I know some might think this is a joke but my friend told me a high floor studio just sold for $1,611 psf. Another sold at $1,518 psf low floor. Both today's transactions.

I know some might think this is a joke but my friend told me a high floor studio just sold for $1,611 psf. Another sold at $1,518 psf low floor. Both today's transactions.

Not surprising...in anticipation of kallang riverside development?

CL rental for studio is almost on par with Icon and prime D9 studio like Vida...:lol:

Does anyone know who maintains the area outside of Citylights? That grassy area is just one big dog poo field.

I know some might think this is a joke but my friend told me a high floor studio just sold for $1,611 psf. Another sold at $1,518 psf low floor. Both today's transactions.

not surprising actually i saw a few times on papers asking already $1600+ but the greater potential are yet to be seen n i think now still consider low that y buyers willing to pay $1600 as the gap to the highest point still far off.

Not surprising...in anticipation of kallang riverside development?

CL rental for studio is almost on par with Icon and prime D9 studio like Vida...:lol:

correct on par but the price are so much lower compare to Icon n D9 n rental returns are higher so investors willing to buy n upside potential is there when riverside ready.

not surprising actually i saw a few times on papers asking already $1600+ but the greater potential are yet to be seen n i think now still consider low that y buyers willing to pay $1600 as the gap to the highest point still far off.

ya.. my agent just told me that #3X-24 just transacted at $1611psf. i've seen the unit but dun quite like the view cos blk80 block most of the city view. I suppose stack 19 got superb bay view but even lesser city view.

personally i prefer stack 29 at blk 90 coz u get a panoramic city and bay view. although blk 80 is in the direct line of view from stack 29 but the blockage is only the breadth of the building is not as bad as blk 88 or 86 where u see the side profile or the full length of the blk 80.

However, all 3 stacks still offers breathtaking view at the higher floors.
Nice...

ya.. my agent just told me that #3X-24 just transacted at $1611psf. i've seen the unit but dun quite like the view cos blk80 block most of the city view. I suppose stack 19 got superb bay view but even lesser city view.

personally i prefer stack 29 at blk 90 coz u get a panoramic city and bay view. although blk 80 is in the direct line of view from stack 29 but the blockage is only the breadth of the building is not as bad as blk 88 or 86 where u see the side profile or the full length of the blk 80.

However, all 3 stacks still offers breathtaking view at the higher floors.
Nice...

If gg by this rate, we shd see CL breaking 2000psf by end of yr...D08 will suddenly turn into a prime district. :lol:

ya.. my agent just told me that #3X-24 just transacted at $1611psf. i've seen the unit but dun quite like the view cos blk80 block most of the city view. I suppose stack 19 got superb bay view but even lesser city view.

personally i prefer stack 29 at blk 90 coz u get a panoramic city and bay view. although blk 80 is in the direct line of view from stack 29 but the blockage is only the breadth of the building is not as bad as blk 88 or 86 where u see the side profile or the full length of the blk 80.

However, all 3 stacks still offers breathtaking view at the higher floors.
Nice...

Actually each stack got their plus n minus point.Stack 19 got superb bay view,east view but lesser city view,Stack 24 got bay view,pool view but lesser city view,Stack 29 got city view and bay view but too near tower 80 not much privacy.Personally,i prefer Stack 19 as bay view is really nicest among all but again up to indivdual.

[QUOTE=devilplate;55771731]If gg by this rate, we shd see CL breaking 2000psf by end of yr...D08 will suddenly turn into a prime district. :lol:[/QUO

Think should not be a problem hitting $2000psf by year end if nothing go wrong or earlier but again all depend on demand and how fast the development start there.

Actually each stack got their plus n minus point.Stack 19 got superb bay view,east view but lesser city view,Stack 24 got bay view,pool view but lesser city view,Stack 29 got city view and bay view but too near tower 80 not much privacy.Personally,i prefer Stack 19 as bay view is really nicest among all but again up to indivdual.

Nothing beats the 3 penthouses - panoramic 360 degrees all around views! Too bad for me money no enough.... :lol:

Before the 1611 psf news settle, 2 bedrooms just sold $1,525 last weekend. Meaning studio should hit 17xx or 18xx soon.

Seriously, I am not surprised looking at the rental there. 2 bedrooms rental is > 4k - 4.5k easily. Same as Icon, Sail etc and still going up. 1+1 should fetch 4k soon.

As to 20xx psf, I would think it is a reality. I mean, tanjong pagar easily 2 - 2.5k psf, there is no alternative now. For the view, I can vouch that it is breathtaking from 30 floor onwards.

Btw, I am not an agent. Just a sail owner with a close friend who own a 3+1 very high floor.

