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Sam07, Just saw your post, we are engaging *****, let us know if u need any information.. One, i think the 5 ***** is I.M.A.G.E.. Standard.. Every expo got these pple..

Hehe, good idea leh.. We haven't submit the defect list yet, still wanna go through and check for the hollow tiles.. Brought a chair there on sunday when i brought my parents to see.. Will check on deepavali.. hehe..

Hi all, We collected our keys last sat, went in and check, there is like no defects with the exceptions of the electrical sockets, nearly all of them are faulty.. Can I also ask will HDB replace the windows if they are rusty?? I have one handle which is rusty liao..

Hi all, sliding door is not possible at the kitchen entrance, both side also cannot.. the front have the circuit board, the back have sockets and tv point..

Update on Keys collection & Renovation firm & Progress: BLK 25A - redbottle (Collected) - loobhlinda (Collected) - pert (Collected) - scorpy (Collected) - gadgetgal (Collected, Impress21,0% progress, HDB to Cement Screed) - elflinks BLK 25B - Linggie & KhooK - MsBean - h4happy (likely this Dec 07 or early Jan 08) - marksng12 - Dtkiddy & yun11 BLK 26A - crazycar & lovey BLK 26B - dunkmycar - noellechua - lynnnie - dorcas - Vacis + moonbell - owens_avenue & genevie - skysheep BLK 26C - elaine1205 - ZLia - Cindy-Monkeybone - chewy - kitseng BLK 26D - OnePostWonder - jj2 - Princess Momo - rommie - binzz (Collected, *****) - kriegs - wonsen - Velynn - Simpleboi - jazznpop - Peng*Ling (Collected) - Vitamin C - draught (Collected) BLK 27A - xlan (Collected) - nemofc (Dec, pending source contractor/ ID) - bchew - Yang Guo (Collected, Baroque) - Seafaith - chaq - Jasch (collected,pending source contractor/ID) - glaminn (Collected) - dashe - saeran - almatador - sparey - osjusti - nitehwk (Collected) - fat bear - sam07 BLK 27B - VinceDelfino (Collected) - Beejoy (Collected, Gim Wee Renovator)

Simpleboi, That time mine also like tat, i faxed in my payslip, wrote on the header of the fax that i need it to be approved asap. Followed up with a phone call to expedite the credit dept, the very next day, my HLE was re-approved..

Beejoy, can share what colours u choose for your walls?

But can put the glass door at the other side right? Den no need to relocate any points??

I will be keeping the retractable hanger too, on the long run, I prefer to have a corner for washing and hanging clothes.. By the way, any recommendation for washing machine and refridgerator? crazycar, i not sure also, just extract from the forum of what to check for.. hee..

Update on Keys collection & Renovation: BLK 25A - redbottle (Collected) - loobhlinda (Collected) - pert (Collected) - scorpy (Collected) - gadgetgal (Collected) - elflinks BLK 25B - Linggie & KhooK - MsBean - h4happy (likely this Dec 07 or early Jan 08) - marksng12 - Dtkiddy & yun11 BLK 26A - crazycar & lovey BLK 26B - dunkmycar - noellechua - lynnnie - dorcas - Vacis + moonbell - owens_avenue & genevie BLK 26C - elaine1205 - ZLia - Cindy-Monkeybone - chewy - kitseng BLK 26D - OnePostWonder - jj2 - Princess Momo - rommie - binzz (3 Nov) - kriegs - wonsen - Velynn - Simpleboi - jazznpop - Peng*Ling (1 Nov) - Vitamin C BLK 27A - xlan (Collected) - nemofc (27 Dec, pending source contractor/ ID) - bchew - Yang Guo (Collected) - Seafaith - chaq - Jasch - glaminn - dashe - saeran - almatador - sparey - glaminn - osjusti - nitehwk (Collected) BLK 27B - VinceDelfino (Collected) - Beejoy (Collected) Went thru the list, updates for the rest also, not sure got miss out anot..

Eh, we didn't go with our ID leh.. But is in one of their recommended shops.. Cos so far we went to a few shops see, not all have what we want.. So we didn't get until we come to that shop.. I put deposit of $50.. Scared to commit now..

Sure... Dun go there be carrot cake.. Its at Balestier, the shop name is 'D*sign*rs Lightings.. Change the * to e.. The person gimme $270 discount, original total is $1,770, we somemore thought we got a good deal..

Wah.. Why mine is double your cost.. Xlan, where u go buy your lights? I want to faint liao.. Why all the things i buy like machiam so expensive??? I should change my nick to 'carrot head binzz'..

