M Silom, 53 Storey : Silom - Page 14

KeNgKrUpS · February 13th, 2012, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by pop

Feb 12, 2012

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I can't help but be excited for all those who bought into this project!

melrocks50 · February 13th, 2012, 11:22 AM

How does M Silom compare to Ashton Morph 38?

Speed · February 13th, 2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by melrocks50

How does M Silom compare to Ashton Morph 38?

the double height small 80-90 sqm duplexes (with private pools) at Ashton are great

(but also more expensive than units at M Silom)...not really fair to compare

http://www.ashtoncondo.com/main.html#building

[also, if smoother access to BTS is important to you..the walk is through Soi 38 is crowded/filled with vendors and tables and stuff...you know what I mean if you have ever been drunk and totally hungry after a late nite out in Thonglor or Ekkamai

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KeNgKrUpS · February 13th, 2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

the double height small 80-90 sqm duplexes (with private pools) at Ashton are great

(but also more expensive than units at M Silom)...not really fair to compare

http://www.ashtoncondo.com/main.html#building

[also, if smoother access to BTS is important to you..the walk is through Soi 38 is crowded/filled with vendors and tables and stuff...you know what I mean if you have ever been drunk and totally hungry after a late nite out in Thonglor or Ekkamai

...]

Is there a separate thread for this project? Never seen it before.
Those 11X sqm. corner duplex with pools looks yummy. But are they only on the lower floors? If so, that's a shame!

Speed · February 13th, 2012, 01:01 PM

thread for the ASHTON (Sukhumvit 38)

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...ghlight=ashton

melrocks50 · February 15th, 2012, 02:24 PM

How about M Silom compared to a 2 bedroom 126m2 unit at Millennium Residence. Just went there today and the facilities are great with 3m ceilings and decent specifications.

rkbauer · February 15th, 2012, 06:43 PM

M Silom in general, has bigger/more expensive units than Ashton. Ashton's pool duplex unit is smaller and less expensive than M Silom's 3 bedroom, and the 1/2 bedrooms at M Silom are bigger than at Ashton too.

I have heard stories of bad construction/management at Millennium Residences.

***Chad*** · February 15th, 2012, 07:12 PM

Iv heard bad construction stories from everywhere.

rkbauer · February 16th, 2012, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Chad

Iv heard bad construction stories from everywhere.

There have been some with practically no problems in the past few years. But a whole bunch of them from projects like Millennium Residences/Watermark Chaophraya. Reading the prakard.com forums (assuming one can read Thai) is a very good indication.

Another difference is that there has been seemingly little effort to correct problems in Millennium Residences (resale prices have plummeted there, as a result). Watermark was at least fixed by MJD and other than that project, they have a pretty good track record.

KeNgKrUpS · February 16th, 2012, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rkbauer

Another difference is that there has been seemingly little effort to correct problems in Millennium Residences (resale prices have plummeted there, as a result).

What kind of problems are we talking about here? Is it that severe - enough to effect resale prices?

melrocks50 · February 16th, 2012, 01:15 PM

I dont understand, so in conclusion I should stay away from Millennium Residence? I really like the project though in my opinion since theres a 3 bedroom unit on like floor 30-40 which is better than floor 19 for my M Silom unit and the price is below or around 15 million

rkbauer · February 16th, 2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by KeNgKrUpS

What kind of problems are we talking about here? Is it that severe - enough to effect resale prices?

It's not entirely construction problems, it's a combination of that, poor management and bad sales. The resale prices for Millennium Residences, though, are below 70,000 baht per sqm, which is exceedingly low for that area.

And melrocks, I'd stay away from Millennium residences unless you want good price per square meter, in a decent location, but in a poorly built/managed and hard to resell condo.

Also, I'm not sure if you're doing this already or not, but if you're buying a condo resale, don't look at the ones for sale on english sites. They're way overpriced, usually. Look at the Thai sites (prakard.com is the largest) and find someone who can translate, if necessary.

melrocks50 · February 17th, 2012, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rkbauer

It's not entirely construction problems, it's a combination of that, poor management and bad sales. The resale prices for Millennium Residences, though, are below 70,000 baht per sqm, which is exceedingly low for that area.

And melrocks, I'd stay away from Millennium residences unless you want good price per square meter, in a decent location, but in a poorly built/managed and hard to resell condo.