Before the 1611 psf news settle, 2 bedrooms just sold $1,525 last weekend. Meaning studio should hit 17xx or 18xx soon.

Seriously, I am not surprised looking at the rental there. 2 bedrooms rental is > 4k - 4.5k easily. Same as Icon, Sail etc and still going up. 1+1 should fetch 4k soon.

As to 20xx psf, I would think it is a reality. I mean, tanjong pagar easily 2 - 2.5k psf, there is no alternative now. For the view, I can vouch that it is breathtaking from 30 floor onwards.

Btw, I am not an agent. Just a sail owner with a close friend who own a 3+1 very high floor.
congrats to CL owners...CL cheeeeeeong ah! :banana:

Before the 1611 psf news settle, 2 bedrooms just sold $1,525 last weekend. Meaning studio should hit 17xx or 18xx soon.

Seriously, I am not surprised looking at the rental there. 2 bedrooms rental is > 4k - 4.5k easily. Same as Icon, Sail etc and still going up. 1+1 should fetch 4k soon.

As to 20xx psf, I would think it is a reality. I mean, tanjong pagar easily 2 - 2.5k psf, there is no alternative now. For the view, I can vouch that it is breathtaking from 30 floor onwards.

Btw, I am not an agent. Just a sail owner with a close friend who own a 3+1 very high floor.

seem like so many of you think that hitting $2000psf is a soon affair.If 2 bedders just sold for $1525,i must said is really fast the movement.CL really shock alot of people the pricing.Is really a dark horse.hope it will give us a real surprise soon.

This project not only easy to rent even selling is so easy as well.

It is not a dark horse actually. It was proven in 2007, right? Studio rental was like 4-5k a month.


seem like so many of you think that hitting $2000psf is a soon affair.If 2 bedders just sold for $1525,i must said is really fast the movement.CL really shock alot of people the pricing.Is really a dark horse.hope it will give us a real surprise soon.

This project not only easy to rent even selling is so easy as well.

since OCR almost 1kpsf....city fringe 2k psf is not too far fetched...now 3kpsf shd be the new benchmark for prime area...2kpsf is nothing liao..haha

The level of optimism make Baby scared liao ... :lol:

Now Sail non-bay view units asking $2k+ hardly move ... may be near hitting resistance in this cycle .....

since OCR almost 1kpsf....city fringe 2k psf is not too far fetched...now 3kpsf shd be the new benchmark for prime area...2kpsf is nothing liao..haha

The level of optimism make Baby scared liao ... :lol:

Now Sail non-bay view units asking $2k+ hardly move ... may be near hitting resistance in this cycle .....

Should say the power of VIEW?

I visited The Sail a few times...mabe only bayview units which i guess ppl dun calculate its rental yield...

The rest mostly nrby office view lor. Imagine ppl r thinking...y pay so much for no view? hehe

The level of optimism make Baby scared liao ... :lol:

Now Sail non-bay view units asking $2k+ hardly move ... may be near hitting resistance in this cycle .....
yes,many units for sale in the market for a few mths alrdy n its not selling well like i mentioned previously..
selling point for the sail is the bay view only. those units at the sail without bay view are similar to other projects nearby like cliff,icon,1 shenton etc...
if i am a buyer buying a non bay view unit,i will have a wide selection to choose from as prices are very close or even lower than the sail...:cheers:

since OCR almost 1kpsf....city fringe 2k psf is not too far fetched...now 3kpsf shd be the new benchmark for prime area...2kpsf is nothing liao..hahaMaybe you are right.
City Square Residences is hot on the heels of Citylights and Southbank.
A unit at City Square Residences was transacted for $1,402 psf on 5th April this year.

Location is very important.... Sail's location no need to debate.....
My thought is the price resistance for local and foreign investors....
You can observed every cycle, the price resistance is different....
Sail non-bay view units majority bought and flip by locals because price was still comfortable to digest if can meet bank valuation - highly depending on bank loan..
Sail bay view, foreign rich investors will insist for bay view units only and most paid by cash so less dependant on bank valuation.
That's why you see bay and non-bay view price gap so big....

For other property in CBD or city fringe, if you observed most are local investors....as long as bank loan valuation can meet, then no problem to digest...so there will be price resistance at certain stage of the cycle.

And that's why you see new properties launch at higher and higher price, people still can buy because bank valuation can match for new property launch.

yes,many units for sale in the market for a few mths alrdy n its not selling well like i mentioned previously..
selling point for the sail is the bay view only. those units at the sail without bay view are similar to other projects nearby like cliff,icon,1 shenton etc...
if i am a buyer buying a non bay view unit,i will have a wide selection to choose from as prices are very close or even lower than the sail...:cheers:

huat ah!

