Forett

[Cowfarm]

Haha Ki residences also another one. Curious to see where their proposed new constructed road will be

 

[lucario1806]

Ooh!! Thanks! Do you happen to know how long is the walk from Ki Residences to Clementi Rd via the new road?

 

[1993newbie]

It’s actually next to Maju camp. Just pass by it.

Forest Site clearing works ongoing currently.

Haha Ki residences also another one. Curious to see where their proposed new constructed road will be

 

[lucario1806]

It’s actually next to Maju camp. Just pass by it.

Forest Site clearing works ongoing currently.

Ah good move by the Developer. Thanks for the photo! Looking at Google maps, it cuts the walking distance by half at least . So from 26 mins walk to Maju camp bus stop, become 13 mins. Still very far tho

 

[mom2angels]

Hi everyone.. need your advice..
So basically we have booked our BTO in Tengah Town in 2018..
The bto will be ready by end of 2023.
Currently we are holding our HDB unit and MOP next year March.
Since 2018 till now we always been thinking if we should go with a condo as we are affordable for it.
Also thinking abt future appreciation and such ,condo is a good option for us.
We have been always in the West and we are looking for a condo (new launch) around the same area.
So we have chosen a few : Daintree / Forett(v late) / Parc Esta(but v far)
We are contemplating as the entry price is high.. but we are also looking for own stay with an option to exit 8-10yrs if needed to.
We are searching for project that can move in By 2021/2022.
So question is :
BTO : it’s better to let go right?
Which project should be suitable for us.. initially we aim for abt 1.5M 3BR but we understand it’s hard to find new launch at that price.. we can stretch to 1.9M but provided we must have a capital appreciation within 10yrs..
Haha I might be ambitious or what.. but kindly give your opinions.
Thanks in advance..

 

[Ohw123]

Hi everyone.. need your advice..
So basically we have booked our BTO in Tengah Town in 2018..
The bto will be ready by end of 2023.
Currently we are holding our HDB unit and MOP next year March.
Since 2018 till now we always been thinking if we should go with a condo as we are affordable for it.
Also thinking abt future appreciation and such ,condo is a good option for us.
We have been always in the West and we are looking for a condo (new launch) around the same area.
So we have chosen a few : Daintree / Forett(v late) / Parc Esta(but v far)
We are contemplating as the entry price is high.. but we are also looking for own stay with an option to exit 8-10yrs if needed to.
We are searching for project that can move in By 2021/2022.
So question is :
BTO : it’s better to let go right?
Which project should be suitable for us.. initially we aim for abt 1.5M 3BR but we understand it’s hard to find new launch at that price.. we can stretch to 1.9M but provided we must have a capital appreciation within 10yrs..
Haha I might be ambitious or what.. but kindly give your opinions.
Thanks in advance..

Forett just launched, what do you mean by “v late”
Parc Esta think no much meat left... if Daintree I’d rather go for Parc Clematis/ upcoming Clavon.
Or best come get Stirling Residences lol

 

[Passerboy]

Hi everyone.. need your advice..
So basically we have booked our BTO in Tengah Town in 2018..
The bto will be ready by end of 2023.
Currently we are holding our HDB unit and MOP next year March.
Since 2018 till now we always been thinking if we should go with a condo as we are affordable for it.
Also thinking abt future appreciation and such ,condo is a good option for us.
We have been always in the West and we are looking for a condo (new launch) around the same area.
So we have chosen a few : Daintree / Forett(v late) / Parc Esta(but v far)
We are contemplating as the entry price is high.. but we are also looking for own stay with an option to exit 8-10yrs if needed to.
We are searching for project that can move in By 2021/2022.
So question is :
BTO : it’s better to let go right?
Which project should be suitable for us.. initially we aim for abt 1.5M 3BR but we understand it’s hard to find new launch at that price.. we can stretch to 1.9M but provided we must have a capital appreciation within 10yrs..
Haha I might be ambitious or what.. but kindly give your opinions.
Thanks in advance..

