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Hi, just got a new HDB flat which comes with bay windows in 3 bedrooms. Would need recommendations on contractors who can supply and lay marble tiles for these bay windows (originally only in concrete), at reasonable price. Thanks guys.

Hi guys, will be getting my HDB flat soon, which comes with bay windows. Was wondering if anyone has recommendations for contractors with materials and services to lay marble for the bay windows in my unit? The bay windows come bare with just the original concrete, thinking of laying marble over it. Thanks.

with his salary scale what is he expecting?

Very likely to be more expensive than The Premiere @ Tampines DBSS in terms of PSF, due to rising construction costs and the fact that SimLian bidded more per square metre of the gross plot area for Simei's piece of land. The Premiere @ Tampines = $82,222,000 / 67,200 = $1,223.54 psm Simei DBSS site = $52,000,000 / 35,333.55 = $1,471.69 psm In addition, judging from the response of CityView @ Boon Keng, which managed to sell off more than 60% of its units even after setting at record HDB high prices. (Personally, I believe that being able to sell about 60% even before completion, the developer's profit is already secured.) Hence, it's unlikely that future private developer built housing would go down much lower since there is demand. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design,_Build_and_Sell_Scheme 28/10/2005 12/01/2006 18/01/2006 Tampines PH1 Tampines Avenue 6 21,000.00 103 3.2 67,200.0 Sim Lian Land Pte Ltd $82,222,000 6 The Premiere@ Tampines 16/03/2007 29/05/2007 06/06/2007 Boon Keng PH1 Boon Keng Road 18,394.00 103 4.2 67,647.00 Hoi Hup Realty Pte Ltd/ Sunway Concrete Products (S) Pte Ltd/ Oriental Worldwide Investments Inc $170,200,000 6 City View @ Boon Keng 12/09/2007 27/11/2007 05/12/2007 Ang Mo Kio PH1 Ang Mo Kio Street 52 16,789.10 103 3.5 58,761.85 Greatearth Developments Pte Ltd $134,180,000 5 Park Central @ AMK 27/12/2007 19/02/2008 28/02/2008 Bishan PH1 Bishan Street 24 15,218.50 103 3.5 53,264.75 Qingdao Construction Group Corporation (Singapore Branch) $135,888,777 3 Not available 08/04/2008 03/06/2008 06/06/2008 Simei PH1 Simei Road 16,825.50 103 2.1 35,333.55 Sim Lian Land Pte Ltd $52,000,000.00

The way i see it, the days of large surpluses are over, as a fellow forumer has already said. the surplus in 2-4 yrs time everyone is hoping for would most probably come from the left over/unwanted 20% balance units from the recent BTOs in Punggol / Sengkang, etc. (These will be completed in 3-4 years time) The only decent surplus units would come from the high end private properties market, which a majority, 90%, of singaporeans would still not be able to afford. (assumming they really fall 20-30% from their current prices)

And be like the guy in the next AMK resale thread hounded by loansharks? Or the other AMK resale thread guy , that said "jz saw a 7yrs old 5rm flat at Blk350 mid flr value at $530k asking for $25k cash, minimally furnished w/o aircon. is it worth going for it?" Hmm... its arguable, but Personally, a new flat is better than a resale flat, for the above reasons alone and even more if: 1) You are eligible for a CPF housing grant of $30k 2) Parent grant of $10k. 3) HDB loan. 4) Can't wait for 5 years or more to observe the property market's movements, and need a place to stay soon. This plot of land took almost 1 year to be launched and will take another 2 yrs to build at least. New BTOs now would take ard 3 yrs to build. By waiting for 2-3yrs for the property market to slide, including new flat building time would mean you have to wait at least 6 years more. Judging via the market trend, you should. But can you? Not everyone can or will due to various commitments. Not forgetting you also save on renovation costs, and the location of the apartment is better and in stronger demand than in Sengkang or Punggol. If you're not happy with the renovations provided, you can simply use them for a few years and do a revamp renovation later. A good move in condition flat for new couples, who need to do minimal further spending. If to stay, should be fine. If you are talking about investment; a 500-600k unit that cant hold in AMK, would mean a 400+k flat in punggol or sengkang (going price for current BTOs) will plummet even more. Do your sums and work it out. Its better if this is your 2nd HDB flat, no resale levy, and the proceeds of your previous home can be used to offset the price of this brand new apartment. Comparisons have to be made in current conditions. Saying I just bought a new private condo for cheaper than this amount 2 years ago isn't a fair statement, as we all know, that's before the property prices start rising in Singapore due to various reasons. Brand new suburban condos with 3 bedrooms cant be found at 600k currently. ie 99year leasehold Livia at Pasir Ris cost $800k and above, and you need to take a bank loan, no grant.

In all fairness, perhaps the reason why u say clementi is not ulu, is because u have stayed in Jurong west all ur life? But on a serious note to the TS, houses dont come cheap nowadays, esp when the prices are now filtering down to the resale and hdb market. Most importantly, make a calculation for your expenses, if your household income can support, i'd say go ahead if u like the location and amenities. There is never a perfect place. Usually they are already taken up at even higher prices I always marvel at people who complain abt how new houses small, yet want new house. want amenities yet want cheap price... I know some ppl who end up waiting and waiting til they hit their late 30s and still they complain abt the govt dont give them a chance to get a new flat they want. The fact is, perhaps they should reflect how picky they were when they had the chance? Even Mah Bow Tan put it so on the papers recently, if you cant afford central areas, go bishan,amk,bkt merah, else further like clementi,tampines, still cant afford, go jurong,woodlands,ponggol. U have a choice. U pay peanuts, u get monkeys. hello, its now yr 2007. Who knows, if u wait even longer, the price of your flats and sizes will end up to be like hongkong's.