CITYLIGHTS JELLICOE ROAD Condominium 1 1,600,000 1,421 Strata 1,126 Apr-10
CITYLIGHTS JELLICOE ROAD Condominium 1 870,000 570 Strata 1,525 Apr-10
CITYLIGHTS JELLICOE ROAD Condominium 1 1,480,000 1,313 Strata 1,127 Apr-10

latest update from URA.
next month the one bedder should surpass $1600psf.dun know when it will reach $2000???

Hi,
Do you think the hotel that is building next to Citylights will create a social issue just like those budget hotels near Kovan area?
Thanks!

Hi,
Do you think the hotel that is building next to Citylights will create a social issue just like those budget hotels near Kovan area?
Thanks!

personal feeling is not really. if CL was primarily an own-stay project then maybe got more outcry...but considering is majority tenant occupied (at least my impression) then i dun think the hotel will have much impact by itself on whether CL can still attract good paying tenants. should be OK i think...

Hi,
Do you think the hotel that is building next to Citylights will create a social issue just like those budget hotels near Kovan area?
Thanks!

CL current environment is oredi not 'ideal'...but prices continues to trend up and rental almost or oredi on par wif CBD area. no worries lor.:cheers:

future kallang riverside devt plan will offset any potential negativities

There are already budget hotels offering hourly rates in the Lavender area. Straits Times reported there were police raids recently.

There are 2 Fragrance Hotels and 1 Hotel 81 just behind Citylights. I would hope that this new Hotel would not be offering hourly rates as well.

How many hourly rate hotels does this neighborhood need? And really, are there any legitimate uses for an hourly rate hotel?

personal feeling is not really. if CL was primarily an own-stay project then maybe got more outcry...but considering is majority tenant occupied (at least my impression) then i dun think the hotel will have much impact by itself on whether CL can still attract good paying tenants. should be OK i think...


CL current environment is oredi not 'ideal'...but prices continues to trend up and rental almost or oredi on par wif CBD area. no worries lor.:cheers:

future kallang riverside devt plan will offset any potential negativities


Thanks for the info!

It would be a new hotel brand and quite a large 4 stars hotel targeted at tourists. With full facilities plus restaurants and shops with direct links to the MRT, its unlikely to be hourly-rated or cause any social issues.

In an earlier news article, the spokesperson for this new hotel brand revealed: While Ms Choo would not give details of the brand, she said that the new hotel at Kallang/Jellicoe roads is already in the ‘development stage’ and will be a three-and-a-half to four-star tourist class establishment.

wow,that should be a good news:banana:

Hi,
Do you think the hotel that is building next to Citylights will create a social issue just like those budget hotels near Kovan area?
Thanks!

It would be a new hotel brand and quite a large 4 stars hotel targeted at tourists. With full facilities plus restaurants and shops with direct links to the MRT, its unlikely to be hourly-rated or cause any social issues.

In an earlier news article, the spokesperson for this new hotel brand revealed: While Ms Choo would not give details of the brand, she said that the new hotel at Kallang/Jellicoe roads is already in the ‘development stage’ and will be a three-and-a-half to four-star tourist class establishment.

It would be a new hotel brand and quite a large 4 stars hotel targeted at tourists. With full facilities plus restaurants and shops with direct links to the MRT, its unlikely to be hourly-rated or cause any social issues.

In an earlier news article, the spokesperson for this new hotel brand revealed: While Ms Choo would not give details of the brand, she said that the new hotel at Kallang/Jellicoe roads is already in the ‘development stage’ and will be a three-and-a-half to four-star tourist class establishment.

I think the hotel is under Citywide Land which is linked to the Hotel 81 group.

I think the hotel is under Citywide Land which is linked to the Hotel 81 group.

Correct. It would be their new upper-class brand and being larger with many rooms and facilities, this would definitely not be their typical budget hotel style.

There would be security personnel on duty which would discourage any freelancers (if that's what u are worrying about).

Correct. It would be their new upper-class brand and being larger with many rooms and facilities, this would definitely not be their typical budget hotel style.

There would be security personnel on duty which would discourage any freelancers (if that's what u are worrying about).

Thanks for the great details! It helps.

How many hourly rate hotels does this neighborhood need? And really, are there any legitimate uses for an hourly rate hotel?

come to think of it, they shld market the rooms as "sleeping pods" like in japan. we can have our power naps in the city and they can charge per minute. those only need to use for 30mins max will be happy. :lol:

yesterday,an agent called me to ask any intention to sell.got a buyer ready to commit at $1580psf.can give cheque right after viewing if everything ok.dun know how true is it but anyway told him that not the price i looking for and reject the viewing.

