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

[11.11.]

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”.

​

The Independent Singapore​

tnoosrdpeS9fds a00gt1l5a50fc7eg8tu9r:31aa0 YaM4eyi4i gA932ig ·

https://www.facebook.com/#
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!



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

 

[orhneeorh]

The sun moves its direction across the year.. so at most 6 months

 

[cet87]

Can install blinds and curtain, right?

 

[grevq80o]

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”.

​

The Independent Singapore​

tnoosrdpeS9fds a00gt1l5a50fc7eg8tu9r:31aa0 YaM4eyi4i gA932ig ·

https://www.facebook.com/#
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!



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

This also agent is to blame. I also kena same situation. Lucky ish my bed room kena bbq and I can use Aircon at night to mitigate. And the windows of my house is NS direction, so very windy

 

[grevq80o]

Can install blinds and curtain, right?

Will still be hot because the concrete outside is hot and it radiates into the house. The only solution is air con.

At least there is a solution ie have air con in the house.

 

[shagrat]

 

[ghregular]

shld say he neber use brain that day

 

[charliebrown]

there is no 100% till eberything u song one unless $$ not a problem to u.

 

[articland05]

my hse also west sun but feel ok leh

 

[coyote]

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”.

​

The Independent Singapore​

tnoosrdpeS9fds a00gt1l5a50fc7eg8tu9r:31aa0 YaM4eyi4i gA932ig ·

https://www.facebook.com/#
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!


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

Why he and his wife are both not working from 4-6pm everyday?

 

[cet87]

Heng, my one only morning sun.

 

[champion09]

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”.

​

The Independent Singapore​

tnoosrdpeS9fds a00gt1l5a50fc7eg8tu9r:31aa0 YaM4eyi4i gA932ig ·

https://www.facebook.com/#
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!


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

basic compass reading also dont know. this is 1 expensive mistake.

 

[Jian19]

Can install blinds and curtain, right?

Will absorb alot of heat in the noon

Night time also like oven

 

[prudie]

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”.

​

The Independent Singapore​

tnoosrdpeS9fds a00gt1l5a50fc7eg8tu9r:31aa0 YaM4eyi4i gA932ig ·

https://www.facebook.com/#
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!


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

Both not working? 4-6pm most people in air conditioned office.

 

[Teyemittisi]

Sinkies low on vitamin d .. free vitamin for home owners

 

[coyote]

This also agent is to blame. I also kena same situation. Lucky ish my bed room kena bbq and I can use Aircon at night to mitigate. And the windows of my house is NS direction, so very windy

Wah lau eh. House is you own self buy one. Never check the facing of the unit before you buy and now you blame the agent??

Why never ask the facing of the unit before buying?

I hope ts is not those "smart" edmwers who bought properties without an agent and he's regretting now?

 

[winningeleven]

How about the wife ? Isn't she also supposed to give opinion on the purchasing of the flat . They should blame each other . Actually I don't see a big deal about it. my living room also facing the western sun too

He could install curtain or applied solar firm on his window .

 

[tokong]

Come on man, you can't install a blind and on the aircon?

Actually in the afternoons I will pull down the blinds, adjust the blade angle to about 45 degrees, I can have a nice nap even without the fan. The wind will blow in one lah.

 

[888blancgmail]

Good as laundry can dry faster.

Install solar panel n connect to fans.

All his house windows cant be facing sun.

Sit in service yard etc instead for 2hrs?

 

[Kunkka]

Can on airon whole day make downstairs neighbours suffer