Telok Kurau - Value buy?

[mantrix]

Classic example of a bad sheep

is what he said true?

[xebay11]

is what he said true?

Partially, but I have faith many who live in landed property there would not sell, you simply cannot get such a well located landed property in the East without a huge jump.

[devilplate]

toking abt selling their landed in TK...i got a relatives sold in 2007 simply becoz surrounded by too many constructions....luckily he bot another landed...look at the landed prices now...

[devilplate]

Partially, but I have faith many who live in landed property there would not sell, you simply cannot get such a well located landed property in the East without a huge jump.

possible: simpang bedok area...haha...but mly kampong area

[eng81157]

is what he said true?

not bad, just poorly biased. this falcon dude is the same guy who stated categorically that tao nan is a poor school because it doesn't have a well-connected alumni and doesn't produce politicians, business leaders, sportsmen, etc etc; despite the fact that it's has both sap and gifted streams.

[xebay11]

possible: simpang bedok area...haha...but mly kampong area

Dude, Simpang Bedok area, no fight in terms of convenience, I moved from there

[xebay11]

not bad, just poorly biased. this falcon dude is the same guy who stated categorically that tao nan is a poor school because it doesn't have a well-connected alumni and doesn't produce politicians, business leaders, sportsmen, etc etc; despite the fact that it's has both sap and gifted streams.

Wonder where he bought? or considers good?

[devilplate]

Wonder where he bought? or considers good?

falcon likes dairy farm area: he always sounds defensive in the treehouse thread.

[mogyi]

Isn't TK mickey mouse unit doing about 900-1000psf nowadays?
i thought that's awesome considering the early days owners paid like
400-600 psf. How i wish i invested in this area too..

[devilplate]

Treeline best buy: first owners 5xxpsf

[xebay11]

falcon likes dairy farm area: he always sounds defensive in the treehouse thread.

OIC, now I think I know why

[amk]

You tell someone you stay in TK (East Coast) vs Ang Mo Kio or Toa Payoh (predominantly HDB estates) - which sounds more prestigious?

Neither.

Sorry to burst your bubble of "prestigious east coast D15 address".

TK is a nice area. So are some areas of AMK (I'm not familiar with TPY).

Falcon has some valid points abt 2 terrace houses becoming 50 units worldclass land MM units. What abt you ?

[gfoo]

telok kurau is telok kurau, east coast is east coast

[rambo6]

congrats on your lucent purchase! almost got a unit there myself.
does your unit come along with the jacuzzi?

no lah....I'm just a ikan billis investor. only have budget for a 2 bedrm unit.

[duckweed]

Bro you got to know the short cut to avoid Still Road coming in to TK, cut through Jalan Ismail or Jalan Kechot

Travelling Still Road to TK is

thanks for sharing! should come in handy, although i will be visiting this area less.... that someone recently sold their TK house.

[rambo6]

Neither.

Sorry to burst your bubble of "prestigious east coast D15 address".

TK is a nice area. So are some areas of AMK (I'm not familiar with TPY).

Falcon has some valid points abt 2 terrace houses becoming 50 units worldclass land MM units. What abt you ?

I never thought of TK of being a prestigious estate.
It's just a matter of preference.
I prefer living near the beach, where I can have my evening walks or runs or dinner. Soooo relaxing after a stressful day at work.
This is what TK can provide me.
Actually, if not for the plentiful supply of 'Boutique Apts' in TK, I don't think we'll be having a discussion here. Landed property in D15 is definately more ex than a similarly sized one in AMK, Serangoon gardens etc..
It is precisely the enbloc of these landed properties into boutique apartments that make it more economical to own a property in D15.
I'm willing to sacrifice the little traffic inconvenience or 'embarrassment' of being branded a 'low class' upperclass wannabe for the joy of living near the beach.

