The Raintree (D21, 99 years leasehold, Frasers Centrepoint)

[Unregistered]

dude...are you sure it's the same person?
i was the one who made the page 6 remarks.
no wonder that guy called you hotro.

i have a unit facing rail. the guy who explained
the radation issue to you seems like a kaypoh visitor!
but heck, i think he's right....
haha

take it easy. don't be so easily annoyed.

The comments on radio tower amused rather than annoyed me. What annoyed me (probbaly others) so much that is the person who made the statement. I thought my message was loud and clear. If that person is you, my coment was aimed at you. If the person who wrote the comments on radio tower never made that statement, he/she should know that my comment was not targeted at him.

[Unregistered]

Does anyone know that if I sub-sell my unit now, what are the costs that I will be subjected to? Anyone knows what is the income tax rate I have to pay for my gain?

Thanks!

[Unregistered]

with crazy neighbours like hotro, good idea to sub-sell...
whatever the tax rates.

[Unregistered]

haha....ok...more seriously...
i left out this link...

http://www.sgs.gov.sg/market_charact...tchar_tax.html

seems no capital gain tax.
stamp duty already paid.

[Unregistered]

haha....ok...more seriously...
i left out this link...

http://www.sgs.gov.sg/market_charact...tchar_tax.html

seems no capital gain tax.
stamp duty already paid.

But I think it is only considered a capital gain if you have stayed in the property for at least 3 years... if you sell before that, there is a tax on this gain? Correct me if I'm wrong.

Thanks!

[Unregistered]

me again. no capital gain tax at all in singapore.
however, if iras thinks you are buying and selling too often,
it becomes a trade. they have a right to tax.

iras can decide based on length of stay and frequency of
activity.

like immigratation rules....nothing published. up to the higher powers.

[Unregistered]

me again. no capital gain tax at all in singapore.
however, if iras thinks you are buying and selling too often,
it becomes a trade. they have a right to tax.

iras can decide based on length of stay and frequency of
activity.

like immigratation rules....nothing published. up to the higher powers.

I see... no wonder I cannot find anything on the Internet!

Thanks for your kind advice!

[Naturelover]

Hi RT owners! I have just bought a unit at RT recently and wonder if any of you has enquired about the cost of converting the planter into a balcony? Both agent and developer said it is possible and OK to do so. If the majority of the owners would like to convert to balcony, may be cheaper if could get a common contractor to do it for us. Wonder if the developer willing to convert the planter for a fee?

[Unregistered]

Hi RT owners! I have just bought a unit at RT recently and wonder if any of you has enquired about the cost of converting the planter into a balcony? Both agent and developer said it is possible and OK to do so. If the majority of the owners would like to convert to balcony, may be cheaper if could get a common contractor to do it for us. Wonder if the developer willing to convert the planter for a fee?

Do you mean laying the planter with timbre strips? That's my plan, don't know about the rest. If everyone is have the same thing in mind, we can all hire a common contractor.

Anyone keen on hacking walls and coverting rooms into studies or tatami room?

[Naturelover]

Do you mean laying the planter with timbre strips? That's my plan, don't know about the rest. If everyone is have the same thing in mind, we can all hire a common contractor.

Anyone keen on hacking walls and coverting rooms into studies or tatami room?

That's it! But of course, we may ask contractor to provide 2 or 3 designs/materials for residents to choose.... may not be easy to get all residents who wish to convert to balcony to agree on a single common design.

By the way, I heard some condos actually provide "free" unlimited broadband internet access for all residents as part of their marketing strategy. Well, not exactly "free" as it is included as part of their condo management fee. We may ask if developer willing to conduct a survey for all RT owners to have this as an option?

If we can get things organised before TOP, we may achieve greater bargaining power as a group.

[gonzalas]

Hi, I think that the broadband idea and conversion of planter box to balcony are really good ideas ! we have the same thoughts... I think most residents there will opt for broadband on their own anyways. However, a point to note is that there maybe many new owners that already have an existing contract with the providers.

Timber strips are really nice but any idea whether they will last?? Guess, we got to ask the contractors and do some research on it.

I just spoke to my agent about the increase of price couple of days ago and she has confirmed that listing price remain the same except that the 8% discount for Deferred Payment is removed and discount for progressive payment has been reduced from 10% to 5%. Congrats to all those who have bought early!

[Unregistered]

Hi, I think that the broadband idea and conversion of planter box to balcony are really good ideas ! we have the same thoughts... I think most residents there will opt for broadband on their own anyways. However, a point to note is that there maybe many new owners that already have an existing contract with the providers.

Timber strips are really nice but any idea whether they will last?? Guess, we got to ask the contractors and do some research on it.

I just spoke to my agent about the increase of price couple of days ago and she has confirmed that listing price remain the same except that the 8% discount for Deferred Payment is removed and discount for progressive payment has been reduced from 10% to 5%. Congrats to all those who have bought early!

