Cecil Lee
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Around Katong on 16 May 2024
Alibaba Eatery (Corner Unit Opposite I12)
Spring @ Katong
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Indonesian Restaurant = Opens very early in the morning - Nasi Lemak variant $5.50/-
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Red House with the corner 328 Laksa
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Decorative Tiles
DECORATIVE TILES
Mural by Nicia Lam, Yullis Lam, Novena Angela and Valerie Neo
By the turn of the 20th century, the Peranakans had developed a taste for Western art styles.
That period was also the height of Art Nouveau, followed by Art Deco in the 1920s. Both these artistic styles had a major influence on the decorative tiles that soon began appearing in Baba Nyonya homes and gradually became a characteristic feature in Singapore's more affluent Peranakan households.
During WWII, with the wealth of the Baba Nyonya community slowly declining, well-known status symbols began to wane or disappear, and as a result, the once cherished decorative tiles were forgotten altogether. In Singapore itself, no one was interested in these decorative tiles until the local TV series, called Little Nyonya, revived interest in them in 2008. The film set featured authentic Peranakan style, and the attractive decorative tiles sparked the interest of the public in Baba Nyonya heritage. The show single-handedly brought back the allure of the tiles and re-introduced them into Singapore's present day culture.
Surviving a tumultuous past, these tiles are now valued at prices that are constantly on the rise both locally and internationally. The tiles in this mural are a modern take on the traditional decorative tiles. One of the distinct features of these decorative tiles that sets them apart from Western decorative tiles is the manner in which they are displayed, as they are often used on the exterior of a building. Thus, the tiles in this mural proudly adorn these exterior walls.
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Ruman BeBe Pte Ltd
Example of Decorative Tiles
Rumah in Malay means = House
Rumah Kim Choo
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Formerly a Shell Petrol Station once stood, here
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Robinson Road and Cross Street with today's Lau Pa Sat
No skyscrapers then
Shenton Way still a vacant plot
Shenton Way with former DBS Tower 1 in the 1970’s
In the past this is a two way street
In the past this is a two way street
Left: Present Day's Lau Pa Sat can be clearly seen, here
In the past this is also a two way street
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Is the Sales Brochure Useful?
Introduction: For brand new just launched developments, there is no physical site to visit the completed buildings and apartments.
1. The only thing we can do is to visit the show room (which often is close-by to the site) as well as obtain a sales brochure and see the mock-up of the development. As well as try to ask questions from the sales agent (if any).
1.1. We must still try to gather as much information as we can.
2. Summary of Case Studies in this article.
If the information is overwhelming. Pick and choose selective articles...1A & B: Common Rubbish Bin
2A & B: Interior unit Dry Walls
3: Fire at Heaven's Gate
4: Sha Qi or Poison Arrows from Club-house roof-lines
5: 3 Panel Sliding Doors at the Balcony
6: Drainage at the Balcony
7: Air-con Ledges
8: Mixed Developments + Cooling Towers
9: Termite infestations
10: Coffee-shop below or near to unit
11: Water tank at roof-top
12: Lamp Posts, Pillars, Tree Trunks
13: Spice Garden in an EC/condo
14: EC/condo Clubhouse
15A & B: Pneumatic Waste Collection System
16: Look closely at the development's scale model for clues
17: Buying a Mixed development apartment
18: Survey or study facilities surrounding the development
19: Pump Room below a unit
20: Seven Commandments of Stove Placement
21: Is there a potential poison arrow from the neighbours?
22: Should I be concerned with a near-by temple, church, mosque &/or elder care?
23: Is the compass marking on the Sales Brochure accurate?
24: Sites reserved for Schools?
25: Doors face each other? [Main Door/Bedrooms]
26: Unit numbers with 4, 44 or 444 Okay?
27: Stove or sink or WC at the Centre of the house?3. It is always an excellent idea to spent some time to scrutinise a prospective sales brochure of our potential buy (purchase).
4. Recently, more and more clients have discovered to their shock (horror) that the least expected was the location of the central rubbish bin outside their unit.
5. A year ago; many had purchased a premium unit within the development .. and later shocked to learn that the central rubbish chute (for their entire floor) is just next to their main door!
6. Thus the morale of the story is to check first before signing on the dotted line.
7. In general, most developments have these:-
8.1. A central rubbish collection centre / rubbish bin collection point
8.2. Power Sub-station. Every development usually has one or more of these depending on the size of the development.
8.3. Design of club-house roof-lines / trellis / gazebo / pavilion. Are the designs a "threat" e.g. with spikes or like a razor's edge? Usually these are aimed towards lower storeys.
