It's all about properties

[Icedbs]

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Opposition silent on how they can improve my estate

Letter from Chua Seng Chye

Updated 09:15 PM Apr 25, 2011

As a resident of Bishan Toa-Payoh, the coming election is going to be the first time we get to vote in the GRC. However, the issues presented by the Opposition team, headed by veteran politician Chiam See Tong, have absolutely nothing to do with how they plan to enrich my life in the estate. They have raised nothing to do with issues at my front door.

 

It is important to note that there is a disparity in the prices of homes in the Potong Pasir section of Toa Payoh and the Bishan-Toa Payoh section, despite being separated by only a street. The conditions of the estates differ greatly, as well as the level of maintenance and care. Call me selfish, but I am truly not interested in watching the value of my home drop simply because my fellow residents decide to take issue with Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng over Mas Selamat, rather than care about the bread-and-butter issues in our own backyard.

 

The Opposition has made it very clear they aren't ready to run the country - yet they harp on national issues like 'experts' offering quick-fix solutions. They offer nothing to the residents whose homes and asset values are tied to their ability to manage an estate properly - which, to this date, I think they have not learnt to do yet.

 

What can Mr Chiam and company do for my lovely Bishan-Toa Payoh estate which the present PAP MPs have not already done?

 

Finally someone speak out from his heart. It's all about properties.

 

As expected, people will not go for Opps easily because of their properties.

 

So if any Opps. want to win this, their Manifesto should be "towards an affordable yet appreciative housing". Focus all effort in finding out how to achieve that and they will win it.

 

 

 

 

[Piyopico]

There are a few types that will care about increasing the value of property.

 

1. Those staying in private. This is a no brainer. Call it investment or speculation but the aim is to see it go up and have buy/sell opportunities.

 

2. Those with HDB and another private property. A hybrid of the above.

 

3. Those who are planning to migrate in a matter of 5 or 10 years down the road or when HDB hits 1M, whichever occurs first.

 

4. Those without kids and dun intend to have kids.

 

5. Daft people from amongst the 80% of people who owns only a HDB flat and has no intention to upgrade, migrate or have kids.

 

 

[Joajas]

he is obviously pro pap or from pap.

 

Edited April 25, 2011 by Joajas

[Iygnaug]

He's just selfish, as he calls himself....all for the $$$......

[Good-Carbuyer]

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Opposition silent on how they can improve my estate

Letter from Chua Seng Chye

Updated 09:15 PM Apr 25, 2011

As a resident of Bishan Toa-Payoh, the coming election is going to be the first time we get to vote in the GRC. However, the issues presented by the Opposition team, headed by veteran politician Chiam See Tong, have absolutely nothing to do with how they plan to enrich my life in the estate. They have raised nothing to do with issues at my front door.

 

It is important to note that there is a disparity in the prices of homes in the Potong Pasir section of Toa Payoh and the Bishan-Toa Payoh section, despite being separated by only a street. The conditions of the estates differ greatly, as well as the level of maintenance and care. Call me selfish, but I am truly not interested in watching the value of my home drop simply because my fellow residents decide to take issue with Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng over Mas Selamat, rather than care about the bread-and-butter issues in our own backyard.

 

The Opposition has made it very clear they aren't ready to run the country - yet they harp on national issues like 'experts' offering quick-fix solutions. They offer nothing to the residents whose homes and asset values are tied to their ability to manage an estate properly - which, to this date, I think they have not learnt to do yet.

 

What can Mr Chiam and company do for my lovely Bishan-Toa Payoh estate which the present PAP MPs have not already done?

 

Finally someone speak out from his heart. It's all about properties.

 

As expected, people will not go for Opps easily because of their properties.

 

So if any Opps. want to win this, their Manifesto should be "towards an affordable yet appreciative housing". Focus all effort in finding out how to achieve that and they will win it.

Perhaps many/most people heard/read of the last US property issue not quite settled. We could be heading for our own chronic one, too. How long can we sustain until next property bubble burst? How bad would be the next one? Do we want to avoid the price climbing? Can we avoid the price climbing?

[Darthrevan]

5. Daft people from amongst the 80% of people who owns only a HDB flat and has no intention to upgrade, migrate or have kids.

 

this is the most bizarre..as to why would they care about the "increased value" of their pigeon hole when they only have 1?

[Wind30]

He's just selfish, as he calls himself....all for the $$$......

 

actually both sides are selfish. The people asking for lower HDB prices usually want to upgrade to a private and hopes that the private property prices will fall with new policies.

 

It all depends on whether you are vested.

 

Those who have no intention to upgrade will usually wish their property price go up. Common sense lah.

 

 

[Readonly]

actually both sides are selfish. The people asking for lower HDB prices usually want to upgrade to a private and hopes that the private property prices will fall with new policies.

 

It all depends on whether you are vested.

 

Those who have no intention to upgrade will usually wish their property price go up. Common sense lah.

 

actually if voting for opposition will crash the property market, alot of rich people will vote for them hehe.

because it will mean its time to buy another unit ;)

[Tonyng]

 

Is it really true the prices are so different? Which streets is he comparing? Is it same age, distance to MRT, etc? Can anyone confirm?

[Baphomet]

that's the reason why PAP survived so long.. majority of Singaporeans are like that.

no foresight.. only think of short term benefits..

 

[Icedbs]

that's the reason why PAP survived so long.. majority of Singaporeans are like that.

no foresight.. only think of short term benefits..

