Segar Medow - BTO
- Thread starter ssybaby
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Hi All,
I went to take pictures today. Indeed, they have started painting. Quite a lot of things are not done yet though. For example, if you observe from the pictures below, the windows for the higher storeys have not been fitted. They have not started on the piping for the higher floors of Blks 455 and 456 too.
I went to take pictures today. Indeed, they have started painting. Quite a lot of things are not done yet though. For example, if you observe from the pictures below, the windows for the higher storeys have not been fitted. They have not started on the piping for the higher floors of Blks 455 and 456 too.
Overview
http://i28.tinypic.com/qzhg85.jpg
Overview 2
http://i32.tinypic.com/24q4ydc.jpg
Blk 455 (Facing LRT track)
http://i31.tinypic.com/bim55g.jpg
Blk 455 (Units 103 & 105, taken from Zhenghua CC side)
http://i30.tinypic.com/2ebv8ub.jpg
Blk 456 (Facing LRT track)
http://i31.tinypic.com/20h0jup.jpg
Blk 457 (Facing LRT track)
http://i26.tinypic.com/fnby86.jpg
Blk 457 (Facing KJE)
http://i26.tinypic.com/2iho75t.jpg
Blk 457 (Units 129 & 131, facing KJE)
http://i28.tinypic.com/11u7xuw.jpg
Blk 458 (Units 145 & 147, facing KJE)
http://i28.tinypic.com/k9vods.jpg
Blk 458 (Units 149 & 151, facing KJE)
http://i29.tinypic.com/o9r3lw.jpg
Blk 458 (Facing MSCP, taken from Zhenghua CC side)
http://i32.tinypic.com/34siamd.jpg
MSCP
http://i30.tinypic.com/30jr8t2.jpg
http://i28.tinypic.com/qzhg85.jpg
Overview 2
http://i32.tinypic.com/24q4ydc.jpg
Blk 455 (Facing LRT track)
http://i31.tinypic.com/bim55g.jpg
Blk 455 (Units 103 & 105, taken from Zhenghua CC side)
http://i30.tinypic.com/2ebv8ub.jpg
Blk 456 (Facing LRT track)
http://i31.tinypic.com/20h0jup.jpg
Blk 457 (Facing LRT track)
http://i26.tinypic.com/fnby86.jpg
Blk 457 (Facing KJE)
http://i26.tinypic.com/2iho75t.jpg
Blk 457 (Units 129 & 131, facing KJE)
http://i28.tinypic.com/11u7xuw.jpg
Blk 458 (Units 145 & 147, facing KJE)
http://i28.tinypic.com/k9vods.jpg
Blk 458 (Units 149 & 151, facing KJE)
http://i29.tinypic.com/o9r3lw.jpg
Blk 458 (Facing MSCP, taken from Zhenghua CC side)
http://i32.tinypic.com/34siamd.jpg
MSCP
http://i30.tinypic.com/30jr8t2.jpg
garfieldhello
Member
Great pic, Bro dezumondo !
honeykitty
Member
hi everyone...i applied for Senja Gateway...
anyone went to HDB to see the interior tiles all that...???
anyone went to HDB to see the interior tiles all that...???
Hi HoneyKitty, most of us here have bought Segar Meadows... that was way back in 2008... we are still waiting for the flats to be completed. For the interior tiles, a few of us did went down to HDB to look at it and took photos. If HDB have not change their tile supplier since 2008, then you can find photos of the interior tiles in this forum thread, but you might have to backdate till 2009 la.
But one thing to note, ours is a premium flat, from what I know, Senja Gateway are standard flats, the tile offered are different. So another way you for you to try another forum thread... maybe the Senja Green one... they are very active in the forum too, and might also have posted up pics of tiles. Senja Green is also standard flats, therefore Gateway and Green should be using the same kind of tiles......
