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38 reviews for this Condo
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3.5
John Longdale (8 reviews )
Reviewed on November 2, 2010 2 helpful votes
Pros and Cons
Hi, I have been staying in the Centris for one year and I agree with most of the reviews here: Pros: - It is a really nice development, good building quality, nice layouts - it is very close to shops and restaurants (downstairs !) - it is very close to bus and MRT (downstairs too !) - Just one stop from Lakeside and the park Cons: - The air polution is really high. It smells like industrial chocolate, oil, rubber. Very bad for health and the biggest issue to me - The bus interchange in the basement is the largest in singapore. One bus goes out every 5 sec or so and apartments facing library are very noisy. - The apartments facing MRT are very noisy too ; facing inside is better but still a little bit noisy - The fighter jets fly back and forth twice a day (but usually not on weekends) and really just over the Centris - It is far away from CBD, around 45 min. From Boon Lay to Raffles Place, it takes exactly 30 min inside the train and there are no seats (2 stations before). - Some issues with owners having dogs (although the building is still relatively clean). Pros and Cons, I am moving on East side. I think the Centris can be a good place for people working in Jurong, but the rental prices are much too high for the environment. Regarding buyers, the units were launched at 550 psf ; the prices are very speculative now so quite risky and I would not recommend it for own stay considering the high pollution and noise. Overall, a good development but a quite bad environment and highly speculative pricing. -
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2.3
Joe Wong (2 reviews )
Reviewed on September 23, 2010 1 helpful votes
Price too high
I agree with Betty Chi comments. The asking price for Centris is too high and unrealistic. Given that kind of congested environment with such a heavy human traffic , I don't consider that a premium standard of living in that district. After assessing all the imperfections that Centris have , we have decided to switch our focus to look at Parc Oasis which is more serene and peaceful. Just two MRT to Jurong Point and one stop to the Jurong EAST Central. But Parc Oasis has it's future potential due to it's strategic location. Though the price is also very steepl but it is much better than what Centris is asking. -
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2.8
Betty Chi (4 reviews )
Reviewed on September 20, 2010 2 helpful votes
Too noisy and congested
We have seen a few units at The Centris but finally we did not make any purcahse after serious consideration. Though it is very convenient with MRT and shopping center but we just can't bear with the noise plus flying jet over your roof , the pollution (very heavy rubber smell) and the human traffic congestion with multinationality of peoples. Furthermore , the price demanded is very high which we think is not worth it at all. So now we are exploring Parc Oasis and The Mayfair which is queiter and peaceful living environment for our family. Honest speaking , the Centris may be good for investment and rental but for sure not for own stay. -
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Gerard (8 reviews )
Reviewed on August 30, 2010 2 helpful votes
CONVENIENCE AT A PRICE
After reading all the comments below, I wish to mention that living at the Centris is convenient but it comes with a price. Aside from the rediculously high psf prices, residents have to put up with the hordes of shoppers on Friday nights and on weekends. This makes the area congested and will have a negative impact on one's lifestyle. Secondly, the jet fighter noise. Sad to say that the Centris is directly in the path line of SAF jets landing at the naerby airbase. This is not a once a year occurence (NDP training) as the jets are constantly in training all year round. Thirdly, for those who visit that area frequently especially around SAFRA, will know that the smell from the cocoa factories nearby provide a horrible stench which will worsen depending on wind direction. All these factors add up and you decide for yourself. -
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5
Moses Lee (1 reviews )
Reviewed on August 3, 2010 4 helpful votes
I LOVED THIS PLACE!
I moved into The Centris a year ago with the fear that there will be traffic jam at the entrance & exit but there's no problem. Forumers said that the traffic from the buses & cars along the streets will be noisy but it's not. Though the shopping centre is always full of shoppers but when I come in through the glass door - it's a haven of peace & serenity. Fighter jets flying around - it's once in awhile thing - bearable. I've never experienced such conveniences before in my life below my home is the shopping centre, movie theatre, eateries, MRT station, bus terminus, a park nearby where I go for morning walk followed by swim in the 50m swimming pool, across the street is the Jurong West Library where there are plenty of books, audio books, instructional DVDs, The Frontier (community club) where I can play badminton & table tennis with my friends, & attend courses at a minimal fee. Look at the NEA daily air pollution report sometimes the East, North & the Central is more polluted than the West. Some other condos & private apartments also began with S$5xx/FS but after 10 years they are still as high as The centris which 1 year new. I strongly recommend this place to everyone who can afford it - you would love it. I LOVED THIS PLACE!!! -
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4.5
iMac (1 reviews )
Reviewed on July 13, 2010 6 helpful votes
My home at The Centris
My family has just moved into The Centris last month. Last Saturday, I wake my family up early and hv breakfast at Toastbox on B1 then we went swimming at level 5. We showered at home and went to Food court at level 3 for lunch. After that we went shopping and I bought a pair of jean at Levis on level 1. Rent a DVD at Level 4 JP1 and then we bought groceries at NTUC Xtra at Level 3. We head home to watch the dvd. Evening come and we have dinner at Pizza Hut at Level 1 JP1. I bought a pair of 9.30pm Predators Movie ticket at GV. After the movie, we take a lift straight to our house and within 5min, I am on my bed. Yes, I pay high price for my resales home, do not mind if it is in the west. IT IS WORTH IT! -
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1.7
Cloud (1 reviews )
Reviewed on June 24, 2010 5 helpful votes
Ridiculous Pricing for West zone!! 9xx psf!!
This pricing is ridiculous for a west zone condo with all the pollution and noise. Valuation at only 700k average but asking for above 900k.... Some authority and laws should look into this immediately to control those property agents from jerking the price up so high from valuation! -
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Kavin (7 reviews )
Reviewed on May 26, 2010 3 helpful votes
Crazy Price for 99 years Condo
Crazy price project in the west with S$9XX psf.. it was first launch at $500+psf only.. -
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3.2
Patrick Ang (2 reviews )
Reviewed on December 26, 2009 4 helpful votes
Love it or hate it
I viewed a few units and draw the following conclusions: i) Like the place as MRT is just opposite and shopping mall is right below. ii) Dislike the place as the air and noise pollution is rather bad. I would recommend to those who are looking only for convenience of living near train station. But avoid this project if you are health conscious. -
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3.5
jeffrey lee (4 reviews )
Reviewed on November 28, 2009 5 helpful votes
pros and cons
excellent location as below is just a one stop centre for entertainments and good for those who work in the jurong industrial areas.but quality of the condos interiors and layout is poor,mainly small and squeezely and poorly designed balcony where u can actually fell into a hole there.plus air is poor as it a a heavy industrial place nearby -