Guest guest Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 4 hours ago, Guest Try and see said: Be careful, because the One Pearl Bank location is very haunted. (This was mentioned in other BW threads.) Last time, the round-shaped flat that used to occupy that land (it's since been demolished) had a lot of 'stories' from the occupants. Historically, there was a hospital there (TTSH?) where a lot of patients died due to the poor standard of care in the old days. Plus the former police station there ever executed (by hanging) Japanese war criminals after WW II. That area is overall not good. Feels spooky, even during the day. Really heard many ''stories'' in that old pearl bank building, partly also due to the design of the building, certain part of the building too dark and dim without any sunlight able to shine in. Hopefully the new building design is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Thinking of buying a small condo for myself before I turn 30. But I’m not exactly rich and just considering a small one bedroom/studio apartment. Seems like Pasir Ris has some really nice and affordable condos (some even with a nice sea view overlooking Pulau Ubin in the distance) but it seems too far off from the city. Anyone living in Pasir Ris area with experiences to share about the area and getting around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neh Neh Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Guest Guest said: Thinking of buying a small condo for myself before I turn 30. But I’m not exactly rich and just considering a small one bedroom/studio apartment. Seems like Pasir Ris has some really nice and affordable condos (some even with a nice sea view overlooking Pulau Ubin in the distance) but it seems too far off from the city. Anyone living in Pasir Ris area with experiences to share about the area and getting around? Yes think Pasir Ris can still find a 2 bedder condo for about 600k. If your monthly salary can get 2.5-3k and ask your parents to help with 150k down payment. No car loan, no other loan, hold only 1 credit card. Then go ahead to buy. Monthly home loan will be about 2k. Rent out 1 other bed room for 1k to help with your monthly home loan and utilities bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 21 hours ago, Neh Neh said: Yes think Pasir Ris can still find a 2 bedder condo for about 600k. If your monthly salary can get 2.5-3k and ask your parents to help with 150k down payment. No car loan, no other loan, hold only 1 credit card. Then go ahead to buy. Monthly home loan will be about 2k. Rent out 1 other bed room for 1k to help with your monthly home loan and utilities bill. Sounds like quite stressful on the house loan to buy a 600k condo when your salary is only 3k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate69 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 buy within one's means please bluerunner and fab 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heman Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 (edited) Very frankly if i earn about4K a month i will be very pleased to just afford a four room HDB BTO . I am not going to forgo other things in life like travelling , a little occasional luxury and most important liquid cash if there is a dire need for it. I think i will never feel as a second class citizen living in HDB. I always advise my friends and staffs about its practicality. Remember in event such as pandemic , one may encounter problems in handling the high bank loans. Practicality is important rather than pure image. By the way a two bedroom condominium at Pasir Ris , according to one of my workers, costs almost a million bucks. One of my staff is waiting for a simple five room HDB near White Sands and that costs more than $520K. Edited July 5, 2021 by heman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 21 minutes ago, heman said: Very frankly if i earn about4K a month i will be very pleased to just afford a four room HDB BTO . I am not going to forgo other things in life like travelling , a little occasional luxury and most important liquid cash if there is a dire need for it. I think i will never feel as a second class citizen living in HDB. I always advise my friends and staffs about its practicality. Remember in event such as pandemic , one may encounter problems in handling the high bank loans. Practicality is important rather than pure image. By the way a two bedroom condominium at Pasir Ris , according to one of my workers, costs almost a million bucks. One of my staff is waiting for a simple five room HDB near White Sands and that costs more than $520K. You mean buy a resale 4 room HDB with a 4k salary? But single cannot buy 4 room new BTO flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate69 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 i rather buy small . maybe even a 2room flat, then have LOADS of cash as backup on the side cash rich $$$$$$$$$ anytime please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Can Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 23 hours ago, Guest guest said: You mean buy a resale 4 room HDB with a 4k salary? But single cannot buy 4 room new BTO flat. Can. Through resale 4-room BTO after the seller completed 5 years stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singroc Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, Guest Can said: Can. Through resale 4-room BTO after the seller completed 5 years stay. Resale is buying from a previous owner after MOP. BTO is buying new directly from HDB. Don’t think there is such a thing call resale BTO. Edited July 7, 2021 by Singroc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightsmith32 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Advise the younger guys here to spend within your means. Having your own place should be wrapped within having financial freedom and agility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 22 hours ago, Guest Can said: Can. Through resale 4-room BTO after the seller completed 5 years stay. Those 4 room resale which is just completed 5 years MOP not cheap. With a 4k salary, the loan payment would be quite stressful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 A lot of AJs who can afford up to 1.5 million condo are simply going for 2 room flexi BTO. Pay everything up in cash and save the rest as reserves or other form of assets. Honestly, some of the newer 2 room flexi are like 1+study so it's quite decent enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 20 hours ago, Guest guest said: A lot of AJs who can afford up to 1.5 million condo are simply going for 2 room flexi BTO. Pay everything up in cash and save the rest as reserves or other form of assets. Honestly, some of the newer 2 room flexi are like 1+study so it's quite decent enough. Smart move. No point buy million house and incur with a huge house loan. Good to have lots of hard cash in the bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Beach Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Guoco Midtown Modern near Bugis Further down you got South Beach that can see F1 Concourse skyline is older but higher floor got good views too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavalier Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Near Jurong lake - peaceful. Better when japanese garden is ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Papaya Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 On 8/14/2022 at 9:31 AM, Guest Beach said: Guoco Midtown Modern near Bugis Further down you got South Beach that can see F1 Concourse skyline is older but higher floor got good views too. Concourse Skyline at the centre of T junction !! thats the door to hell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Ideal home is not where you stay. It's who you stay with. Quote 鍾意就好，理佢男定女 never argue with the guests. let them bark all they want. 结缘不结怨 解怨不解缘 After I have said what I wanna say, I don't care what you say. 看穿不说穿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jia Jia Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 For me it will be 5 mins walk to either Ten men Keybox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why? Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) On 8/15/2022 at 10:10 PM, Cavalier said: Near Jurong lake - peaceful. Better when japanese garden is ready I'd rather be near the sea or at least a reservoir. not the POND that you referred to as jurong lake. Edited August 16, 2022 by Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate69 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Upper East Coast Rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fresh7up Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Mine would be - Depot Road, Telok Blangah. But I got Rivervale, Sengkang which I am also thankful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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