But one thing to note, ours is a premium flat, from what I know, Senja Gateway are standard flats, the tile offered are different. So another way you for you to try another forum thread... maybe the Senja Green one... they are very active in the forum too, and might also have posted up pics of tiles. Senja Green is also standard flats, therefore Gateway and Green should be using the same kind of tiles......
Premium flat comes with flooring and toilet done... our only option was whether we want to get the doors only.
Standard flat only get clmented floor. They have the option of doors and flooring...
BUT, premium flat flooring is tiles for living room, kitchen and 2 toilets (all different colour... living room is lighter... toilet one is gray...), and bedrooms is timber strips (i might have gotten the name wrong... it is wooden la). Coz ours is premium flats, flooring is already given, so the design is more fancy...
Now for standard flat, owners will have an option of whether they want the HDB tiles (then can use CPF pay la) or they want to get their own design (then pay by cold hard cash)... the tiles used are all the same... in living room or bedrooms... just tiles, not timber strips... the toilet tile probably won't be the same as the living room one but I am not sure... what I am very sure is that standard flat flooring is an option, and even if you choose this option, you don't get the same 'fancy' design as the premium flats...
BUT standard flats is suppose to be cheaper (cost of flooring not included ma), and for couples that really wants to get their own favourite flooring, standard flat is a better option. If you want your own designer floor, but got a premium flat, you will end up having to pay your contractor more money to hack up your brand new HDB floor before you can lay your designer floor… waste of money la.
Standard flat only get clmented floor. They have the option of doors and flooring...
BUT, premium flat flooring is tiles for living room, kitchen and 2 toilets (all different colour... living room is lighter... toilet one is gray...), and bedrooms is timber strips (i might have gotten the name wrong... it is wooden la). Coz ours is premium flats, flooring is already given, so the design is more fancy...
Now for standard flat, owners will have an option of whether they want the HDB tiles (then can use CPF pay la) or they want to get their own design (then pay by cold hard cash)... the tiles used are all the same... in living room or bedrooms... just tiles, not timber strips... the toilet tile probably won't be the same as the living room one but I am not sure... what I am very sure is that standard flat flooring is an option, and even if you choose this option, you don't get the same 'fancy' design as the premium flats...
BUT standard flats is suppose to be cheaper (cost of flooring not included ma), and for couples that really wants to get their own favourite flooring, standard flat is a better option. If you want your own designer floor, but got a premium flat, you will end up having to pay your contractor more money to hack up your brand new HDB floor before you can lay your designer floor… waste of money la.
From HDB website
Standard & Premium Flats
Standard Flats
Standard flats are perfect for those who prefer to install their own choice of finishes and fittings in the home.
Maximum Freedom of Expression, Creativity and Individuality
Here, freedom of expression, creativity and individuality is maximised as the flats come with only minimal fittings in the kitchen and bathrooms. For example, matching wall/floor tiles and quality sanitary ware.
For the rest of the areas, the home owner can exercise his choice while selecting floor tiles etc. for his private sanctuary.
Premium Flats
Home buyers who wish to save time and effort in renovating their home would appreciate Premium flats.
Pre-fitted with Quality Finishes
These flats provide buyers with great value for money. This is because they are fitted with quality floor finishes such as:
* Glazed porcelain ceramic floor tiles for the living and dining area,
* Timber strip flooring to the bedrooms, and
* Quality sanitary ware
With some furnishings and built-ins, owners of premium flats can move into their dream home in quicker time.
http://www.hdb.gov.sg/fi10/fi10321p.nsf/w/BuyingNewFlatDesignFeatures?OpenDocument#StdPremiumFlats
Standard & Premium Flats
Standard Flats
Standard flats are perfect for those who prefer to install their own choice of finishes and fittings in the home.
Maximum Freedom of Expression, Creativity and Individuality
Here, freedom of expression, creativity and individuality is maximised as the flats come with only minimal fittings in the kitchen and bathrooms. For example, matching wall/floor tiles and quality sanitary ware.
For the rest of the areas, the home owner can exercise his choice while selecting floor tiles etc. for his private sanctuary.
