Blk 50 Jalan Bahagia HDB Corner Terrace unit
Updated 6 June 09 [Sold]
Valuation: 622K
Type: Corner
Jalan Ma'mor HDB Inter Terrace unit [Sold]
Updated 28 May 09
Valuation: Unknown
Type: Intermediate
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Archive of HDB Terrace Sold
Updated 6 June 09 [Sold]
Valuation: 622K
Type: Corner
Valuation: Unknown
Type: Intermediate
Is Parking an Issue in the neighbourhood?
Many readers have written to ask about parking issues and we have overheard a potential buyer asking about the parking issues here in the estate, so I'm addressing some of them here.
- BR21 (the infamous Open air carpark) which gets crowded at times
- BRM1 at Blk 112A (the 11 decks of multi-storey carpark) Of course, this carpark has the advantage of having your vehicle sheltered from the rain and sun (or birdshit). Bad thing is, be prepared to drive up 4 -5 decks for a space when you're home in the wee hours.
(1) Do the summon pple come all the time?
Yes they do. Even when you leave your car at the loading/unloading bays (see red circle above) at Blk 110 Whampoa Rd, they will stick around until your 30 minutes time is up. Always advise your guests to display their coupons.
(2) I stay at the perimeter of the estate. Are there any alternatives?
Yes. For Blk 42 or 43 residents, you may want to try BR12, an open air carpark which is just at the doorstep. For Blk 52 or 53 residents, you may want to park together with Jalan Rajah neighbours at RC3.
(3) I'm a resident of Blk 39 and both the open air carpark BR21 and the multi-storey carpark BRM1 are of similar walking distance. Where should I park my vehicle?
If you have pregnant mothers or toddlers, it might be safer to walk on more even ground to get to the open air carpark. The multi-storey carpark is full of steps and ramps. It also gets quiet at times so it might be safer to get yourself into the open. On the other hand, this carpark has the advantage of having your vehicle sheltered from the rain and sun (or birdshit!).
(4) How do I get season parking?
For BR21 you may need to wait for available season lots or do some sort of appeal to HDB as this carpark is already FULL. I have no idea for BR22 but if any Ma'mor resident can enlighten about the season parking application over there, please do. For the rest, you can just apply online at the HDB website> e-Services> Home Owners> Parking - Application for Season Parking Ticket (New Application). Or make a trip down to the nearest HDB Branch Office at Whampoa Community Centre just across the road. For your information, BRM1 has the capacity to accomodate ALL the residents around the estate.
Ma'mor Residents
- Most of the Jalan Ma'mor Residents are fortunate to have a little open air carpark to call their own (see BR22 above). Some of them have a lot (half a lot, or a quarter of a lot) outside their homes, see orange stretch (including space outside Blk 64) along Jalan Ma'mor. A quarter of a lot is because there are 2 rows of terrace houses sharing 1 single row of parking lots and a particular lot might potentially fall in between 4 units. Good thing is, your vehicle never leave your sight.Bahagia Residents
- Bahagia Residents have a bit more options to choose where they want to do their parking.- BR21 (the infamous Open air carpark) which gets crowded at times
- BRM1 at Blk 112A (the 11 decks of multi-storey carpark) Of course, this carpark has the advantage of having your vehicle sheltered from the rain and sun (or birdshit). Bad thing is, be prepared to drive up 4 -5 decks for a space when you're home in the wee hours.
FAQ:
(1) Do the summon pple come all the time?
Yes they do. Even when you leave your car at the loading/unloading bays (see red circle above) at Blk 110 Whampoa Rd, they will stick around until your 30 minutes time is up. Always advise your guests to display their coupons.
(2) I stay at the perimeter of the estate. Are there any alternatives?
Yes. For Blk 42 or 43 residents, you may want to try BR12, an open air carpark which is just at the doorstep. For Blk 52 or 53 residents, you may want to park together with Jalan Rajah neighbours at RC3.
(3) I'm a resident of Blk 39 and both the open air carpark BR21 and the multi-storey carpark BRM1 are of similar walking distance. Where should I park my vehicle?