[eng81157]

I never thought of TK of being a prestigious estate.
It's just a matter of preference.
I prefer living near the beach, where I can have my evening walks or runs or dinner. Soooo relaxing after a stressful day at work.
This is what TK can provide me.
Actually, if not for the plentiful supply of 'Boutique Apts' in TK, I don't think we'll be having a discussion here. Landed property in D15 is definately more ex than a similarly sized one in AMK, Serangoon gardens etc..
It is precisely the enbloc of these landed properties into boutique apartments that make it more economical to own a property in D15.
I'm willing to sacrifice the little traffic inconvenience or 'embarrassment' of being branded a 'low class' upperclass wannabe for the joy of living near the beach.

totally agree with u. people buy properties for different reasons. as long as it suits their needs and the price is right, viola!

if i had to pay 900-1000psf for TK, AMK, TPY or JW, i would choose TK anytime. lots of good food to choose from nearby, close to the beach, blah blah blah...

but if i had to choose between TK and East Coast/Marine Parade, i would pick the latter definitely. anyway, let's keep the discussion to TK

[xebay11]

Neither.

Sorry to burst your bubble of "prestigious east coast D15 address".

TK is a nice area. So are some areas of AMK (I'm not familiar with TPY).

Falcon has some valid points abt 2 terrace houses becoming 50 units worldclass land MM units. What abt you ?

Bro 2 terrace houses cannot become 50 units. I know you want to make a point but let's put things in proper perspective. If you really know TK well, especially the better areas, there are not many large bungalows / semi ds left to do multi unit boutiques. So there really is a limit to how many boutiques can be built.

Terrace houses? Hard to get so many consensus.

Anyway it is better to be the poorest (boutique owner) in the rich estate (landed owner), than the richest in a poor estate.

Cheers.

[Reporter]

zzz..so many agts ard...

Bro, I am RE Agent cum investor and helping others invest, find dream home only, make friends and enjoy property, don't really depend on it for income.

Not really lean and hungry, die die sales pitch type turn black to white type of agent.

Ok lah cons of TK is that it is not really classy place, compared to Frankel or Siglap. But good enough, as it is still mainly exclusive landed area.

Think about it, if TK was really very exclusive the prices would be

As mentioned before, "xebay11" is our undercover from CONDOsingapore.com.

[Jazzer]

I am vested in TK. Bought an unit here. Am here for long-term stay.

But i don't know why we need to justify TK's pros all the time. Seem to me TK is the only estate that is constantly under attack.

The main complaint is of the congested lanes. Yes, i agree. But someone also mentioned that all private estates do have congested lanes as there is only one lane in either directions. And i agree too to this.

So i stay here in TK because I like TK despite its congested lanes. Perhaps for doing so, i and those who are staying here offended many nay-sayers...

And there are some who complained that the estate is so congested we stare into each other's house all the time or that it is not windy. Absoutely nonsense. Absoutely.

[Wild Falcon]

At least you're honest about the congested and crowded environment which is what attracts you to the place. There are certain forummers who only want to hear the good things if they are invested in an area. If you say Telok Kurau is overcrowded and overbuilt and uninspiring boxy shoeboxes which is a valid observation, they just refuse to accept and keep shouting it is spacious and a "stone's throw" to the sea with a picture of the Cotz walking out to the beach.. Amusing.

When investing in any area, it's important to look at the supply and takeup of recent launches as well. How many condos are there in the district (I believe it's 550 developments and still increasing) and are the launches all taken up or stil have significant leftover units?
Agents/sellers/existing owners will only say the good things. Is it wise to squeeze into an area which is overbuilt or should you cast your net wider? Some may prefer overbuilt areas because they get "comfort" in numbers. Have you read the latest Nomura reports on how "well" the East Coast projects are selling? How many units (7?) are sold in "The Sound" despite stamp duty absorption and weeks of presales? How many units are left in "The Shore" with an empty showroom despite mostly small units with low quantum? Why is an area mainly launching small <800 sq ft units despite not being in town? These are things you have to consider.

I am vested in TK. Bought an unit here. Am here for long-term stay.

But i don't know why we need to justify TK's pros all the time. Seem to me TK is the only estate that is constantly under attack.

The main complaint is of the congested lanes. Yes, i agree. But someone also mentioned that all private estates do have congested lanes as there is only one lane in either directions. And i agree too to this.

So i stay here in TK because I like TK despite its congested lanes. Perhaps for doing so, i and those who are staying here offended many nay-sayers...

And there are some who complained that the estate is so congested we stare into each other's house all the time or that it is not windy. Absoutely nonsense. Absoutely.

