About Le Cresendo Condominum

I recently visited Le Cresendo and captured some images of the church. The majority of the views from the bedrooms or kitchens don't appear to be intimidating... However, this is just my personal opinion. The only issue is that if you ever need to sell the apartment, potential buyers may have the same concerns as your initial doubts.

1. These are some factors to consider:
1.1. If one is worried about living near a temple, church, or similar establishment, others may have the same concerns.
1.2. With property prices on the rise and new developments closer to MRTs, it's important to think about how this will affect resale value.
1.3. If you're concerned, others will be too, and this could impact the resale value.
1.4. For example, the living rooms of Le Cresendo all face an open space or the field.
1.5. However, on lower floors, many of the bedrooms overlook the church.
1.6. It's common sense that potential buyers may be put off by this, affecting resale potential.
1.7. Common sense suggests that you may be stuck with a similar unit in the future.
1.8. Some churches may also be noisy, so it's important to consider this.
1.9. The same applies to units facing a temple, with concerns about smoke and noise.
2.0. For an army camp, the location of the apartment block matters. If it's near the camp's logistics or vehicle park, it may not be ideal.
2.1. "IT DEPENDS" is the key concept. Some camps may be okay, but if it's a strategic location during wartime, there may be risks.
3. In reality, you don't need Feng Shui to understand these things. If you have doubts, others likely do too. With property prices and labor market changes, marketing a property with certain features may be challenging.
4. In addition to common sense, some believe that temples and churches are places where people's hopes and desperation are deposited.

These are further considerations:-
1. Below are various illustrations to show or say that tilting a door especially to change the "facing direction" be it for : Flying Star and maybe what you had mentioned; your FS master's idea based on your Eight House suitability.
http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=29118&new=%3EHouse%20Hunting%20:%20A%20Lot%20Position%20-%20%3Cem%3EFeng%20Shui%3C/em
2. Usually, Feng Shui is a holistic approach:
http://wiki.geomancy.net/wiki/The_Concept_of_Maximizing_Marks
3. And as a Feng Shui audit has various dimensions:
3.1. Compass School: Flying Star + Eight House and balancing each sector of your home.
3.2. Ba zi e.g. of yourself and family and harmonising it with the home.
4. Hope you understand; especially Para 3. to 3.2. has to be looked at.
5. Other than your geomancer, no one else has done a Feng Shui Triage of your home:

You asked:-
Some other alternatives I saw online says that we can weaken the bad direction with the opposite element.how true is it? How can I apply to it?
6. Difficult to give advice on limited info.

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On 12/13/2013 12:19:30 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Thanks for the response! From my
understanding, the fengshui master said
that the door direction which is facing
southeast is not good for my husband
career. He gave us a better direction to
lessen the clash. My husband kua is
number 7. Our door is not facing any
external threat, as we are facing a flat
wall.Basically we are quite reluctant to
tilt the door , and is looking for
alternatives to overcome the bad
direction problem. Some other
alternatives I saw online says that we
can weaken the bad direction with the
opposite element.how true is it? How can
I apply to it?hope to hear from you! On
12/12/2013 12:40:05 PM, Cecil Lee wrote:
These are some considerations:1.
Under
Flying Star Feng Shui; the facing
direction is a concern especially if
it
falls under "no man's
land".1.1.
For example, if the compass reading
of
the facing direction e.g. some
geomancers call it a zone of
emptiness
e.g. at 337.5 degrees or 22.5 etc..
etc..1.2. Then, one of the
considerations MAY be to tilt the
door.2. Some geomancers require to
tilt
the door based on "Castle gate"
theory.
The most well known in Singapore is
the
Hyatt Hotel (tilting of entrance
doors).2.1. In general; if a home
may
face an external threat; e.g. a lone
lamp post slicing towards the
direction
of the main door; and if the door is
not
shifted; then some geomancers say to
tilt the door.3. Other than that,
usually, tilting will depend on what
is
on the geomancer's mind. Thus, in my
opinion; you could ask your
geomancer
his/her rationale for doing so?4. If
the
convent is that tilting the door to
suit
the "breadwinner"; then in Feng
Shui;
this is temporary as ultimately the
facing direction will continue to be
so;
even if it is tilted to e.g. a West
Group breadwinner's better facing
direction.On 12/10/2013 11:53:12 PM,
Anonymous wrote:
Hi, I have consulted my
Fengshui Master for my new
home, and he had advised to
tilt the direction of the main
door due to poor direction
facing. Is there any
alternative other than tilting
of door?No offends to
him, but I need to seek a
second opinion.We have
followed other instructions
given other than tilting of
door. Is there really no
alternatives except to
physically tilt the door?Hope
to have enlightenment soon!