If you have pregnant mothers or toddlers, it might be safer to walk on more even ground to get to the open air carpark. The multi-storey carpark is full of steps and ramps. It also gets quiet at times so it might be safer to get yourself into the open. On the other hand, this carpark has the advantage of having your vehicle sheltered from the rain and sun (or birdshit!).
(4) How do I get season parking?
For BR21 you may need to wait for available season lots or do some sort of appeal to HDB as this carpark is already FULL. I have no idea for BR22 but if any Ma'mor resident can enlighten about the season parking application over there, please do. For the rest, you can just apply online at the HDB website> e-Services> Home Owners> Parking - Application for Season Parking Ticket (New Application). Or make a trip down to the nearest HDB Branch Office at Whampoa Community Centre just across the road. For your information, BRM1 has the capacity to accomodate ALL the residents around the estate.
X-Living in Bahagia - Chuck and the Bamboo Stalk
The fairytale story tells of a man named Chuck who was sent to the market one day by his wife to sell their collection of whiskey. As Chuck proceeded to the market he met a stranger who offered to trade four "magic seeds" for the whiskey. Chuck accepted the trade and returned home with the seeds in his pocket. Chuck's wife was angered that he had not obeyed her instructions to sell the whiskey and threw the seeds out of the window. As Chuck slept, the seeds germinated and a gigantic bamboo stalk grew in their place by morning.
When Chuck saw the huge bamboo stalk,
Stirling Road vs Bahagia Terrace Houses. What are the differences?
There are also HDB terraces at Queenstown Stirling Road. Stirling Road houses and Jalan Bahagia houses were both built in the times of the SIT (Singapore Improvement Trust) days. So, what essentially are the differences between the HDB terraces in Stirling Road Queenstown and Jalan Bahagia Whampoa?
The terraces at Stirling Road were built in the 1960's. Terraces in Jalan Bahagia
Above: Terrace houses in Stirling Road
#1 Age and Type
The terraces at Stirling Road were built in the 1960's. Terraces in Jalan Bahagia
Jaime Teo & Daniel Ong - Their HDB house
Celebrities living in the neighbourhood - check them out in 8 Days, Home and Decor and even on Lian He Zao Bao!Just married Daniel Ong and Jaime Teo are so in love. Jealous?
Wait till you see their newly renovated three-room HDB house. There are only 285 HDB houses. So if you find one, like DJ Daniel Ong did, you've as good as found your pot of gold.
X-Living in Bahagia - Of a New Coffee Table and a White Living Room
Our long-awaited coffee table finally arrived! Red Apple takes 6 long weeks to get this manufactured in China and get it shipped here, but then it's only $488 :)
All white. With my white sofa, white console, and a white Vaio. We're now lack of a carpet/rug to complete the living room, would have to be of some contrasting colour, like brown or grey.
All white. With my white sofa, white console, and a white Vaio. We're now lack of a carpet/rug to complete the living room, would have to be of some contrasting colour, like brown or grey.
Past Transacted Prices for HDB Terrace in Jln Bahagia & Jln Ma'mor
To check out the recent transactions of Jalan Bahagia / Jalan Ma'mor / Jalan Tenteram at the HDB website first! Search by Flat Type: 3 Room AND Street Name: Jln Bahagia, Jln Ma'Mor or Jalan Tenteram (For Block 61)
To make things easy, the table below reflects the past transactions for the HDB terrace housing in the area. This will be updated from time to time.
http://services2.hdb.gov.sg/webapp/BB33RTIS/BB33PReslTrans.jsp
To make things easy, the table below reflects the past transactions for the HDB terrace housing in the area. This will be updated from time to time.
2 Storey HDB Terrace for sale
To notify keen buyers of available HDB terrace units for sale / rent here, I try to keep this space updated by trawling the Saturday Classifieds in the Straits Times and do random Google searches. I appreciate all valuable feedback that have been made to help buyers make informed decisions.
In view of my busy schedule (and sometimes difficulties in getting more information about available units), you may also like to check out our Bahagia Mamor Residents Facebook thread for Buy and Sell Postings. See you there!
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=70932533575
Updated 28 June 09
Valuation: 545K
In view of my busy schedule (and sometimes difficulties in getting more information about available units), you may also like to check out our Bahagia Mamor Residents Facebook thread for Buy and Sell Postings. See you there!