8.4. Any poison arrows in the form of a sharp corner of another block of neighbouring stack aimed towards one's balcony (hard to cure) or towards one's windows (if any)
8.5. Location of areas like BBQ pits and any impact e.g. the smell from these pits towards a unit.. especially low storeys such as #01 or #02 first or second storeys
8.6. Any tree trunk aimed towards a lower unit e.g. #01 or #02. Unfortunately it may be too late; especially if the development is under construction.
9. There are lots more considerations...
9.1. Do remember "Read in-between" the lines..
CLICK THIS LINK TO LEARN MORE
The Experts in House Hunting
" As much as we see, Geomancy.net has great web presence built up over the years and is seen as one of the SG market leaders in residential house audit. "
Success starts with good Feng Shui
Transparent Pricing & No Hidden Costs. No Purchase of Products. Cecil Lee, +65 9785-3171 / support@geomancy.net
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Is the Sales Brochure Useful?
Introduction: For brand new just launched developments, there is no physical site to visit the completed buildings and apartments.
1. The only thing we can do is to visit the show room (which often is close-by to the site) as well as obtain a sales brochure and see the mock-up of the development. As well as try to ask questions from the sales agent (if any).
1.1. We must still try to gather as much information as we can.
2. Summary of Case Studies in this article.
If the information is overwhelming. Pick and choose selective articles...1A & B: Common Rubbish Bin
2A & B: Interior unit Dry Walls
3: Fire at Heaven's Gate
4: Sha Qi or Poison Arrows from Club-house roof-lines
5: 3 Panel Sliding Doors at the Balcony
6: Drainage at the Balcony
7: Air-con Ledges
8: Mixed Developments + Cooling Towers
9: Termite infestations
10: Coffee-shop below or near to unit
11: Water tank at roof-top
12: Lamp Posts, Pillars, Tree Trunks
13: Spice Garden in an EC/condo
14: EC/condo Clubhouse
15A & B: Pneumatic Waste Collection System
16: Look closely at the development's scale model for clues
17: Buying a Mixed development apartment
18: Survey or study facilities surrounding the development
19: Pump Room below a unit
20: Seven Commandments of Stove Placement
21: Is there a potential poison arrow from the neighbours?
22: Should I be concerned with a near-by temple, church, mosque &/or elder care?
23: Is the compass marking on the Sales Brochure accurate?
24: Sites reserved for Schools?
25: Doors face each other? [Main Door/Bedrooms]
26: Unit numbers with 4, 44 or 444 Okay?
27: Stove or sink or WC at the Centre of the house?3. It is always an excellent idea to spent some time to scrutinise a prospective sales brochure of our potential buy (purchase).
4. Recently, more and more clients have discovered to their shock (horror) that the least expected was the location of the central rubbish bin outside their unit.
5. A year ago; many had purchased a premium unit within the development .. and later shocked to learn that the central rubbish chute (for their entire floor) is just next to their main door!
6. Thus the morale of the story is to check first before signing on the dotted line.
7. In general, most developments have these:-
8.1. A central rubbish collection centre / rubbish bin collection point
8.2. Power Sub-station. Every development usually has one or more of these depending on the size of the development.
8.3. Design of club-house roof-lines / trellis / gazebo / pavilion. Are the designs a "threat" e.g. with spikes or like a razor's edge? Usually these are aimed towards lower storeys.
8.4. Any poison arrows in the form of a sharp corner of another block of neighbouring stack aimed towards one's balcony (hard to cure) or towards one's windows (if any)
8.5. Location of areas like BBQ pits and any impact e.g. the smell from these pits towards a unit.. especially low storeys such as #01 or #02 first or second storeys
8.6. Any tree trunk aimed towards a lower unit e.g. #01 or #02. Unfortunately it may be too late; especially if the development is under construction.
9. There are lots more considerations...
9.1. Do remember "Read in-between" the lines..
CLICK THIS LINK TO LEARN MORE
The Experts in House Hunting
" As much as we see, Geomancy.net has great web presence built up over the years and is seen as one of the SG market leaders in residential house audit. "
Success starts with good Feng Shui
Transparent Pricing & No Hidden Costs. No Purchase of Products. Cecil Lee, +65 9785-3171 / support@geomancy.net
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Is the Sales Brochure Useful?