Did you see the two "guardian" figurines on the pillars?

Need to get support....

These are some considerations:
1. Under Flying Star Feng Shui; the facing direction is a concern especially if it falls under "no man's land".
1.1. For example, if the compass reading of the facing direction e.g. some geomancers call it a zone of emptiness e.g. at 337.5 degrees or 22.5 etc.. etc..
1.2. Then, one of the considerations MAY be to tilt the door.
2. Some geomancers require to tilt the door based on "Castle gate" theory. The most well known in Singapore is the Hyatt Hotel (tilting of entrance doors).
2.1. In general; if a home may face an external threat; e.g. a lone lamp post slicing towards the direction of the main door; and if the door is not shifted; then some geomancers say to tilt the door.
3. Other than that, usually, tilting will depend on what is on the geomancer's mind. Thus, in my opinion; you could ask your geomancer his/her rationale for doing so?
4. If the convent is that tilting the door to suit the "breadwinner"; then in Feng Shui; this is temporary as ultimately the facing direction will continue to be so; even if it is tilted to e.g. a West Group breadwinner's better facing direction.

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On 12/10/2013 11:53:12 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi, I have consulted my
Fengshui Master for my new
home, and he had advised to
tilt the direction of the main
door due to poor direction
facing. Is there any
alternative other than tilting
of door?No offends to
him, but I need to seek a
second opinion.We have
followed other instructions
given other than tilting of
door. Is there really no
alternatives except to
physically tilt the door?Hope
to have enlightenment soon!

An unexpected visitor arrived outside my client's under construction semi-detached home.
Look who's the alien visitor?

In my opinion, your question is really "too general".
You should ask yourself: "Is it worthwhile buying". You call. No one else.. can make that decision for you.

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On 12/9/2013 11:33:58 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master LeeWill there be
any implications if I still
proceed to buy units from the
following 3 properties not
facing the places of worships
etc?Looking forward to your
advise soon.Appreciate
your time and great help.

These are some considerations:
1. Pure common sense & Location, location and location
1.1. If one has concerns about living close to or near-by or next to a temple or church or some other similar establishments; equally others would be concerned.
1.2. And nowadays, with properties on the high-side or in the next 2 years or more; there will be tons of new developments which are newer; closer to MRTs.
1.3. What it means is : if you are concerned; others are and will this affect the resale value?
1.4. For example, majority or all the living rooms of Le Cresendo faces an "opening" currently or the field.
1.5. But for lower floors many of the bedrooms over-look the church.
1.6. Common sense says that if one day; if there is a need to resell such a condo unit; some buyers may be put-off.
1.7 Pure common sense says that one may eventually be stuck with such a similar unit.
1.8 As often, some churches may also be noisy etc...
1.9. Also place a thinking cap + common sense for other units facing a temple (joss burning ... smoke; noise) etc...
2.0. For army camp, also depends on where the apartment block is. If it is next to the camp's logistics / vehicle park where they also store fuel.. etc.. not so good.
2.1. The concept of "IT DEPENDS" applies. If the camp is like the CMPB in Depot road, most likely ok. If the camp holds the top brass e.g. Mindef maybe ok. But during war time; if one's home is next to a strategic camp; most likely, bombs may be dropped there FIRST. If the bombs missed it's target; it's THAT home will be demolised. Again pure common sense.
3. Frankly, No need Feng Shui to explain such things. If you and your family members have doubts. So does others. And with all the messed up property prices; and tightening of foreign labour... come 2017 onwards... that piece of apartment at e.g. Le Cresendo, that has bedrooms facing the church... try marketing it = easily?
4. Besides common sense; some say that temples or some churches are "depository" of people's desperation; hopes etc... And some Catholic churches do keep urns and even in temples.. thus all these depends on individual churches or temples.

