I said in my earlier post that I am on the search for bridal package..
You never understand how tired it can be until you try out yourself.I’ve been to several bridal shops already & I think I have more or less decided which place I want to go with.Friends have asked me to shop for a few more but I think it’s enough already cos’ it’s really quite tiring to go from one shop to another & having to keep trying the gowns again & again..Plus,I have already found one piece that I really liked alot.
So,my darling & I have decided “the shop” we want to take my gown. 
Next stop is our flat..As you may know,with the upswing in property market,it is also affecting the public housing (where it was once deemed to be something that everyone can afford).
BUT,we have been unsuccessful in getting any flats since our first attempt in applying in Feb this year.
We went for the balloting in Bedok in Feb but due to over demand & limited supply,we weren’t even given any Q number.Then,we tried for Sengkang/Punggol area in June,though we were given a Q # but it was so far behind that by the time our Q comes,we were only left with flats that are only going to be ready in 2011 or 2012 & they are on the 2nd level (whc we are not keen at all).Then,we tried for the mature estate in Aug 07 & our Q number was also so far behind that there wasn’t much choice when our turn came.We can’t wait for those build-to-order flats as they are only going to be ready in 2011.Now,we have just applied for those under north-west zone (and we hope to get a earlier Q number)..And they aren’t new flats but rather,they are repurchased flats that are sold back to HDB.Those in Yishun are almost 20 yrs old.Well,what choice do we have now?
So,after visiting bridal shops last sat,I basically had a good tour in Yishun cos we went to all the different units to check out (we can only see the exterior only) to have a feel of how they look.
We tried going for resale flats but everyone is selling above valuation & where on earth are we going to fork out the difference in purchase price & valuation by cash?Unfortunately,the areas that are near either of our parents are all so expensive (i life in town area & he lives in clementi area)…
Yes,that’s so pathetic & sad..On on hand,the govt is trying to encourage us to get married & stay near our parents but on the other hand,how can young couple fork out so much cash? Unless you tell me that the CPF grant can be used to pay for the difference.But I guess that’s fat hope..
I didnt expect to write that much but really,just want to express my frustration over this flat thing..Is really a sellers’ market..That’s nothing for young couple like us to gain anything..
The next few months will be flat hunting for us..
The good side of this flat hunting is the process where both of us are so focused & committed to get our own place..Like what pastor always say,is not the destination sometimes but the journey..Though in our case,the destination is important too..but I like the feeling of us getting together & sourcing for our home & the different ideas that we have in designing & calling it ours..Sometimes,the harder we search & try to get something,the more we will cherish it..
