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Cecil Lee

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  1. Posted


    Some of my clients already asking: "Which dates are recommended for us to start work after CNY?"


    OPTION 1:
    Western: 05 Feb 2014 (Wed)
    Lunar: 2014, 1st month, 6 day


    or
    OPTION 2:
    Western: 07 Feb 2014 (Fri)
    Lunar: 2014, 1st month, 8 day
    or


    OPTION 3:
    If cannot close for too long; and need to open as early as possible:-
    Western: 01 Feb 2014 (Sat)
    Lunar: 2014, 1st month, 2 day


    or
    OPTION 4:
    Cantonese don't like opening on the 4th. But no issue with Hokkiens & Teochews
    Western: 03 Feb 2014 (Mon)
    Lunar: 2014, 1st month, 4 day


  2. Posted


    Most of the time; taboos has it's roots under common sense.
    For example, the birthday person's saliva is littered with bacteria or germ or sometimes even HIV or certain disease that can be passed thru the saliva e.g. flu etc...

    Quote
    On 10/10/2013 4:21:10 PM, Anonymous wrote:
    In my opinion, please don't!!!!As if I
    am not mistaken; recently read an
    article: for hygiene purposes; blowing
    out a small number of candles is bad
    enough!Blowing all 40 (or 4 big
    ones); no offence: the entire surface of
    the cake is full of that birthday
    person's and other's (helper's) saliva
    material. yucks! Yucks! And yucks!On
    10/10/2013 3:36:27 PM, Ang Sor Lan
    wrote:
    Hello Mr. Lee,


    Good afternoon.


    My question to you is that is
    it good to blow candles on
    Birthday cake
    after 40 years old?


    I have colleagues asking me
    this question.


    Thanks.

    Regards,


    Candy

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  3. Posted


    In my opinion, please don't!!!!
    As if I am not mistaken; recently read an article: for hygiene purposes; blowing out a small number of candles is bad enough!
    Blowing all 40 (or 4 big ones); no offence: the entire surface of the cake is full of that birthday person's and other's (helper's) saliva material. yucks! Yucks! And yucks!

    Quote
    On 10/10/2013 3:36:27 PM, Anonymous wrote:
    Hello Mr. Lee,

    Good afternoon.

    My question to you is that is
    it good to blow candles on
    Birthday cake
    after 40 years old?

    I have colleagues asking me
    this question.

    Thanks.
    Regards,

    Candy
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  4. Posted


    Some homes fall under this category...

    Quote
    On 10/10/2013 8:26:59 AM, Anonymous wrote:
    In my opinion, even within a
    good Feng Shui site; there are
    also the good, the bad and the
    "ugly" homes within it.In
    every development; most homes
    also subscribe to the "bell
    curve"
    effect:http://forum.geomancy.n
    et/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&
    fid=6&mid=32648&new=

  5. Posted


    Further to what I had mentioned:
    1. It is a common fallacy that many of us seem to think that Feng Shui is a "cure all".
    2. What I believe from what you wrote is that you are confused and apprehensive that given your personal experience; you did not get any good results from a previous audit.
    3. Again. Try to look at the root of the issue: "Is your home an unpolished gem or a rotten apple?".
    3.1. This is the key for better understanding of the realities of LIFE.
    4. Attached are previous illustrations. On why some homes even if they are brand new or costs millions may not be good in terms of Fung the Sway aka. Feng Shui.

    Quote
    On 10/10/2013 7:39:20 AM, Anonymous wrote:
    This is based on pure common
    sense and scientific:-Your
    Home: An unpolished gem or a
    rotten
    apple?http://wiki.geomancy.net
    /wiki/Your_Home:_An_unpolished
    _gem_or_a_rotten_apple%3F
    Some of the considerations
    from the above link:-2. Only
    after doing a proper Triage
    can one find out whether a
    home (or your home) is an
    unpolished gem or a true
    rotten apple or somewhere in
    between.
    3. For example; if a home is
    like an unpolished gem; some
    enhancements can bring great
    (good) results.
    3.1 Most homes are usually
    between these two: and after
    considering the science of
    Feng Shui; if one (via the Art
    of Feng Shui) properly enhance
    + neutralize bad Qi; often one
    can see good results.
    4. However, or unfortunately; some homes
    are like a 10 year old 1,000cc car. No
    matter how much enhancements or
    Elastoplast (fix leaks); does not
    help. Even if it is brand new.Frankly,
    everyone seems to think that
    automatically, after a "proper" Feng
    Shui audit has been done; a 1,000 cc
    Suzuki can become a high end luxury car.
    This is only wishful thinking. And this,
    I feel explains why, some try to seek
    the holy grail of a Feng Shui master
    that can even cure such things. Frankly,
    even if there is a god; God, cannot do
    miracle cure. Especially those who
    subscribe to the Alien theory.On
    10/9/2013 10:14:29 PM, Anonymous wrote:
    Of course getting the right person
    to do
    the job will maximize the
    potential of
    each property. However,
    I find that we
    must still learn some
    basics on fengshui
    before we
    can1. Ascertain whether
    the
    'Master' is a REAL
    Master.There are those who
    advocate placing certain symbols to
    improve fengshui. Some said symbols
    totally no use.There are those
    who
    believe that East, South or
    North East
    facing house sure good
    irregardless of
    what group you
    belong and your Bazi
    etc.I have
    consulted many such different
    masters and some of them are not
    cheap.
    I won't say all of them are
    no good or
    are fake but I haven't
    gotten very
    better off. In fact, out
    of negligence
    of some of these
    masters, I had to move
    house cuz I
    get new health issues almost
    every
    year I stayed in that house which
    was so call fengshui audited.
    Hopefully
    having some knowledge of
    fengshui, A
    least I find a master
    that gives
    practical, sensible and
    non
    superstitious advice.2. Short
    list a few
    reasonably ok fengshui
    properties before
    hiring the master
    to view and thus help
    determine the right property.
    Having some basic knowledge is
    particularly useful especially if
    you
    are at a hot property launch and
    you
    want to get a good unit and you
    can't
    locate a master in short time
    frame.Thats why all those
    questions...I
    do still believe that
    if budget allows,
    getting a master
    to audit a property is
    still
    essentialOn 10/9/2013
    6:44:50
    PM, Cecil Lee wrote:

  6. Posted


    This is based on pure common sense and scientific:-
    Your Home: An unpolished gem or a rotten apple?
    http://wiki.geomancy.net/wiki/Your_Home:_An_unpolished_gem_or_a_rotten_apple%3F

    Some of the considerations from the above link:-
    2. Only after doing a proper Triage can one find out whether a home (or your home) is an unpolished gem or a true rotten apple or somewhere in between.