Premium Flats
Home buyers who wish to save time and effort in renovating their home would appreciate Premium flats.
Pre-fitted with Quality Finishes
These flats provide buyers with great value for money. This is because they are fitted with quality floor finishes such as:
* Glazed porcelain ceramic floor tiles for the living and dining area,
* Timber strip flooring to the bedrooms, and
* Quality sanitary ware
With some furnishings and built-ins, owners of premium flats can move into their dream home in quicker time.
http://www.hdb.gov.sg/fi10/fi10321p.nsf/w/BuyingNewFlatDesignFeatures?OpenDocument#StdPremiumFlats
garfieldhello
Member
Senja Gateway my friend also applied ... not cheap wor
decepticon
New Member
Hi all! blk 458 is fixing wiodws at level 14 and 15 and that painting is completed at certain sections of the flat. Think the rest fo the flats are moving fast now too..Went down today (Sunday) and workers are still at work. at this speed, really hope to get our flats soon. We balloted in Dec 2007, choose flat in or about march 2008. So if they keep casting on the news that BTO flat can complete in 3 years time, then we should be having it soon. Not counting our balloting date, we have already waited about 2 yrs 5mths already!Our super marathon for our flat is ending soon!
garfieldhello
Member
Ong > Actually u are right, we ballot in Dec 07, i remember!
honeykitty
Member
hi hillgal....thx for your info..
Garfield> for me its still cheaper than punggol BTO lor...we are trying our luck coz previous 2 application also failed lor..
Garfield> for me its still cheaper than punggol BTO lor...we are trying our luck coz previous 2 application also failed lor..
honeykitty>> hopefully u get the flat this time..
Waaahh.. u all actualli ballot in Dec? I didnt know tat... I actuali happened to pass-by segar rd with my fiance back in Dec 2008, saw Segar Meadow BTO board near the LRT and told my fiance i will get this flat for her but disappointed to know application closed long time ago. So i surf2 HDB website on Feb 2009 mid-yr sale, i saw Segar Meadow got at least 20 units balance flat. I applied and thank God, during the choosing of flat, Segar Meadow had 2 balance flat available. So i booked liao.
So now every weekend after my fav dinner at Banquet Greenridge, i will always pass-by segar meadow. I also, like all of you, anxiously waiting to get the keys and DIY-renovate my entire house. Hahahaha...
Waaahh.. u all actualli ballot in Dec? I didnt know tat... I actuali happened to pass-by segar rd with my fiance back in Dec 2008, saw Segar Meadow BTO board near the LRT and told my fiance i will get this flat for her but disappointed to know application closed long time ago. So i surf2 HDB website on Feb 2009 mid-yr sale, i saw Segar Meadow got at least 20 units balance flat. I applied and thank God, during the choosing of flat, Segar Meadow had 2 balance flat available. So i booked liao.
So now every weekend after my fav dinner at Banquet Greenridge, i will always pass-by segar meadow. I also, like all of you, anxiously waiting to get the keys and DIY-renovate my entire house. Hahahaha...
garfieldhello
Member
Acai frasier > Whahahahaha .... u are indeed lucky. Care to share the price u bought at?
Ohh, Greenridge banquet, the prawn noodles u liked?
LOL
♥©eline 猫猫♥ > Yes, Punggol pricing is crazy high
Ohh, Greenridge banquet, the prawn noodles u liked?
LOL
♥©eline 猫猫♥ > Yes, Punggol pricing is crazy high
wa! Acai you really lucky le... and I remember the balance flats the units some quite good... which floor you got?
and as usual, seeing that there is a number of newcomers, please come facebook and look for our Segar Meadows group. We update photos of the site there sometimes... chit chat a little... put a face to the name...
do join us!
and as usual, seeing that there is a number of newcomers, please come facebook and look for our Segar Meadows group. We update photos of the site there sometimes... chit chat a little... put a face to the name...