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=70932533575
Disclaimer: I am not a property agent and am not doing marketing for any agents. Opinions expressed in comments (other than my own) do not represent my views. :)
Blk 39 Jalan Bahagia HDB Inter Terrace unit [Sold but another neighbouring unit available]
Updated 28 June 09
Valuation: 545K
X-Building in Bahagia #12 - Hacking to start
Temporary Notice of Renovation Works pasted on the glass window. The renovation can officially begin from 14th April to 16th April (3 days). We will start on 15th Tuesday and have a move-in ceremony (动土仪式) before that.
X-Building in Bahagia #10 - Selection of Tiles for Level 1 and Both Bathrooms
Christina has given us some tile shops contacts along Balestier Road. Last Sunday, we went to LSH and Hafary (2 shops at the extreme ends of 1 block). The first shop we went to, we were super inexperienced but the lady was nice and patient enough to attend to us (even though the afternoon looks really hectic).
We've decided to replace our expensive chengai wood deck (we were quoted 3k+!) at the patio with these wood-looking tiles. But the tiles at LSH are 15 x 60, which make it a bit short to replicate the strips.
They're cheap though, $3.30 psf. And the walnut oak grains are beautiful.
We've decided to replace our expensive chengai wood deck (we were quoted 3k+!) at the patio with these wood-looking tiles. But the tiles at LSH are 15 x 60, which make it a bit short to replicate the strips.
They're cheap though, $3.30 psf. And the walnut oak grains are beautiful.
X-Building in Bahagia #8 - Decided on Christina, why?
We've been busy with ding-donging with quotes from the Interior Designers and contractor... till I've lost track of the progress. Debated on the pricing, learnt some new contractor terms, read a lot of Renotalk - and finally decided on Christina.
Christina's pricing - as compared to the other 2 shortlisted ones where I've posted up their layouts in my previous post - is much lower. Of course we understand this point that - Interior Designers mark up their prices and spread over the items in the quotation. It is really a big range and we need to compare apple to apple to see which quotation gives the best value.
Other than pricing comparison, Christina is very much familiar with the area and the handling of submissions. *similar to what Johnny mentioned* She would spend 20 minutes explaining to us the whole process of plumbing - the digging and layout of the main underground pipes and the common mistakes other contractors do.
The downside is, we're not very ID-savvy people - we're afraid the design of the house might turn out wrong! But I think it should be alright, just have to equip ourselves with more ID knowledge and fit those requirements into our own lifestyles. *keeping fingers cross*
Since we've already decided to go with Christina, we shall be starting the renovations soon. However I foresee that the house won't be completed in time for our ROM (Christina claims that she could but I would feel safer if there's a buffer time for the completion date). Hence this is the reason for changing the venue of ROM from the new house to ROM ROM. There might be changes to doing it in a hotel - let's see.
Christina's pricing - as compared to the other 2 shortlisted ones where I've posted up their layouts in my previous post - is much lower. Of course we understand this point that - Interior Designers mark up their prices and spread over the items in the quotation. It is really a big range and we need to compare apple to apple to see which quotation gives the best value.
Let's say for a very simple example, to build a washing machine base with cement - Ms I quoted $100, Ms D quoted $90 while Christina quoted $60~.
Other than pricing comparison, Christina is very much familiar with the area and the handling of submissions. *similar to what Johnny mentioned* She would spend 20 minutes explaining to us the whole process of plumbing - the digging and layout of the main underground pipes and the common mistakes other contractors do.
She said the front patio and backyard tiling would not need to be waterproofed but Ms I quoted that all outdoor areas need to be waterproofed. About who is right, I'm not very sure but I would trust Christina more as she has done up a lot of units in the area. Being a resident here herself, it gives her the extra advantage.
The downside is, we're not very ID-savvy people - we're afraid the design of the house might turn out wrong! But I think it should be alright, just have to equip ourselves with more ID knowledge and fit those requirements into our own lifestyles. *keeping fingers cross*
Since we've already decided to go with Christina, we shall be starting the renovations soon. However I foresee that the house won't be completed in time for our ROM (Christina claims that she could but I would feel safer if there's a buffer time for the completion date). Hence this is the reason for changing the venue of ROM from the new house to ROM ROM. There might be changes to doing it in a hotel - let's see.