    3. For example; if a home is like an unpolished gem; some enhancements can bring great (good) results.


    3.1 Most homes are usually between these two: and after considering the science of Feng Shui; if one (via the Art of Feng Shui) properly enhance + neutralize bad Qi; often one can see good results.


    4. However, or unfortunately; some homes are like a 10 year old 1,000cc car. No matter how much enhancements or Elastoplast (fix leaks); does not help. Even if it is brand new.
    Frankly, everyone seems to think that automatically, after a "proper" Feng Shui audit has been done; a 1,000 cc Suzuki can become a high end luxury car. This is only wishful thinking. And this, I feel explains why, some try to seek the holy grail of a Feng Shui master that can even cure such things. Frankly, even if there is a god; God, cannot do miracle cure. Especially those who subscribe to the Alien theory.

    Quote
    On 10/9/2013 10:14:29 PM, Anonymous wrote:
    Of course getting the right person to do
    the job will maximize the potential of
    each property. However, I find that we
    must still learn some basics on fengshui
    before we can1. Ascertain whether
    the 'Master' is a REAL
    Master.There are those who
    advocate placing certain symbols to
    improve fengshui. Some said symbols
    totally no use.There are those who
    believe that East, South or North East
    facing house sure good irregardless of
    what group you belong and your Bazi
    etc.I have consulted many such different
    masters and some of them are not cheap.
    I won't say all of them are no good or
    are fake but I haven't gotten very
    better off. In fact, out of negligence
    of some of these masters, I had to move
    house cuz I get new health issues almost
    every year I stayed in that house which
    was so call fengshui audited. Hopefully
    having some knowledge of fengshui, A
    least I find a master that gives
    practical, sensible and non
    superstitious advice.2. Short list a few
    reasonably ok fengshui properties before
    hiring the master to view and thus help
    determine the right property.
    Having some basic knowledge is
    particularly useful especially if you
    are at a hot property launch and you
    want to get a good unit and you can't
    locate a master in short time
    frame.Thats why all those questions...I
    do still believe that if budget allows,
    getting a master to audit a property is
    still essentialOn 10/9/2013
    6:44:50 PM, Cecil Lee wrote:
  7. Posted


    You wrote: "Also, Stack 9 is SW facing. I am an East Group person, Is it ok to sleep with head facing or pointing to northwest as it seems it is most natural to place the bed against the wall pointing to NW in the master br. Northwest is unfavorable dir for East gp people...."
    These are further considerations:-
    1. In theory; for an East group person; of course if it is possible to sleep with the head facing N, S, SE and East would be great.
    2. But, unless one tries to built a home from scratch; many more; buy off-the-shelf homes.
    3. And often, when most of us step into a bedroom; automatically would visualise; logically where the bed-head (bed) should be placed.
    3.1. First priority is based on Shapes and Forms Feng Shui. Which you had mentioned; "NATURAL" thing to do.
    4. Always remember: IT IS NICE TO and not a MUST-DO.
    4.1. Thus, it is nice to sleep with the head facing one's good sector. BUT IT is not a Must-do.
    5. And one of the concept is to "Maximise marks" as mentioned in an earlier message.
    5.1. Common sense also says that if husband is west and wife is east group; ain't it pure crazy for the husband to sleep with the wife's legs and vice versa.

    Quote
    On 10/9/2013 2:02:07 PM, Anonymous wrote:
    Take stack 9 for example.This is one of
    the stacks purchased by the Sim Lian
    Directors.Notice that the stove is
    facing the WC of the common toilet. Any
    bad implication ?Also, Stack 9 is SW
    facing. I am an East Group person, Is it
    ok to sleep with head facing or pointing
    to northwest as it seems it is most
    natural to place the bed against the
    wall pointing to NW in the master br.
    Northwest is unfavorable dir for East gp
    people....appreciate your
    advise.thanksOn 10/9/2013 1:23:37 AM,
    Cecil Lee wrote:
    Previously, during the launch of the
    Waterview condo project; directors
    in
    Sim Lian Group had declared their
    purchase of a unit or units at
    Waterview.And for your info, this
    list
    shows which stacks that they had
    purchased during the launch. On
    10/9/2013 1:13:20 AM, Cecil Lee
    wrote:
    More resources on; Waterview
    condo:-http://forum.geomancy.net
    /php
    foru
    m/article.php?bid=2&fid=43&mid=2
    8702
    Plea
    se note that The Tropica
    which
    T.O.P. in
    2001 is already "an
    aging"
    99 year
    leasehold condo i.e. 12
    years old.By the
    time most
    people
    stay another 5years to
    10 years;
    it
    should be 17 years and 22
    years
    old
    respectively.Other resources
    in
    this
    forum also shows several of Sim
    Lian
    directors had purchased units in
    Waterview. Whether for stay or
    rental;
    we do not fully know of
    it.On 10/8/2013
    11:59:24 PM,
    Anonymous wrote:
    Wow!
    Shifu,just
    what I wanted to

    know...thanks.would TROPICA
    be
    slightly
    better than
    Waterview?So
    for Waterview,
    block 91, 93 and 95
    and for
    TROPICA, the
    red colored
    portion
    is best spot to
    receive the
    qi,
    yes?On 10/8/2013 4:56:56
    PM,
    Cecil Lee wrote:
    These
    are
    some
    considerations:1.
    Common

    sense1.1. It is not like
    the

    property
    sits on an
    island
    and exposed to the

    elements.1.2.
    Another
    common
    sense
    is
    that
    generally
    if a property is on
    or at

    the fringe of "water";
    the
    property
    and
    it's
    surrounding grounds would be
    damp.
    And if no
    proper
    treatment of
    the
    ground;
    is
    a hive of a
    breeding area
    for

    termites.2. Otherwise,
    if
    you
    have
    the
    time;
    please read
    up on The Tropica
    and
    also
    The
    Waterview
    condo which is
    expected
    to
    TOP perhaps around 5
    months

    time:-http://forum.geoma
    ncy.
    net/
    phpf
    orum

    /article.php?bid=2&fid=6
    &mid
    =308
    95&n
    ew=2
    .1
    Specifically on
    the Dragon water
    gate

    formation:-http://forum.
    geom
    ancy
    .net
    /rev

    iew/tropica/index.htmOn
    10/8/2013
    3:33:03 PM,
    Anonymous
    wrote:
    Hi

    Master,notice
    there
    is
    this
    condo
    that
    is just
    next to the

    Tampines Quarry
    Park
    and
    think
    part
    of
    Bedok
    reservoir, such
    property

    with
    water almost
    around
    it...is
    it

    excessive
    water?thanksregards
  8. Posted


    You asked: "Any bad implication ? etc..."
    There is a methodology used by must sciences. For example; even in Feng Shui, you need todo a "Triage" and an overview of the entire situation.
    You wrote: " I am an East Group person, Is it ok to sleep with head facing or pointing to northwest as it seems it is most natural to place the bed against the wall pointing to NW in the master br. Northwest is unfavorable dir for East gp people...."
    You already instinctively said it: "most natural to place ......... ".
    If you are into D.I.Y:- http://wiki.geomancy.net/wiki/Feng_Shui_Triage


    And also:-
    http://wiki.geomancy.net/wiki/The_Concept_of_Maximizing_Marks
    and many other concepts before someone can make an educated guest.
    Some homes are like an unpolished gem. While others; need an uphill task to bring up the luck of the home/apartment.

