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Hi, I am looking to upgrade from a 2bedder to a 3bedder with a newborn coming along. I am incline to the East coast area for my next move.

There is a new launch, LIV@MB, which i think has a really efficient layout. However, the downside is this development which is a 99 year leasehold will be surrounded by freehold projects around the Meyer region.

On the other hand, there is an older condo, Pebble Bay, which I feel offers greater value on a psf basis. It also offers a kallang basin and stadium view which I find pretty amazing. However, the downside is that this property is almost 25 years old.

My time horizon will be between 5-10 years for this property. Anybody advice will be appreciated.
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Good afternoon,

If your time horizon is 5 to 10 years for the next property, in my opinion it is generally still safe as the buyer profile looking at this meyer / mountbatten area will prioritize overall condo design and vibes, unit layout and age of building over the leasehold / freehold status. From experience working with other buyers, the leasehold / freehold tenure becomes more of a factor when the leasehold condo is approximately 20 years or older, assuming all other attributes are equal or comparable. Looking at it in another way, it is also good that there are newer meyer condos setting new benchmark in this locality, which means they become the "leader" to help to bring up overall prices here and newer condos like Liv @ MB will benefit from this spillover effect as well, which helps with your exit plan. For example, freehold meyer mansion has already crossed 3k psf, and liv @ mb still offers a good buffer assuming your entry price is at approx 2500 to 2700 psf. The upcoming meyer park enbloc development by UOL will also set a new high in this precinct when its up for launch next year.

Liv @ MB's proximity to the future MRT is another material factor that can be the deciding factor for buyers over the meyer condos further away. The rooftop infinity pool is another feature which nearby condos do not offer. The earlier TOP at 2024 is also another plus point to you since you need not wait too long as well. The only downside, I think, is probably the lack of schools within the 1km radius which is why some of the chinese buyers I am in touch with is still hesitating. Is this one of your considerations as well?

As per my point on leasehold developments above 20 years old, I would think based on your circumstances, Liv @ MB seem to make more sense than Pebble Bay, even though you may be able to get a bigger floor area at PB. Would like to understand your thought process and happy to discuss further, I am contactable at 97432395  .

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Why do you feel that LIV@MB being surrounded by freehold projects around Meyer region is a downside? While I do not exactly feel that LIV@MB is a must buy if you are looking into East Coast, it does have its attributes from investment perspective. There is no perfect condo or project to be frank, but rather one needs to be focused in terms of their objectives and not let external factors distract and go off track on their objective.

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Congratulations on your growing family!

Upgrading to a 3-bedroom unit in the East Coast area is definitely great.

From your message, I can tell that you have a sharp eye for value and that condo which will appreciate in capital gain quickly.

As such, new launches will definitely appreciate faster than resale condos.

Since your timeline is 5-10 years from now, new launches in the East Coast region like Tembusu Grand, The Continuum and Grand Dunman will certainly be excellent picks.

I have more info to share with you as URA is already on its way to make tremendous transformation to this region within the next few years. But alas, this is reply chat box is pure test and I can't share pictures and graphs with you.

If you are keen to explore further over a good cuppa, do whatsapp me.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

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Hi Sir/Mdm,

A lot of my clients have the misconception that a freehold property is a better option as compared to a leasehold one. However, when we examine the data further, we will realise that many leasehold properties outperform their freehold peers within the same location.

Appreciation in value of a property depends on many factors apart from the lease tenure. I will be happy to share with you these data so that you can understand and make an informed decision.

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