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On 12/9/2013 8:23:55 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Siri have engaged your
services some time at my
office at Chinatown.I
like to seek your advice
as I m currently looking at
the following condos
likeLe Crescendo(next to
church), The Waterina(opposite
a military camp & Kong Hwa
School) & Central
Grove(opposite a temple) for
home stay.Appreciate if
u can give me your inputs on
the above & the reason for
the 3 condo choices is bcos
they r near to my child school
& working place.Looking
forward to hearing from u
soon.thank youlee

Most expensive stacks in Adora Green.
Photos taken on the opposite side of the pond over-looking Adora Green.
Only when one looks at the photos; then one gets a "clue" as to why the stacks highlighted; seems to be the most expensive in the EYES of the consumer (purchasers) of specific stacks in this development.
From a Feng Shui point of view; if one were to be at the Adora Green BTO site; one would be wondering : Why so expensive, given that the stacks are at a angle ; at the noisy junction?
Another negative that some felt may be a liability is that these stacks are directly facing the Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in Yishun.

 

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On 3/24/2011 4:20:20 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Thank you Mr Lee, for the good news! We
are all relieved!On 3/23/2011 5:31:47
PM, Cecil Lee wrote: >Oh! I forgot
mention; most >people have "yang qi";
or >simply energy or even "energy
field" that is vibrant.Only
those with e.g. negative sort >of
or rather below average qi >may be
affected by this. It >could be deep
depression, >plenty of stress and
negative >feelings. If that "glow" is
lost from that person; then >more
likely to meet or >encounter... the
ain't too >good stuffs!Thus, if one
and >everyone beside them have a
normal or even positive "glow"
of qi; such things hardly if >any
...

Comment: Looks like the "nightmare" has began for those who are considering or trying to sell their existing 99 leasehold flat.
For those who bought theirs on the resale market especially in the last two years would realise that some may have already started to make a paper-loss; depending on location, view and level.
Median COV for flats drops to $8,000
The Straits Times 6 December 2013
By JANICE HENG
CASH premiums for HousingBoard flats have fallen furtherand faster than expected as housing curbs continue to bite.The median cash-over-valuation (COV) dropped to $8,000last month from $11,444 in October, ahead of predictions that itwould hit $10,000 by the yearend, according to Singapore RealEstate Exchange (SRX) flash estimates yesterday.
This might be due to moredeals in less popular estates,rather than unexpectedly cooldemand overall, said analysts."A lot of transactions were inplaces like Sengkang and JurongWest, where COVs are lower,"said ERA Realty key executiveofficer Eugene Lim.
The fall was part of a weakhousing market picture. Both public and private resale prices fell to
the lowest levels this year. Transaction volumes dipped, reversinga slight rise in September.
Resale prices of non-landedprivate homes fell 1.5 per centfrom October.
There were 387 non-landedhomes resold last month, downfrom both October and the same
time last year.In public housing, the fall inmedian COV marked the firsttime since July 2009 that cashpremiums fell below $10,000.Analysts say it could slip to$5,000 in the next few months,
on the back of more negativeCOV deals.
Last month, 13.1 per cent of resale deals closed below valuation,up from the SRX's estimate of 8.5per cent in October."We are expecting COV tocontinue to moderate, especiallyduring the festive period," saidMr Lim. But he does not expect itto hit zero, as flats in mature estates are still fetching reasonablepremiums.
R'ST Research director OngKah Seng expects COVs to continue to dip until around the second
quarter or middle of next year.With more suburban condominiums being completed nextyear, "there is probably morecompetition by HDB upgraders tosell their flats from now (onwards)" , he said.Amid a buyer's market, HDB10resale prices fell 0.6 per cent tothe lowest level since Septemberlast year, and fewer flats changedhands. The estimated 1,051 transactions last month was downfrom October and 34 per centless than the same time last year,Though resale numbers are usually down in the festive season, analysts said last month'sfall was due more to cooler buyersentiment after loan curbs.Completing the picture ofweak demand was the rental market. Private non-landed rentalprices remained flat, after threemonths of decline.
For HDB flats, median rentsslipped 1.1 per cent to $1,130, thefirst drop since they reached
$1,400 in June last year.

