Odd shaped Living Hall

[StefanK]

  On 1/7/2016 at 2:23 AM, Donut said:

i can sense the owner is rushing to let go. agent kept asking me how, what other concerns, price still can nego etc.  owner even willing to let go below bank valuation.

 

this unit needs to do some renovation.  Toilet, old kitchen cabinet, living hall floor, power switches.  Gonna to cost quite abit.  if i do additional renovation to break the odd shaped hall, will do more cost.  

 

will see how.

 

I think the owner is rushing to let go because majority of the potential buyers are put off by the layout of the unit. 

thus there is a sense in the owner that it would not be easy to let go and agent also balls shrink, because 141sqm condo should be an easy sell.

 

Like you said, major overhaul most likely needed, some rewiring, build some fake walls to break the angled walls, all these you can calculate into your offer to the owner to mitigate some of your costs.

 

Most of all, make sure you are comfortable with the unit, the atmosphere (some people call it 'Qi' haha), the view, the convenience etc.

[Sunny]

  On 1/7/2016 at 3:20 AM, Icedbs said:

Icedbs, on 07 Jan 2016 - 11:20 AM, said:

Sure bro...I know not everyone is into feng shui, I am not very much into it either except for the basics which encourage "balance".. And I think "balance" is what everyone should be looking out for.

 

Well, not very unit can be a perfect rectangle or square or has perfect layout of rooms, but those that is truly lob-sided should be avoided.

 

 

me too not too much into feng shui, but also curious to know some

 

I think "bad" feng shui can be balanced with something like adding partition, water pond, wood, some plants etc

 

last time saw a hdb unit at bukit panjang nx to a hill.  the unit made everything inside angled (not directly against the hill), totally

 

most important potential buyer is overall comfortable with the environment inside/outside

the "balance" can adjust a bit here there later to new owner's likely if need to

[Blueray]

  On 1/7/2016 at 2:23 AM, Donut said:

i can sense the owner is rushing to let go. agent kept asking me how, what other concerns, price still can nego etc.  owner even willing to let go below bank valuation.

 

this unit needs to do some renovation.  Toilet, old kitchen cabinet, living hall floor, power switches.  Gonna to cost quite abit.  if i do additional renovation to break the odd shaped hall, will do more cost.  

 

will see how.

 

Hmm ... then that has to be budgeted into the selling price as well as part of total cost to you.

 

I assume you are happy with the location, amenities, car park space and lots and its just this unit's layout only that is left for consideration ? and the asking price of course ...

[Mustank]

the triangle corner can put sub woofer

[Tonydeath]

  On 1/7/2016 at 2:10 AM, Donut said:

Thanks for all the ideas.

 

Still considering this unit.  The size is good, v hard to find in new developments.  The new ones feel like prison cells.

 

the only other problem is its quite old. 1995 TOP. 99 leasehold only.  But its in a good location and big developmemt space.  Ideal for En bloc in future.  

 

Will continue to explore other units. 

I also bought a 20 years old 99 leasehold condo and I enjoyed the space I have now.

[Theoldjaffa]

to me it's not an odd shape since the sofa doesn't necessarily have to be against the wall.

 

size is good too.

 

my concern will be on the lease. 99years leasehold, TOP 1995, means the lease should have started w.e.f 1992 thereabouts.

 

assuming there's 76 years left in the lease, and you stay in it for 10 years, when you want to sell, i don't know if it will be difficult for the prospective buyer to get a loan if there's only 60+ years remaining.

 

unless the location is really tip top and there are not many condos around that area, then it should still be ok.

 

if you are comfortable with the points above, the last thing will be to check the latest AGM report. Check when was the last major refurbishment done, when is the next one coming up and what is the health of the sinking fund.

 

when i was scouting for my place, some condos' sinking fund is very low and the next major works are due in 1 year's time. It will be likely that the owners will be asked to top up cash to facilitate the repairs.

 

  On 1/7/2016 at 2:53 AM, Donut said:

thanks. i'm not into fengshui.  from what i know, this unit only had 2 owners since 1995.  looks pretty stable. 

 

[Showster]

Bro, counter the odd-shaped living hall with odd-shaped furniture like this. 

 

Sure looks quaint, modern and extraordinary. 

[Luckcent]

  On 1/7/2016 at 2:18 AM, Mockngbrd said:

don't be too sure

 

 

 

 

updated image with plant n sofa placeholder. plant is next to a window so should be able to get enough light to sustain. My place i put a number of indoor plants also, don't need much sunlight.  Plants can be used to soften funny corners and with a raise platform (even slightly), puts emphasis and importance (at least theoretically) in the living room which is where families spend their time together. 

 

There are also a number of books and magazines on how to incorporate plants into your living space. Gives spaces a less harsh feel and more relaxed feel imo. 

 

Your avatar more odd shape than the apartment. [laugh]

[shinjiM]

  On 1/6/2016 at 7:50 AM, Donut said:

I went to view a condo recently and it has an odd shaped living hall.

 

Hall is quite big. just that the odd shape will pose a challenge in renovation.  I want to break the odd shape 

 

Could anyone give ideas on how i can renovate in a way to address this odd shaped or to break this odd shape?

 

If i put the TV console against the wall, then the sofa and sitting area would have to in the middle of the hall.

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That sounds like a problem for an interior designer or architect. I do know of an interior designer that may help. You can check them out and ask for advice. 

 

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