We have just applied for TAMPINES GREENLEAF.
WISH US LUCK
AGAIN.
AFter failing for 3 times, I am kinda weary and losing enthusiasm
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Build more BTO flats in mature estates: Khaw
http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_674414.html
IN HIS third blog posting in five days, new Minister of National Development Khaw Boon Wan has asked the HDB to look into building more Build-To-Order (BTO) flats in mature estates.
Titled Making A Calculated Move, Mr Khaw acknowledged that his Ministry had been reluctant to launch BTO projects in mature estates for fears that its popularity 'would attract high subscription rates, further alarming the market.'
'While this is a valid concern, I believe that Singaporeans will understand that mature estates will always attract very high subscription. We should not be daunted by such a prospect, but should instead try to meet the aspirations of many young couples wanting to set up nests near their parents,' Mr Khaw wrote.
But even though the Minister pointed out that HDB doubles the balloting chances of such couples under the Married Child Priority Scheme, he advised young couples to look to get a HDB unit in newer estates, so as to 'better their chances of getting a flat.'
Mr Khaw's blog comes after the current BTO launch that saw about 8,000 applications for 4,000 new units so far, the highest demand coming for flats in Tampines, a matured estate.
To read more of Minister Khaw's latest blog post, go here: http://mndsingapore.wordpress.com/2011/05/30/making-a-calculated-move/
IN HIS third blog posting in five days, new Minister of National Development Khaw Boon Wan has asked the HDB to look into building more Build-To-Order (BTO) flats in mature estates.
Titled Making A Calculated Move, Mr Khaw acknowledged that his Ministry had been reluctant to launch BTO projects in mature estates for fears that its popularity 'would attract high subscription rates, further alarming the market.'
'While this is a valid concern, I believe that Singaporeans will understand that mature estates will always attract very high subscription. We should not be daunted by such a prospect, but should instead try to meet the aspirations of many young couples wanting to set up nests near their parents,' Mr Khaw wrote.
But even though the Minister pointed out that HDB doubles the balloting chances of such couples under the Married Child Priority Scheme, he advised young couples to look to get a HDB unit in newer estates, so as to 'better their chances of getting a flat.'
Mr Khaw's blog comes after the current BTO launch that saw about 8,000 applications for 4,000 new units so far, the highest demand coming for flats in Tampines, a matured estate.
To read more of Minister Khaw's latest blog post, go here: http://mndsingapore.wordpress.com/2011/05/30/making-a-calculated-move/
Debating
We Were debating between PASIR RIS COSTA RIS VS TAMPINES GREENLEAF
In the end, Greenleaf won.
Due to TAmpines Town being more "prosperous" and with MORE facilities. NO DOUBT, Tampines will be MORE crowded than Pasir Ris but the facilities will come in useful.
Price is similar but Greenleaf is at a quieter location as compared to Costa Ris which is sandwiched between MRT LINE AND EXPRESSWAY
Tampines Greenleaf is still walkable distance away from MRT.
That is one important factor.
Will find time to go down actual site soon.
The MAIN PROBLEM, TAMPINES IS OVERSUBSCRIBED By MANY TIMES MORE.
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Some comparisons that I've made.
In the end, Greenleaf won.
Due to TAmpines Town being more "prosperous" and with MORE facilities. NO DOUBT, Tampines will be MORE crowded than Pasir Ris but the facilities will come in useful.
Price is similar but Greenleaf is at a quieter location as compared to Costa Ris which is sandwiched between MRT LINE AND EXPRESSWAY
Tampines Greenleaf is still walkable distance away from MRT.
That is one important factor.
Will find time to go down actual site soon.
The MAIN PROBLEM, TAMPINES IS OVERSUBSCRIBED By MANY TIMES MORE.
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Some comparisons that I've made.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
MAY'11 BTO
We Gotten 200% for APRIL BTO..
Even though we were given a selection date, there's not much hope in getting a unit, thus we have to start balloting for MAY first..
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Even though we were given a selection date, there's not much hope in getting a unit, thus we have to start balloting for MAY first..
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http://www101.hdb.gov.sg/hdbvsf/eampu05p.nsf/0/11MAYBTO_page/$file/11MAYBTO_about0.htm?open&ft=bto
Pasir Ris
Golden Lily
(Standard Contract)
Pasir Ris
Costa Ris
(Standard Contract)
Punggol West
Punggol Parcvista
(Standard contract)
Tampines
Tampines GreenWood
(Standard contract)
Tampines
Tampines GreenLeaf
(Standard contract)
Tampines Tampines GreenWood/ Tampines GreenLeaf
(Standard contract)
Tampines GreenLeaf
(Standard contract)
Woodlands Woodlands Peak
(Standard contract)
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Thursday, May 5, 2011
MAY AND JUNE SITES
MAY 2011
next aim (PR) cause near MRT
JUN 2011
the other will be Bukit Panjang which we are not interested in
from HDB website
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we have 3 chances for APRIL BTO..
wish us all the best again!
next aim (PR) cause near MRT
JUN 2011
the other will be Bukit Panjang which we are not interested in
from HDB website
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we have 3 chances for APRIL BTO..
wish us all the best again!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
APRIL'11 BTO
and so, dear and I applied for SK in APRIL.
- Higher chances to get one (2.5X oversubscribed compared to 7X for waterway)
- More affordable (we want to make sure we can afford our home in the immediate future not banking on future earnings)
- More accessible and nearer to MRT/LRT (from map seems nearer)
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Dear's colleague is aiming for WATERWAY TERRACE II 5room 0.o
ambitious ah.. but dear and I decided that it's better to be safe than sorry.. in affordability that is
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