Summer> The food there is good and cheap. I remembered got this malay stall at BP CC. The Mee Soto, Mee rebus and chicken rice were fantastics! Used to eat there every saturday during my school days. I dun noe where they have move to now. Aiayar...
tutsy> the yong tau foo nice especialy the tom yum one..
Btw anyone know where to get the best Laksa?
tutsy> the yong tau foo nice especialy the tom yum one..
Btw anyone know where to get the best Laksa?
garfieldhello
Member
tutsy > Welcome on board!
Yes! The Yong Tau Foo is good ...
Acai frasier > $216k is very cheap but a pity it's on the 2nd floor. Ya ya, most food there not bad but eat till sian already.
Talking abt the BP CC, actually there are 2 CC. One is at Pending and the other one is at Segar. Must try the Mee Rebus, making me hungry now.
summer > I also stay at BP for so long, maybe we have seen each other before?
LOL
Yes! The Yong Tau Foo is good ...
Acai frasier > $216k is very cheap but a pity it's on the 2nd floor. Ya ya, most food there not bad but eat till sian already.
Talking abt the BP CC, actually there are 2 CC. One is at Pending and the other one is at Segar. Must try the Mee Rebus, making me hungry now.
summer > I also stay at BP for so long, maybe we have seen each other before?
LOL
garfieldhello
Member
tutsy > Personally felt that #02 tends to be noisier as people will walk around at the first level. As my bro also stay at the #02, he occassionally have flies, cockroaches and mosquito in the house.
On top of that, once in a while there will be "special occassion" held at the first level.
On top of that, once in a while there will be "special occassion" held at the first level.
garfieldhello
Member
Acai frasier > Ohh .... if u are used to lower level, then i don't think it should not pose any problem.
usually the actual comletion date will come 3-6 mths (or more) before the HDB stated completion date.. so I am wondering probably we might be able to collect our keys march next yr.. wow..
me also very xiong.. now planning for my wedding too.. with wedding + new flat = $$$$$$$$$$$
me also very xiong.. now planning for my wedding too.. with wedding + new flat = $$$$$$$$$$$
zgguitarist
New Member
Hey guys, we are trying to come to gether to find a single renovation contractor so that we can bargain for better pricing and freebies. If you are keen, please fill up the form using the link attached
We have been discussing this at Segar Meadow Facebook site..
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEtMdEdLbWJSWDI2dWhXM19BREx6OGc6MQ
We have been discussing this at Segar Meadow Facebook site..
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dEtMdEdLbWJSWDI2dWhXM19BREx6OGc6MQ
zgguitarist
New Member
Summer - you are welcome.. wait till really got save money then say thanks also not too late 
but if we all use the same contractor... and usually one contractor have limited workers... won't we have to wait around for the contractor to complete our units one by one??
just a thought la...coz my cousin is a contractor and I wanted him to do my unit, but he warned me that my mother and my aunite are both also considering to do revo on their flats maybe around the same time... and he will not be able to do all our units on top of his usual workload?? Can still take the job, but if he cannot have the time to look after each job properly, then the job wun be well done ma...
just a thought la...coz my cousin is a contractor and I wanted him to do my unit, but he warned me that my mother and my aunite are both also considering to do revo on their flats maybe around the same time... and he will not be able to do all our units on top of his usual workload?? Can still take the job, but if he cannot have the time to look after each job properly, then the job wun be well done ma...
zgguitarist
New Member
yo hilda,
Actually i tought abt it but decided to try this coz i thought it will be worth giving a try.
A few factors to think of
1. Will HDB be giving us the keys all at the same day/week. More likely within the same month. Even if we get the keys at the same time, we will not have a same date of moving in. We also have 1 week to check the flat for defacts before starting any renovation.
2. I tried shopping for a few reno myself earlier and i realise that majority of them are pretty small scale. If our numbers are big, they probably wont be able to handle.
3. if we are just 5-10 units, i think it should not pose a problem because most reno could have been able to handle a couple of business at a go.
