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Outside Bomb Shelter: To Dining Area (Table will change to Stainless Steel Base, Glass Top, and Chairs to High Back Rest):

Living Room From This: To This:

Finally managed to get the initial 3D drawing (still amending for some details though) From This Existing Layout To This:

... ... pics of agent removed, interested pls pm me.

This is a letter to CASE, the Property Company, Straits Times, etc, etc: Hi, I would like to seek for your advise on the following: 1. Can a property agent reject people to view a unit that is on open house, and chase them out? 2. Can a property agent tell customers off, telling them that they are not welcomed and don't want to do their business? Below illustrate what had happened: As my sister-in-law stayed in Blk XX, XXXXXXX, and noticed that her neighbour is selling their unit, she called my wife about this since my elder brother is looking a unit with my parents. An agent contacted my brother, and he arranged for a viewing on 22 May 2010, 1700hrs. I accompanied my 70yr old parents and elder brother for the house viewing today, and we met an agent (for the first time) in the lift foyer at level 1. He brought us up to level 9 for the viewing. While we were walking around the house, we heard an argument between a lady agent from "Eye Dee A" (representing the seller unit), and the agent who brought us up for the viewing. We heard "This is an unspoken rule. I don't want to co-broke with you. Please get out of here". It was a very ugly scene as there were 2 other groups of families viewing the place when they had an argument. As we sense that something is not right, we decided to leave the place and proceeded downstairs to the car park with the rest of the viewers. When we were helping my mother to the car, a guy (JimXy KXek) came and confronted us, saying that it is wrong for us to just view the place without going thru them, and he do not want to do our business, making his stand very clear that we are not welcomed. We tried to explain that we arranged a viewing with an agent, and we are not aware of what is the dispute between them, and asked him nicely that this has got nothing to do with us, and told him to resolve with the agent whom brought us for the viewing. He did not listen and raised his voice towards us, saying that he don't bother to listen, and just wanted us to know that we are not welcomed and he do not want to do business with us. The agent that helped us to arrange for the viewing came in and tried to stop the commotion, telling JimXy that he will settle this between themselves as this has got nothing to do with us. JimXy physically pushed the agent away. We've reached our limit and shouted at him for his act, and we engaged to a fierce argument. He even dare me to a fight and say that we shall meet again one of these days. My 70 yr old father came in to stop the argument and my wife pushed me back to my car. But JimXy is still shouting and talking about the topic whereby we are not welcomed, and keep confronting us to a further argument. I thought all property agents are professionally trained, and should know how to behave themselves since they are in service line? What is the point of them wearing a formal outfit, yet behave like a gangster? How do I lodge a complain against this agent? Can I file a police report towards his act? For info, my mum is already emotionally unstable due to her recent stroke, resulting her to be wheel chair bound. This episode today makes her emotion even worst cos she is now blaming herself to caused us all this trouble to look for a place. The main reason why my elder brother is looking for a place is because there is no lift access for the place they are currently staying. Also, my Dad has got high blood pressure, and his blood pressure went up to 160 after the argument today. JimXy doesn't even bother to show respect to the elderly. He is rude, aggressive, unprofessional, and behave like a gangster. I demand for a follow up action towards JimXy. He is not fit to be an agent with this type of service attitude (likewise for the lady agent representing the seller unit at Blk XX, XXXXXX, didn't managed to get her particulars). At the same time, I am considering to broadcast this issue to the media, and even the related online forums, STOMP, etc if I do not get a favourable reply and official apology from "Eye Dee A". Below is the particular and picture of the the nasty agent: Name: JimXy KwXk Position: Associate Managet "Eye Dee A"

Reno will commence on 2 jul from 9am onwards. Checked with the FSM on the good date and time. Completion should be by early Sept, but shifting in will definitely be after 9 Sep 10 (after Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival) Gotten 11 quotes from different ID, ranging from 62k to 116k. We zoomed down to 2 ID which we think is the best, and worked out an empty quote ourselves (stating clearly on the material, dimension, description, etc, to make sure that nothing is missed out), and asked these 2 ID firms to provide a final quote for us to decide which to select. Now still waiting for reply. Overall estimated budget we are looking at: Reno: < 70k Purchase items < 30k By the way, I am looking for a home theatre system to fit into my living room (6m x 4m), which my original plan was to install just a Philip Souldbar, but the sales person told me no efffect cos the living room is too big... any good recommendation?

Just bought this sofa set at Sierra Designer Furniture at Sungei Kadut: Damage: 3 + 2 Seater Sofa Set at $1500, Spare Cover Set at $600 (velvet finishing) Will be getting this Dining Table (1.8m x 0.85m) with 6 Chairs. The top will be black without the flowery design. $1497 from Nova. My finalised layout: Cheers.

2-in1 is convenient and saves space. But bare in mind that if got problem, both functions cannot work.

I am currently engaging Keith from Edgeline. Highly recommended by a few of my friends. Still at discussion stage, but so far so good. Very patient, creative and accommodative. But maybe because haven't confirm anything la.... But my friends all say very good ley... Yet to confirm anything. Will keep you posted. Cheers.

One more in the Black Book: DAN#Y TEO, PRO#NEX, WORST AGENT!!!

Try this link: http://www.hdb.gov.sg/bn25/isos119p.nsf/Search?OpenForm Simply key in your postal code and see whether is your block installed with 40Amp main switch. :-P

My original floorplan: My finalised floorplan after the changes (with parents staying with me. Basically I will hack most walls, replace with cabinets and panel boards. All doors will change to full height sliding door between the erected 'fake' walls so that it can nicely flush in. The walkway to bedroom will be a giant picture where the doors are part of of it, so when it open or closes, it will create a different pic and feel. Working on the 3D Drawings. Cheers.