    Quote
    On 10/9/2013 2:02:07 PM, Anonymous wrote:
    Take stack 9 for example.This is one of
    the stacks purchased by the Sim Lian
    Directors.Notice that the stove is
    facing the WC of the common toilet. Any
    bad implication ?Also, Stack 9 is SW
    facing. I am an East Group person, Is it
    ok to sleep with head facing or pointing
    to northwest as it seems it is most
    natural to place the bed against the
    wall pointing to NW in the master br.
    Northwest is unfavorable dir for East gp
    people....appreciate your
    advise.thanksOn 10/9/2013 1:23:37 AM,
    Cecil Lee wrote:
    Previously, during the launch of the
    Waterview condo project; directors
    in
    Sim Lian Group had declared their
    purchase of a unit or units at
    Waterview.And for your info, this
    list
    shows which stacks that they had
    purchased during the launch. On
    10/9/2013 1:13:20 AM, Cecil Lee
    wrote:
    More resources on; Waterview
    condo:-http://forum.geomancy.net
    /php
    foru
    m/article.php?bid=2&fid=43&mid=2
    8702
    Plea
    se note that The Tropica
    which
    T.O.P. in
    2001 is already "an
    aging"
    99 year
    leasehold condo i.e. 12
    years old.By the
    time most
    people
    stay another 5years to
    10 years;
    it
    should be 17 years and 22
    years
    old
    respectively.Other resources
    in
    this
    forum also shows several of Sim
    Lian
    directors had purchased units in
    Waterview. Whether for stay or
    rental;
    we do not fully know of
    it.On 10/8/2013
    11:59:24 PM,
    Anonymous wrote:
    Wow!
    Shifu,just
    what I wanted to

    know...thanks.would TROPICA
    be
    slightly
    better than
    Waterview?So
    for Waterview,
    block 91, 93 and 95
    and for
    TROPICA, the
    red colored
    portion
    is best spot to
    receive the
    qi,
    yes?On 10/8/2013 4:56:56
    PM,
    Cecil Lee wrote:
    These
    are
    some
    considerations:1.
    Common

    sense1.1. It is not like
    the

    property
    sits on an
    island
    and exposed to the

    elements.1.2.
    Another
    common
    sense
    is
    that
    generally
    if a property is on
    or at

    the fringe of "water";
    the
    property
    and
    it's
    surrounding grounds would be
    damp.
    And if no
    proper
    treatment of
    the
    ground;
    is
    a hive of a
    breeding area
    for

    termites.2. Otherwise,
    if
    you
    have
    the
    time;
    please read
    up on The Tropica
    and
    also
    The
    Waterview
    condo which is
    expected
    to
    TOP perhaps around 5
    months

    time:-http://forum.geoma
    ncy.
    net/
    phpf
    orum

    /article.php?bid=2&fid=6
    &mid
    =308
    95&n
    ew=2
    .1
    Specifically on
    the Dragon water
    gate

    formation:-http://forum.
    geom
    ancy
    .net
    /rev

    iew/tropica/index.htmOn
    10/8/2013
    3:33:03 PM,
    Anonymous
    wrote:
    Hi

    Master,notice
    there
    is
    this
    condo
    that
    is just
    next to the

    Tampines Quarry
    Park
    and
    think
    part
    of
    Bedok
    reservoir, such
    property

    with
    water almost
    around
    it...is
    it

    excessive
    water?thanksregards
  9. Posted


    These are some considerations:
    1. Please note that what I had written does NOT take into consideration:
    http://wiki.geomancy.net/wiki/Feng_Shui_Triage

    2. No two home are the same. And common sense says that : "It depends!"


    3. Frankly, there no such thing as an utopian home. Thus most homes must also look at:-
    http://wiki.geomancy.net/wiki/The_Concept_of_Maximizing_Marks

    4. To better understand and make your own opinion on "the direction of the MAIN DOOR"; I suggest you go read the following information:-
    http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=15673&new=
    http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=15672&new=
    http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=32493&new=

    Quote
    On 10/9/2013 1:21:30 PM, Anonymous wrote:
    Hi Master,You mentioned that for period
    8, best facing houses are1. SW/NE2.
    Southeven for east or west group people
    are all suitable.Need it be specific to
    SW1 or SW2/3 and S1 or S2/3? if so
    which is better.Read in an article that
    one of the SW directions is forward
    looking chart which means good for
    relationship, healthy and wealth. But S
    facing is Double sitting chart which
    means occupants will have good health
    and relationship but still have money
    problem. How is it that it is a good
    facing in period 8? (Sorry, need to
    clarify...am confused)In the case of an
    apartment or condo, Building can be
    facing southwest but main door facing
    Southeast for eg...Does door facing
    matters whether you are east or west
    group people? A fengshui master whom I
    once consulted, did specify that I
    should find a house with door facing
    certain direction. Then I read some
    where that it is the sector that you
    locate the door that matters? Then there
    are even some who say that main door
    facing south and east sure good no
    matter what period the house belong to.I
    am confused. So many kind of advices and
    most of these are paid advices, which is
    more true and accurate? Understand that
    there is eight mansion and flying star
    also...which is better?appreciate your
    help here...thanksOn 1/22/2011 7:36:03
    PM, Cecil Lee wrote:
    These are some of the major
    considerations:-1. Location,
    location
    and location.1.1. For example, on
    paper,
    the beach /ocean overall seems good
    (at
    the moment).1.2. I have to say "at
    the
    moment". But I am trying to swallow
    my
    saliva when typing. As all sorts of
    things or (my imagination) goes...
    into
    fantasy mode.... of those stories
    about
    the Indonesian Tsunami. 1.3.
    Apologies
    for this bad thoughts... you know..
    can't help it...2. Thus, the key
    MAJOR
    factor is location, location and
    location.3. Compass School Feng
    Shui3.1.
    Compass School Feng Shui as you have
    mentioned: the East / West Group3.2.
    The
    other Compass School of Feng Shui =
    Flying Star.4. Under the Flying Star
    Feng Shui; depending on the period
    the
    home was built/ lived in; for
    example,
    if a home currently was built on or
    after 2004 (till 2023); then this is
    a
    Period 8 home.5. If the home you are
    eyeing is a Period 8, home than
    :-5.1.
    SW facing (up to 2023) very
    generally,
    is very auspicious with a water
    position
    at the frontage.5.2. By ranking; if
    this
    is a Period 8; home than the best
    homes
    (irregardless of you being an East
    or
    West group) are:-Ranking======
    ONE
    SW / NE TWO
    SOUTHThese are the top
    two
    / three choices of facing directions
    that are good till 2023...On
    1/18/2011
    9:15:52 AM, Anonymous wrote:
    Dear
    Master,We need to seek
    your
    advice
    on a house we are
    interested to
    buy.
    It is a
    landed semi-detach house
    with
    the main facing SW with the
    beach/ocean just a few feet
    away. However we are all East
    Group people. From our
    understanding of feng shui
    reading, it is ok for East
    Group
    people to stay in a West
    Group
    House
    as long as we tap
    into our
    auspicious direction.
    Since
    South is
    our most
    auspicious direction,
    we
    intend to tilted the front
    door
    to face the South.As for
    occupying
    the sector of the
    house, we will
    occupy those
    sector deemed
    auspicious in a
    SW house like
    SW, W,
    NE and
    NW.Please let us know if
    it
    is
    alright for us to buy the
    West
    House if we practice the
    above.
    Or in your opinion,
    East Group
    people should not
    buy a West
    Group
    House and
    vice versa?Thank you
    for
    your
    prompt replyAnon
  10. Posted