I have a more impt question, who are u intending to rent ur Tengah HDB to? And u cannot rent it till it has hit MOP from my understanding which is like 2030 when u can rent out the HDB.

 

[bujingyun82]

MOP counts after it’s completed? Meaning 2028? Or you mean you intend to give up the Tengah BTO?

Daintree should TOP in 2022, forett maybe too long for you. Expected 2024 now.

Hi everyone.. need your advice..
So basically we have booked our BTO in Tengah Town in 2018..
The bto will be ready by end of 2023.
Currently we are holding our HDB unit and MOP next year March.
Since 2018 till now we always been thinking if we should go with a condo as we are affordable for it.
Also thinking abt future appreciation and such ,condo is a good option for us.
We have been always in the West and we are looking for a condo (new launch) around the same area.
So we have chosen a few : Daintree / Forett(v late) / Parc Esta(but v far)
We are contemplating as the entry price is high.. but we are also looking for own stay with an option to exit 8-10yrs if needed to.
We are searching for project that can move in By 2021/2022.
So question is :
BTO : it’s better to let go right?
Which project should be suitable for us.. initially we aim for abt 1.5M 3BR but we understand it’s hard to find new launch at that price.. we can stretch to 1.9M but provided we must have a capital appreciation within 10yrs..
Haha I might be ambitious or what.. but kindly give your opinions.
Thanks in advance..

 

[griffin jr]

Hi everyone.. need your advice..
So basically we have booked our BTO in Tengah Town in 2018..
The bto will be ready by end of 2023.
Currently we are holding our HDB unit and MOP next year March.
Since 2018 till now we always been thinking if we should go with a condo as we are affordable for it.
Also thinking abt future appreciation and such ,condo is a good option for us.
We have been always in the West and we are looking for a condo (new launch) around the same area.
So we have chosen a few : Daintree / Forett(v late) / Parc Esta(but v far)
We are contemplating as the entry price is high.. but we are also looking for own stay with an option to exit 8-10yrs if needed to.
We are searching for project that can move in By 2021/2022.
So question is :
BTO : it’s better to let go right?
Which project should be suitable for us.. initially we aim for abt 1.5M 3BR but we understand it’s hard to find new launch at that price.. we can stretch to 1.9M but provided we must have a capital appreciation within 10yrs..
Haha I might be ambitious or what.. but kindly give your opinions.
Thanks in advance..

we are assuming u need to let go ur hdb, meanin forfeit

first u need to check hw much u lose from doing that

secondly, i dont think stretchin to 1.9m is wise. have u done all ur math, including bsd, monthly repayments etc? if u have to stretch, u are puttin alot of unseen stress on urself when it comes to work.

thirdly, how much space are u giving up in yr hdb just to fulfil ur condo dream? can u get the same space? im assuming u have kids from ur nick. a hdb common room thats 10sqm is very diff from the 8 to 8.5sqm rooms in new launches these days

lastly, u want guaranteed capital apprec.. thats not unreasonable but we are not in the biz of fortune telling.. maybe selling hdb after mop is a better bet if u crave appreciation so much. forett is challenged with some serious oversupply

 

[mom2angels]

we are assuming u need to let go ur hdb, meanin forfeit

first u need to check hw much u lose from doing that

secondly, i dont think stretchin to 1.9m is wise. have u done all ur math, including bsd, monthly repayments etc? if u have to stretch, u are puttin alot of unseen stress on urself when it comes to work.

thirdly, how much space are u giving up in yr hdb just to fulfil ur condo dream? can u get the same space? im assuming u have kids from ur nick. a hdb common room thats 10sqm is very diff from the 8 to 8.5sqm rooms in new launches these days

lastly, u want guaranteed capital apprec.. thats not unreasonable but we are not in the biz of fortune telling.. maybe selling hdb after mop is a better bet if u crave appreciation so much. forett is challenged with some serious oversupply

Thanks for your input!
Forfeit is costing us 22K
When we buy Tengah we thought we want to fully pay the house and no headache but the thing is what’s next, where can we pump our money , we are not into stocks but really interested in ppty investment.
So the math is done and comfortable up to 1.9m with the prepayment and downpayment math is done..

