Case Study: The Lanai at Hillview & termites

[Cecil Lee]

Without Prejudice: The Lanai at Hillview Avenue and termite infestation. It just T.O.P. Not too long ago in 2015. (A mere three year old development).

In my opinion, as this development is at the foot of Hillview Avenue;

Most likely with poor drainage has led to termite infestations especially at the lower block(s).

Thus unfortunately, such a situation would affect the resale vale. Unless the new potential buyers are unsuspecting of it.

The suspect has to do with the drainage or water retention of this development that is on the foot of the Hillview avenue hill:-

Once termites appear, it is much harder to repel especially if the design of the drainage system may not be adequate.

Given that especially blocks 142 and 144 is at the bottom of the slope. 

And already, damage would have been done to both the facilities and interior of the units. To termites.. even concrete is no reason to stop their advance!

Termites may even play havoc with the electrical wiring(s).

P.S. Please note that The Lanai is a 999 leasehold property. But by now, the lease is left only 700 plus years.

Good news is that it is still a long long time ... better than the dreaded 99 year on the rest of other public/ec/condo leasehold properties.

[Cecil Lee]

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