The Criterion EC

[Paroxysmm]

Hi, EC previously wasn't in our consideration but over CNY my husband and I decided to take a look at Criterion.

With only so few units left, we are keen on Blk3, #01-06.

Anyone has any quick opinions?

 

[Mergui219067]

Wa , most of these ulu EC units are not affected by the Budget.

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[Firestone]

Got what. All the 4 bedroom premium and above for EC are selling 1m and above

 

[Mergui219067]

Sure but unlike private .
Even 6xx sq ft shoeboxes opp I am staying is $1.2 millions ++ .

Got what. All the 4 bedroom premium and above for EC are selling 1m and above

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[Firestone]

Is based on location
Even private condo like miltonia residences, etc also not that expensive

But Sg is so small. Everywhere is also assessible. At most you spend like 30 min extra in public transportation

 

[Mergui219067]

I used to stay in ulu Singapore but move to RCR.
The price difference is significant for
CCR / RCR / OCR & there are reasons.
A 5-minutes standing is different from a packed 3/4 hour standing with/without transfer.
You also save on sleeping time / home earlier.

But Sg is so small. Everywhere is also assessible. At most you spend like 30 min extra in public transportation

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[Justin6699]

Hi, EC previously wasn't in our consideration but over CNY my husband and I decided to take a look at Criterion.

With only so few units left, we are keen on Blk3, #01-06.

Anyone has any quick opinions?

Good unit. Near the entrance. Pls check your pm for more info.

 

[Firestone]

I think #02-37 might be better than #01-06

#01-06 bedroom faces road direction. On diagram, there is a partition wall. But not sure how well it will insulate the sound out & whether it will be more dusty

But #02-37 prob cost more I think & higher monthly maintenance fees

 

[Mergui219067]

Such low floor !

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[Firestone]

Personally I like first level floor. But my family hates it
So llst, get a high level

First floor can just walk over to the swimming pool and got a secondary gate which is easier to go in and out

And no need to deal with horror lifts which keeps breaking down

 

[Mergui219067]

Low floor & near swimming pool ?
Good luck if this Yishun condo are occupied mainly families with kids @ weekends !

‘Your eyes would be eating ice cream’ in my condo though.
The pool is mostly expat chiobu in bikinis suntanning.

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[Firestone]

Nothing wrong with that
I grew up using public pool as a kid

 

[tokidoki_sg]

I think #02-37 might be better than #01-06

#01-06 bedroom faces road direction. On diagram, there is a partition wall. But not sure how well it will insulate the sound out & whether it will be more dusty

But #02-37 prob cost more I think & higher monthly maintenance fees

I think #01-06 is not blocked by any partition wall as it is on elevated ground. It's not really near the road, still quite a distance and it's on higher level too. May not be too bad. As for #02-37, maybe a bit close to Signature units. Best is go on site and check out the distance.

 

[Justin6699]

Such low floor !

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Low floor or not, these are the remaining EC units still selling at $700+ psf.

Compared it with a full condo like Parc Botannia which is selling at $1280 psf and more or less sold out too.

 

[kiatme]

I think #02-37 might be better than #01-06

#01-06 bedroom faces road direction. On diagram, there is a partition wall. But not sure how well it will insulate the sound out & whether it will be more dusty

But #02-37 prob cost more I think & higher monthly maintenance fees

think the share value should be the same (maintenance),
between stack 37, 2 and 6, i would rank it like this :
37 > 6 > 2

stack 6 con :
facing the entrance, even though there is a partition wall, i think the vehicles might be an issue, the noise + chance of lights beaming into the house, good thing is you save time walking into the condo can easily walk out to take a bus (for your members who do not drive)

stack 2 con :
facing substation, there is a reading grove there, might have teenagers chilling there peeking at your house

stack 37 con :
facing tennis court / yoga lawn maybe can see chio bu doing yoga

not much diff between patio and 2nd level, its a love or hate thing, some people like patio, some hate it, there would be a niche market for patio buyers next time if you intend to sell/rent, i don't think there will be anyone though who likes 2nd level.

i don't know how much are you in a rush to secure a house but the next few batches of BTO will be around 3 years (compared to 5 years wait), the tampines BTO was under subscribed can wait for the next BTO if you are keen

 

[Paroxysmm]

Thanks for all the info. Actually we were not considering EC initially so didn't have much research done. Will make arrangements to visit the showflat etc. very soon.

Does anyone have the layout of Blk 3? Or Blk1? I assume it would be similar?

 

[tokidoki_sg]

Thanks for all the info. Actually we were not considering EC initially so didn't have much research done. Will make arrangements to visit the showflat etc. very soon.

Does anyone have the layout of Blk 3? Or Blk1? I assume it would be similar?

Blk 1 & 3 same layout. I assume you are asking where is the rubbish chute. Stack 02, 06 & 37 all near to rubbish chute.

 

[Paroxysmm]

Blk 1 & 3 same layout. I assume you are asking where is the rubbish chute. Stack 02, 06 & 37 all near to rubbish chute.

Ah yes, I scrolled back many pages and found the layout shortly. Thanks!

 

[kiatme]

Thanks for all the info. Actually we were not considering EC initially so didn't have much research done. Will make arrangements to visit the showflat etc. very soon.

Does anyone have the layout of Blk 3? Or Blk1? I assume it would be similar?

You able to check your PM ??
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[Paroxysmm]

You able to check your PM ??
Refer to image below

I'm not able to reply to PM but I've managed to get the layout, thanks!