Also, I'm not sure if you're doing this already or not, but if you're buying a condo resale, don't look at the ones for sale on english sites. They're way overpriced, usually. Look at the Thai sites (prakard.com is the largest) and find someone who can translate, if necessary.

Thanks for the info, I'm thai and I am looking at only Prakard.com for units.

melrocks50 · February 17th, 2012, 04:45 AM

How about The Met?

KeNgKrUpS · February 17th, 2012, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by melrocks50

How about The Met?

Why not buy new?
What are the criteria that you're looking for? (ie, location, BTS/MRT access, lease vs. free hold, size, price/sqm, etc.)

melrocks50 · February 17th, 2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by KeNgKrUpS

Why not buy new?
What are the criteria that you're looking for? (ie, location, BTS/MRT access, lease vs. free hold, size, price/sqm, etc.)

There doesn't seem to be any good new high end high rise projects that satisfies me fully. I'm looking for a nice modern freehold condominium with around 150,000-200,000psqm 2 bedroom unit for around 15 million baht. At first I thought M Silom would satisfy my needs but later after looking at many other projects I think there would be many better projects out there. Any projects you would recommend that have not been completed for over five years?

melrocks50 · February 17th, 2012, 10:29 AM

Btw I don't really care for BTS access

KeNgKrUpS · February 17th, 2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by melrocks50

There doesn't seem to be any good new high end high rise projects that satisfies me fully. I'm looking for a nice modern freehold condominium with around 150,000-200,000psqm 2 bedroom unit for around 15 million baht. At first I thought M Silom would satisfy my needs but later after looking at many other projects I think there would be many better projects out there. Any projects you would recommend that have not been completed for over five years?

You're asking the wrong person for advice - I've been living abroad for over 15 years now (currently in HK). Why not ask Mr.Chad? He seems to know every building in town

What about the 185? I'm sure 15M can get you a respectable unit there!

KeNgKrUpS · February 17th, 2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by melrocks50

Btw I don't really care for BTS access

Ha ha ha.
Yes, that's my #1 criteria alright

The Lizzard King · February 17th, 2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by melrocks50

How about The Met?

I think The Met, is underspriced, give it a couple of years and the prices will go much higher then, no comparison to the Milenium residence- middle upper mass market product-reminds me of HK and Singapore

The Met offers great privace and great location,i only think it is too big but not crowded.

You can try try some units at Empire tower on Naratiwat-sathorn as well The River for the views, with your budget u can get a great high floor unit.

Q house lang suan is underpriced as well to my opinino with and upside...

there is also Royal saladaeng for big units in good prices still from the developer

February 15th, 2012, 07:12 PM	#268
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February 13th, 2012, 11:22 AM	#262
melrocks50 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangkok Posts: 1,233 Likes (Received): 102	How does M Silom compare to Ashton Morph 38?

February 13th, 2012, 01:01 PM	#265
Speed Kenshiro "Fist,NorthStar" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bangkok/San Francisco/Los Angeles Posts: 6,355 Likes (Received): 37	thread for the ASHTON (Sukhumvit 38) http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...ghlight=ashton

February 15th, 2012, 02:24 PM	#266
melrocks50 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangkok Posts: 1,233 Likes (Received): 102	How about M Silom compared to a 2 bedroom 126m2 unit at Millennium Residence. Just went there today and the facilities are great with 3m ceilings and decent specifications.

February 15th, 2012, 06:43 PM	#267
rkbauer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 177 Likes (Received): 2	M Silom in general, has bigger/more expensive units than Ashton. Ashton's pool duplex unit is smaller and less expensive than M Silom's 3 bedroom, and the 1/2 bedrooms at M Silom are bigger than at Ashton too. I have heard stories of bad construction/management at Millennium Residences.

February 16th, 2012, 01:15 PM	#271
melrocks50 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangkok Posts: 1,233 Likes (Received): 102	I dont understand, so in conclusion I should stay away from Millennium Residence? I really like the project though in my opinion since theres a 3 bedroom unit on like floor 30-40 which is better than floor 19 for my M Silom unit and the price is below or around 15 million

February 17th, 2012, 04:45 AM	#274
melrocks50 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangkok Posts: 1,233 Likes (Received): 102	How about The Met?