X-Building in Bahagia #7 - Some Proposed Interior Layouts
Finally. We’ve given 5 briefs away, 1 gave up, we’re left with 4! I wonder how some people in the forums can go up to asking for 10 quotes! Chuck is already so tired coordinating and repeating the things we wanna do. I’m very tired opening the windows and doors and locking them up a while later. All in all, we done this 7 times within 2 weeks! To the 5 different IDs, another repeat session today to one of them, and one session with our friend. It is indeed a tiresome job to build this home.
Anyway, we also went to check out the Modern Living Home Fair at Expo, and we realized we’ve only covered 100m in an hour before we got to rush off to another place. Our last stop at the Expo was at Supreme Flooring - a super laminate flooring which I was rather impressed with. Anyway I might check it out again this week. On the other hand, I have no idea what to expect from the IDs while waiting for all the quotes to come in.
Image from Chweech's reno thread at myhometown.sg
I mentioned about thisuseless original floor plan
Anyway, we also went to check out the Modern Living Home Fair at Expo, and we realized we’ve only covered 100m in an hour before we got to rush off to another place. Our last stop at the Expo was at Supreme Flooring - a super laminate flooring which I was rather impressed with. Anyway I might check it out again this week. On the other hand, I have no idea what to expect from the IDs while waiting for all the quotes to come in.
Image from Chweech's reno thread at myhometown.sg
I mentioned about this
X-Building in Bahagia #6 - Engaging the Interior Designers
*Warning - long post ahead*
We're in the midst of arranging to see IDs / contractors. We have been really busy going to the house during lunch time. SOmetimes we skip lunch and bought a fillet to munch and a can of coke to share in the car. Sometimes we pop by the Whampoa market for a quick bite. Luckily the office is just 10 minutes drive away, which makes all the ID meetings worthwhile.
VERY BUSY!
#1 - The first contractor Christina is a female contractor, who came after a site meeting at the corner unit of next block last week. She's someone of very small build and rather soft spoken. Though she didn't come with any namecards or didn't have a notebook to jot things down, she IS very familiar with the structure of the house. Afterall,
We're in the midst of arranging to see IDs / contractors. We have been really busy going to the house during lunch time. SOmetimes we skip lunch and bought a fillet to munch and a can of coke to share in the car. Sometimes we pop by the Whampoa market for a quick bite. Luckily the office is just 10 minutes drive away, which makes all the ID meetings worthwhile.
VERY BUSY!
#1 - The first contractor Christina is a female contractor, who came after a site meeting at the corner unit of next block last week. She's someone of very small build and rather soft spoken. Though she didn't come with any namecards or didn't have a notebook to jot things down, she IS very familiar with the structure of the house. Afterall,
X-Building in Bahagia #5 - The Uncluttered House. A Comparison.
Let us take a look at the empty house and gauge the space for ourselves.
The patio area where it used to be cluttered with boxes (of course the previous owner was in the midst of moving away). They left us with a very old shoe cupboard with an attached seat.
The mini garden area didn't change much - but the christmas tree was removed (thanks) and some cracked pots stayed put (thanks again).
Patio
The patio area where it used to be cluttered with boxes (of course the previous owner was in the midst of moving away). They left us with a very old shoe cupboard with an attached seat.
The mini garden area didn't change much - but the christmas tree was removed (thanks) and some cracked pots stayed put (thanks again).
X-Building in Bahagia #4 - Keys collected. What to Hack?
Good news, we got the keys! Tomorrow will also be the first time we're meeting an ID. We found her contact when we were doing our rounds some time back around the area. The contractor Christina told us she designed some homes in the same area so we reckon she should be experienced to offer some good ideas and solutions to very problematic space planning issues.
I'm pretty excited about it and have been thinking about what changes we want to do to our new home. I would like to bring our concerns up to the ID and listen out to sound advice. That of course, includes staying within budget. We need a major revamp here!
I'm pretty excited about it and have been thinking about what changes we want to do to our new home. I would like to bring our concerns up to the ID and listen out to sound advice. That of course, includes staying within budget. We need a major revamp here!
X-Building in Bahagia #3 - The First Appointment
Alright, so we're all blur and doing this together for the first time - our First Appointment with HDB.