Introduction: For brand new just launched developments, there is no physical site to visit the completed buildings and apartments.
1. The only thing we can do is to visit the show room (which often is close-by to the site) as well as obtain a sales brochure and see the mock-up of the development. As well as try to ask questions from the sales agent (if any).
1.1. We must still try to gather as much information as we can.
2. Summary of Case Studies in this article.
If the information is overwhelming. Pick and choose selective articles...1A & B: Common Rubbish Bin
2A & B: Interior unit Dry Walls
3: Fire at Heaven's Gate
4: Sha Qi or Poison Arrows from Club-house roof-lines
5: 3 Panel Sliding Doors at the Balcony
6: Drainage at the Balcony
7: Air-con Ledges
8: Mixed Developments + Cooling Towers
9: Termite infestations
10: Coffee-shop below or near to unit
11: Water tank at roof-top
12: Lamp Posts, Pillars, Tree Trunks
13: Spice Garden in an EC/condo
14: EC/condo Clubhouse
15A & B: Pneumatic Waste Collection System
16: Look closely at the development's scale model for clues
17: Buying a Mixed development apartment
18: Survey or study facilities surrounding the development
19: Pump Room below a unit
20: Seven Commandments of Stove Placement
21: Is there a potential poison arrow from the neighbours?
22: Should I be concerned with a near-by temple, church, mosque &/or elder care?
23: Is the compass marking on the Sales Brochure accurate?
24: Sites reserved for Schools?
25: Doors face each other? [Main Door/Bedrooms]
26: Unit numbers with 4, 44 or 444 Okay?
27: Stove or sink or WC at the Centre of the house?3. It is always an excellent idea to spent some time to scrutinise a prospective sales brochure of our potential buy (purchase).
4. Recently, more and more clients have discovered to their shock (horror) that the least expected was the location of the central rubbish bin outside their unit.
5. A year ago; many had purchased a premium unit within the development .. and later shocked to learn that the central rubbish chute (for their entire floor) is just next to their main door!
6. Thus the morale of the story is to check first before signing on the dotted line.
7. In general, most developments have these:-
8.1. A central rubbish collection centre / rubbish bin collection point
8.2. Power Sub-station. Every development usually has one or more of these depending on the size of the development.
8.3. Design of club-house roof-lines / trellis / gazebo / pavilion. Are the designs a "threat" e.g. with spikes or like a razor's edge? Usually these are aimed towards lower storeys.
8.4. Any poison arrows in the form of a sharp corner of another block of neighbouring stack aimed towards one's balcony (hard to cure) or towards one's windows (if any)
8.5. Location of areas like BBQ pits and any impact e.g. the smell from these pits towards a unit.. especially low storeys such as #01 or #02 first or second storeys
8.6. Any tree trunk aimed towards a lower unit e.g. #01 or #02. Unfortunately it may be too late; especially if the development is under construction.
9. There are lots more considerations...
9.1. Do remember "Read in-between" the lines..
CLICK THIS LINK TO LEARN MORE
The Experts in House Hunting
" As much as we see, Geomancy.net has great web presence built up over the years and is seen as one of the SG market leaders in residential house audit. "
Success starts with good Feng Shui
Transparent Pricing & No Hidden Costs. No Purchase of Products. Cecil Lee, +65 9785-3171 / support@geomancy.net
-
Is the Sales Brochure Useful?
Introduction: For brand new just launched developments, there is no physical site to visit the completed buildings and apartments.
1. The only thing we can do is to visit the show room (which often is close-by to the site) as well as obtain a sales brochure and see the mock-up of the development. As well as try to ask questions from the sales agent (if any).
1.1. We must still try to gather as much information as we can.
2. Summary of Case Studies in this article.
If the information is overwhelming. Pick and choose selective articles...1A & B: Common Rubbish Bin
2A & B: Interior unit Dry Walls
3: Fire at Heaven's Gate
4: Sha Qi or Poison Arrows from Club-house roof-lines
5: 3 Panel Sliding Doors at the Balcony
6: Drainage at the Balcony
7: Air-con Ledges
8: Mixed Developments + Cooling Towers
9: Termite infestations
10: Coffee-shop below or near to unit
11: Water tank at roof-top
12: Lamp Posts, Pillars, Tree Trunks
13: Spice Garden in an EC/condo
14: EC/condo Clubhouse
15A & B: Pneumatic Waste Collection System
16: Look closely at the development's scale model for clues
17: Buying a Mixed development apartment
18: Survey or study facilities surrounding the development
19: Pump Room below a unit
20: Seven Commandments of Stove Placement
21: Is there a potential poison arrow from the neighbours?
