azeo!

Not sure what the windows are like ... noticed that the window fittings in recent TOP condos like the Clover at Bishan and the Trevista in TP hv only 2 casement windows in each room, with 1 BIG GLASS panel!

Aiyo, really poor design! Hope this doesn't happen with us here!

Lyn

Why poor design? Less middle partition to allow better and unobstructed view, why not?

[edwinleeap]

Why poor design? Less middle partition to allow better and unobstructed view, why not?

Also for safety reasons. Two casement windows separated by a glass panel will not feel so scary especially at high floors.

[azeoprop]

Looking at the photos, they installed window frames in the lower floors of blk10, seems like all the windows can be open type.

[cowgraz]

All casement vs just 2 panels will be better for ventilation. Also, for more options so you can use curtains n not hv the curtains block the only open parts.

[Komo]

Casement good as you can also adjust the angle to open so that rain will not come in and yet window can still open. Otherwise need to on aircon whenever it rains

[Eastboy]

Casement good as you can also adjust the angle to open so that rain will not come in and yet window can still open. Otherwise need to on aircon whenever it rains

I don't like casement windows the angle is weird

[Jcmillineum]

I don't like casement windows the angle is weird

I don't like casement also...and it is also a dust magnet!

[azeoprop]

Yet another 1 bedroom subsale:

THE MINTON HOUGANG STREET 11 Condominium1 680,000 700 Strata 972 Oct-11

[kane]

Doesn't look like this guy made much.

[ysyap]

Doesn't look like this guy made much.

He probably expect market to come down soon so in order not to lose, he sell now to make small profit then enter again when prices finally fall.

[devilplate]

He probably expect market to come down soon so in order not to lose, he sell now to make small profit then enter again when prices finally fall.

can be anything....overleveraged? bank loan not approve.....decide to upgrade or downgrade.....cant wait to move in....so sell this one can buy another ready home to stay asap....many possibilities