Good morning neighbours, We bought our lightings, hood, hob, oven, sink, tap and bathroom accessories on Sat.. Its so tiring to select the lightings, so many to choose, may I check with fellow neighbours, do u guys/gals think that for 22 lightings, $1500 is expensive? There is no chandelier or dining lights, just normal lightings, spot lights.. Hi Noelle, Welcome.. I find our doors are very nice leh, can ask what doors u planning to change??

Hi Kitseng / jazzpop, For my case, I make a call to the CSM and told her i need to get keys, so she help me to check with the Credit Dept and was told to send in our last 3 months payslip and within 3 days, the credit dept renewed my HLE and on the same day, my CSM help us to arrange for key collection. Do make a call to them, tell them u need to get keys asap, i m sure u can get it fast...

Hi Vitamin C, Welcome... You taking keys soon???

linggie, the table cloth can be used for the entrance to the kitchen.. hehe.. very nice..

Haiz, I want to park also cannot.. Really regret that I release my CPF funds from investment too soon, once i release, they went crazily up .. Sad.. By the way, to side track abit, may I know when should we start to buy all those stuffs like, fridge, oven, sink, tap, washing machine, hob, hood & aircon? Which ones should buy first?

Err, the open door ceremony is for when u open the door for the first time leh.. I also not sure after that still counted anot.. From the Toa Payoh thread, i found this link, if pangtang can see.. but hor i see liao i want to faint, so many things to do.. I think I will do the simpler way as advise by my mum, cut short, just open door, roll pineable, put orange, apple, banana and pineapple in the center of the house and sprinkle salt and rice around the whole house can liao.. keke.. http://www.geomancy.net/consultation/consu...gettingkeys.pdf

That must be done when u open the door right? Heard that sprinkle salt is too chase away the 'dirty things'..

Mine is also 10-40-40-10, but I request to pay for the first 40% only after 3 working days, I told my ID that I must see the materials and workers first.. hehe... Will go supervise on the first day, make sure he dun gimme newbies workers..

I got through my ID for wallpaper.. cost me a bomb, cos I opt for the Made in Japan one instead of Made in China.. by my hubby after that.. For the auspicious time, just see the calendar loh.. hehe, u know, those calendar in chinese, can tear off daily one?? Got the auspicious hours there one.. Will put whether that timing is "ji", "siong", "ping".. My mum say like that can liao.. The more important one is when "Dong Tu" (start of renovation) and when moving in..

Since for HLE right, the validity is 3 months, and 26C should be the next blk to be released for keys, therefore, its better to re-submit the HLE while HDB take some time to approve the HLE again.. Yang Guo / Xlan, Thanks for the advise.. Takes about 1 hour ah, my appointment is 10.10am, I was thinking to go open the door at 11am.. hehe, auspicious time.. keke..

Hey Yang Guo, I search on the forums and found some tips for defects searching, i am attaching here for all to view.. Tiles For Premium, there are tiles laid already, so you have to check for all the tiles. You have to knock each of them which either keys or coins, the you hear whether is it hollow. The sound is very obvious if it is hollow. You also have to check or cracks on the tiles. (Includes wall, floor, kitchen, toilet) You can also check for any 'pop' up tiles or uneven tiles laid. Doors You then can check on all your doors, whther is it easy to close and open, whether the hinges of the door is secure properly, any missing screws, check the door closure, the door knob, check the door for any cracks, if its wooden door see if there are any chipped offs. Windows For windows, also check for any missing screws, any hinge not secure properly. Also check whether there are any defects on the windows, the glass panel (any cracks or scratches) Walls For walls, you can check for any cracks, any holes. You can also check for the levelling of your floor. For example, if you pour water on you floor, will it flow very fast downwards, or in your kitchen, or toilet.. If there are no gradient in the toilet, it means the water might not flow fast enough to the floor trap.. and might result in 'flood' next time you bath. Also check for water proofing, any seepage through the tiles in the toilet. Electrical Check all the power points, see if there are any cracks on the casing. If there are, ask them to change, becuse you don't want to be resulted in any short circuit, or electricution. If there are hanging wires, check that they are not damaged. Check all the light switches, check for cracks, check if they are easy to on and off. But I got a question, can we start to renovate prior to repair of the defects??? Please advise.. Thanks.. By the way, can brief us on what the procedures for key collection?? Just go there to sign a few papers only ah? Need to pay anything in cash?? Sorry, seems like repeat questions..

Yeah.... I got the notice to collect keys already!!!! Yes!! Supposely to be on 1-Nov-07, Thursday, but we changed to Saturday, so that no need take leave!!! So happy!!!