Reference: http://gizmodo.com/5304233/entire-new-13+story-building-tips-over-in-shanghai/

Entire New 13-Story Building Tips Over in Shanghai

This past Saturday, an entire apartment building in Shanghai collapsed. To be fair, the building was under construction and thus unoccupied, but it's still a minor miracle that there was only one fatality.

Sounds like there was a problem with some nearby flood prevention walls at the Dianpu River, but there's no hard evidence as to why this huge building simply fell over. Anyway, here are some sweet pictures of the architectural carnage. [Cellar.orgviaTwitter]

LDiscuss

On all SIA flights: there is no such thing as ROW number 13.
In the photo; you will see that there is a Row 12. And then followed by 14. Where is "row 13?" = none.

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On 12/3/2013 9:29:54 AM, Anonymous wrote:
No hassle clearance @ Changi
Airport

No hassle clearance @ Changi Airport

Well, in Japan, even if one does not speak the Japanese language; a glance at this "thing" and I most likely know it is meant to be an area to provide erh.. feedback or complaints

I took a photo of this unusual "set-up".
Just imagine; a parent (father or mother) bringing their child to the toilet.
The child sits "quietly" at a corner while the parent does his/her business.
How's that for a child's throne SEAT?

A functional and well-stocked cubicle for changing kids diapers

In my opinion; as far as I know; I have not heard or at least there is no evidence to suggest that tattoo's have a direct or even indirect impact on a person's (well-being) or luck.
From a holistic approach to Feng Shui; there are many other factors associated to luck. And tattoos are never mentioned, here.

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On 12/2/2013 10:26:38 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Master,I am born the year of a
horse and have a tatoo of a
horse at the back of my
shouldjust right behind
my neck.This tatoo is there
for about 12 years. I have
change jobs every few years
and can't seemsto be able to
hold on to one for long.Please
advice !Wess

Yes, there are still some who believe that there are good mole(s). And also share the same concerns as yours.

