Fourth Avenue Residences

[GT1099]

I am quite familiar with the place. If one go for convenient, yes, these shops/banks/coffee shops offers convenience, but if 1 looking for big shopping mall, food court, hawker, etc the answer is sorry. LOL

Admittedly, I used the term mixed development / integrated a little loosely. But yea, the everyday conveniences are definitely great for the residents. Though I would argue, as compared to some mixed developments that are not managed by the developers, the mix of shops, banking and food options near FAR is pretty decent, coupled with the doorstep MRT.

Unfortunately, the Grandstand doesn't quite qualify as a good enough shopping mall.

 

[normoh]

I used to stay literally beside Waterway Point. The convenience can never be doubted and the walk to and fro by the waterway feels like the place is better than Roberson Quay. Would not have moved if not for work and commute. Having a large mall has it pros and cons. Pros is evident. Cons is the peak and never ending weekend jam/noise. From both people as well as cars.

 

[scanner007]

I used to stay literally beside Waterway Point. The convenience can never be doubted and the walk to and fro by the waterway feels like the place is better than Roberson Quay. Would not have moved if not for work and commute. Having a large mall has it pros and cons. Pros is evident. Cons is the peak and never ending weekend jam/noise. From both people as well as cars.

Because it is Waterway Point. Waterway Point is an extreme example. Only 1 mall in the central area catering for a growing young population, with many BTOs, upcoming new condos and ECs. Everywhere is so crowded.

 

[normoh]

Because it is Waterway Point. Waterway Point is an extreme example. Only 1 mall in the central area catering for a growing young population, with many BTOs, upcoming new condos and ECs. Everywhere is so crowded.

That's why i like Bt Timah. No reason for the crowds and cars as no large shopping center and the dispersed shops all along the area. Basic needs is met. For extras Orchard is near. Except for that Sinopec. The queue is long most of the time.

 

[bujingyun82]

That's why i like Bt Timah. No reason for the crowds and cars as no large shopping center and the dispersed shops all along the area. Basic needs is met. For extras Orchard is near. Except for that Sinopec. The queue is long most of the time.

you live in Bukit Timah now?

 

[normoh]

you live in Bukit Timah now?

Haha no. Too poor to stay there. Hopefully in the future la. Just very fimiliar with the place from schooling to working to play all around the area.

 

[scanner007]

Haha no. Too poor to stay there. Hopefully in the future la. Just very fimiliar with the place from schooling to working to play all around the area.

Getting a unit at FAR?

 

[normoh]

Getting a unit at FAR?

Depends on the wife. . Among all the projects this one she has the least resistance.

 

[GT1099]

Depends on the wife. . Among all the projects this one she has the least resistance.

Hope you get a good unit if you do decide to take the plunge! It would certainly be a good place for home stay given the nearby amenities

If you stay there long enough, you might even get to enjoy the full Bukit Timah-Rochor green corridor after it is built.

 

[bujingyun82]

Green corridor is good. My favourite riding route now. Can go all the way to Changi Airport.

 

[GT1099]

Waiting for the sky park to be up. Will be nice to go there for recreation. The artist impressions on Nparks website looks pretty cool. But probably ready in 2024-25. Think it is about 10 mins walk from FAR.

 

[bujingyun82]

Waiting for the sky park to be up. Will be nice to go there for recreation. The artist impressions on Nparks website looks pretty cool. But probably ready in 2024-25. Think it is about 10 mins walk from FAR.

should be ready by the time I move into that area.

 

[GT1099]

should be ready by the time I move into that area.

Nice You got a new launch in Bt Timah area too? Or resale?

 

[bujingyun82]

Nice You got a new launch in Bt Timah area too? Or resale?

I’m in the fake Bukit Timah area. Poorer cousin. Life’s tough. Can buy up to what I afford

 

[GT1099]

I’m in the fake Bukit Timah area. Poorer cousin. Life’s tough. Can buy up to what I afford

Being able to buy one is great! Was keen on FAR last year but was only able to afford a one bedder. Dragged my feet on making a decision, and before I knew it, choice units were gone. But I really like the development nonetheless.

 

[ziplockbag2]

Being able to buy one is great! Was keen on FAR last year but was only able to afford a one bedder. Dragged my feet on making a decision, and before I knew it, choice units were gone. But I really like the development nonetheless.

U like the surrounding or the project as a whole. Love the area too but the price tag is too heavy for me.

 

[GT1099]

I think its both in the sense that the project stands out for me because of it surroundings, namely the doorstep MRT, close by amenities and good schools (now RGPS is within 1Km for all blocks). These conveniences, coupled with low supply of smaller-quantum condos in the area are a recipe for good rental demand and yield, which could (but not always) lead to higher possibility of value retention and capital appreciation.

What I didn't quite like about the project though was that most of the units either face the Bt Timah road or are southwest facing. Facilities are decent but nothing to shout about. And of course the pricing was steep, though in my opinion when it was at 2100-2300 psf, its already considered quite a reasonable entry price if you take today's OCR and RCR pricing and future new launch pricing into consideration.

 

[bujingyun82]

I think its both in the sense that the project stands out for me because of it surroundings, namely the doorstep MRT, close by amenities and good schools (now RGPS is within 1Km for all blocks). These conveniences, coupled with low supply of smaller-quantum condos in the area are a recipe for good rental demand and yield, which could (but not always) lead to higher possibility of value retention and capital appreciation.

What I didn't quite like about the project though was that most of the units either face the Bt Timah road or are southwest facing. Facilities are decent but nothing to shout about. And of course the pricing was steep, though in my opinion when it was at 2100-2300 psf, its already considered quite a reasonable entry price if you take today's OCR and RCR pricing and future new launch pricing into consideration.

3 words of advice. Mai Tu Liao.

 

[normoh]

What I didn't quite like about the project though was that most of the units either face the Bt Timah road or are southwest facing. Facilities are decent but nothing to shout about. And of course the pricing was steep, though in my opinion when it was at 2100-2300 psf, its already considered quite a reasonable entry price if you take today's OCR and RCR pricing and future new launch pricing into consideration.

At their lowest psf during middle of last year was really a steal. But those who buy earlier surely buay gan.

 

[Passerboy]

At their lowest psf during middle of last year was really a steal. But those who buy earlier surely buay gan.

The psf now is still quite decent though 23-24xxpsf have..