Residential units [especially Condos] adjacent to religious institutions and military bases.

Posted December 9, 201311 yr

Dear Sir
i 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 like
Le 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 you
lee

Posted December 9, 201311 yr

Staff

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

Posted December 9, 201311 yr

Dear Master Lee
Thank you for your prompt reply
Shall be in touch with engaging your services soon once I settle down with a property
Much appreciated

Posted December 9, 201311 yr

Dear Master Lee

Will 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.

Posted December 10, 201311 yr

Staff

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.

Posted December 15, 201311 yr

Thanks again Master Lee
will be in touch with u soon

Posted December 16, 201311 yr

Staff

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.

May 30, 20178 yr

Staff

Le Cresendo (freehold) T.O.P. in 2006. Then, the entire frontage was facing open space.

Today, the pool view and further is blocked by HDB Macpherson Residency.

The frontage of majority of the single block 233 is facing Flying Stars Period 8, S1.

July 2, 20178 yr

Some pictures of Le Crescendo, if anyone are interested...

Edited July 2, 20178 yr by anything

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July 2, 20178 yr

Staff

When first T.O.P. The views towards the pool-side.. was great! virtually unblocked without the HDB flats.

Now some stacks can look at the common bin(s).

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July 3, 20178 yr

2 hours ago, Cecil Lee said:

When first T.O.P. The views towards the pool-side.. was great! virtually unblocked without the HDB flats.

Now some stacks can look at the common bin(s).

Indeed, the unblocked views may not last...

Pool views are safer bets.

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July 3, 20178 yr

Staff

58 minutes ago, anything said:

Indeed, the unblocked views may not last...

Pool views are safer bets.

Agree. The logic that nothing can ever be built above a pool. Save demolishing the entire development. LOL

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July 3, 20178 yr

Staff

Sha Qi & Poison Arrows

When considering a condo environment, particularly when buying units on lower floors, it is important to be mindful of potential obstructions such as tree trunks, roof-lines of club-house, and roof-lines of gazebos/pavilions/cabins/dining or entertainment pavilions. For instance, the shade in the photo could potentially create a negative energy flow, depending on its size/thickness and whether it is directed towards living room windows, balconies, or bedroom windows of a specific unit.

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July 3, 20178 yr

Staff

Vue 8 at Pasir Ris
A Dining Pavilion

The curved roof of the Dining Pavilion provides a unique shelter, with its support skeletons partially covered in a curved design. This architectural feature offers a calming and inviting appearance.

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July 6, 20178 yr

On 03/07/2017 at 11:24 AM, Cecil Lee said:

In a condo environment, especially if one is purchasing lower floor units;

Should look out for: tree trunks, roof-lines of club-house, roof-lines of gazebos/pavilions/cabins/dining or entertainment pavilions..

For example, the shade, in the photo is a POTENTIAL poison arrow. But it depends on the size/thickness and whether it is aimed towards a living room window(s) or balconies or bedroom windows of a specific unit etc..

These poison arrows are pointing upwards, likely hitting higher floors (say Level 6-8 depending on the view from Balconies of respective Units) ...

In this case, the lower floors (e.g. 1 to 5) will not be affected?

Edited July 6, 20178 yr by anything

July 6, 20178 yr

Staff

Yes, potential

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July 6, 20178 yr

21 minutes ago, Cecil Lee said:

Yes, potential

Potentially L1-L5 no impacts? (As long as not seeing the shapes as "arrows")

July 6, 20178 yr

Staff

Le Cresendo's Sail Shades as Poison Arrows?

In all honesty, as I previously stated, this is actually a small pole. Furthermore, the sail does not appear to be menacing. There are certainly larger pavilions or shades made of more intimidating materials to be concerned about.

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July 6, 20178 yr

15 minutes ago, Cecil Lee said:

Frankly, as I mentioned previously this is considered small pole. And the sail don't look threatening.

There are worse of materials or sized pavilions or shades to be worried of.

I see...

How about the Grey Cages as below? Are they threatening to nearby units?

July 9, 20178 yr

On 06/07/2017 at 8:25 PM, Cecil Lee said:

Frankly, as I mentioned previously this is considered small pole. And the sail don't look threatening.

There are worse of materials or sized pavilions or shades to be worried of.

Based on the definition of poison arrow in the illustrated drawing, the Pavillion below looks not threatening to the nearby units...