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On 12/2/2013 11:57:59 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Thanks for your reply cecil. The reason
I ask this is because a mole that I
believe to be good was removed when I
was a child. But I'm not sure whether
good thing also removed so I decided to
ask the question. Thanks.On 11/14/2013
9:29:26 AM, Cecil Lee wrote:
Further to what I had mentioned; It
is
not like one (should/could) tattoo a
mole and call it a MOLE.Like I
previously mentioned; a mole is a
"growth" and gets - blood supply to
it.One cannot simply just rub
our
body and roll "black matter" and
stick
it permanently on our body; much
like
those cosmetic fake moles.If one
were
also to buy or transplant a mole
from
someone else; one may permantly have
to
take those "anti-rejection" pills
for
"life". It can also reduce a
person's
immunity level.On 11/14/2013 5:14:50
AM,
Cecil Lee wrote:
1. There are some who seek help
to
remove their mole.2.
The
reason for their removal can
range
from
(personal- psycological) needs;
as
some
felt that certain moles may not
look
nice on themselves.3. Thus
the
most common are those that seek
help
to
remove mole(s) especially larger
(bulging) ones from their
face.4.
There
is no empirical study by anyone
to
say
that it is beneficial or not
other
than
at least one may "feel
good"
factor after removing them (if
any).
Since there is no real study to
say
for
sure: so your guess is good as
anyone's
else.5. As mentioned previously,
especially those moles that are
bulging
often also may grow hair; and
these
can
be considered as some kind of
"tumor"
beign or not; thus cannot simply
be
transplanted. As blood still
flows
to
them. Thus one traditional
method
was to
use one's own hair and tie a
knot to
"suffocate" it until it simply
drops
off.On 11/13/2013 9:02:03 AM,
Stevens
Tan wrote:
Thanks for the reply.So
basically
you
are saying that bad luck can
be
removed
easily simply by remove the
moles at
the
same time if there is no
good
luck
just
simply create the mole
wherever
we
like?
On 11/12/2013 9:04:12 PM,
Cecil
Lee
wrote:
The premise is that the
mole
is
no
longer there; there in
no
longer
any
significance.Don't try
this
yourself.
Some moles can easily be
removed; by
plucking one's own
(head)
hair
and
then
tie the mole in a knot.
And
often
after
a few days; the mole
will
fall-off
by
itself. And later on
leaves
littke
or no
marks (scars) at all.On
11/12/2013
7:27:43 AM, Stevens Tan
wrote:
On 8/8/2000 12:15:00
AM,
Cecil
Lee
wrote:
>This is an
untitled
article
on
moles. I
>am not too sure
who
wrote it
thus
unable
>to give credit
to
the
author. If
anyone
>know of the
source,
I am
more
than
happy
>to add credit to
the
work.
>
>Anywhere, here
goes...
>
>MOLES ON THE
BODY
>
>1. Throat - An
artistic
temperament,
>successful.
>2. Chest - Lazy,
unsteady,
quarrelsome,
>financially
unsound.
>3. Breast
(right) -
Indolent,
>intemperate.
>4. Breast
(left)-Active,
energetic.
>5. Nipple -
Fickle
and
unfaithful.
>6. Ribs (right)
-
Insensitive,
cowardly.
>7. Ribs (left) -
Lazy,
humorous.
>8. Navel - Great
good
fortune.
>9. Abdomen -
Voracious,
intemperate
and
>self-indulgent.
Should
marry
someone
>placid.
>10. Hips -
Resourceful,
valiant
and
>over-amorous.
>11. Loins -
Mendacious.
>12. Groin
(right) -
Ill
health.
>13. Groin (left)
-
Frail.
>14. Thigh
(right) -
Wealth
and a
happy
>marriage.
>15. Thigh (left)
- A
warm
temperament.
>16. Knee (right)
-
Friendly
disposition
>and happy
marriage.
>17. Knee (left)
-
Rash,
extravagant,
>ill-tempered but
good
business
sense.
>18. Leg (right)
-
Energetic
and
>preserving.
>19. Leg (left) -
Lazy.
>20. Ankle - A
sharing
nature, a
sense of
>humor.
>21. Heel -
Mentally
and
physically
>active. Should
beware of
making
enemies.
>22. Foot (right)
-
Loves
traveling.
>23. Foot (left)
-
Thoughtful
and
gloomy;
>prefers a
sedentary
life.
>24. Instep -
Athletic,
quarrelsome.
>25. Neck - Many
ups
and
downs.
Should be
>frugal.
>26. Shoulder
blades
-
Unhappiness.
>27. Shoulder
(left)
-
Easily
satisfied.
>28. Shoulder
(right)
-
Prudent
discreet,
>faithful and
restless.
>29. Armpit
(left) -
Good
fortune
won
by
>hard work.
>30. Armpit
(right) -
Struggles
against
>heavy odds.
>31. Arm (right)
-
Adversity
in
early
>life,
contentment in
old
age.
>32. Arm (left) -
Courteous,
industrious.
>33. Elbow -
Great
talent,
great
desire
>to travel.
>34. Wrist or
hand
(right) -
Frugal,
>successful in
business.
>35. Wrist or
hand
(left)
-
Ingenious,
>artistic.
>36. Finger -
Dishonest,
prone to
>exaggerate,
unable
to
face
reality.
>37. Back - Frank
with an
inquiring
mind.
>Should be
cautious.
>38. Buttocks -
Total
lack of
ambition.
>
>
>MOLES ON THE
FACE
>
>Moles on the
middle
of
the
forehead
>reveal a
bad-tempered
disposition
and
>potential cruel
nature.
Such
people
>should guard
against
accidents
in
their
>middle age.
>
>Mole on the left
temple
indicates a
>tendency to be
spendthrift
and
>horsetrong. The
person
should
try to
>live a quite
life.
>
>Mole on the
right
temple
indicates
>exceptional
ability.
The
person
should
>guard against
illness in
later
life.
>
>Mole on or near
the
eyebrows
belongs
to
>preserving
person
who is
happy
in
>marriage. This
person
bewares of
>lightening and
food
poisoning.
>
>Mole on or near
the
corner
of
the
eye.
>An honest and
forthright
person
who
>needs to be
loved.
>
>Mole on inside
and
outside
of
the
ear.
>The person has
wealth
and
fame
but
tends
>to be reckless.
>
>Mole on the left
cheek.
A
serious,
>studious and
struggling
person.
>
>Moles on the
right
cheek
promise
a
>successful life
after
marriage.
>
>One mole on each
cheek
indicates
success
>after hard
struggle.
>
>Mole on the
upper
side
of
the
nose
>denotes lust and
extravagance.
>
>Moles on the
left
side
of
the
nose
>(middle)
indicate a
changeable
nature.
>An untrustworthy
but
lucky
person
who
>should be
bewares of
falls.
>
>Moles on the
right
side
of
the
nose
>(middle) shows a
great
traveling
urge,
>an outdoor
occupation
involve
plenty
of
>movement.
>
>Mole on the tip
of
the
nose
indicates a
>sincere friend
though
very
outspoken.
>
>A mole on the
nostrils
is a
sign
of
a
>rover.
>
>Mole on the lips
signifies
greed
but
>benevolence.
>
>Mole on the
lower
lips
shows
a
quiet
and
>studious nature.
Good
fortune is
>indicated in
later
life.
>
>Moles on the
chin
show
conscientious,
>common sense and
artistic
ability.
These
>people make the
best
of
any
>opportunities
and
improve a
lot
with
>age.
>
>Mole on the left
lower
jaw
indicates
a
>critical nature.
Beware
of
ill
health.
>
>Mole on the
right
lower
jaw
shows
>danger. You
should
beware of
fire
and
>water in your
youth.
Hello Cecil,Thanks
for
your
post.
Moles
do efffect our life.
If
it's
good
than
good and vice versa
but
how
do
we
supposed to
understand
the
benefit
or
bad moles? For
example
some
people
they
go to doctor to
create
moles
while
other
maybe got their
moles
removed,
if
it's
removed does it mean
all
meanings
that
come with it also
disappear?
Thanks
for
your advice.