 

I have long conceded that there is no point highlighting all the current issues such as low wages, high inflation, FT, high ministerial pay, COE, ERP, etc, etc. All those videos showing old people collecting cans in the rubbish bin to gain empathy is a waste of time.

 

If the Opps take time to address those issues, they are focusing on the wrong thing.

 

Voters only care about their properties. Which party that can make their properties appreciate, they will vote for that party. This is why the "not at my backyard" mentality.

 

So if any Opps can address how to make hosing affordable, yet will continue to make property appreciate, will win.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Whathefish]

They are using this as a threat.....vote for opp n the value of your HDB will go down...

Pls lah...use your F brain...u either sell high n buy higher if upgrading or stay there in your Million $ flat but cannot cash out. no $ to eat can u take a piece of your flat n eat? stupid selfish ...never think for the future of children..

[Baphomet]

They are using this as a threat.....vote for opp n the value of your HDB will go down...

Pls lah...use your F brain...u either sell high n buy higher if upgrading or stay there in your Million $ flat but cannot cash out. no $ to eat can u take a piece of your flat n eat? stupid selfish ...never think for the future of children..

 

 

yeah..i fear for my kid future.. if she's still in singapore.. think need to pay 50 years for a 99year lease liao..

[C-K]

I have long conceded that there is no point highlighting all the current issues such as low wages, high inflation, FT, high ministerial pay, COE, ERP, etc, etc. All those videos showing old people collecting cans in the rubbish bin to gain empathy is a waste of time.

 

If the Opps take time to address those issues, they are focusing on the wrong thing.

 

Voters only care about their properties. Which party that can make their properties appreciate, they will vote for that party. This is why the "not at my backyard" mentality.

 

So if any Opps can address how to make hosing affordable, yet will continue to make property appreciate, will win.

 

Yep, I will have to agree with you on this. PAP will win almost all seats in parliament this time.

 

The hard truth is that Singaporeans who grew up in Singapore are generally selfish and ignorant. All they care about is themselves. Most of them will not have the guts to face the unknown. Just like most ball-less motorists I face on the road everyday. They only know how to KPKB and act tough in their cars. Once being challenged to come out, most of them will run like a dog. I am quite lucky to have spent most of my childhood overseas, otherwise I might be just like one of those I condemn.

 

 

[Altivo]

The author of the letter is an idiot...

 

Who says properties in opposition ward will drop in value. Go check out the value of the flats in potong pasir and hougang.

[Whathefish]

yeah..i fear for my kid future.. if she's still in singapore.. think need to pay 50 years for a 99year lease liao..

our kids and grandchildren might be like worker ants...work until the day they die...no day no night just to get a roof over their head..

 

Trying to keep 2 properties now in case my kids not able to afford...not every kids will be elite ok..

[Altivo]

He is a MIW lackey lah... someone said he is a Deputy Director from PUB

 

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Did Workers' Party think through the consequences?

Letter from Chua Seng Chye 07:05 PM Apr 14, 2011As the General Election approaches, Singaporeans from all walks of life are being courted by an Opposition that insists on capitalising on fears that the PAP Government needs a foil or, in their own terms, that Singaporeans should "buy insurance" by voting for the Opposition.

 

The Workers' Party Manifesto which came out on Saturday contains interesting snippets and gems of "solutions" to perceived PAP Government "problems". It is easy to be swayed by the Opposition's hyperbole and sound-bite approach to Singapore politics. It is clear that the Workers' Party came up with a populist manifesto without thinking of the consequences such policies would lead to.

 

Pricing HBD flats according to the median income will only lead to a false market and destabilise property prices, affecting the asset values of every home owner in Singapore. A basic hospitalisation scheme paid for by the Government does not address the question of the quality of healthcare, contrary to a system dictated by market forces that has made us the medical hub of Asia.

 

Nationalising public transport is simply rolling back the clock to the sub-par services of pre-1980s Singapore. Allowing Singaporeans to withdraw a certain percentage of the CPF in times of need is a risky move, for if 1 per cent of Singaporeans apply at any one time for withdrawal, where are we going to find the staffing to clear 20,000 applicants and ensure they are truly in dire straits before the funds are released?

 

Almost every measure the Workers' Party has offered involves an increase in spending, setting quotas or degradation in services. What is worse is that when pressed for how the Workers' Party ideas will be bankrolled should they run the Government, their answer: Use government revenues and tap the reserves (built over the years by the PAP Government). So let's call it like it is - the PAP builds everything up and the Opposition just wants to spend it to get into power.

 

If I want to buy insurance, I would want the insurance company underwriting my coverage to be a big and strong one - but the Workers' Party's manifesto leaves me with the feeling that it is selling me promises they cannot pay out. I cannot wait to see the other parties' manifestoes - hopefully we will get something a little more credible, as I am still "uninsured" politically as a citizen - by my free will and choice.

 

 

[Evillusion]

Yep, I will have to agree with you on this. PAP will win almost all seats in parliament this time.

 

The hard truth is that Singaporeans who grew up in Singapore are generally selfish and ignorant. All they care about is themselves. Most of them will not have the guts to face the unknown. Just like most ball-less motorists I face on the road everyday. They only know how to KPKB and act tough in their cars. Once being challenged to come out, most of them will run like a dog. I am quite lucky to have spent most of my childhood overseas, otherwise I might be just like one of those I condemn.

this chua seng kai never claim he sgian hor! he may be a pr who bought his hdb from the open market thats y he do not want to see his flat's valuation decrease. i bot my 5 room for 137ks in the early 90s but i do not want new flat prices to increase drastically cos it will effect my children hor!