Hi all,

For all of you here who are staying in Citylights, I have created a simple message board for you to post feedbacks and complaints about the services provided by the current management company. Personally, I think Colliers would be a better option when the exsiting 1 year contract with JLL is over.

http://drop.io/sg_citylights

For urgent matters that need to be resolved immediately, look for Angeline Seng from JLL who is still overlooking Citylights although she has been promoted.

Rgds,
Resident from 88

Below is the response from HLB when I asked about whether the new hotel will be allowed to have hourly rates.


Thank you for your e-mail.

HLB has not received any licence application for a hotel at Kallang Rd. The decision as to whether the hotel would be allowed to charge hourly rates would be made after HLB has evaluated the business proposal submitted by the applicant.

Singapore adopts a pro-enterprise approach and hotels are given the flexibility to determine their own operating model as long as they do not contravene any legislation in Singapore.

Hope the above clarifies.

Thank you.

Below is the response from HLB when I asked about whether the new hotel will be allowed to have hourly rates.


Thank you for your e-mail.

HLB has not received any licence application for a hotel at Kallang Rd. The decision as to whether the hotel would be allowed to charge hourly rates would be made after HLB has evaluated the business proposal submitted by the applicant.

Singapore adopts a pro-enterprise approach and hotels are given the flexibility to determine their own operating model as long as they do not contravene any legislation in Singapore.

Hope the above clarifies.

Thank you.

Prostitution is also an enterprise, no? :lol:

Prostitution is also an enterprise, no? :lol:

Lets adopt a zero-tolerance attitude.

Prostitution is also an enterprise, no? :lol:

Yes it is also an enterprise but so is drug trafficking and hiring illegal workers. That does not mean any of these would be tolerated by the government.

Anyway, I have yet to see any such activities near Citylights. The closest would be the foreign ladies hanging outside the KTVs along Foch Road/Jalan Besar nearer to City Square and Kerrisdale.

I think they give face to ICA. After all, it will be a disgrace to ICA if they operate just opposite it, right? Personally, I have not seen them as well. I think there are 2 budget hotels just behind CL but it is a dead hotel compare to those at upper serangoon road or kovan.



Yes it is also an enterprise but so is drug trafficking and hiring illegal workers. That does not mean any of these would be tolerated by the government.

Anyway, I have yet to see any such activities near Citylights. The closest would be the foreign ladies hanging outside the KTVs along Foch Road/Jalan Besar nearer to City Square and Kerrisdale.

I think they give face to ICA. After all, it will be a disgrace to ICA if they operate just opposite it, right? Personally, I have not seen them as well. I think there are 2 budget hotels just behind CL but it is a dead hotel compare to those at upper serangoon road or kovan.

So those hotels on Lavender that were recently raided were not the budget hotels behind us? (Penhas Road has 2 and then Lavender has another 1 just behind Penhas).

So those hotels on Lavender that were recently raided were not the budget hotels behind us? (Penhas Road has 2 and then Lavender has another 1 just behind Penhas).

Besides the hotels u mentioned which are nearest to Citylights, there's two more Hotel 81s along Lavender Street (near SC) and along Foch Road (near Lavender Food Square). There's also Hamilton Hotel along Hamilton Road and Aqueen Hotel next to SC.

I believe it should those hotels closer to the Foch Road side nearer the rowdier KTV scene that were raided.

Besides the hotels u mentioned which are nearest to Citylights, there's two more Hotel 81s along Lavender Street (near SC) and along Foch Road (near Lavender Food Square). There's also Hamilton Hotel along Hamilton Road and Aqueen Hotel next to SC.

I believe it should those hotels closer to the Foch Road side nearer the rowdier KTV scene that were raided.

i heard Aqueen hotel business is very good. I'm sure it will be better during the 7th month when the good brothers are out :lol:

The road name around jellicoe road are "funny" sounding. I've encountered a few pronouncing Horne Road as Horny Road. Foch Road as Fock/Fuck Road. :)

Fortuanately, Citylight is located Jellicoe road and not horny road or fock road.

i heard Aqueen hotel business is very good. I'm sure it will be better during the 7th month when the good brothers are out :lol:

The road name around jellicoe road are "funny" sounding. I've encountered a few pronouncing Horne Road as Horny Road. Foch Road as Fock/Fuck Road. :)

Fortuanately, Citylight is located Jellicoe road and not horny road or fock road.

Mind your language please, Cervelo. :ohno:

i heard Aqueen hotel business is very good. I'm sure it will be better during the 7th month when the good brothers are out :lol:

The road name around jellicoe road are "funny" sounding. I've encountered a few pronouncing Horne Road as Horny Road. Foch Road as Fock/Fuck Road. :)

Fortuanately, Citylight is located Jellicoe road and not horny road or fock road.

recently,my friends came over and i recommended them to stay at Aqueen hotel as it quite near my place and is petty new.their rooms were at third level which i think just next to the SC.two of them told us they dun feel comfortable while sleeping and can feel as through someone looking at them while asleep and the next day they decided to change the hotel to another one.so i guess is not clean to stay there.