Sorry for not being specific:
1)Our current resale hdb is mop on March 2021.
2)After that our bto which we book in 2018 will be ready for key collection on end 2023
So meaning by next year March we have options:
1) to carry on with Tengah bto
2) forfeit bto and go with condo

Definitely the space of the bto is bothering us.. like if we were to go with bto are we letting go of opportunities of owning condo as we have plans to get second property in the Long run.. but for the bto we must buy as family nucleus..
So you I know we can’t predict future we are not fortune tellers.. but just wanna seek opinions and different views..

 

[mom2angels]

MOP counts after it’s completed? Meaning 2028? Or you mean you intend to give up the Tengah BTO?

Daintree should TOP in 2022, forett maybe too long for you. Expected 2024 now.

Sorry for not being specific:
1)Our current resale hdb is mop on March 2021.
2)After that our bto which we book in 2018 will be ready for key collection on end 2023
So meaning by next year March we have options:
1) to carry on with Tengah bto
2) forfeit bto and go with condo

 

[mom2angels]

I have a more impt question, who are u intending to rent ur Tengah HDB to? And u cannot rent it till it has hit MOP from my understanding which is like 2030 when u can rent out the HDB.

Sorry for not being specific:
1)Our current resale hdb is mop on March 2021.
2)After that our bto which we book in 2018 will be ready for key collection on end 2023
So meaning by next year March we have options:
1) to carry on with Tengah bto
2) forfeit bto and go with condo

 

[Passerboy]

Thanks for your input!
Forfeit is costing us 22K
When we buy Tengah we thought we want to fully pay the house and no headache but the thing is what’s next, where can we pump our money , we are not into stocks but really interested in ppty investment.
So the math is done and comfortable up to 1.9m with the prepayment and downpayment math is done..

Sorry for not being specific:
1)Our current resale hdb is mop on March 2021.
2)After that our bto which we book in 2018 will be ready for key collection on end 2023
So meaning by next year March we have options:
1) to carry on with Tengah bto
2) forfeit bto and go with condo

Definitely the space of the bto is bothering us.. like if we were to go with bto are we letting go of opportunities of owning condo as we have plans to get second property in the Long run.. but for the bto we must buy as family nucleus..
So you I know we can’t predict future we are not fortune tellers.. but just wanna seek opinions and different views..

One wrong move made: back in 2018 or earlier u should have scoured for a condo, it was way cheaper back then and u could the upgrade.

Amongst Forett, Daintree and PArc Esta u are looking at, I would be more inclined to go for either PE or Forett for its upside potential rather than Daintree. Think there are still 3 bedder units at PE for 1.6xmil, and plenty of choices for Forett.

 

[mom2angels]

Forett just launched, what do you mean by “v late”
Parc Esta think no much meat left... if Daintree I’d rather go for Parc Clematis/ upcoming Clavon.
Or best come get Stirling Residences lol

Forret to get key will be too late for us
Parc Esta is far and no much meat left like you said
Parc Clementis is big mass project but still considering
For Clavon gonna be more later so not keen on this option
Stirling Residences considering but not sure we have missed the good buying price

Sorry not being very choosy but just wanna be careful coz this is first time thinking of condo purchase.

 

[mom2angels]

One wrong move made: back in 2018 or earlier u should have scoured for a condo, it was way cheaper back then and u could the upgrade.

Amongst Forett, Daintree and PArc Esta u are looking at, I would be more inclined to go for either PE or Forett for its upside potential rather than Daintree. Think there are still 3 bedder units at PE for 1.6xmil, and plenty of choices for Forett.

