There are those who might agree that we can not use similar criteria because most clubs are specific in nature, and members are paying for the exclusive use of the club's main activity. For example, scarcity of land make golf clubs more expensive - the higher membership fees is not a reflection of the club's other activities. The location of a clubhouse determines the frequency of its members' visits. Most members emphasize convenience for the family as their main motivation in choosing a club to join. People still pay a premium for clubs sited at good locations.
Convenience is important.
Raffles Marina is all the way in Tuas, close to the second Causeway to Malaysia, while Ponggol Marina is of course in Ponggol. This is perhaps of the most pressing concern for members. In most cases, transfer fees in the majority of country clubs and marinas are fairly substantial. Although there are no rules on whether the buyer or seller should bear responsibility for the transfer fee, very often sellers in the secondary market will absorb the cost. Take the Raffles Marina for example.