This home owner seems to love planting several varieties of cactus.
In the past, some plant such plants at corners of homes to deter someone climbing illegally e.g. a thief into one's home...

In the past, some geomancers have proclaimed jewellery in the name of Feng Shui.
This fella now uses the name of Feng Shui in order to sell US plants: " Feng Shui plants".
Furthermore, the claim is 2013 Feng Shui plants. Wonder what 2011 Feng Shui plants looks like? or a 1960 plant looks like? No price for guessing wrongly...
What ... also says "GOLD Feng Shui principles"...
Have never heard of Feng Shui principles that come in all flavours: Gold, silver? bronze? platinium? What next?
When the buying STOPs, the selling CAN!

In the past, used to see this cart or stall in every cinema lobby...
A pleasant surprise to see this cart at Selegie while visiting a corporate client's new Education school in Pomo (formerly Singapore Pools HQ)...

To our young Singaporeans; all BTO's are often a heavy "expense" or burden. Some young couples would say "Not cheap".... and nowadays you can't even pay back the 99 year lease within 5 years! Yet alone... 15 years or more...

Singapore has very few circular blocks of flats (a condo). In this case three circles that form the distinctive The Draycott (around Stevens Road).
Often, one thing for sure; it is more difficult for built-in cabinets and wardropes...

