THE END

Bye everyone.

All the best.

Countdown ... ... ...

Hey there not much time left. Busy selling what can be sold busy retrieving what can be installed elsewhere. People of Minton Rise, minton rise will be just a place in history soon. Move on all.

For those who cannot depart from the grounds there, waiting for the invitation for a discounted unit, do work your sums right. Also, remember what they have for you is not the same as those they want to sell in the real market.

"Police, I want to report ... ... ... "

Some residents have had enough of the extra noise from the work site which included the weekends called the police to complain. As we all are aware, we are going through the period call free stay. What exactly is the definition of "free stay"??? Was it stated in the contract what that means for the people of minton??? Was it stated what the developer can do or bring in since the land is theirs???

Know your rights. If you are surrounded by too much noise or machinery, just report it. Is the police of much help here??? NO. They cannot do anything except to take down your statements and hear you complain. Then why report??? I would say, it is a way to show unhappiness , to show a last minute protest that they are working on a piece of cheap land. They will respect you by moving off to other location where no one call the police.

Current situation ... ... ...

As you can see , minton is already a worksite. Everyday trucks of all shapes and sizes came in and out. On top of it, the dengue cases made this place more unpleasant. Come tomorrow, the eighth month of the chinese calender, people who already got a place will start moving off. Some are still trying to ask for extension despite the noise.

100 days to go

As we all know we have 100 day left before we have to leave here. A couple of months ago, request for extension was rejected. However to my knowledge, many actually will not be getting their flats on time, that is if it needs renovation. Since there are no signs of show flats, residents are speculating developers had to be cautious since they were greatly underpaid. Many are hoping the next request for extension not be turned down. Blame it on the property agents who pegged the surge in property prices due to minton rise enbloc.

Looking around minton rise, the estate is not like all other previous estates that went enbloc. The other estates were paid a sumptious amount they need not dismantle the items they intent to discard and sell it to the 'karang guni' man. They started throwing things away and it was an awful sight. Minton is just the opposite. Well I am very sure these are not environmental friendly people either. They are so hard for cash in such bad times, they had to sell unusable things and reuse what they can. Blame it on those who sold the estate at such terribly low prices causing many to be so miserable and turning hostile to their neighbours.

................. with regrets

A chat with Mr Mok, who now works for Peak Gardens revealed about two third of residents have not surrendered their keys. I would think half of that are on rental. He also said some residents were paid the 20k by mistake when they got their lump sum payout.

If you hang out long enough to chat with more people, one can sense a heavy sigh of regret from those who agreed to the enbloc sale from the beginning. Some actually shook their heads in silence. When I asked if they like this place, they nodded, also in silence.

With Thanks

I am overwhelmed. Thank you for asking. I do not intend to end this blog just yet though the last title was "All the best". I actually was away on a trip and am too busy. I know I do not have a wide group of readers but that will not deter me from ending . I have to admit the feel is diminishing fast especially so since my last return to Minton was quite sometime ago.

Minton Rise is extremely quiet. Looks like many already vacated their flats. There is a countdown counter on the left of the homepage. That is how long anyone has before the bulldozer moves in.

All The best !!!

I was almost wrong. Many are happy with the payout. Many wanted to get out of Minton. There are simply no bonds amongst them, no memories worth recalling, no friendship worth keeping. Nothing. Sale Committee glad all is over. No one wanted to know any more reasons why Minton was sold for a song. Lawyers are happy. All mess cleaned up to pave the way for more task coming. Property agents smiling to the banks. Fat Fat commission from Minton. Thank you Minton for such easy fees.

There are so many who are in the professional line ; lawyers, teachers, executives, managers , doctors , researchers and so on. Yet they submitted to words preached by the previous management council members and their representing agent who are just retirees and some with struggling businesses.

I have to agree from a contributor Minton Rise was sold for an extremely low price. How could anyone be so naive as to sign so much of their rights and takings to total strangers???

Pay out ready

Hello all residents, by the end of the day, many would have gotten or cash in on the money from the developer. Are you happy??? Really happy???

"Oh, how different would it be if I have not signed???"
"Shit!!! Where can I go with this miserable amount???"
" Omigosh!!! Is this all I get"

Surprise!!!

Many will be disppointed. Many will only know the effect of enbloc payout comes 3pm. There will be so many questions to ask. "Where is the money???" " Return to bank." "Back in your CPF"

I am very sure many will not celebrate.

Sale committee members already seen appearing in banks as early as yesterday.

Completion problem

Yes. I heard something like a little problem cropped up and that might cause a delay. But to point the finger at the MC now is a little unfair to them. Let us find out if the developer is in the position to enforce the late fees or completion is only on hold pending the outcome of the outstanding issues. Let us realise that the few cases with outstanding dues should not be a responsibility of all residents too. If indeed someone is held responsible for the delay , it should be these few with outstanding funds and not the management members. They are doing their part to protect whatever small amount that is balanced in the MC funds to be distributed to all residents.

Whoever got any latest news please share. Thank you