Man regrets buying HDB flat after realising it faces the western sun — says he and his wife get BBQ-ed every afternoon

[Linguist]

Can install blinds and curtain, right?

Likely will say they don't want to block the view...

 

[AndreFLo]

I think having sun is better than no sun at all.

When I bought my current house I remb asking the agent if it faces western sun. He confirm to me the unit don’t face the sun.

Literally meant wat he said. End up my unit really don’t get any sun at all. Sometimes pek cek the clothes don’t get to dry fast

 

[Bad kids]

I wonder if it's a good idea to roast charsiew.... if they are just lazy to find a solution to tackle this issue....

Last time no social media... he only can tell this to the uncle playing chess downstair.

 

[Bad kids]

By the way, all the neighbors on the same deck are facing the same condition (not issue, not problem).

What makes him so special? Bcos he garnered more attention on social media?

 

[KPO_SAHM]

SINGAPORE: A man took to social media to vent about a big mistake he made when buying his HDB flat — its sun-facing orientation.
In a recent post on the r/askSingapore Reddit forum, he talked about his regret, saying that his flat basically turns into an oven from noon onwards, making it super uncomfortable to even hang out in the living room.
“Me and my wife were sold by the view of the unit. When we were at the viewing. Aircon is on as usual. However, after purchasing and signing the OTP. I realised it has the western sun!!!” he exclaimed.
“Now every afternoon between 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. We are BBQ-ed. To the extent that I even got a heat rash in my living room while playing a game.”
Still, despite the sweltering afternoons, the man said he and his wife “love the flat” because everything else is perfect, and that they “can live with this one regret”.

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Well, that's a classic case of "should've thought of that before buying, huh?" Maybe they can start a new trend of outdoor cooking indoors! Or invest in some heavy-duty curtains. Lesson learned, I guess!


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Man regrets buying HDB flat after realising it faces the western sun — says he and his wife get BBQ-ed every

No need to be west...south facing at certain mths of the year would also feeling scorching too

 

[coinman]

Still, despite the sweltering afternoons, the man said he and his wife “love the flat” because everything else is perfect, and that they “can live with this one regret”.

Sinkies mentality.. those who voted for white party will always say this... costs of living very expensive, overcrowded etc but they still vote for white party becos they can live with these regret becos they love the white party.

 

[Bad kids]

Might as well say, he realised he bought the wrong BTO, bcos he realised that it is not a landed... or maybe he realised that how come not swimming pools? No security guards?

 

[KPO_SAHM]

By the way, all the neighbors on the same deck are facing the same condition (not issue, not problem).

What makes him so special? Bcos he garnered more attention on social media?

Everyone heat tolerance level is different

 

[SkyNinja]

Might as well say, he realised he bought the wrong BTO, bcos he realised that it is not a landed...

Older HDB got ground floor unit, got landed feel

 

[Bad kids]

Everyone heat tolerance level is different

Tis I can agreed. Just need to find a solution... or simply sell or move out... if really intolerable

 

[Bad kids]

Older HDB got ground floor unit, got landed feel

Ya hor, think like that also very siong... landed property...

 

[trento]

Just sell. He'd be surprised some like west sun, anti mould n easy to dry stuff

 

[megaweb]

Yes, getting a property always needs to avoid
- west facing
- rubbish chute centre
- next to main road or expressway
- next to mrt track
- next to basketball or tennis court
- next to temple, mosque or church

 

[GundamG]

so if like that, nobody stays in such flat?

 

[keenklee]

I think having sun is better than no sun at all.

When I bought my current house I remb asking the agent if it faces western sun. He confirm to me the unit don’t face the sun.

Literally meant wat he said. End up my unit really don’t get any sun at all. Sometimes pek cek the clothes don’t get to dry fast

IMHO.
Depends on the developer.
My place, one bedroom wall and kitchen window face western.
The pro - kitchen dry. Can hang laundry in the kitchen.
The con - bedroom hotter

I look opposite blocks, living room facing main road, some folks hang laundry there to dry.

 

[brownkai]

Last time I stay with unblock east view... Morning sun rise start cooking u till the sun fully on top of you... Really full blind and air con then can save u...

 

[esandwich]

i thot east facing is worse.
from morning alr kena jialat jialat....all the heat trapped inside use fan also cant disperse

 

[PikaPika33]

Just sell. He'd be surprised some like west sun, anti mould n easy to dry stuff

can keep cactus too

 

[PeanutButterJellyfish]

Just enjoy the view and the sunset and turn on aircon

 

[jumpthepig]

i thot east facing is worse.
from morning alr kena jialat jialat....all the heat trapped inside use fan also cant disperse

West is worse….at night (when everybody rests at home) the walls still feel warm….