tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post3226618031949069829..comments2024-03-28T10:39:01.047+08:00Comments on A Singaporean Stocks Investor (ASSI): Carpark Not Enough!AK71http://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-27762555852784257682011-09-12T20:08:52.096+08:002011-09-12T20:08:52.096+08:00Hi SnOOpy168,
The taxi fares in HK are exorbitant...Hi SnOOpy168,<br /><br />The taxi fares in HK are exorbitant! However, the train system is so efficient and well connected that there is no need to take taxis unless I happen to have lots of luggage. Just choose hotels with MTR stations nearby. :)<br /><br />As for buying parking lots in future, my parents were made to do that for their condo in KL years ago but we have always suspected that the AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-87870651565950051132011-09-12T16:22:09.537+08:002011-09-12T16:22:09.537+08:00i won't be surprised that one day, we have to ...i won't be surprised that one day, we have to buy the parking lot as part of the HDB flat/Condo purchase plus exorbitant prices for parking spaces. Just like in Hong Kong.<br /><br />But then, I have never find the need for a car in Hong Kong either as the taxi are plentiful if I need more space/privacy or traveling in larger group. <br /><br />Also, there are a matrix of mini buses running Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-9096464305467405992011-09-11T06:32:28.883+08:002011-09-11T06:32:28.883+08:00Hi OT,
I wonder what did I do. I will go visit yo...Hi OT,<br /><br />I wonder what did I do. I will go visit your blog to find out. ;)<br /><br />Hi Mark,<br /><br />Crossing fingers! haha.. ;)<br /><br />Hi MW,<br /><br />I am sure you are doing a smart thing by avoiding car ownership! It is expensive to own one and could even be financially crippling for some. ;)AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-79490619115629321282011-09-11T06:29:28.610+08:002011-09-11T06:29:28.610+08:00Hi INVS 2.0,
You know once we are used to the con...Hi INVS 2.0,<br /><br />You know once we are used to the convenience of having a car, it is hard to give it up as no matter how good public transport gets, it can never be as convenient.<br /><br />I kept saying that once the Circle Line station is up outside my office, I could take the train to work. Well, it is up now and I have tried it. I still can't give up my car. ;)<br /><br />MSCP AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-86954294976357293782011-09-11T00:52:20.380+08:002011-09-11T00:52:20.380+08:00Doesn't bother me. I have yet to own a car sin...Doesn't bother me. I have yet to own a car since I graduated. LOL!Musicwhizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10950754156386935254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-46335223164371237692011-09-11T00:24:19.416+08:002011-09-11T00:24:19.416+08:00Well.. I dont have a parking problem too. Unless t...Well.. I dont have a parking problem too. Unless there is a wake. I stay in central.. so i better not jinx myself.markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08883557546693071846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-14419359694929843732011-09-10T20:58:59.956+08:002011-09-10T20:58:59.956+08:00Hi AK,
You are so smart. Haha your post inspired ...Hi AK,<br /><br />You are so smart. Haha your post inspired me to write my lastest post on car. <br /><br />Thanks again!<br /><br />I learn from Master AK again :)OT83https://www.blogger.com/profile/10092060003214793123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-10036862103439334642011-09-10T20:09:53.246+08:002011-09-10T20:09:53.246+08:00Hi Ak71,
Well, our public transport should be re...Hi Ak71, <br /><br />Well, our public transport should be revamped to convince Singaporeans to abandon private transport. <br /><br />MSCPs should be as high as 10 - 12 storeys to accommodate increased no. of cars. Underground MSCPs should also be built under new flats in addition to ground-level MSCPs. <br /><br />This parking and travel woes can be solved but just that the city developers are INVS 2.0noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-70782729591221869392011-09-10T16:00:48.236+08:002011-09-10T16:00:48.236+08:00Hi financialray,
Your comment is similar to Anony...Hi financialray,<br /><br />Your comment is similar to Anonymous' although much more detailed. :)<br /><br />The article I have mentioned talks specifically about the situation with HDB carparks, not the situation with all carparks nationwide. <br /><br />This precludes to a large extent the pressures imposed by large number of immigrants in the last few years.<br /><br />Please read this as AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-39717084332871889132011-09-10T15:53:39.499+08:002011-09-10T15:53:39.499+08:00Hi Anonymous,
Increased car population does not m...Hi Anonymous,<br /><br />Increased car population does not mean increased car ownership? Something doesn't sound right.<br /><br />Anyway, I did a quick check and found that Singapore had 3.642m people in 2005 and now we have 5m people. That is a 37% increase in almost six years, not almost 50% in the last five years. <br /><br />The 37% increase is probably all from immigration and these AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-60954401455400987512011-09-10T15:40:26.912+08:002011-09-10T15:40:26.912+08:00Perhaps the reason for the increase in the car pop...Perhaps the reason for the increase in the car population is that the population itself has increased to 5 to 6 million.<br />So our transport and properties infrastructure was not properly planned when they allowed a large number of foreigners.<br />LHL had admitted the mistake, apologised and sacked the ministers involved. Perhaps nobody knew Singapore was going to let in so many foreigners financialraynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-5126378332673937332011-09-10T15:36:52.259+08:002011-09-10T15:36:52.259+08:00Hi INVS 2.0,
