Purchase of new flat at Tiong Bahru

last SG · 2006-09-11T11:22:53+00:00

i mean i cry... he will say things like i will not tolerate such nonsense from u

Daydreamzer SG

hi all

Just wanna find out: anyone knows of new flats on sale at Tiong Bahru area? Had checked with HDB but they say, *sobs*, only got new flats on walk-in-selection for other races, not Chinese. So sad.

Recently saw a site that is under construction -- beside Zhangde Pri Sch, along Jalan Membina. Anyone knows if the new flats are for SERS residents? any new ones left for new applications like me? When will tat be?

Appreciate any bitsy info.. Thanks!!!!!!!!

Cheers Razz

ditzy SG

Do you have any idea how expensive the flats in that area are? Laughing

foga SG

balloting now on for hdb flats in bukit merah. 19th sep dateline

4 - 5 rooms.

Daydreamzer SG

i know.. nw gt bukit merah flats on ballot... but dun really like leh..
anyway, my bf prefers tiong bahru lah... gt nostagic feel as tat' where he spent most of his childhood... and of cos, near to his mahjong kakis... *lolz*...

seriously, i also like tat area... nice location... i know, can b quite ex, but u know, it's our new home... will be staying tat for a long time, so might as well, get one which we really really like very much...

^,^

foga SG

means u wanna get a new flat

resale?

opp tiong bahru plaza there's quite a few blocks of new flats ( 3 or 4 years old )

anyway, bukit merah isn't tat far away from tiong bahru also Rolling Eyes

ditzy SG

Tiong Bahru is a fantastic area to live in, everything also have, I also eyeing. Demand very high, $$$ also equally high, it'll take me awhile man. Laughing Good luck with your flat finding. Very Happy

Daydreamzer SG

ya.. i know tat lot of flats... actually, wanna get a unit there, but hdb say, no more units for chinese... only for malays and indians...say, they gt some ethnic quota policy stuff... they say rather let the flats go vacant than to sell it to another chinese... haiiz... arrrrgggghhhhhh....

headache ah... din know tat sourcing for a new flat can be so cumbersome... like a chance game... most of the time, wont kena the one u like the most... Sad

foga SG

i think they meant for the remaining flats that are unsold. chinese quota finished.

engaged an agent to look for one if resale's okie for u

quote]Originally posted by Daydreamzer:
ya.. i know tat lot of flats... actually, wanna get a unit there, but hdb say, no more units for chinese... only for malays and indians...say, they gt some ethnic quota policy stuff... they say rather let the flats go vacant than to sell it to another chinese... haiiz... arrrrgggghhhhhh....

headache ah... din know tat sourcing for a new flat can be so cumbersome... like a chance game... most of the time, wont kena the one u like the most...

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Daydreamzer SG

of cos lah... tat' y we're so adamant abt tiong bahru... gt shopping and lotsa food... near town too...

also, midway to our paternal homes... ^,*

if only i can get a unit there... be dam over the moon lor... *jajajaja*

Daydreamzer SG

thanks for advice...

but i heard tat for first-timers, it' more economically sound to get a new flat, compared to resale flats...

so, tat shall b wat we wan.. ^,^

alwaysdisturbed SG

if u like town and the food i think u don't move here.

i live there and i don't like going town or the food here...

gerrykoh SG

Rent one first if u cannot buy one yet.

red_amoeba SG

Jln Membina ones still under construction. HDB will wait until those ppl under SERS to choose their flats, move in, wait a few months before opening up the remaining flats for balloting. Typically, there will be a few blocks left empty for tis purpose.

But, this means it will take a few years - maybe 2008 / 2009 latest. And bear in mind the price is not gonna be cheap. Already the redhill flats (curr on balloting) are already on the high 350K - 417K for 5-room, an increase of 2-3K above the prices I paid for (also redhill flats).

And resale for Boon Tiong hit a high of 500K+ before, making the area the most costly 4 / 5 room HDB flats. Without doubt, TB is a convenient place with amenities and its proximity to town.

Cheers. Wink

kaobeikaobu SG

its abt 300k for a 4-rooms unit Mad

sohguanh SG

For that price I get a 5 room flat at the northern part of spore. Ok I sidetrack from topic Mr. Green

elasticplastic SG

I also want to move to Tiongs!!!!! Mad

Xcert SG

I not sure about the few blocks left empty...cos balloting after SERS would likely to mean the flats on ballot are leftovers from the SERS...if SERS people dun want it...what makes U think U want it?of course different ppl have different considerations when they buy a flat...but U also need to see if time is on ur side...if U cannot wait it out....then better have a plan B ready...

what's the sqm for the redhill 4 and 5 rooms anyway?

Xcert SG

I think its a valid point...

depends on where U are staying currently and whether U mind moving all the way to the north lor...some people stay all their lives in one place...for example like the threadstarter...Tiong Bahru...parents' also nearby in the area...maybe work also around the area...U ask them to go all the way to the north to stay...I dont think they want lor...so LL have to get a place in Tiong Bahru...pay more money to HDB/banks lor... Rolling Eyes Crying or Very sad

shinta SG

wat i heard was more economically sound to get resale...

especially one with everything still in brand new condition

we got 1 resale... nice location.. everything damn new...

dun need reno de

Twisted Evil

red_amoeba SG

usu when gahmen allocate land for SERS, they will oso build additional units / blocks for sale thereafter...hence, they will definitely have a few blocks that are built together but not open for SERS applicants as well as handful of units leftover from SERS selection.

All these units will then be made available for sale via balloting either in a single batch or split batches. Hence for those interested, there will definitely be blocks of flats open for sale. The only matter is time.

I agreed, for the 300K you pay for a 4 room unit at TB you can comfortably get a 5-rm in Jurong West. My fren bought his for only 200+ but if you factor in travelling time and costs, the sums may be quite similar.

Another downside for thest flats at TB is, the room area is quite small. Not too sure about TB but the flats at Redhill where i am staying is 100sqm for 4-rm and 115 sqm for 5-rm. I think it will be smaller for Jln Membina cos they really look small from outside.