Thanks.
If it’s you what you would do now?
We are west sider , I am also studying different projects in the West that TOP around 2022/2023

 

[Falafell]

Thanks for your input!
Forfeit is costing us 22K
When we buy Tengah we thought we want to fully pay the house and no headache but the thing is what’s next, where can we pump our money , we are not into stocks but really interested in ppty investment.
So the math is done and comfortable up to 1.9m with the prepayment and downpayment math is done..

Sorry for not being specific:
1)Our current resale hdb is mop on March 2021.
2)After that our bto which we book in 2018 will be ready for key collection on end 2023
So meaning by next year March we have options:
1) to carry on with Tengah bto
2) forfeit bto and go with condo

Definitely the space of the bto is bothering us.. like if we were to go with bto are we letting go of opportunities of owning condo as we have plans to get second property in the Long run.. but for the bto we must buy as family nucleus..
So you I know we can’t predict future we are not fortune tellers.. but just wanna seek opinions and different views..

If your intention is to exit within 10 years, Tengah might take more than that to fully realise. It took Punggol around 20 years to become attractive (eg. Punggol Digital District, WWP, Townhub, Sports hub), and yet they are still not done. If there is going to be another financial crisis, it might only further delay Tengah development plans. But if you are willing to wait the course till Tengah becomes attractive, will your bto become ‘old’ & ‘outdated’ compared to the new ones?

I see you have narrowed properties close to URA transformation areas, but as the others said, Parc Esta almost fully sold already. The good buys cfm eaten up already. Is it worth it to fork out 17xx psf for Parc Esta? What if the upcoming Penrose launch at lower psf? As for Forett & Daintree, are you comfortable with the vicnity? Or u buy for the sake of capital appreciation?

 

[Passerboy]

Forret to get key will be too late for us
Parc Esta is far and no much meat left like you said
Parc Clementis is big mass project but still considering
For Clavon gonna be more later so not keen on this option
Stirling Residences considering but not sure we have missed the good buying price

Sorry not being very choosy but just wanna be careful coz this is first time thinking of condo purchase.

I would definitely skip Stirling Residences.
1) u have plenty of competition in future to exit and the three bedders are Commonwealth Towers and Queens Peak are cheaper in quantum to current prices
2) current Stirling 3 bidders are gg for 18-20xxpsf where by early birds entered as low as 15xxpsf, where is the meat left? (For PE early birds entry about 15xxpsf for less premium three bedroom units, think now left w premium facing pool ones at 17xxpsf)
3) the design and finishing of Stirling Residences is the most common looking out of its competitors QP and CT


You can consider Clavon or One North Residences that is upcoming, but with later TOP dates

 

[Passerboy]

Thanks.
If it’s you what you would do now?
We are west sider , I am also studying different projects in the West that TOP around 2022/2023

Actually your best bet now could be Parc Clematis instead, whereby there are still three bedders at 15xx-16xx psf I think.

 

[mom2angels]

I would definitely skip Stirling Residences.
1) u have plenty of competition in future to exit and the three bedders are Commonwealth Towers and Queens Peak are cheaper in quantum to current prices
2) current Stirling 3 bidders are gg for 18-20xxpsf where by early birds entered as low as 15xxpsf, where is the meat left? (For PE early birds entry about 15xxpsf for less premium three bedroom units, think now left w premium facing pool ones at 17xxpsf)
3) the design and finishing of Stirling Residences is the most common looking out of its competitors QP and CT


You can consider Clavon or One North Residences that is upcoming, but with later TOP dates

Exactly.. the projects that is going to be TOP soon left a few units and the prices have been increased
And projects that is launching now will have a later TOP date.. really there is not much at west side project..

 

[mom2angels]

Actually your best bet now could be Parc Clematis instead, whereby there are still three bedders at 15xx-16xx psf I think.

Yesterday we had thought about it also..
at first our take was Parc Clementis is a large project so we will be competing with many sellers.. and mass project housing tend to get old faster due to so many ppl using the same facilities..looking at The Parc condo which now looks very old..
But I agree this is one of a good bet..