Any good coffee shops nearby? Hope we get some when the new hotel is coming up.

Any good coffee shops nearby? Hope we get some when the new hotel is coming up.

The new hotel's project information signage mentioned a food court and restaurant(s) so we should expect something there. Anyway, there are already several coffeeshops within 5-10 mins walk away.

The Pico Art Building new extension also has a new food court on the top floor.

The new hotel's project information signage mentioned a food court and restaurant(s) so we should expect something there. Anyway, there are already several coffeeshops within 5-10 mins walk away.

The Pico Art Building new extension also has a new food court on the top floor.

is the Pico food court open already?

Below is the reply from LTA regarding my request for a pedestrian crossing and a speed bump.


Pedestrian Safety by Citylights (Lavender)



I refer to your email of 6 May 2010 on several issues. We have recently conducted site monitoring to assess the feasibility of the requests. Please allow us to share our findings with you.


Our site observation shows that pedestrian crossing at Horne Rd is relatively low and traffic volume plying Horne Rd is moderate, hence, it does not warrant for a signalised pedestrian crossing. There are frequent traffic gaps in the traffic flow along Horne Rd. Pedestrians are seen to make use of these traffic gaps to cross the road safely. Proposed pedestrian crossing is therefore not necessary.


The centre divider along Horne Rd was constructed to help pedestrians to stand on and cross the road in two stages. It also helps to improve pedestrian sight distance by preventing illegal parking along Horne Rd. However, we agree with your observation that there are vehicles parked illegally near junction of Horne Rd / Jellicoe Rd. We will work with the traffic police for their assistance to put up strict and more regular enforcement action against the illegal parking here.



As for the traffic queue along Horne Rd, we noticed during peak hours, most motorists along Jellicoe Rd are able to slowly join traffic at Horne Rd with the aid of the yellow box. Hence, we recommend retaining the current arrangement.


For safety enhancement along Horne Rd, we will look into providing a concrete island at the junction of Horne Rd / Kallang Rd. We believe that this will greatly assist pedestrians in crossing Horne Rd by providing them with a refuge area to cross the road in two stages, especially during peak hours.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 6396 2360 should you have any further enquries on the above matter.


We thank you for writing in.


Yours sincerely


(SIGNED IN LOTUS NOTES)
LOW LEE LING (MS)
FOR DEPUTY DIRECTOR
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
LAND TRANSPORT AUTHORITY

is the Pico food court open already?

Maybe not. Anyway, I have yet to visit the place.

Our site observation shows that pedestrian crossing at Horne Rd is relatively low and traffic volume plying Horne Rd is moderate, hence, it does not warrant for a signalised pedestrian crossing.

....................

However, we agree with your observation that there are vehicles parked illegally near junction of Horne Rd / Jellicoe Rd. We will work with the traffic police for their assistance to put up strict and more regular enforcement action against the illegal parking here.


A result of their decision not to have signalised pedestrain crossing due to low traffic volume was a nasty accident 2 weeks ago along Horne Road just outside Citylights when 2 cars collided as one of them was turning at the junction and got hit by an on-coming car.

Illegal parking? Yes. Better now as I see illegally parked cars getting summoned by parking wardens just outside Citylights.

A result of their decision not to have signalised pedestrain crossing due to low traffic volume was a nasty accident 2 weeks ago along Horne Road just outside Citylights when 2 cars collided as one of them was turning at the junction and got hit by an on-coming car.

Illegal parking? Yes. Better now as I see illegally parked cars getting summoned by parking wardens just outside Citylights.

Mav - do you have details of this accident? When and what time, etc. I can follow up with LTA with that information.

Mav - do you have details of this accident? When and what time, etc. I can follow up with LTA with that information.

Yes i saw that too. Just at the rear corner of Citylights by Horne Rd.
Sat about 4 plus pm

Yes i saw that too. Just at the rear corner of Citylights by Horne Rd.
Sat about 4 plus pm

Yes that's where the accident happened two Saturdays ago (8th May) about the time you mentioned. TP should have the details as they were called in.

Yes that's where the accident happened two Saturdays ago (8th May) about the time you mentioned. TP should have the details as they were called in.


I called TP. They only have records of accidents were injuries were involved. They say they have no record of an accident happening on Horne Road on that date/time.

Would be good to use this accident to press the point of road safety to LTA, but as I don't know anything about the accident, I can't. Given what's been posted, I'm not even sure if the accident was on the corner of Horne and Jellicoe or Horne and Penhas. Which direction were the cars moving, etc.