    In my opinion, one thing the architects forgot was that the ledges in Tree house development can allow birds + birds dropping a-plenty to be deposited onto the ledges above and below each window(s).
    In a bird-flu world of today, this is mighty careless.
    Oh, yeah! a client recently purchased an older condo @ Ris Grandeur as he complained to me that he hates his recent condo which has all dry-walls. Guess what... this development's interior walls including toilets are of dry-wall material. Only walls that are solid are those sharing with external or neighbouring unit....

    Quote
    On 10/9/2013 9:22:58 AM, Anonymous wrote:
    Tree House condo; uses creepers to act
    as a "heat sink" to mitigate to
    dissipate heat from the external wall;
    facing the afternoon sun. As often, this
    wall shares the master-bedroom wall.A+
    marks for this "green" effort!On
    9/29/2013 9:36:31 AM, Cecil Lee wrote:
    Yet to be launched Executive Condo
    at
    Punggol called:
    Waterwoods.Another sheer
    coincidence
    that Trees produce wood?
    Erh.. might
    as well also call it
    WaterTREEs
    condo...So far this
    development
    seems all so "square". The
    site is
    squarish; all blocks are built
    along
    an outline of a square. And this
    development has units that are
    purely
    Flying Stars: N2, S2, E2 and
    W2. A
    simple design, yet fully
    functional with
    lots of clear space
    between each
    stack.One of the better
    "safe, safer,
    safest" Shapes and
    Forms design around.
    Immediately,
    this gets 100% marks under
    this
    area, alone.On 9/29/2013 7:34:49
    AM,
    Cecil Lee wrote:
    Many designers
    often predict what
    colours would
    be
    popular for the
    following
    year.Same
    here in
    Singapore.One
    step further
    is that
    developers
    follow a trend in
    naming
    their
    condominiums.In the
    1990's, many
    condominiums start with
    THE e.g.
    THE
    Bayshore etc...In 2010,
    many
    condominiums use Residence e.g.
    Kovan
    ResidenceBy coincidence, I
    happen to
    visit newly TOP condos
    that have the
    word TREE in them:
    Tree House @ Chestnut
    avenue /
    Petir
    Road and 100 Trees @ West
    Coast
    (formerly Hong Leong).I
    can assure
    you that I had
    counted the trees at
    100
    trees
    and the inventory are as
    follows:
    this condo as at middle
    Sept
    2013 has:
    101 trees and 100
    small plants
    (bushes).... Hope
    that
    the trees don't
    fall below
    100
    trees. Else dread to
    think
    that it
    should be changed to "99
    Trees
    condo".On 9/29/2013
    7:20:19 AM,
    Cecil Lee wrote:
    Tree House
    condo
    has just
    TOP.
    It has an
    unusual cage
    like
    pavilion...

  11. Posted


    Tree House condo; uses creepers to act as a "heat sink" to mitigate to dissipate heat from the external wall; facing the afternoon sun. As often, this wall shares the master-bedroom wall.
    A+ marks for this "green" effort!

    Quote
    On 9/29/2013 9:36:31 AM, Anonymous wrote:
    Yet to be launched Executive Condo at
    Punggol called: Waterwoods.Another sheer
    coincidence that Trees produce wood?
    Erh.. might as well also call it
    WaterTREEs condo...So far this
    development seems all so "square". The
    site is squarish; all blocks are built
    along an outline of a square. And this
    development has units that are purely
    Flying Stars: N2, S2, E2 and W2. A
    simple design, yet fully functional with
    lots of clear space between each
    stack.One of the better "safe, safer,
    safest" Shapes and Forms design around.
    Immediately, this gets 100% marks under
    this area, alone.On 9/29/2013 7:34:49
    AM, Cecil Lee wrote:
    Many designers
    often predict what
    colours would be
    popular for the
    following year.Same
    here in
    Singapore.One step further
    is that
    developers follow a trend in
    naming
    their condominiums.In the
    1990's, many
    condominiums start with
    THE e.g. THE
    Bayshore etc...In 2010,
    many
    condominiums use Residence e.g.
    Kovan
    ResidenceBy coincidence, I
    happen to
    visit newly TOP condos
    that have the
    word TREE in them:
    Tree House @ Chestnut
    avenue / Petir
    Road and 100 Trees @ West
    Coast
    (formerly Hong Leong).I can assure
    you that I had counted the trees at
    100
    trees and the inventory are as
    follows:
    this condo as at middle
    Sept 2013 has:
    101 trees and 100
    small plants
    (bushes).... Hope that
    the trees don't
    fall below 100
    trees. Else dread to
    think that it
    should be changed to "99
    Trees
    condo".On 9/29/2013 7:20:19 AM,
    Cecil Lee wrote:
    Tree House
    condo
    has just TOP.
    It has an
    unusual cage
    like
    pavilion...

  12. Posted


    Previously, during the launch of the Waterview condo project; directors in Sim Lian Group had declared their purchase of a unit or units at Waterview.
    And for your info, this list shows which stacks that they had purchased during the launch.

