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« on: 16 January 2011, 18:16:10 pm » |
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Well its coming up for 2 years that I have been in Singapore and its that time to start looking for a place to move. It seems like there are lots of new and old condo's around. I got my current place at a great price but its too small to stay and if i did the landlord wants to up the rent by 52%... I don't blame him because he can get it and he basically screwed up 2 years ago and went for a lower price just to secure the place for 2 years. Still I am a good tenant and done everything I should. What are rents looking like these days - much negotiating room at this stage? I am actually thinking of going for an older condo because they are generally bigger and better value and still planning to be in the East but closer to the city. Any good recommendations for a >1500sq ft with great facilities and low price  |
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« on: 16 January 2011, 18:16:10 pm » |
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« Reply #1 on: 17 January 2011, 11:54:56 am » |
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how about katong?
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« Reply #2 on: 17 January 2011, 12:10:16 pm » |
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I know of one condo at katong.It is older,facilities are by no means great but they have all of them. The house is a spacious 1600 sq ft,newly renovated with walk in wardrobes and stuff and with a view of the sea.I think she might accept $4,700.A similar unit in the same development just went for $4,500.
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« Reply #3 on: 17 January 2011, 12:48:08 pm » |
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How about Geylang? Facilities are by no means great but there are hidden extras! |
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« Reply #4 on: 17 January 2011, 12:54:19 pm » |
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But Geylang has a great location.And I mean that in terms of connectivity!
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« Reply #5 on: 17 January 2011, 13:20:23 pm » |
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Manadarin gardens - good pool and tennis the egg throwing and dog crap are annoying but ok otherwise
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« Reply #6 on: 17 January 2011, 13:40:54 pm » |
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Siglap is a great area to live in - there are some older condos there with good facilities. Villa Marina, The Hacienda, Mandarin Gardens to name a few. I am not sure what you mean by a good price but all these condos are reasonably priced for what they offer.
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« Reply #7 on: 17 January 2011, 13:57:36 pm » |
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But Geylang has a great location.And I mean that in terms of connectivity!
Hehehe, he said connectivity, hehehe. |
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« Reply #8 on: 17 January 2011, 14:00:02 pm » |
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is that what they call it these days?
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« Reply #9 on: 17 January 2011, 14:26:21 pm » |
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How cheap is cheap?
Bedok Court is old and roomy and cheap. The units are 2400sft but 600 of that is a covered balcony. Probably get one around 3.5k if you are lucky perhaps 4.
Stratford court might also suit you.
Lots of kids and a nice playgound.
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« Reply #10 on: 24 January 2011, 3:20:00 am » |
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Prices will come off. Dont lock in for too long this time.
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« Reply #11 on: 25 January 2011, 13:30:14 pm » |
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Well its coming up for 2 years that I have been in Singapore and its that time to start looking for a place to move. It seems like there are lots of new and old condo's around. I got my current place at a great price but its too small to stay and if i did the landlord wants to up the rent by 52%... I don't blame him because he can get it and he basically screwed up 2 years ago and went for a lower price just to secure the place for 2 years. Still I am a good tenant and done everything I should. What are rents looking like these days - much negotiating room at this stage? I am actually thinking of going for an older condo because they are generally bigger and better value and still planning to be in the East but closer to the city. Any good recommendations for a >1500sq ft with great facilities and low price City Square Residences...our lease is about to expire, likely increase in rent around 55%. Unfortunately we won't be staying which is a real shame, absolutely love the place. |
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« Reply #12 on: 25 January 2011, 14:25:16 pm » |
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agents. Joseph, are you an agent too?
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« Reply #13 on: 25 January 2011, 16:19:00 pm » |
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Prices will come off. Dont lock in for too long this time.
Wrong. Yields are relatively low and so rents are moving up. That is the current trend and one should follow the trend. Consider yourself lucky if you can get a landlord to lock you in for long. |
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« Reply #14 on: 25 January 2011, 16:35:55 pm » |
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Prices will come off. Dont lock in for too long this time.
Wrong. Yields are relatively low and so rents are moving up. That is the current trend and one should follow the trend. Consider yourself lucky if you can get a landlord to lock you in for long. Wrong again. Yields are low because prices are too high. The market however is flooded with too many empty units. The rental market will remain soft for very long. |
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