22: Should I be concerned with a near-by temple, church, mosque &/or elder care?
23: Is the compass marking on the Sales Brochure accurate?
24: Sites reserved for Schools?
25: Doors face each other? [Main Door/Bedrooms]
26: Unit numbers with 4, 44 or 444 Okay?
27: Stove or sink or WC at the Centre of the house?3. It is always an excellent idea to spent some time to scrutinise a prospective sales brochure of our potential buy (purchase).
4. Recently, more and more clients have discovered to their shock (horror) that the least expected was the location of the central rubbish bin outside their unit.
5. A year ago; many had purchased a premium unit within the development .. and later shocked to learn that the central rubbish chute (for their entire floor) is just next to their main door!
6. Thus the morale of the story is to check first before signing on the dotted line.
7. In general, most developments have these:-
8.1. A central rubbish collection centre / rubbish bin collection point
8.2. Power Sub-station. Every development usually has one or more of these depending on the size of the development.
8.3. Design of club-house roof-lines / trellis / gazebo / pavilion. Are the designs a "threat" e.g. with spikes or like a razor's edge? Usually these are aimed towards lower storeys.
8.4. Any poison arrows in the form of a sharp corner of another block of neighbouring stack aimed towards one's balcony (hard to cure) or towards one's windows (if any)
8.5. Location of areas like BBQ pits and any impact e.g. the smell from these pits towards a unit.. especially low storeys such as #01 or #02 first or second storeys
8.6. Any tree trunk aimed towards a lower unit e.g. #01 or #02. Unfortunately it may be too late; especially if the development is under construction.
9. There are lots more considerations...
9.1. Do remember "Read in-between" the lines..
CLICK THIS LINK TO LEARN MORE
The Experts in House Hunting
" As much as we see, Geomancy.net has great web presence built up over the years and is seen as one of the SG market leaders in residential house audit. "
Success starts with good Feng Shui
Transparent Pricing & No Hidden Costs. No Purchase of Products. Cecil Lee, +65 9785-3171 / support@geomancy.net
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Union Square Residences Sales Brochure
Union-Square-Residences-Brochure.pdf
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Project Details
- 366 units, from 1 to 5bedrm & 1 Penthouse
- 40-storey/ 34-storey towers with views of City Skyline & Singapore River
- Located in the Singapore River Planning Area
- Minutes walk to Clarke Quay MRT
- 1km to River Valley Primary School (A First in District 01)
- Inspired from Manhattan New York livin𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝘆
🔳 336 Residential Units
🔳 1 To 4 Bedroom Types
🔳 Early Bird Developer's Pricing𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗬
Union Square Residences is a new mixed-development within walking distance to Clarke Quay MRT & Chinatown MRT. Residents can enjoy seamless commune on the North-east Line & Downtown Line.𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦
Indulge in dining, retail & entertainment options at The Central, Clarke Quay, Robertson Quay & more. The nearby Fort Canning Park & Pearl's Hill City Park provide hidden troves of nature at the edge of a bustling city.𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦
Renowned River Valley Pri Sch is within 1 KM. Other educational institutions in the vicinity include School Of The Arts (SOTA), Singapore Management University (SMU) & St Margaret's Sch (Pri).•·················•·················•
Targeted Preview/Booking September 2024
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Up to 2 cats allowed per HDB flat, all owners required to license & microchip their cats
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14 hours ago, cccc said:
Hi master cecil, i read about temple posting and devil's gate,would like to seek your advice.
Would church's north east also be considered devil's gate similar to temple and would the unit circled in A be affected by the temple and church. I attached a photo of the church view from the balcony. It's not very near but I think it's in the northeast direction of the chruch
Not too worried about a church and NE / devil's gate. It has more do to mostly with temples.
As for a church or mosque, it is considered a sha qi if say standing insdie the living room balcony and the church's cross/spine faces the unit, that's all.
Related: Mosques half-moon crescent on it's roof-top
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HDB Hougang Olive (Nov 2021 Build-To-Order) - Which units are lucky today?
in Singapore Property Review
On 17th May 2024