Agreed! 2nd that planter box conversion idea! Heard that usually, planter boxes can be converted as long as it is not permanently "filled up", so timber strips as raised platform ok.

As for broadband, think I'd be one of those who'd prefer my own choice of provider and plan with transparent pricing known to me than to have it "packaged" into the maintainance fee! Also when it comes to troubleshooting, who to look for to reset wireless access assuming that it would be wireless? It's hard to have equality, some areas may have better/ stronger signals than others?

[Unregistered]

I am also agreeable to putting timber strips for the planter. Count me in.

[ja]

I am also agreeable to putting timber strips for the planter. Count me in.

One more for timber strips !!

[Unregistered]

Hi all,

Just got the option for a 2nd flr 3-Bed unit at Blk 93 facing the side. Agent said price will increase after TOP with the launch of showroom with 30 over units left. 2 / 2+1 all sold out long ago. Was there at the trail behind RT and can see that the blk nearest to driveway 2nd floor's 2 units (4 & 3 bed) are being prep as showroom. Can see the light green tinted windows up.

If can't wait like me, park at the carpark of bukit timah nature reserve, and walk the trail nearest to Le Wood. Be prepared for mossies. Monkeys around on the trees.

Didn't exactly get it at the lowest but still very happy with the price $557psf after 5% developer discount. Agent says price is going to go up further.

Absolutely in love with the nature and the proximity.

Can't wait to get my paperwork done up!

[Unregistered]

Hi all,

Just got the option for a 2nd flr 3-Bed unit at Blk 93 facing the side. Agent said price will increase after TOP with the launch of showroom with 30 over units left. 2 / 2+1 all sold out long ago. Was there at the trail behind RT and can see that the blk nearest to driveway 2nd floor's 2 units (4 & 3 bed) are being prep as showroom. Can see the light green tinted windows up.

If can't wait like me, park at the carpark of bukit timah nature reserve, and walk the trail nearest to Le Wood. Be prepared for mossies. Monkeys around on the trees.

Didn't exactly get it at the lowest but still very happy with the price $557psf after 5% developer discount. Agent says price is going to go up further.

Absolutely in love with the nature and the proximity.

Can't wait to get my paperwork done up!

Welcome new owner to the RT. Join the RT owner mailing list.

[Unregistered]

Welcome new owner to the RT. Join the RT owner mailing list.

Yeap will do that after I have exercised the option 1st. Awaiting S&P agreement and housing loan.

Cheers !

[camelot]

Yeap will do that after I have exercised the option 1st. Awaiting S&P agreement and housing loan.

Cheers !

Did they tell you when it's expected to TOP?

[Unregistered]

Yeap will do that after I have exercised the option 1st. Awaiting S&P agreement and housing loan.

Cheers !

Any lawyers to recommend?

[Unregistered]

Any lawyers to recommend?

my lawyer is Shaun Chan of DSPP Law Corporation.

[Unregistered]

Did they tell you when it's expected to TOP?

My agent said it could be end 2007... but take it as heresay and not confirmed. The initial talk was mid 2008. So my guess is anywhere between there.

[Unregistered]

I am also agreeable to putting timber strips for the planter. Count me in.

Does this bode well with rain coming in?

[joe]

Does this bode well with rain coming in?

Chengai or teak withstands the elements well. Rain or sun is not a problem.

[Baby]

That's it! But of course, we may ask contractor to provide 2 or 3 designs/materials for residents to choose.... may not be easy to get all residents who wish to convert to balcony to agree on a single common design.

By the way, I heard some condos actually provide "free" unlimited broadband internet access for all residents as part of their marketing strategy. Well, not exactly "free" as it is included as part of their condo management fee. We may ask if developer willing to conduct a survey for all RT owners to have this as an option?

If we can get things organised before TOP, we may achieve greater bargaining power as a group.

Count me in on the conversion of planter to balcony....Cheers....

[Unregistered]

You know what? I'm really estastic that there's so many like-minded and happy RT owners on this board. You guys are great people who have so much concern about our new lives at RT and the support i've seen so far is really amazing. What a wonderful community!

Just swining by to write down some happy thoughts
I'm just kinda can't contain my own excitement about my new home. haha!

[jrdl]

Timber strips for me too...

[Unregistered]

The new showroom will open on 24th Mar. 10-6pm

[Unregistered]

The new showroom will open on 24th Mar. 10-6pm

Wow, that's good news! Then I may go down tomorrow...

[ja]

Wonder how the new showflat looks like in comparison to the old one ( finish, equipment, floors, walls ).

[Unregistered]

The new showroom will open on 24th Mar. 10-6pm

Wow...sounds good and just nice as I will be away for work/holidays on Sunday. Yeap, I 2nd that the RT owners are showing so much enthusiasm. Great start !