May 2013 BTO

[Densocool]

Sembawang the fengshui not good.
From what I hear, near the park and beach, the place there 'dirty'.
That place got many people throw 'unwanted things'.

Last time Bishan also haunted but look now, heard some parts in orchard also haunted, bedok reservoir esp haunted too but look at properties there still selling leh.

unless got situations like the exorcist appear I think when we live in such a small dot we can't really complain la.

 

[rollbread]

Are you chinese? If yes chances to get might be ok if you dun mind low floor.

Yup chinese. I just hope that won't get the block in front of the coffee shop, if not everyday the smoke really disturbing....

 

[missy janice]

Yup chinese. I just hope that won't get the block in front of the coffee shop, if not everyday the smoke really disturbing....

Oic wish you good luck but from what I see so far from previous BTO mostly those dropout are chinese so you might can get a good unit since your number is not so far away.

 

[Jacky2000]

wow your queue no even higher then mine

can let me know when u due for flat selection lol then roughly i will know mine when also

anyway i counted... blk 561A and 561B, there is a total of 98 units from 10th floor - 16th floor.

myself targeting blk 561B... facing expressway

Guys, Care to share with me how many times you have balloted so far, in order to get so gd queue number?

Mt first time ballot Queensway, gt 50% more of the allocated units avail. This time also.... Units 200++, queue number 300++... queue number always 150% of the units...

Is it bcoz when applying time I choose bank loan???

I got 4 ballot chance tis time cz live near parents...

 

[Gixxerfied]

Guys, Care to share with me how many times you have balloted so far, in order to get so gd queue number?

Mt first time ballot Queensway, gt 50% more of the allocated units avail. This time also.... Units 200++, queue number 300++... queue number always 150% of the units...

Is it bcoz when applying time I choose bank loan???

I got 4 ballot chance tis time cz live near parents...

1st time..doesn't matter bank loan or what anyway.. But queensway of cos more ppl going for it..

See cck which I applied for.. 0.7 for 1st means definitely a unit for all 1st timer.. Next is q no which really is heng suay thingy.

 

[devilcup]

took some photos of JW today. sorry for the photo quality. using hp to take.

the empty plot of land...

the expressway (stood a while there... find the noise bearable until i went to a nearby block 403... at 11 floor... the noise is quite loud. but no choice i rather trade unblock view with noise+dust)

View from block 403

my target... Blk 561B , unit 1173, else 1157 or 1159

else can't get good higher floors for Blk 561B, will choose Blk 561A unit 1147 or 1145

those who wanna get Blk 561B, take note that there is a dustbin compound on the left near unit 1131 and 1133, 2nd-3rd floor will suffer the stench.

Bro, think carefully and take your time to think too.

once buy, you will stuck with your unit for at least 5 years before you can change wor.

 

[d3n]

Guys, Care to share with me how many times you have balloted so far, in order to get so gd queue number?

Mt first time ballot Queensway, gt 50% more of the allocated units avail. This time also.... Units 200++, queue number 300++... queue number always 150% of the units...

Is it bcoz when applying time I choose bank loan???

I got 4 ballot chance tis time cz live near parents...

ermm this is my first time applying

the no of applicants for this JW project is not very high... 570 applicants for 238 units (4rm)... so based on this i already got at least near 50% chance... the rest is luck already.

my parents not staying near... i not qualified for AHG... although i apply for HDB loan.

 

[d3n]

Bro, think carefully and take your time to think too.

once buy, you will stuck with your unit for at least 5 years before you can change wor.

no worries... cos my current house (parents)... also beside the road (west coast highway)... and at 6th floor. so somehow i am used to road noises.

think of another way.... if its non peak period (late at night), it should be dead silence since lesser cars are expected to use the expressway. shouldn't be that bad.

 

[devilcup]

no worries... cos my current house (parents)... also beside the road (west coast highway)... and at 6th floor. so somehow i am used to road noises.

think of another way.... if its non peak period (late at night), it should be dead silence since lesser cars are expected to use the expressway. shouldn't be that bad.

try go there when late night.

