Originally Posted by
in da know
there isn't a set-in-stone progression in property prices that says district 9 properties MUST be more expensive than district 11 properties as there is considerable overlap in prices.
so your assertion that "even D11 prices are at such and such prices, so how can any D9 property at those same price be any worse" is fundamentally flawed.
many D11 properties in bukit timah are actually more expensive and desirable than an emily, sophia or mackenzie property in D9.
you have to stop thinking that D11 applies only tp novena and balestier area. those two are but only a small part of D11. the bulk of D11 is the low rise housing areas along and inside dunearn road. some of these are so prime that D9 emily and the rest pales in comparison. for example: barker and chancery area (ACS), trevose area (SCGS and opp. botanical gardens), shelford area (opp. nanyang pri and HCI) watten area (RGPS), and hillcrest area (opposite sixth ave, and has all landed housing, plus greenwood dining area).
the only thing no good about this big part of D11 is that there are relatively fewer condos.