Bizarre Arguments

Here is a comment that warrants it's own special post - as a prime example of how people can come up with the most irrational and bizarre arguments to try and put TC in a bad light. Never mind that such argument can be applied to every single estate in the country - and not just uniquely to TC - it's the fact that he can even SUGGEST such ridiculous scenarios to begin with!

Dear Smeagol,

You may keep your PRECIOUS GEM for as long as you like. Do not that TC is not freehold. What do you think TC will be worth in another 30 years time? With the current influx of more foreign worker, what if the government decides to build dormitory next door? What if they need another expressway that runs through the estate (just like the GEM in Marymount)? The list goes on...

I agree that we all own a GEM in TC, but I am not allowing mine to turn into stone. Neither am I asking you to sell out. Let the market speak and then we all decide accordingly. Do not drag the other 560 owners into an obsession with your GEM. We all know what happened to Smeagol!

Yours wisely,
Gandalf

what if the government decides to build dormitory next door? 

Well, sir, what do you know about the plot of land next door? Do you know, for instance that it has a plot ratio of 2.5? Do you know that as it is conveniently located next to a market, within walking distance of the MRT and 1 minute from the PIE, that the GOV is highly unlikely to let it be used for something as  unproductive as a workers dormitory? Do you really think that our Minister Mah would upset his residents to that degree? Tampines is the jewel HDB estate in their crown! If the Gov were ever to place a dormitory in Tampines - it would be over at Ave 10 where they have ample land. 

The  public parking lot behind the plot was recently converted from heavy vehicle to normal.  I believe the regular-shaped plot of land will most probably be earmarked for new HDB, a multi-story carpark or be sold as a GLS. for private residential use, ie a condo. I hope the latter! 

This has piqued my interest; I know the SLA announced last year that 30 GLS sites would be launched this year ( a reason why this en bloc is ill-timed I may add), 13 of which are rolled over from 2010.

What if they need another expressway that runs through the estate

Now this is a doozy! As if there is even a REMOTE CHANCE that the PIE will take a sudden detour and careen through our estate - and on through the  heart of Tampines to .... where exactly??

The list goes on... 
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Do please continue!

What do you think TC will be worth in another 30 years time?

Don't know, don't care as I will be dead. 

Instead of negative - THINK POSITIVE 

Here is another comment from a forward thinking individual...

TC look ahead to 2015:
2013 - if enbloc goes smoothly.
2015 - new development on the land.
This is the GEM developers will look for:
1. Near the round market
2. There will be 3 MRT stations within walking distance
3. International Schools near by
4. Singapore University of Technology And Design
5. Tampines New Town Hub.
This will be a precious land, a GEM. Don't sell lower than $1.7mil
For investors, quit your old tactics and don't panic. If en-bloc fails, rent your units to foreigners, no need to panic sell.
SC - if you want a smooth sailing en-bloc, RP > $1.7mil, do the right way and be transparent about the process, lesser resistance, faster flow.

and may I add...

The immediate vicinity is well-served by many facilities including a market, hawker centres, NTUC Fairprice (3), Century Square, Tampines Mall and Tampines 1 Shopping Complexes, the Eastern Regional Financial Center, Changkat Community Club, Safra. 
The EXPO, IKEA, Courts and Giant supermarket are also located within the 2 KM radius. It is also close to primary, secondary schools and as well as a polytechnic and Tampines Junior College. The United World College (UWC) and Singapore’s future 4th University will be situated in the area.

Tampines Court is well served by transportation links along Tampines Avenue 2, Simei Avenue the Pan Island Expressway and TPE. The site is situated in between 2 MRT Stations, the Tampines MRT Station and the Simei MRT Station each a short walking distance away. Major Expressways like the East Coast Parkway leading to Ayer Rajah Expressway, the PIE and the TPE/SLE also renders it easy access to the Airport and to the north towards Woodlands.