Luckily, it sounds like no one was hurt. But next time we all may not be so lucky.

Maybe someone who saw the accident or the aftermath of it can write into LTA?

Based on the 11 transactions that were done in April 2010:

(a) Average PSF = $1,366
(b) Max PSF = $1,525
(c) Min PSF = $1,126

We can see a wide spread of prices between the lower and upper floors, as well as between smaller and larger units.

Our earlier expectation of an average $1,500 psf by the time the IR's are opened is yet to be reached.

Given the current problems in Europe (Euro, Greece, Spain), Korea (warmongering) and continuing high unemployment in the US, together with the government's significant land sale for the 2nd half of this year, I believe the red hot property market may cool off in the face of a probable, double-dip recession.

How long this will last will be anybody's guess.

But take heart. Citylights will always have its fans - like us. And those who like living carefree in the clouds.

was at the area just now looking at an old shophouse.
area really nice, and full of potential still.

southbank really a darkhorse inching towards winning the race..

Any good coffee shops nearby? Hope we get some when the new hotel is coming up.

I would recommend the food court at Jalan Besar. The food there is decent, i would recommend the Thai food there.

There seem to be lesser illegal parking as compared to last time. I think we are lucky compared to City Square as i had a problem going into City Square Mall carpark back entrance the last 2 times i went. Some drivers were illegal parking on the side of City Square Mall which is directly opposite the entrance of City Square Condo. Quite a number of cars including mine were stuck for a few minutes. If City Square condo residents have to go through that everyday, it will be quite a hassle. Hope the authorities can help solve that.

Wow ! 1,525 psf.


CITYLIGHTS JELLICOE ROAD Condominium 1 1,330,000 872 Strata 1,525 May-10

Wow ! 1,525 psf.


CITYLIGHTS JELLICOE ROAD Condominium 1 1,330,000 872 Strata 1,525 May-10

This is the new high. Blk 88.

CITYLIGHTS JELLICOE ROAD Condominium 912,000 570 Strata 1,599 psf

I believe there could be a typo on the floor number on streetsine. it should be #35 not #33. I seen the unit. Great view.

This is the new high. Blk 88.

CITYLIGHTS JELLICOE ROAD Condominium 912,000 570 Strata 1,599 psf

I believe there could be a typo on the floor number on streetsine. it should be #35 not #33. I seen the unit. Great view.

wow,Citylights getting higher and higher.The next studio should be 1600 psf and above.

Since there were only 4 transactions in May 2010, the average PSF will not be statistically significant. So I have lumped these with the April sales to give a meaningful summary:

(a) Average PSF = $1,389
(b) Max PSF = $1,599
(c) Min PSF = $1,126

The reduced transactions are indicative of a hold back by buyers in view of the Euro debt problem in April/May and perhaps the fact that sellers are not too keen in letting go their units at lower prices. Thus, the impasse.

However, one can see that the average PSF has inched up a little closer to $1,400.

As of today, there have been no transactions reported for June 2010 yet.


Based on the 11 transactions that were done in April 2010:

(a) Average PSF = $1,366
(b) Max PSF = $1,525
(c) Min PSF = $1,126

We can see a wide spread of prices between the lower and upper floors, as well as between smaller and larger units.

Our earlier expectation of an average $1,500 psf by the time the IR's are opened is yet to be reached.

Given the current problems in Europe (Euro, Greece, Spain), Korea (warmongering) and continuing high unemployment in the US, together with the government's significant land sale for the 2nd half of this year, I believe the red hot property market may cool off in the face of a probable, double-dip recession.

How long this will last will be anybody's guess.

But take heart. Citylights will always have its fans - like us. And those who like living carefree in the clouds.

Guys - I have observed that the shell gas station on the Lavender Street is getting dismantled. Any idea what is being built over there... Hopefully not another multi storeyed building which will block the view for Tower 80 ......

Guys - I have observed that the shell gas station on the Lavender Street is getting dismantled. Any idea what is being built over there... Hopefully not another multi storeyed building which will block the view for Tower 80 ......

guess it just renovating the petrol station.can see new 7 eleven store sign

guess it just renovating the petrol station.can see new 7 eleven store sign

No its not renovation as the sign says they are closed. The 7 Eleven store has also been demolished. Its now a flat piece of land.

They have been around for a long time as I have seen the station indicated in an old Shell Singapore map dated 1956, meaning they could have been around for 50 years or longer. I believe their lease is up and they are returning the land to the government for redevelopment.

The Lavender Street Shell station can be seen in the top right corner of this 1956 map:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4326803898_4b31ecf19f_o.jpg

No its not renovation as the sign says they are closed. The 7 Eleven store has also been demolished. Its now a flat piece of land.

