wow, really learnt a lot from different opinions on this property.
I tried to walk from the construction site to MRT side exit, if walking very casually and chatting to people at the same time, it's about 12min. I would say normal walking speed would be around 9min, depending on how fast you walk 850m. This excludes the distance from your condo to the gate. So it's not close to MRT definitely. And the bukit timah or upper bukit timah name does not matter to me. it's next to downtown line and nature reserve, which is better than nothing.
On the other hand, the layout of all units are very very good and reasonable. All floor plans are livable, but it's the tiny detail that differentiates it. But it only matters for own stay. After seeing the floor plans and showroom, I just love it. I believe it's the same for the rest who bought Forett.
For someone like me with budget limit, there are other properties within 2min walking distance to MRT (and away from main road), the total price is too expensive even though price/sqft is lower. If you cut off the corridor and probably a bit smaller bathrooms, you save quite a bit area.
Ever since COVID, personally I give up the idea of living in a neighborhood with thousand more people. Even though COVID can end well with vaccination, but the change of perception and habit will stay. I think Forett is just the right size, not too big and not too small. They also offer higher floor options. You get all facilities needed, and just enough. I don't feel like paying the premium for giant swimming pools and fancy designs in the common area. They are nice to have as extra benefits but is a bit waste if I have to choose. if you look at it everyday, it's the same. but it will be noisy with many people in the pool, etc. lol
Many are working from home nowadays and there will always be this option in the future, in my opinion. So nice living environment with greenery or next to sea is better for home office. You are gonna spend majority of your time at home, not elsewhere. Of course we may very likely go back to the old lifestyle post COVID.
Price wise, everything is based on consumer perception, trend and demand. That's why marketing is very important. I have friends starting to look outside central area for cheaper rents and nicer condos after their lease ends. I know little about property market so I am very anxious to see what will happen in 10 years time. just sharing some thought
(for me better locations for convenience are like orchard, marina bay, probably newton... but not six avenue, which is just stops away from beauty world and it's so expensive
for a 1000 sqft 3 bedroom