    Quote
    On 10/9/2013 1:13:20 AM, Anonymous wrote:
    More resources on; Waterview
    condo:-http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforu
    m/article.php?bid=2&fid=43&mid=28702Plea
    se note that The Tropica which T.O.P. in
    2001 is already "an aging" 99 year
    leasehold condo i.e. 12 years old.By the
    time most people stay another 5years to
    10 years; it should be 17 years and 22
    years old respectively.Other resources
    in this forum also shows several of Sim
    Lian directors had purchased units in
    Waterview. Whether for stay or rental;
    we do not fully know of it.On 10/8/2013
    11:59:24 PM, Anonymous wrote:
    Wow!
    Shifu,just what I wanted to
    know...thanks.would TROPICA be
    slightly
    better than Waterview?So
    for Waterview,
    block 91, 93 and 95
    and for TROPICA, the
    red colored
    portion is best spot to
    receive the
    qi, yes?On 10/8/2013 4:56:56
    PM,
    Cecil Lee wrote:
    These are some
    considerations:1.
    Common
    sense1.1. It is not like the
    property
    sits on an island
    and exposed to the
    elements.1.2.
    Another common sense
    is
    that
    generally if a property is on
    or at
    the fringe of "water"; the
    property
    and
    it's
    surrounding grounds would be
    damp.
    And if no proper treatment of
    the
    ground; is a hive of a
    breeding area
    for
    termites.2. Otherwise, if you
    have
    the
    time; please read
    up on The Tropica
    and
    also
    The Waterview condo which is
    expected to TOP perhaps around 5
    months
    time:-http://forum.geomancy.net/
    phpf
    orum
    /article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=308
    95&n
    ew=2
    .1 Specifically on
    the Dragon water
    gate
    formation:-http://forum.geomancy
    .net
    /rev
    iew/tropica/index.htmOn
    10/8/2013
    3:33:03 PM, Anonymous
    wrote:
    Hi
    Master,notice there
    is
    this
    condo that is just
    next to the
    Tampines Quarry
    Park and think
    part
    of
    Bedok
    reservoir, such
    property
    with
    water almost around
    it...is
    it
    excessive
    water?thanksregards

  13. Posted


    More resources on; Waterview condo:-
    http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=43&mid=28702
    Please note that The Tropica which T.O.P. in 2001 is already "an aging" 99 year leasehold condo i.e. 12 years old.
    By the time most people stay another 5years to 10 years; it should be 17 years and 22 years old respectively.
    Other resources in this forum also shows several of Sim Lian directors had purchased units in Waterview. Whether for stay or rental; we do not fully know of it.

    Quote
    On 10/8/2013 11:59:24 PM, Anonymous wrote:
    Wow! Shifu,just what I wanted to
    know...thanks.would TROPICA be slightly
    better than Waterview?So for Waterview,
    block 91, 93 and 95 and for TROPICA, the
    red colored portion is best spot to
    receive the qi, yes?On 10/8/2013 4:56:56
    PM, Cecil Lee wrote:
    These are some considerations:1.
    Common
    sense1.1. It is not like the
    property
    sits on an island and exposed to the
    elements.1.2. Another common sense
    is
    that generally if a property is on
    or at
    the fringe of "water"; the property
    and
    it's surrounding grounds would be
    damp.
    And if no proper treatment of the
    ground; is a hive of a breeding area
    for
    termites.2. Otherwise, if you have
    the
    time; please read up on The Tropica
    and
    also The Waterview condo which is
    expected to TOP perhaps around 5
    months
    time:-http://forum.geomancy.net/phpf
    orum
    /article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=30895&n
    ew=2
    .1 Specifically on the Dragon water
    gate
    formation:-http://forum.geomancy.net
    /rev
    iew/tropica/index.htmOn 10/8/2013
    3:33:03 PM, Anonymous wrote:
    Hi
    Master,notice there
    is
    this
    condo that is just
    next to the
    Tampines Quarry
    Park and think
    part
    of Bedok
    reservoir, such
    property
    with
    water almost around it...is
    it
    excessive water?thanksregards
  14. Posted


    Time flies. I though I got my keys to a 99 year old house, yesterday!
    But I think I have already stayed there for more than 10 years!
    Note: In my opinion, this applies to SGP properties especially HDB, condo, EC condo, private apartments that costs $1M to $1.2M and above.
    If it is just a $400K or even $800K, property... what the heck; have to live-with-it. Or wait for one fine day, perhaps a utopian situation where a future govt. will up the lease-period or add 99 years, more to eligible citizens for free or pay a nominal fee?

    Quote
    On 10/8/2013 5:06:17 PM, Anonymous wrote:
    If one walks pastthe junction
    between Upper Serangoon Road and
    Tampines Road (Kovan Residences) one can
    view a poultry seller selling a chicken
    (cock) to a lady.There are also a geese
    and a duck at the corner.Kovan
    Residences happens to be the site of the
    Simon Road Market in the 1943's.On
    10/8/2013 9:55:34 AM, Cecil Lee wrote:
    1. Frankly, I have nothing against
    PR's
    or foreigners;2. End of last
    year; I
    exit out of my remaing
    99year (12 plus
    year condo unit); a
    PR couple bought the
    unit @Seletar
    Springs). As their 5year
    old (bought
    new direct from govt.) was
    eligible
    to be sold. 2.1 I know
    this
    clesrly as the couple lived in the
    Fenvale HDB estate behind my
    condo.3. A taxi driver did not
    believe me when I told him so; his
    understanding is that PRs must buy
    on
    the second-hand market.3.1
    Foreigners
    and although I was happy
    that I sold
    mine unit to a PR; pent
    up the demand
    for the temp. Short
    supply. For the
    world's highest
    paid; I feel that this
    is
    unacceptable.4. Last year or earlier;
    I posted a sign signage that says
    something like: "Foreigner got
    special
    approval to purchase landed.
    HP:
    ".5. I feel that it
    is the govt.
    On auto-pilot for the
    last 12 years +
    the head + all
    ministers forgot to match
    the
    increase in population with the
    infrastructure. For property; the
    key
    ingredient was Ex-minister Mah
    BT.On 10/8/2013 8:01:55 AM,
    Cecil
    Lee wrote:
    These are
    some considerations:1. If
    the
    development was built before the
    MRT;
    then if somehow;
    due to soil
    settlement;
    buildings + foundations
    start to
    crack.2. If the site/
    development was built
    inconjuction
    or
    after the
    MRT has been built =
    excellent!2.1 As our MRT
    stations
    are
    one of the
    deepest and heavily
    fortified
    and act as bomb shelters.2.3
    Thus,
    look
    at it this way;
    if we have a war; I
    would prefer
    an MRT shelter next to
    my
    home; better than my unit's own
    bomb
    shelter. Any bunker busting
    bomb can
    still penetrate my
    #07-xx
    unit;2.4
    Kovan
    Residences used to the the
    site of
    Simon Market. I will elaborate
    (another
    time) on a market
    that was once
    located
    at/outside Katong Mall: now
    I12.3. I
    truly empathise with
    you; during
    this
    period when
    the govt. Was under
    auto-pilot
    for the last 12 years;
    just
    woke up; but ....On 10/8/2013
    3:39:09
    AM, Anonymous wrote:

    On 10/4/2013 6:11:15 PM,
    Cecil
    Lee
    wrote:

    I totally agree with you. so
    been
    eyeing
    on
    kovan melody and kovan
    residences.
    Kovan
    residences is quite
    expensive
    wor.
    Now it almost
    1300 psf. Must
    wait a

    while to break even...last
    weekend
    drove

    pass kovan residences, it
    seems
    to
    be

    sitting in a 'basin'...so
    should
    quite a
    good
    fengshui Plc.just wondering

    property near mrt or on top
    of
    mrt
    stn,
    do
    thay have bad qi and
    therefore
    affect
    fengshui?

  15. Posted


    If one walks pastthe junction between Upper Serangoon Road and Tampines Road (Kovan Residences) one can view a poultry seller selling a chicken (cock) to a lady.
    There are also a geese and a duck at the corner.
    Kovan Residences happens to be the site of the Simon Road Market in the 1943's.

    Quote
    On 10/8/2013 9:55:34 AM, Anonymous wrote:
    1. Frankly, I have nothing against PR's
    or foreigners;2. End of last year; I
    exit out of my remaing 99year (12 plus
    year condo unit); a PR couple bought the
    unit @Seletar Springs). As their 5year
    old (bought new direct from govt.) was
    eligible to be sold. 2.1 I know
    this clesrly as the couple lived in the
    Fenvale HDB estate behind my
    condo.3. A taxi driver did not
    believe me when I told him so; his
    understanding is that PRs must buy on
    the second-hand market.3.1 Foreigners
    and although I was happy that I sold
    mine unit to a PR; pent up the demand
    for the temp. Short supply. For the
    world's highest paid; I feel that this
    is unacceptable.4. Last year or earlier;
    I posted a sign signage that says
    something like: "Foreigner got special
    approval to purchase landed. HP:
    ".5. I feel that it is the govt.
    On auto-pilot for the last 12 years +
    the head + all ministers forgot to match
    the increase in population with the
    infrastructure. For property; the key
    ingredient was Ex-minister Mah
    BT.On 10/8/2013 8:01:55 AM, Cecil
    Lee wrote:
    These are some considerations:1. If
    the
    development was built before the
    MRT;
    then if somehow; due to soil
    settlement; buildings + foundations
    start to crack.2. If the site/
    development was built inconjuction
    or
    after the MRT has been built =
    excellent!2.1 As our MRT stations
    are
    one of the deepest and heavily
    fortified
    and act as bomb shelters.2.3 Thus,
    look
    at it this way; if we have a war; I
    would prefer an MRT shelter next to
    my
    home; better than my unit's own bomb
    shelter. Any bunker busting bomb can
    still penetrate my #07-xx
    unit;2.4
    Kovan Residences used to the the
    site of
    Simon Market. I will elaborate
    (another
    time) on a market that was once
    located
    at/outside Katong Mall: now I12.3. I
    truly empathise with you; during
    this
    period when the govt. Was under
    auto-pilot for the last 12 years;
    just
    woke up; but ....On 10/8/2013
    3:39:09
    AM, Anonymous wrote:
    On 10/4/2013 6:11:15 PM, Cecil
    Lee
    wrote:
    I totally agree with you. so
    been
    eyeing
    on kovan melody and kovan
    residences.
    Kovan residences is quite
    expensive
    wor.
    Now it almost 1300 psf. Must
    wait a
    while to break even...last
    weekend
    drove
    pass kovan residences, it seems
    to
    be
    sitting in a 'basin'...so should
    quite a
    good fengshui Plc.just wondering
    property near mrt or on top of
    mrt
    stn,
    do thay have bad qi and
    therefore
    affect
    fengshui?

  16. Posted


    These are some considerations:
    1. Common sense
    1.1. It is not like the property sits on an island and exposed to the elements.
    1.2. Another common sense is that generally if a property is on or at the fringe of "water"; the property and it's surrounding grounds would be damp. And if no proper treatment of the ground; is a hive of a breeding area for termites.
    2. Otherwise, if you have the time; please read up on The Tropica and also The Waterview condo which is expected to TOP perhaps around 5 months time:-
    http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=30895&new=
    2.1 Specifically on the Dragon water gate formation:-
    http://forum.geomancy.net/review/tropica/index.htm

    Quote
    On 10/8/2013 3:33:03 PM, Anonymous wrote:
    Hi Master,notice there
    is this condo that is just
    next to the Tampines Quarry
    Park and think part of Bedok
    reservoir, such property with
    water almost around it...is it
    excessive water?thanksregards
  17. Posted


    1. Frankly, I have nothing against PR's or foreigners;
    2. End of last year; I exit out of my remaing 99year (12 plus year condo unit); a PR couple bought the unit @Seletar Springs). As their 5year old (bought new direct from govt.) was eligible to be sold.
    2.1 I know this clesrly as the couple lived in the Fenvale HDB estate behind my condo.
    3. A taxi driver did not believe me when I told him so; his understanding is that PRs must buy on the second-hand market.
    3.1 Foreigners and although I was happy that I sold mine unit to a PR; pent up the demand for the temp. Short supply. For the world's highest paid; I feel that this is unacceptable.
    4. Last year or earlier; I posted a sign signage that says something like: "Foreigner got special approval to purchase landed. HP: ".
    5. I feel that it is the govt. On auto-pilot for the last 12 years + the head + all ministers forgot to match the increase in population with the infrastructure. For property; the key ingredient was Ex-minister Mah BT.
    On 10/8/2013 8:01:55 AM, Cecil Lee wrote:

    Quote
    These are some considerations:1. If the
    development was built before the MRT;
    then if somehow; due to soil
    settlement; buildings + foundations
    start to crack.2. If the site/
    development was built inconjuction or
    after the MRT has been built =
    excellent!2.1 As our MRT stations are
    one of the deepest and heavily fortified
    and act as bomb shelters.2.3 Thus, look
    at it this way; if we have a war; I
    would prefer an MRT shelter next to my
    home; better than my unit's own bomb
    shelter. Any bunker busting bomb can
    still penetrate my #07-xx unit;2.4
    Kovan Residences used to the the site of
    Simon Market. I will elaborate (another
    time) on a market that was once located
    at/outside Katong Mall: now I12.3. I
    truly empathise with you; during this
    period when the govt. Was under
    auto-pilot for the last 12 years; just
    woke up; but ....On 10/8/2013 3:39:09
    AM, Anonymous wrote:
    On 10/4/2013 6:11:15 PM, Cecil Lee
    wrote:
    I totally agree with you. so been
    eyeing
    on kovan melody and kovan
    residences.
    Kovan residences is quite expensive
    wor.
    Now it almost 1300 psf. Must wait a
    while to break even...last weekend
    drove
    pass kovan residences, it seems to
    be
    sitting in a 'basin'...so should
    quite a
    good fengshui Plc.just wondering
    property near mrt or on top of mrt
    stn,
    do thay have bad qi and therefore
    affect
    fengshui?
  18. Posted


    These are some considerations:
    1. If the development was built before the MRT; then if somehow; due to soil settlement; buildings + foundations start to crack. This is the chief (common sense) reason why some say no good Feng Shui.
    2. If the site/ development was built inconjuction or after the MRT has been built = excellent!
    2.1 As our MRT stations are one of the deepest and heavily fortified and act as bomb shelters.
    2.3 Thus, look at it this way; if we have a war; I would prefer an MRT shelter next to my home; better than my unit's own bomb shelter. Any bunker busting bomb can still penetrate my #07-xx unit;
    2.4 Kovan Residences used to the the site of Simon Market. I will elaborate (another time) on a market that was once located at/outside Katong Mall: now I12.
    3. I truly empathise with you; during this period when the govt. Was under auto-pilot for the last 12 years; just woke up; but ....
    On 10/8/2013 3:39:09 AM, Anonymous wrote:

    Quote
    On 10/4/2013 6:11:15 PM, Cecil Lee
    wrote:
    I totally agree with you. so been eyeing
    on kovan melody and kovan residences.
    Kovan residences is quite expensive wor.
    Now it almost 1300 psf. Must wait a
    while to break even...last weekend drove
    pass kovan residences, it seems to be
    sitting in a 'basin'...so should quite a
    good fengshui Plc.just wondering
    property near mrt or on top of mrt stn,
    do thay have bad qi and therefore affect
    fengshui?
  19. Posted


    1. Further to what I had mentioned; this is the template for what I had mentioned, previously in an earlier e-mail.
    2. Comparing the sectors:-
    2.1. For example from now to 2023 (Period 8); if the frontage is at North and a bedroom is located at e.g. East;
    2.2. While from 2024 onwards to 2043b(Period 9); we find that the wealth stars had gone to South = toilet and there is a missing corner at SE; then when comparing the periods; From now to 2023, seems more auspicious then Period 9.
    3. Thus logic says that one needs to compare the stars with sectors for either period to see which is considered better or worse-off or even no-change?

     

    Quote

    On 10/4/2013 4:58:02 PM, Anonymous wrote:
    These are some considerations:1. In
    period 7; usually if Flying Stars are
    applied; you should be looking for the
    location of the following numbers:
    Mountain Star (MS)#7 and Water(W)#7. As
    at that period : 1984 to 2003; the
    reigning wealth star is = #7.2. In
    period 8; using the same Period 7, SW1
    chart; 2.1. #7 becomes the past
    prosperity number.2.2. #8 becomes
    the CURRENT prosperity wealth
    star.2.3. Thus there will still be
    no change in the flying star chart. But
    locate where the MS#8 is at and the W#8
    also.2.4. For example, in period
    8, theWater star#8 is located at
    North and the Mountain Star #8 is at
    East sector.3. In period 9; especially
    if the house is not completely torn down
    or major renovations done; one should
    still use Period 7, SW1 chart. 3. But
    since this will be period 9; then locate
    where are the Water#9 and MS#9. As in
    Period 9; #9 becomes the current
    prosperity star(s) while #8 becomes the
    PAST prosperity stars.4. Your sum of
    fear is realised! In fact, in Period 9
    and if we still retain the Period 7 SW1
    chart; the MS#9 flies to the SE and
    Water #9 files to the South. These two
    sectors will have auspicious "Current"
    prosperity stars.5. Thus, based on THE
    FACTS; most likely your friend's master
    MAY be pulling a fast one on your
    friend. 6. A Period 7, SW1 facing home
    will have MS#7 and Water#7 at it's
    frontage, thus as I had mentioned
    previously #7, today : is the PAST
    prosperity star(s).7. BUT if you are
    using Period 8, SW1 stars then you will
    find the Water star = #8. While the
    Mountain Star (MS) = #8. Thus, if there
    is visible frontage at the frontage of
    such a house and there is sufficient
    back(ing) at the home; then in theory;
    this is a good house.8. Thus, frankly, I
    have clearly illustrated, above that
    there is nothing difficult about
    applying Flying Star. And the fact
    speaks for itself.9. To sum up: if the
    house has no major renovations done or
    torn and rebuilt usually it is still a
    Period 7 e.g. SW1 home.9.1. Only thing
    to remember that if this is 1984 to
    2003; then locate theLeft (MS) and
    Right (Water) stars = 7 = CURRENT
    prosperity during that period.9.2.
    Correspondingly, if this is 2004 to 2023
    (under Period 8); then locate where are
    the #8's ?9.3. If this is 2024 to 2043
    (under Period 9) then locate where are
    the #8's; that's all.10. From this
    logic; I am afraid; if purely based on
    Flying stars; your friend's master has
    just pulled a fast one on him! Your some
    of concerns are realised... Lots of
    smoke coming from that master's ears for
    sure!On 10/4/2013 1:55:45 AM, Anonymous
    wrote:
    Hi Master,A friend just
    bought
    a landed house with main dr
    facing SW. He said his master
    said this facing is good for
    both period 8 and 9. Read
    somewhere that SW1 facing is
    best facing house in period 8.
    Is it true? Is there really
    such
    house that is good both
    in period 8
    and 9?For period 7
    house, what would
    be good
    facing house that is
    relavant
    in period 8?thanksregards

    period_7_sw1.gif

  20. Posted


    Oops! Sorry, this is still 2013 - 2014 duration. If so, my "THRESOLD" model is considered unreasonable AT THIS TIME!
    Apologies; the attachment should reflect the current sentiments.....