They have been around for a long time as I have seen the station indicated in an old Shell Singapore map dated 1956, meaning they could have been around for 50 years or longer. I believe their lease is up and they are returning the land to the government for redevelopment.

The Lavender Street Shell station can be seen in the top right corner of this 1956 map:

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Too bad. Where am I going to fill air for my tires now before I go cycling?
And don't need more noise in the neighborhood :ohno:

Latest URA report based on the 7 transactions that were done in Jun 2010:

(a) Average PSF = $1,314
(b) Max PSF = $1,475
(c) Min PSF = $1,142

Anyone encountered water seepage in their units? The baywindow area concrete in my bedroom started cracking n leaking water in one corner after last Sunday's morning storm. Very disappointed at the workmanship. And the management has yet to call the contractors.
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Anyone encountered water seepage in their units? The baywindow area concrete in my bedroom started cracking n leaking water in one corner after last Sunday's morning storm. Very disappointed at the workmanship. And the management has yet to call the contractors.
:ohno:

Dont be too disappointed............it is one of the better condo projects and the workmanship was good.it is after all 2 years old and wear n tear will set in. Good luck

Dont be too disappointed............it is one of the better condo projects and the workmanship was good.it is after all 2 years old and wear n tear will set in. Good luck

ya,i agreed it is one of the best project n development with great view,mrt and good rental yield.actually if you(lotuspocus) want to sell me at cost price i would greatly buy from you if you dun like the workmanship.lol

@Asciano: Don't get me wrong, I love the views and all, but I would expect faster and better service from the management. We're not dealing with a Town Council here. I've lived in an HDB flat for over a decade, and have never encountered a problem like this. We're not talking about the occasional water drip. The spot affected looks like a minor volcano erupted. My bet is that they didn't do a good job of waterproofing the bay window exterior.

@citylander: Hmm... Sell you at cost price? Now why didn't I think of that? :lol::clown:

@citylander: Hmm... Sell you at cost price? Now why didn't I think of that? :lol::clown:

Irrefutable logic. Best to start earnestly with the deliberation. Else a reminder may be in the offing.

look for more traffic difficulties on Lavender Road.

from CNA:


The new Jalan Besar station will be located at the junction of Kallang Bahru and Lavender Road. The eastern stretch of the Downtown Line will run through areas that are quite heavily built-up, and for that reason, all 16 MRT stations will be built underground."

Authorities are also expecting the budget for the entire Downtown Line to exceed the original S$12 billion target.

However, LTA declined to reveal estimates as tender for Phase 3 will only be called by the end of the year.

Lim Bok Ngam, acting chief executive, Land Transport Authority, said: "We have said it was indicative, because like any major engineering project, we have to work on the details. So when we went into details, fixed up the alignment, the stations, we find that more effort is required."

From Jalan Besar, the train approaches the Clarke Quay area, served by River Valley station.

The train will then join the rest of the Downtown Line, which will open in stages from 2013. There will be 34 stations in all. Phase 1 loops through Marina Bay, while Phase 2 takes commuters along the Bukit Timah corridor.

Commuters can transfer to the Circle Line at MacPherson station, and to the East West Line at Tampines and Expo stations.

Apart from traffic diversions, some private land will also be acquired to make way for the line.

But authorities said they will minimise disruption as far as possible.

This station should be the public carpark (coach station to malaysia )opposite the Singapore Casket.

This station should be the public carpark (coach station to malaysia )opposite the Singapore Casket.

This location is totally unexpected for me as I saw extensive soil tests conducted in a slightly different location along Foch Road/Allenby Road near to the Jalan Besar swimming complex/stadium. I had assumed the station would be closer to the stadium.

Just wondering if anyone has issues before with the sliding glasses between kitchen & dining area, e.g. they came loose and fell off the rail ? Also, has anyone replaced the sliding glasses with something better ? who did you contact to do that ?

Any advise would be appreciated...Thanks..

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Hi ,

Anyone staying at blk 86 using M1 home Boardband, is the speed acceptance ?

I am using M1 Mobile biradband now, the speed is very bad , so thinking of using home boardband. Used to have singtel home boardband, connection and speed not so good.

Hi all, just wanted to check how many car parks/transponders each unit is entitled to?

Hi all, just wanted to check how many car parks/transponders each unit is entitled to?

I think its one unit one car transponder and label. The second car only gets a label without the transponder. Better check with the condo manager if you want to be sure.

thanks maverick :)

btw i read an earlier post about someone who can provide car washing services at CL? any feedback on the service and who I can contact?

thanks maverick :)

btw i read an earlier post about someone who can provide car washing services at CL? any feedback on the service and who I can contact?