After meeting up with the seller and her agent, the first person we met was a "admin" person whose workstation was one of those in the open-concept cluster. She made sure all our documents were present and photocopies were made. She also made clear to us that we need to submit our copy of marriage cert to a Branch Office within 3 months of completion. At that point, it rendered the letter that we prepared to request for postponing submission of marriage cert, useless.
Together with the seller and her agent, we marched into the Officer's room and signed our livesaway to each other. After putting our signatures on a few pieces of paper, and making sure we our earliest 2nd Appointment date is 7 weeks from then, we headed to the 3rd Level to buy our achitectural floor plan.
Unfortunately, the floor plan (to my dismay) is the original one and reflects the layout 35 years ago. The property is 35 years old btw. The floorplan also doesn't reflect the garden and yard area. Alamak, what a useless piece of paper for $5.00. Anyway, the seller and her agent mentioned they might have some updated floorplans to pass us so that we can show our ID or contractors.
Then, we called up our banker to check how we can settle the bank loan paperwork with the lawyer. We realized our lawyer is just on the 9th floor in the same building so we popped by to sign more papers. First, the admin auntie checked our documents and made sure they are relevant. You know how at every valuation report there are photographs attached at the back portion. Ours had one photo of the front gate and porch area. The admin auntie came in and was adamant the valuation report had a mistake and that was a wrong photo! Because the 2 storey terrace photos do not match a HDB!
After meeting up with the seller and her agent, the first person we met was a "admin" person whose workstation was one of those in the open-concept cluster. She made sure all our documents were present and photocopies were made. She also made clear to us that we need to submit our copy of marriage cert to a Branch Office within 3 months of completion. At that point, it rendered the letter that we prepared to request for postponing submission of marriage cert, useless.
Together with the seller and her agent, we marched into the Officer's room and signed our lives
Unfortunately, the floor plan (to my dismay) is the original one and reflects the layout 35 years ago. The property is 35 years old btw. The floorplan also doesn't reflect the garden and yard area. Alamak, what a useless piece of paper for $5.00. Anyway, the seller and her agent mentioned they might have some updated floorplans to pass us so that we can show our ID or contractors.
Then, we called up our banker to check how we can settle the bank loan paperwork with the lawyer. We realized our lawyer is just on the 9th floor in the same building so we popped by to sign more papers. First, the admin auntie checked our documents and made sure they are relevant. You know how at every valuation report there are photographs attached at the back portion. Ours had one photo of the front gate and porch area. The admin auntie came in and was adamant the valuation report had a mistake and that was a wrong photo! Because the 2 storey terrace photos do not match a HDB!
An original Unit 35 years ago
While we were walking around our neighbourhood, Chuck took down a photo of an original unit from 35 years ago. There are a few units left and you can easily point them out by the looks of their "little mesh fence". Very run down but authentic!!
Go catch a few more glimpses of them before they are wiped out by the next generation! 35 years ago they were only worth a few thousand dollars.
A little background on the houses here. They were built by Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT) (HDB's predecessor) set up to improve the housing needs of the Singapore population then.
Unfortunately, there aren't much information about Jalan Bahagia/Ma'mor being built as SIT flats; the more well-known estates are Tiong Bahru and Queenstown area. There is a short article on Whampoa at ST701 though (http://property.st701.com/articles/view/89).
Related Posts:
http://jeanario.wordpress.com/2008/10/24/hdb-terrace-houses-original-vs-modern/
Go catch a few more glimpses of them before they are wiped out by the next generation! 35 years ago they were only worth a few thousand dollars.
A little background on the houses here. They were built by Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT) (HDB's predecessor) set up to improve the housing needs of the Singapore population then.
Unfortunately, there aren't much information about Jalan Bahagia/Ma'mor being built as SIT flats; the more well-known estates are Tiong Bahru and Queenstown area. There is a short article on Whampoa at ST701 though (http://property.st701.com/articles/view/89).
Related Posts:
http://jeanario.wordpress.com/2008/10/24/hdb-terrace-houses-original-vs-modern/
X-Building in Bahagia #1 - Ideas from other Terrace Houses under Renovation
Let's do some fun things today and look at some of the units under renovation. We're also going to compare a layout with a centre vs a side staircase.