Seek for their quote since Dec last year, email and sent SMS and even call to ask for the quote, but till now, no reply... either saying on leave, just came back, rushing for CNY project, and now CNY over, still no concrete date on when can I get the quote.... Already drop the idea of giving them the project... The ID seems not interested... Best part, went down a few time, shop open, but empty... no one there...

Ah Bo Pian... I can't control this ma... Ya, the jacuzzi bathtub is a good idea if I extend my toilet to bedroom, provided I hacked 2 room to 1... now don't even have enough room... even my daughter have to share room with maid... What to do. See toto this fri lor. Whoahahahahaaaa...

Major change of plan... ... My bro was suppose to purchase a unit within same area, and my parents will be staying with him. The initial plan was for my family to shift in to his place after his reno so that we can proceed with our reno. He now decides not to get the unit, and rent a room for himself instead... my parents has no choice and would be staying with us... all initial design and reno plan twarted cos they will be cooking every meal... no more open kitchen concept, no more simple and neat house cos will have lots of items as old people got 'karang goonie' habit... need to set prayer table as well... worst part is that I will have to find a house for rental for few months (extra cost) so that my reno can commence as I already sold my current place, and must shift out by 7 Jul 10. I will only be taking key on 30 Jun for new house... need some advises here on rental of entire unit for 2 to 3 months... Si Bae Sianz... ... Selling my current place to aim for a dream house... even set a budget of 100k aside for it... now dream house gone...

Can just install a full height curtain at the MBR toilet wall, and close the curtain when sleeping. It will also creat a full hieight window feel at that location. Cheap and useful method. I am also using this method. Intend to hack off entire MBR wall and replace with glass, and erect a full height curtain there, close it when sleeping. Checked with my FSM, he says ok as long as its closed when sleeping. Likewise for TV in front of bed, it reflects, so need to block it as well. Hope it helps. Cheers.

PM Liao. Cheers.

Can put invisible grills ma. For meet up, if can, weekend better cos Mon Lynn working... I resting. Whoahhahahaaaa.... Can go see your house ma.

Try Mode Studio. Went to research many furniture outlets, and find that Mode Studio design and pricing are reasonable. They also have package of TV Console, Sofa, Dining Set and Coffee Table for just $3888, choose from the whole range of catalogue in the webpage. This one is currently in my 'to buy' list unless I can find cheaper and better design. Anyway, you can plug and play with design as well cos they will only make it upon order. I.e. you can choose the sofa top you like from one model, and match with another sofa base of another model you like. Wide range of fabric and leather to choose from, so its not just what you see from the catalogue. Close to custom made cos dimension can also be tailored. I visited Trade Hub 21 Mode Studio, and their service was good. Not rushing you to committ to a package. Instead, they will ask you to go around other shops to compare, and if u see any design you like, they can custom make for you. Hope this info is useful. http://www.modestudio.com.sg/index.php

Try Mistral Tower Fan, saw at Best Denki, $99, powerful, and with easy remove back filter that can be washed. I am also eyeing for tower fan for my new house. Cheers.

You might be interested in this, whether for window or your balcony door. Cheers. http://www.window.sg/index.htm

5I, 120sqm at CCK Ave 3, see link below. http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?sh...mp;#entry502656 Anyway, you change number liao? The one in my phone is old number I guess. I am now resting till after CNY, so free all the way. Whoahahahahaaaa.... can meet up anytime. Cheers.

Talked to a few ID, but the one I am most comfortabe with is this guy called Keith from Edgeline. Putting pricing aside (yet to receive quote from him, the rest ranges from 50 to 70k), he is very sincere, and is able to receive what you are trying to tell him, and then he will revert back with suggestions that will trigger new ideas. No a hardseller, and is very creative and practical in his design. Not as aggressive compared to other ID I talked to, wanting you to accept their ideas, and rule out your own ideas. In my opinion, Keith is very open minded, honest for certain points that I brought up (e.g. I wanted high end and expensive stuff, but he is able to weigh for me on pricing vs practical usage, and other options to have same effect, yet cheaper and more user friendly and easy maintenance). He is even going to the details like flushing the side skirting with the wall so that the protruding part will not gather dusts and it looks sleek, hiding wires for portable electrical appliances, keeping common items like brooms, mops, pails, heater, keys, bags, worn clothings, etc, etc, etc out of common sight. Just what I wanted for my new house. Bright, simple and neat. Btw, he design his own 3Rm where he hacks away all walls, reposition the entire house areas (i.e. kitchen, bedroom and living room all reshuffle). By removing the walls, he created more space for items, and replace these walls with wardrobes/cabinets, feature walls and partitions (with storage) to differentiate the sectors. This makes his place look much bigger and modern. Best part is that he will come out with all drawings first before our next meet up, and will only come out with quote after the 1st round of discussion on what we wanted based on the drawings, and roughly what type of material are we looking at. Having settle these before the actual quote will make the pricing more accurate. Can't wait for the next appointment. Cheers.

Hihi MySweetLittleThing, Can't wait to see you new house. Know who am I? Think must find one day we meet up for some reno discussion liao, cos I am also look for one to do up my new house, but will be in Jun/Jul period ba. Ashley miss u too. Cheers. Ernie

The left side of my pd door is shower screen, and the othe side at the entrance is my bed frame. Bedroom too small, and toilet also small, so not able to swing 180 degrees. Very small 90sqm house ma. Whoahahahaaaa..