Not exactly. This apartment's frontage is facing a lift in Bukit Panjang.
No wonder... it looks like a jungle...here

Invest, The Straits TimesDecember 1, 2013 Sunday
Overseas propertygalore for buyersMore foreign projectsare being launchedin Singapore,
and interest is strong
by Rachael Boon
Overseas property continues to lurelocal investors with developersseeming to jet in every other weekend offering new launches.DTZ Singapore research headLee Lay Keng said about 107 Lon-
don projects alone, including student accommodation blocks, havebeen brought to Singapore for saleby various agencies this year.
Consultancy Colliers International data shows an increasingnumber of Singapore investors
have been buying London propertyover the past 12 months, about 25per cent more than a year earlier.
Mr Julian Sedgwick of .Savills Singapore says: "It is hard to track thenumber of different launches in Singapore but we have certainly seenan increase in the number oflaunches this year compared withlast year."
He says this could be due to cooling measures in Singapore and anincrease in local agencies trying tosell international property."The key cities of interest areLondon, Sydney, Melbourne, Bangkok, New York, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo and growing interest in Manila," he adds.
Mrs Doris Tan of Jones Lang La-Sallehas also seen strong growth.
About 107 London projects alone have been brought to Singapore for sale byvarious agencies this year, says DTZ Singapore research head Lee Lay Keng. Sales for these cities. "We sold closeto 800 units of London propertiesto Singaporeans, which is about 80per cent of the total property purchases made this year, and about150 Tokyo properties to Singaporeans as well."
Singaporeans are also amongthe top foreign investors in theBangkok condominium market, ac-
counting for 18 per cent of CBREsales to overseas buyers this year,says Ms Aliwassa Pathnadabutr,managing director at property consultancy CB Richard Ellis in Thai-
land.
"Singapore is ranked second after Hong Kong in terms of top foreign investors in Bangkok's down-
town condominium market," sheadds.However, there are certain risksand restrictions in the various citiesand countries when it comes to buying property overseas.
Australia has restrictions on overseas investors wanting to buypre-existing properties, according
to Savills' Australian office.If you are looking to move there,Australia's Significant Investor Visa
requires an investment of ASS million (SS5.7 million) in complyinginvestments for a minimum of fouryears before being eligible to applyfor a permanent visa.
CBRE's Ms Pathnadabutr saysbuying condo units in Thailand isthe simplest and safest for foreigninvestors while serviced apartments are not available for individual sale. Foreign investors cannotown land in Thailand.
She adds: "Most foreign investors, including Singaporeans, therefore choose to invest in freeholdcondominiums."
There are so many options onthe table that there seems to besomething for every investor in
each city, depending on the budget.Take a buyer with $500,000 to$600,000 to spend.
Savills' Mr Sedgwick says: "Youare looking at a one-bed (flat) in azone two location of London or ahigh-end condo in Thailand. InMelbourne, you could be lookingat a one- or two-bed in the centralbusiness district and perhaps aone-bed or studio in Sydney."
The Straits Times, Sunday 1 Dec 2013
Invest Page 34

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wrote: > > > >Suddenly from
low birth-rate >of public + private
residential to a whopping
200,000 homes in 2016!I
think some who had bought >homes
will not sleep well come >2016
onwards ... assuming that >the
population "growth" >(especially
Foreign)has >been curbed.We are
making good >progress in our ramp-up
of >home building programme. The
number of new public and >private
residential units >ready for
occupation in the >next three years
is >increasing. Our earlier
projection (197,559) has been
outstrippe...d. The new number
now is 204,461. For this year,
more than 21,000 residential
units have already been built;
another 9,220 units will be
ready by year end. More >detailed
data is available at >the following
URA and HDB >webpagesrivate Property:
http://bit.ly/1heDZGp Upcoming
Housing Supply:
http://sg.sg/13KzcWs >Transacted
Sale Price: >http://sg.sg/WlCw4F
Rental >Rates for Individual Flats:
http://sg.sg/WXtY7L > > >
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