different ppl have different thinking.. if you are surrounded by all the condos, next time when u wana exit, your potential buyer will see all the condos in your cluster and compare .. ultimately, your pricing will also be affected cos trying to 'compete' with the rest of the condo
surrounded by hdb - who will be your potential buyer of piermont in future ? those HDB upgraders that stays nearby you, whom are not eligible to buy during launch date ( those HDB surrounding Piermont haven't MOP yet as of now)..
Those who stay in Punggol will notice that we don't have this condo 'enclave' cluster.. all the condos are well scattered all over punggol.. so each will have its unique selling points.. ie those who wants near to Global Intl Sch, they will look at Flo / Waterwoods.. those who wants near Horizon Pri Sch, will look at Riverparc / River Isle.. etc..
Lets take the new anchorvale EC for example, yes, its surrounded mostly by condos, you have The Vales , Treasure Crest , Bellewater and new EC.. your future buyer for your EC wont be these guys.. in fact, there are your 'competitors' .. tis is just my thoughts, of course you will have to do your due diligence checks yourself…
Ok la.. I guess these punggol upgraders wound't mind living near HDB and don't appreciate privacy. You win the point. However, don't expect those higher tier "atas" ppl to consider such condo.