 

[d3n]

try go there when late night.

ok maybe i try next fri night

 

[missy janice]

Woodlands Pasture I and Woodlands Pasture II

https://www.facebook.com/groups/555111407860996/

Eastbank/Eastbrook/Eastwave @ Canberra

https://www.facebook.com/groups/585991171445252/

Hougang Crimson

https://www.facebook.com/groups/167152413457075/

Kent Hong Crest

https://www.facebook.com/groups/342762875827210/

Spring Haven @ Jurong

https://www.facebook.com/groups/169318083243680/

 

[1stlove]

Woodlands Pasture I and Woodlands Pasture II

https://www.facebook.com/groups/555111407860996/

Eastbank/Eastbrook/Eastwave @ Canberra

https://www.facebook.com/groups/585991171445252/

Hougang Crimson

https://www.facebook.com/groups/167152413457075/

Kent Hong Crest

https://www.facebook.com/groups/342762875827210/

Spring Haven @ Jurong

https://www.facebook.com/groups/169318083243680/

Why did you create facebook group for all the BTOs? Which BTO are you under?

Future residents prefer to set up facebook group with members who own a flat and not just some outsider who set up the group who might be a contractor or ID... this was the same thing that happened in the Jan BTO where the same person created many facebook groups for different BTOs and once the residents found out, they left the group and created their own closed group.

 

[Gixxerfied]

Why did you create facebook group for all the BTOs? Which BTO are you under?

Future residents prefer to set up facebook group with members who own a flat and not just some outsider who set up the group who might be a contractor or ID... this was the same thing that happened in the Jan BTO where the same person created many facebook groups for different BTOs and once the residents found out, they left the group and created their own closed group.

Nov 2012 Bedok BTO (Fengshan Greenville)

My bf and I also had decide to get which unit and the chances to get it shd be quite high since our queue number is before 100 unless ppl in front of us want it too lol

 

[stonefish35]

Thank you for the correction..

And yes, seen that media box over at my frens place before..Exactly what i told him when setting up his home network. Wonder how he did it eventually as i haven visited his home yet..

Simple. TP install beside the mediabox. Not enough space for the TP to be inside it. So naturally, ONT will be beside the TP. Then ONT 1 line into the mediabox. There is a LAN line from Mediabox all the way to the TV console area, embedded in the walls, prelaid by HDB during the construction period.

Over at the Internet outlet at the console area, 1 line into the router cum modem. Bingo. Most strategic place for wifi router. If want each room to be connected via LAN line,

a) If not taking HDB tiles and doing your own, lay 3 Lan lines, 1 for each room under the tiles.

b) If choose the HDB tiles, can run via the false ceiling / L Box, assuming all 3 rooms and LR have it.

c) Another alternative is ,use Homeplug.

 

[stonefish35]

Thanks dude for the information.

How long did you took to do your renovation? Did you opt for the optional component scheme mah? or you get your own contractor to do the tiles etc.

Took about 1 mth. Simple reno, half my cost is carpentry works . Chose optional components as during 2008, such costs were still reasonable. After 2009, optional components cost are ridiculous . At present cost, no way man. Kill people set fire costs for the optional items now.

Regretted taking HDB tiles. Anyway probably going to revamp my flooring after another 2 yrs.

 

[EmoFaith]

Took about 1 mth. Simple reno, half my cost is carpentry works . Chose optional components as during 2008, such costs were still reasonable. After 2009, optional components cost are ridiculous . At present cost, no way man. Kill people set fire costs for the optional items now.

Regretted taking HDB tiles. Anyway probably going to revamp my flooring after another 2 yrs.

why? HDB tiles not good?

 

[stonefish35]

actually i am v tempted to get my own tiles... like marble those..

but worried wil be expensive like hell esp 5 years down the road..inflation..the prices of tiles sure increase...

sad! =( dont like the feeling of being 'chopped'

Marble flooring for just the living room for 4-rm will cost around 10k. Marble is a porous material, meaning it will absorb or " discharge" some moisture. Good and bad. Will require more care during cleaning, eg, I doubt you will want to use robotic vacuum or robotic mop for marble flooring.

why? HDB tiles not good?