Sounds like your place has en-bloc p...Hi INVS 2.0,<br /><br />Sounds like your place has en-bloc potential! :)<br /><br />In my NSF days, I used to visit Yishun10 on nights off. Simple pleasures. I remember once I went to the cineplex and could not find a movie I had not watched already! ;)AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-65107478631212798132011-09-10T15:16:59.932+08:002011-09-10T15:16:59.932+08:00Increased car population does not mean increased c...Increased car population does not mean increased car ownership as the resident population on the island since 2005 has increased almost 50% within the last five years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-72191525417434902082011-09-10T14:39:38.392+08:002011-09-10T14:39:38.392+08:00Hi Ak71,
Well, I am staying in Yishun, one of th...Hi Ak71, <br /><br />Well, I am staying in Yishun, one of the cheapest estate in town, and there are availability of space anywhere but just not in the central area. The central area of Yishun is vastly developed with old HDB flats, schools, roads, MRT lines and a shopping mall. No rooms for a MSCP.<br /><br />Guess in the future, the govt may redevelop the entire central. But by then, I may haveINVS 2.0noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-53553216244880401672011-09-10T13:34:23.081+08:002011-09-10T13:34:23.081+08:00Hi Kappo,
My sis helps me with renewing the seaso...Hi Kappo,<br /><br />My sis helps me with renewing the season parking for my car. I know she does it online. Hassle free.<br /><br />I didn't know anyone could just latch onto any HDB address to get season parking in the corresponding estate. <br /><br />How could it happen? Mind boggling!AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-86147326213789696072011-09-10T13:31:20.104+08:002011-09-10T13:31:20.104+08:00Hi INVS 2.0,
I think the estate I am staying in n...Hi INVS 2.0,<br /><br />I think the estate I am staying in now is about the same age as yours but being in CCK, there is still quite a bit of free space. Land is cheaper here. ;)<br /><br />I think your place must be nearer town and the land more expensive which could explain the lack of free space?AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-79557619862232081172011-09-10T13:08:32.993+08:002011-09-10T13:08:32.993+08:00My house multi-storey carpark had limited lots as ...My house multi-storey carpark had limited lots as the newer estate near my house had lots shortage...so no prize guessing where they are buying their season parking...anyway... before my hb bought season parking..there are people who actually abuse my address to apply. ( I had recieve letter to inform carplate no xxxx had application for the lot is successful, and we dun own any cars except hb kapponoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-12192760023728480702011-09-10T12:32:18.553+08:002011-09-10T12:32:18.553+08:00Hi Ak71,
My estate residents have been calling f...Hi Ak71, <br /><br />My estate residents have been calling for a MSCP for a long time but the design fault of the entire HDB landscape makes it impossible for a MSCP. There is literally no available space for one without demolishing two HDB flats or more. <br /><br />And my estate is more than 25 years. Sucks to be here.INVS 2.0noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-68082023385302176632011-09-10T11:40:16.871+08:002011-09-10T11:40:16.871+08:00Hi INVS 2.0,
The HDB estate I am staying in is mo...Hi INVS 2.0,<br /><br />The HDB estate I am staying in is more than 20 years old and I guess the multi-storey carpark could have been a later addition.<br /><br />Even so, if I were to reach home after 9pm, I would have to go up 5 or 6 storeys before I could get a lot. I console myself by saying at least I still have a lot.<br /><br />It seems that you and your neighbours have to lobby for a AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-61692309480590160982011-09-10T11:32:45.336+08:002011-09-10T11:32:45.336+08:00Hi AK71,
I am having difficulties finding a park...Hi AK71, <br /><br />I am having difficulties finding a parking lot too, especially during night times. <br /><br />My old HDB estate doesn't have a MSCP and that worsens the parking woes. :(INVS 2.0noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-39074040074547120752011-09-10T11:30:01.611+08:002011-09-10T11:30:01.611+08:00Hi OT,
It boggles my mind as to why you would go ...Hi OT,<br /><br />It boggles my mind as to why you would go looking for a parking lot in the first instance. ;pAK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-82698539380228238312011-09-10T11:19:07.932+08:002011-09-10T11:19:07.932+08:00Hi Ak,
I have no problem finding car parks too!
...Hi Ak,<br /><br />I have no problem finding car parks too! <br /><br />It is never a problem to me!<br /><br />Guess why?<br /><br />HahaOT83https://www.blogger.com/profile/10092060003214793123noreply@blogger.com