Dandelion

oh, i see.... thanks! !!

WAH! power leh! How did you do that with 2-digit in your bank account??? Share your planning details leh, think it's very good reference for my fiance and me!

The transfer of ownership ended end Dec 06, my fiance and I submitted 3 days before... *phew* Quite chop-chop for us since we've only viewed the unit just before Christmas. Yup, the upcoming Dawson Green development should be under one of our options for a flat selection. Think it'll be quite a dense development (as with alot of new SERS replacement areas), though I can only comment when i see the details. For me, I prefer ready built flats at Tanglin Halt and Strathmore. Feel that Commonwealth will be quite bustling with the food court and shops and mrt literally at your footstep, whereas Strathmore is quieter. Dawson Green sounds exciting, but it is still quite some time from now till completion. Care to share your preference? Oh, by the way, can you let me know when you receive the selection details? Not sure if mine will be at the same time as yours though logically it should be since it's a ballot.

Hi dreamgirl, Nice to meet you here! Have you gone for your second appt already? Was wondering when the actual flat selection will be like for us, the 2nd batch of would-be SERS flat owners. Like you, I can't wait to see how much the actual flats will cost... At least the officer was honest enough to say they've not computed it yet. Hopefully it'll be lower than the range stated in the letter (204-241k for 85sqm and 218-260k for 90sqm units). We've actually paid quite abit more for the 3-rm than the compensation amount offered, after taking into consideration 30k discount for new replacement unit. However, as long as it's cheaper than buying a new flat via WIS or BE, my fiance and I still think it's worth it. Oh, did you find your own seller or was it via an agent? You've got a good deal.

Okay, thanks! Actually, we've already decided to take up the HDB loan. If possible, we would like to clear the HDB loan asap in the future. The amount of interest accrued is just too high... So better to bite the bullet now for us. The Commonwealth flats are really quite iconic. Just like we can see an outline of the City from places in Redhill, I could see the 3 blocks from a high floor unit at Orchard Rd as well! So, really happy for future owners here. I will also be checking out the place this weekend.

Hi, I am pleasantly surprised to find that a thread has been created for a relatively niche group of resale flat buyers, i.e. those with the intention to buy SERS replacement flats. My fiance and I just attended the first appt with HDB for a 3-rm unit at Margaret Drive which has been announced for SERS a couple of years back. According to the info from our agent, the replacement flats that we can choose from upon completion of the transaction ranges from Tanglin Halt (Blk 90 only-100 units), as well as existing units at Forfar Heights (100 units) and the yet to be built Dawson Green. Can I check with the regulars here if the price of the new flat varies greatly for the above locations? We're intending to take up a 4 rm unit. Also, would there be any financial-related reason that the resale transaction won't be able to go through? Cos my fiance will only start working middle of this year, he's doing his Masters now.