HDB tiles are those cheap $3 per tile type. As current price, it is a rip off. Back in 2008 during my selection, the cost is still not too far off market price.

Over 1 yr, the grout between the tiles turned dark, and worksmanship are not good. Mass laid by the main contractor workers,who are most likely PRC. Whereas for reputable Renovation contractors / ID, good tile layers are usually malaysians. Same theory for carpentry works. Compared the PRC and malaysian tiler and carpentry, the workmanship is no horse run.

Of course, some ID / contractors will use PRC teams to pass off.

 

[Gixxerfied]

Took about 1 mth. Simple reno, half my cost is carpentry works . Chose optional components as during 2008, such costs were still reasonable. After 2009, optional components cost are ridiculous . At present cost, no way man. Kill people set fire costs for the optional items now.

Regretted taking HDB tiles. Anyway probably going to revamp my flooring after another 2 yrs.

Did it pop??

 

[Gixxerfied]

Simple. TP install beside the mediabox. Not enough space for the TP to be inside it. So naturally, ONT will be beside the TP. Then ONT 1 line into the mediabox. There is a LAN line from Mediabox all the way to the TV console area, embedded in the walls, prelaid by HDB during the construction period.

Over at the Internet outlet at the console area, 1 line into the router cum modem. Bingo. Most strategic place for wifi router. If want each room to be connected via LAN line,

a) If not taking HDB tiles and doing your own, lay 3 Lan lines, 1 for each room under the tiles.

b) If choose the HDB tiles, can run via the false ceiling / L Box, assuming all 3 rooms and LR have it.

c) Another alternative is ,use Homeplug.

That's what i told my fren also..But his fibre point probably nt up yet..But apparently for newer BTO, the TP should be there by the time the key is ready according to IDA new requirement for new residential/commercial buildings..

Already planning the A route and probably 2 wifi spot..If not would be using network switch..Still early to plan also..Wait till get the layout then decide.

Marble flooring for just the living room for 4-rm will cost around 10k. Marble is a porous material, meaning it will absorb or " discharge" some moisture. Good and bad. Will require more care during cleaning, eg, I doubt you will want to use robotic vacuum or robotic mop for marble flooring.



HDB tiles are those cheap $3 per tile type. As current price, it is a rip off. Back in 2008 during my selection, the cost is still not too far off market price.

Over 1 yr, the grout between the tiles turned dark, and worksmanship are not good. Mass laid by the main contractor workers,who are most likely PRC. Whereas for reputable Renovation contractors / ID, good tile layers are usually malaysians. Same theory for carpentry works. Compared the PRC and malaysian tiler and carpentry, the workmanship is no horse run.

Of course, some ID / contractors will use PRC teams to pass off.

Yup, good worksmanship is by msian..Was talking about this with my wife just now..She say no worries, she has msian frens working in this field..FIL use to work in SG years back laying tiles also..

 

[EmoFaith]

Marble flooring for just the living room for 4-rm will cost around 10k. Marble is a porous material, meaning it will absorb or " discharge" some moisture. Good and bad. Will require more care during cleaning, eg, I doubt you will want to use robotic vacuum or robotic mop for marble flooring.



HDB tiles are those cheap $3 per tile type. As current price, it is a rip off. Back in 2008 during my selection, the cost is still not too far off market price.

Over 1 yr, the grout between the tiles turned dark, and worksmanship are not good. Mass laid by the main contractor workers,who are most likely PRC. Whereas for reputable Renovation contractors / ID, good tile layers are usually malaysians. Same theory for carpentry works. Compared the PRC and malaysian tiler and carpentry, the workmanship is no horse run.

Of course, some ID / contractors will use PRC teams to pass off.

wah didnt know marble tiles so expensive.. just living room for 4 rms need 10k...

hmm how about those tiles that use wood? or what kind of tiles do not have much floor line?

omg i ever thought of robotic vacuum or robotic mop, but no idea is it that good or not? hahaha i am such a lazy ass.