With all the dates/time and factor taken into consideration, we might be able to have a workaround.
personally, i dont mind being the last person to move in if its translated into a good deal
Anyway, this is open to everyone who are still keen, its probably good that a potential problem is being discussed
Actually i tought abt it but decided to try this coz i thought it will be worth giving a try.
A few factors to think of
1. Will HDB be giving us the keys all at the same day/week. More likely within the same month. Even if we get the keys at the same time, we will not have a same date of moving in. We also have 1 week to check the flat for defacts before starting any renovation.
2. I tried shopping for a few reno myself earlier and i realise that majority of them are pretty small scale. If our numbers are big, they probably wont be able to handle.
3. if we are just 5-10 units, i think it should not pose a problem because most reno could have been able to handle a couple of business at a go.
With all the dates/time and factor taken into consideration, we might be able to have a workaround.
personally, i dont mind being the last person to move in if its translated into a good deal
Anyway, this is open to everyone who are still keen, its probably good that a potential problem is being discussed
zgguitarist
New Member
Hello Sherry!!
Welcome. You may want to get us on facebook as well? I'm from 457 thou
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=111288501890
Welcome. You may want to get us on facebook as well? I'm from 457 thou
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=111288501890
zgguitarist
New Member
Renovation Loan Packages
1. Flexible Rate Package
- Standard Package
Year 1: 6.25% p.a. (RBR* - 2%p.a.)
Thereafter: 6.25% p.a. (RBR* - 2%p.a.)
- Special Package for RHB Bank Home Loan customers
Year 1: 5.25% p.a. (RBR* - 3%p.a.)
Thereafter: 5.75% p.a. (RBR* - 2.5%p.a.)
2. Flat Rate Renovation Loan Package
- 3.22% (effective rate from 5.892% p.a. to 6.086% p.a.)
3. Furnishing Loan Interest Rate:
- 6.50% p.a. (PLR^ + 0.8%) for 1st yr
- 7.00% p.a. (PLR^ + 1.3%) for 2nd to 5th yr
NOTE:
A. Prime Lending Rate (PLR) @ 5.7%, a minimum Income criterion to qualify is $30,000 p.a.
B. Furnishing Loan is based on reimbursement basis; To apply, please attach Original Receipt / Invoice of fittings purchased prior to disbursement of furnishing loan.
*Renovation Board Rate (RBR) is currently 8.25%p.a.
^Rates are subject to change.
Eligibility
- Individuals aged 21 to 55, with minimum annual income of S$24,000 (main applicant)
- Joint applicants to be related as spouse, sibling, parent or child
- Joint applicant(s) is (are) not subjected to minimum income requirement but must be gainfully employed
Loan quantum
- Up to 6 times monthly income or S$30,000 whichever is lower (Renovation Loan)
- Up to additional 2 times monthly income (Furnishing Loan)
Tenure
- 1 to 5 years
Fees & Charges
- Processing Fees: 1% of approved Loan quantum payable in cash upon signing of LO (applicable to furnishing loan as well)
- Cancellation Fees: 1% cancellation fee on loan amount cancelled if loan is cancelled after acceptance of LOF, capped at $200.
- Prepayment fee: 2% of the prepaid amount in the event of partial / full redemption during the loan tenure. The minimum prepayment sum is S$5,000 and thereafter in multiples of S$1,000 (For Flat Rate Renovation Loan package – partial prepayment is not allowed)
Free Insurance Coverage
- This Personal Accident (PA) insurance coverage is worth up to S$30,000, on the renovation loan balance outstanding, across the entire loan tenure.
- This insurance policy is insured on the main applicant only.
- In the unexpected event of death and total permanent disability (TPD) of the main borrower, the compensation sum will go into the settlement of the outstanding renovation loan balance.
Free Gifts
- Multi-cooker Electric Skillet or Breakfast Set
Disbursements of loan will be in form of cashier's order, made payable to renovation company(s) only. For cashier's order, each will cost $8 and we will waive the first one for you. There is a Processing Fees: 1% of approved Loan quantum payable in cash upon signing of LOF (applicable to furnishing loan as well). For servicing of monthly installments, we also require you to open a saving account with a minimum of $500 with us. Upon receiving and submitting of full documentation, processing will take 3 - 5 business days.