[den04]

When investing in any area, it's important to look at the supply and takeup of recent launches as well. How many condos are there in the district (I believe it's 550 developments and still increasing) and are the launches all taken up or stil have significant leftover units?
Agents/sellers/existing owners will only say the good things. Is it wise to squeeze into an area which is overbuilt or should you cast your net wider? Some may prefer overbuilt areas because they get "comfort" in numbers. Have you read the latest Nomura reports on how "well" the East Coast projects are selling? How many units (7?) are sold in "The Sound" despite stamp duty absorption and weeks of presales? How many units are left in "The Shore" with an empty showroom despite mostly small units with low quantum? Why is an area mainly launching small <800 sq ft units despite not being in town? These are things you have to consider.

My view is this is not a fair comparison to the nearby properties along LOR N / east coast road as "The Sound" is asking from $1450 psf and above.

[xebay11]

At least you're honest about the congested and crowded environment which is what attracts you to the place. There are certain forummers who only want to hear the good things if they are invested in an area. If you say Telok Kurau is overcrowded and overbuilt and uninspiring boxy shoeboxes which is a valid observation, they just refuse to accept and keep shouting it is spacious and a "stone's throw" to the sea with a picture of the Cotz walking out to the beach.. Amusing.

When investing in any area, it's important to look at the supply and takeup of recent launches as well. How many condos are there in the district (I believe it's 550 developments and still increasing) and are the launches all taken up or stil have significant leftover units?
Agents/sellers/existing owners will only say the good things. Is it wise to squeeze into an area which is overbuilt or should you cast your net wider? Some may prefer overbuilt areas because they get "comfort" in numbers. Have you read the latest Nomura reports on how "well" the East Coast projects are selling? How many units (7?) are sold in "The Sound" despite stamp duty absorption and weeks of presales? How many units are left in "The Shore" with an empty showroom despite mostly small units with low quantum? Why is an area mainly launching small <800 sq ft units despite not being in town? These are things you have to consider.

Ha Ha, no worries dude, actually all you say has some truth but show me a convenient, well located place in Singapore, FH, near beaches, MRT, shops, expressway, not far away from city which is not congested and crowded, affordable (cheap) and I will make my investment there

I mean TK must have something going for it to be so built and crowded right? You don't see this kind of action and density in upper (somewhere) right?

[joyride]

Ha Ha, no worries dude, actually all you say has some truth but show me a convenient, well located place in Singapore, FH, near beaches, MRT, shops, expressway, not far away from city which is not congested and crowded, affordable (cheap) and I will make my investment there

I mean TK must have something going for it to be so built and crowded right? You don't see this kind of action and density in upper (somewhere) right?

It is near good food... The prawn noodle near lor N is best

[Ronan Loh]

Hi Regulators, Tao Nan is moving away.

Taonan move to where? thnks

[xebay11]

It is near good food... The prawn noodle near lor N is best

Yeah looks crowded all the time but everytime I go it is closed. LOL I think they only operate in day right?

[rambo6]

Taonan move to where? thnks

Not confirmed location yet. Rumors mentioned Paya Lebar or Tampines.
They will be moving only temporarily (maybe 1 to 2 yrs?) to renovate their existing grounds to cater for single session.
I wrote to them and they mentioned that it's in the plans but no confirmation from MOE yet so no details.
Don't worry, I don't think that it will not affect the entry application even if they move.

[Property_Owner]

if you look at the new launches in TK going for more than 1k psf, what does it say? human psychology is really funny. dangle something cheap you doubt and say there must be a reason why it is cheap, when prices start shooting up, you bang ur head and say why didnt buy that last time.

Last time round when Seafront was launched, Belvedere was flipping like hot cakes....1400 to 1500psf throw cheques like nothing...
same like Aalto when launched Makena just looks too dirt cheap...

Meyer Road is dead for some times already...........

[Property_Owner]

telok kurau is telok kurau, east coast is east coast

river valley is river valley...orchard is orchard...lol

[proud owner]

telok kurau is telok kurau, east coast is east coast

someone mentioned earlier that Simpang Bedok is Mly kumpong

errr

isnt Terok Kurau lagi Mly kumpong name ?
with address as LORONG .. how not mly can it get