    Quote
    On 10/4/2013 5:27:15 PM, Anonymous wrote:
    These are some considerations:1.
    Unfortunately in reality; what you
    mentioned is true. 3 + years ago; bigger
    brand new 99year old condo units can go
    for 800K or 900K.2. Thus, today, when
    the supply has not caught up; be
    prepared to pay even 1.5M for a new 99
    year old leasehold apartment.3. Frankly
    majority would prefer to buy brand-new.
    Even for freehold apartments. 4. If you
    have no choice from 2013 to early 2015;
    can understand, you may have to adjust
    your personal THRESHOLD. Given that you
    have a size constraint.5. Thus, in real
    life; after 2015; when the glut
    especially more and more supply + TOP;
    then I feel the threshold of $1.2M is
    achievable. 6. For practical reasons;
    the current insurance is at least a 99
    leasehold (close to or next to) an MRT
    is better than one that is no where near
    one.7. For example, one of my old
    client; wanted a bigger flat. They sold
    their freehold condo in River valley
    road. And the criteria is to get a
    bigger flat. 7.1. As originally, wife
    can't conceive. And by coincidence;
    after the Feng Shui; just gave birth to
    a baby boy. Went with them to view
    several flats. We had a chat and
    fortunately, they nearly wanted to buy a
    penthouse for
    1.2m at Parkview EC;
    Sengkang. 7.2. They instead finally
    bought a 99year at Kovan Residence.
    (quite new as TOP pretty recent).7.3.
    Although 99 years but just a few metres
    away from Kovan Residence.8. Thus, given
    that they had similar constraints
    "bigger" flat; at least their trump card
    is still a home that is "next" to an
    MRT. Compared to the Parkview EC. In
    rental or resale; which will be a better
    insurance?On 10/4/2013 2:03:10 AM,
    Anonymous wrote:
    Wah, thank you very
    much. Really set us
    thinking...but
    new development don't
    have 1 to 1.2m
    pricing. Buy resale? We
    need at
    least 1200 sq ft hse. Still have
    profit margin for old house
    especially
    when come 2016, when
    there is
    oversupply, old house may
    not be as
    attractive as the newer
    ones...what's
    your opinion on
    this?On 10/3/2013
    8:48:38 AM, Cecil
    Lee wrote:
    Attached is a chart
    showing my
    personal
    threshold for purchase of a home
    in
    Singapore:1. I don't
    mind
    paying
    $1m to $1.2m for
    a 99year leasehold
    especially if
    it has certain
    advantages
    e.g. short distance to an MRT
    station
    (not LRT). Or within
    1KM to a good
    school.2. I will
    not consider
    anything
    above
    $1.2m for 99year leaseholds;
    in my
    opinion and not as mentioned
    under
    Para
    1.3. 999 years
    come under the above
    consideration. In Singapore,
    most if
    not
    all 999 year
    homes as if I am not
    mistaken
    they have only around 7xx+
    years
    left.On 10/3/2013 5:26:03 AM,
    Cecil Lee wrote:
    In the
    government
    master plan;
    there seems to be a
    new
    MRT
    station on the existing

    North-South line.In the
    master
    plan; it shows
    "Canberra MRT
    station". If
    so, in the future
    (perhaps)
    it would be good
    news
    for the aged Yishun
    Emerald
    condo;
    the newly under
    construction
    Eight
    Courtyards;
    One Canberra and
    near-by
    Yishun flats. As
    the people;
    there may
    perhaps one fine
    day;
    do
    not need to take a
    feeder
    service
    to the Yishun
    MRT
    station.Attachment
    showing
    the suspected future
    (don't
    know when - if
    ever) Canberra
    MRT station

  21. Posted


    These are some considerations:
    1. Unfortunately in reality; what you mentioned is true. 3 + years ago; bigger brand new 99year old condo units can go for 800K or 900K.
    2. Thus, today, when the supply has not caught up; be prepared to pay even 1.5M for a new 99 year old leasehold apartment.
    3. Frankly majority would prefer to buy brand-new. Even for freehold apartments.
    4. If you have no choice from 2013 to early 2015; can understand, you may have to adjust your personal THRESHOLD. Given that you have a size constraint.
    5. Thus, in real life; after 2015; when the glut especially more and more supply + TOP; then I feel the threshold of $1.2M is achievable.
    6. For practical reasons; the current insurance is at least a 99 leasehold (close to or next to) an MRT is better than one that is no where near one.
    7. For example, one of my old client; wanted a bigger flat. They sold their freehold condo in River valley road. And the criteria is to get a bigger flat.
    7.1. As originally, wife can't conceive. And by coincidence; after the Feng Shui; just gave birth to a baby boy. Went with them to view several flats. We had a chat and fortunately, they nearly wanted to buy a penthouse for
    >1.2m at Parkview EC; Sengkang.
    7.2. They instead finally bought a 99year at Kovan Residence. (quite new as TOP pretty recent).
    7.3. Although 99 years but just a few metres away from Kovan Residence.
    8. Thus, given that they had similar constraints "bigger" flat; at least their trump card is still a home that is "next" to an MRT. Compared to the Parkview EC. In rental or resale; which will be a better insurance?

    Quote
    On 10/4/2013 2:03:10 AM, Anonymous wrote:
    Wah, thank you very much. Really set us
    thinking...but new development don't
    have 1 to 1.2m pricing. Buy resale? We
    need at least 1200 sq ft hse. Still have
    profit margin for old house especially
    when come 2016, when there is
    oversupply, old house may not be as
    attractive as the newer ones...what's
    your opinion on this?On 10/3/2013
    8:48:38 AM, Cecil Lee wrote:
    Attached is a chart showing my
    personal
    threshold for purchase of a home in
    Singapore:1. I don't mind
    paying
    $1m to $1.2m for a 99year leasehold
    especially if it has certain
    advantages
    e.g. short distance to an MRT
    station
    (not LRT). Or within 1KM to a good
    school.2. I will not consider
    anything
    above $1.2m for 99year leaseholds;
    in my
    opinion and not as mentioned under
    Para
    1.3. 999 years come under the above
    consideration. In Singapore, most if
    not
    all 999 year homes as if I am not
    mistaken they have only around 7xx+
    years left.On 10/3/2013 5:26:03 AM,
    Cecil Lee wrote:
    In the
    government
    master plan;
    there seems to be a
    new
    MRT
    station on the existing
    North-South line.In the master
    plan; it shows "Canberra MRT
    station". If so, in the future
    (perhaps) it would be good
    news
    for the aged Yishun
    Emerald
    condo;
    the newly under
    construction
    Eight
    Courtyards;
    One Canberra and
    near-by
    Yishun flats. As the people;
    there may perhaps one fine
    day;
    do not need to take a
    feeder
    service
    to the Yishun
    MRT
    station.Attachment
    showing
    the suspected future
    (don't
    know when - if ever) Canberra
    MRT station
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