Please find attached our RHB Renovation Loan Application Forms.
Documents required are as stated on the application form. (Note: Copy of NRIC should ideally be as clear as possible) Should you be keen on applying, simply fill up the application form and fax / e-mail it over together with all the necessary documents.
Forms can be downloaded from
https://www.yousendit.com/download/aHlRWGJEMGM0b0JjR0E9PQ
1. Flexible Rate Package
- Standard Package
Year 1: 6.25% p.a. (RBR* - 2%p.a.)
Thereafter: 6.25% p.a. (RBR* - 2%p.a.)
- Special Package for RHB Bank Home Loan customers
Year 1: 5.25% p.a. (RBR* - 3%p.a.)
Thereafter: 5.75% p.a. (RBR* - 2.5%p.a.)
2. Flat Rate Renovation Loan Package
- 3.22% (effective rate from 5.892% p.a. to 6.086% p.a.)
3. Furnishing Loan Interest Rate:
- 6.50% p.a. (PLR^ + 0.8%) for 1st yr
- 7.00% p.a. (PLR^ + 1.3%) for 2nd to 5th yr
NOTE:
A. Prime Lending Rate (PLR) @ 5.7%, a minimum Income criterion to qualify is $30,000 p.a.
B. Furnishing Loan is based on reimbursement basis; To apply, please attach Original Receipt / Invoice of fittings purchased prior to disbursement of furnishing loan.
*Renovation Board Rate (RBR) is currently 8.25%p.a.
^Rates are subject to change.
Eligibility
- Individuals aged 21 to 55, with minimum annual income of S$24,000 (main applicant)
- Joint applicants to be related as spouse, sibling, parent or child
- Joint applicant(s) is (are) not subjected to minimum income requirement but must be gainfully employed
Loan quantum
- Up to 6 times monthly income or S$30,000 whichever is lower (Renovation Loan)
- Up to additional 2 times monthly income (Furnishing Loan)
Tenure
- 1 to 5 years
Fees & Charges
- Processing Fees: 1% of approved Loan quantum payable in cash upon signing of LO (applicable to furnishing loan as well)
- Cancellation Fees: 1% cancellation fee on loan amount cancelled if loan is cancelled after acceptance of LOF, capped at $200.
- Prepayment fee: 2% of the prepaid amount in the event of partial / full redemption during the loan tenure. The minimum prepayment sum is S$5,000 and thereafter in multiples of S$1,000 (For Flat Rate Renovation Loan package – partial prepayment is not allowed)
Free Insurance Coverage
- This Personal Accident (PA) insurance coverage is worth up to S$30,000, on the renovation loan balance outstanding, across the entire loan tenure.
- This insurance policy is insured on the main applicant only.
- In the unexpected event of death and total permanent disability (TPD) of the main borrower, the compensation sum will go into the settlement of the outstanding renovation loan balance.
Free Gifts
- Multi-cooker Electric Skillet or Breakfast Set
Disbursements of loan will be in form of cashier's order, made payable to renovation company(s) only. For cashier's order, each will cost $8 and we will waive the first one for you. There is a Processing Fees: 1% of approved Loan quantum payable in cash upon signing of LOF (applicable to furnishing loan as well). For servicing of monthly installments, we also require you to open a saving account with a minimum of $500 with us. Upon receiving and submitting of full documentation, processing will take 3 - 5 business days.
Please find attached our RHB Renovation Loan Application Forms.
Documents required are as stated on the application form. (Note: Copy of NRIC should ideally be as clear as possible) Should you be keen on applying, simply fill up the application form and fax / e-mail it over together with all the necessary documents.
Forms can be downloaded from
https://www.yousendit.com/download/aHlRWGJEMGM0b0JjR0E9PQ