You can check with the management office as they had issued the contractor permit to the carwasher. However, I believed his service might have been stopped by now for some reason.

so sian, sinking fund fee increasing...

2bedder

1+1 ard 687-721 ...

1 + 1 layout for 678 sqft looks good. The study room can be converted to a bedroom.

http://www.singaporeexpats.com/singapore-property-pictures/floorplan/citylights/floorplan-typeB.jpg

There seem to be quite a few food outlets that is being built inside the Village Hotel at Lavender MRT. I think there is a Ananas Cafe, a Kopitiam food court, a Wendy's fast food restaurant with a few other shops

There seem to be quite a few food outlets that is being built inside the Village Hotel at Lavender MRT. I think there is a Ananas Cafe, a Kopitiam food court, a Wendy's fast food restaurant with a few other shops

Yes, it does looks interesting. There would also be a Bee Cheng Hiang bakwa shop, a bean curd shop (Yong Sheng Dou Hua), a Mugiya Japanese bakery and a smoothie shop.

BTW, this was recently discussed in the Southbank thread:

There will be a NTUC convenient store next to the "kopitiam" fdcourt. facing citylights. Wendy's rest and old chiang kee, subway and a few more food outlets will be there too. Gd for citylights and southbank residents.:banana:

Yes, it does looks interesting. There would also be a Bee Cheng Hiang bakwa shop, a bean curd shop (Yong Sheng Dou Hua), a Mugiya Japanese bakery and a smoothie shop.

BTW, this was recently discussed in the Southbank thread:

Thanks for the update. It would be great if there is a NTUC there on top of the food outlets

Award-winning pastry chef Pang Kok Keong has opened upmarket French patisserie Antoinette next to Citylights ....

http://www.soshiok.com/critic/article/15017

Singapore, March 22, 2011

Antoinette
30 Penhas Road

IT'S a shell of a building now, but in a couple of months, a bit of French joie de vivre will emerge in the Lavender Street neighbourhood when award-winning pastry chef Pang Kok Keong - under the auspices of his newly created Sugar Daddy group - opens his flagship outlet inspired by the controversial queen of France, Marie Antoinette.

Cakes there will be, as chef Pang will roll out everything from choux pastry filled with chocolate cream or Grand Marnier cream with yuzu compote, to the Antoinette - milk chocolate mousse infused with earl grey tea, chocolate biscuit, raspberry coulis, and earl grey tea crumble.

"The concept is primarily French," says chef Pang. "The entrance will be the retail area, followed by an arrangement of armchairs, coffee tables, and large novelty cakes, a feature wall of painted brick decorated with ornate mirrors.

"The attraction will be the eclectic selection of furniture - there will be a dining room where the décor is more refined, with plush upholstery, panelled walls, and a fire place. It won't resemble a restaurant, more like someone's home."

"The idea is to let people travel a little, but not too far out of town, to make it a sort of destination location," says chef Pang of the Penhas Road premises.

"It's a quaint little street just behind Citylights condominium. We chose this location because there isn't anything like this anywhere nearby. The space was also very hard to come by, so when it became available, we jumped to secure it."

Award-winning pastry chef Pang Kok Keong has opened upmarket French patisserie Antoinette next to Citylights ....

http://www.soshiok.com/critic/article/15017

Singapore, March 22, 2011

Antoinette
30 Penhas Road

IT'S a shell of a building now, but in a couple of months, a bit of French joie de vivre will emerge in the Lavender Street neighbourhood when award-winning pastry chef Pang Kok Keong - under the auspices of his newly created Sugar Daddy group - opens his flagship outlet inspired by the controversial queen of France, Marie Antoinette.

Cakes there will be, as chef Pang will roll out everything from choux pastry filled with chocolate cream or Grand Marnier cream with yuzu compote, to the Antoinette - milk chocolate mousse infused with earl grey tea, chocolate biscuit, raspberry coulis, and earl grey tea crumble.

"The concept is primarily French," says chef Pang. "The entrance will be the retail area, followed by an arrangement of armchairs, coffee tables, and large novelty cakes, a feature wall of painted brick decorated with ornate mirrors.

"The attraction will be the eclectic selection of furniture - there will be a dining room where the décor is more refined, with plush upholstery, panelled walls, and a fire place. It won't resemble a restaurant, more like someone's home."

"The idea is to let people travel a little, but not too far out of town, to make it a sort of destination location," says chef Pang of the Penhas Road premises.

"It's a quaint little street just behind Citylights condominium. We chose this location because there isn't anything like this anywhere nearby. The space was also very hard to come by, so when it became available, we jumped to secure it."

I went in to the shop last saturday afternoon and it was filled with customers having tea and cakes... It is becoming an attraction of sorts as i saw about 4 to 5 customers taking pics of the outside etc