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  3. Posted

    if like that will very hard on u. dont hv any secure, lawyer also cannot help...abit risk loh...just afraid they not keep promised and delay to move out. then u will :furious::furious: .

    2nd appointment date is fix already hor ?not possible to change de hor.. haizzz...

    wish everything go smoth smoth ok :) be happy :dancingqueen: .

    Sigh... they are doing contra so need a bit of time to do up the new place... Think I should have a letter draft out stating by the 21st Sept at 12pm to hand over if not, legal actions will be taken against them and cost to be bear by them too... 8|8|

    Thanks CutePinkElephant! Hope that everything will be smooth as well and looking forward to moving in :D

    :yamseng:

  4. Posted

    whooaaaa :jawdrop::jawdrop: 2k+ so envy lerrrr......... :dancingqueen::dancingqueen:

    oh...your seller asking to extend ya, you must be careful loh and must sign black and white if u can sign infront your lawyer or when 1st appointment infront hdb officer. dont sign infront that agent :furious:

    thot over 1 week before committing because of the price and during then was looking for a cheaper one but my heart still wnt back to this one :dribble::dribble:

    My lawyer say he can't be involve cos he's also representing the bank and the bank don't allow extension and HDB as well. Heard that even if I sign black and white also no use cos 'touch wood' if anything happen, even if we fight, the black and white will not be accepted as evidence :furious::furious:

    Still deciding what to do..... :(

  5. Posted

    OMG.. Love ur sofa! :wub:

    Yah loh.. I'm in service line, and will try to be nice to pple when I'm a consumer. But sometimes pple are really too much. Signz... Hope that the rest of the deal will go smoothly. :)

    Thanks Angel81 :D

    I hope so too... But doesn't look like it's going to be smooth.... Keeping my fingers cross..

    :yamseng:

    :wub::wub: yaaa....love ur sofa so muchhhh, may i know how much ar :dribble:

    and why your 2nd appointment and getting key is not on a same day ya? sorry im a little blur blur one hahaha

    Hihi CutePinkElephant!

    Was quoted $2488 then bargain to $2288 but finally bought it and my dining table at $3500. So i think I should be paying $2200 for the sofa... I must say it's REALLLLLY COMFY! :rofl:

    Dun like that say lah :P U not blur okie... Seller wanted extension which I agree so can only collect my keys on the 21st Sept.... U can check out my previous post and read my long long angry post over this issue :angry2:

    :yamseng:

  6. Posted · Edited by Cyn

    Got my Sofa and Dining table over the weekend at the Expo...

    My loooooong sofa measuring 3.2m by 1.8m in stimulate leather... Filling for the cushion is feathers... :thumbs up::good:

    Sofa.jpg

    My Dining table measuring 1.4m by 0.9m but am able to extend both sides to 2m... Not taking the black chairs seen by the side of the table due to space constraints. Instead, opt for the bench as seen in the pix wrap up in leather :rofl:

    Diningtable.jpg

  7. Posted

    :bow:

    Tink recently lots of agents are getting from bad to worse. Very bad service from lots that I've encountered. Good to read that you are standing up for your own rights!

    Thanks Angel81! :D

    I used to be in sales and have encountered numerous of nasty customers so when I'm a consumer, I try to be nice as I know how it feels.... But in situation like this, I've got no choice... Must also let the agents know, dun treat us like suckers! :furious:

  9. Posted

    Open my letter box today and found a letter from ERA asking for payment for the agent's commission!!! Due Date: Upon 1st appointment!!! :furious::furious:

    Called the number provided in the invoice straight away and demanded to know why should I pay the agent's commission so soon... was told "It's our company's policy"... Shoot them back :fire::fire::fire::fire:"Can your company guarantee that the agent will continue to provide me a service after I've made payment?? Will she answer all my calls?? Will she ensure a smooth transaction??!!!"

    The lady over the phone told me that I could discuss with my agent over this issue which I told her I've already told the agent I'll only pay her commission upon the official hand-over of my flat to me. She is the seller's agent and we are also using her. She requested for an extension of 3 weeks for them and how sure can I be that a proper hand-over to me will be done during then...

    Asked her to note my case and I'll only pay the commission on the hand-over day and not a day earlier.... and on the invoice, it was also stated that they have the right to charge 2% interest per mth for late payment... Told the lady I DO NOT WANT TO SEE ANY INTEREST BEING CHARGE TO ME AS I'M NOT VERY HAPPY WITH THE AGENT'S SERVICE BUT WILL STILL PAY WHAT I'VE PROMISE AND NOT A CENT MORE!!! :furious::furious:

    I'll be calling them again tomoro to make sure my point gets across...

  10. Posted

    Finally went thru my 1st appt last Sat and my 2nd appt will be on 2nd Sept...

    Went with 2 of my shortlisted IDs to my new place today for them to do measurements so that they can provide me with a final quotation. Was there for abt an hr and initially the seller's dad kept asking me for extension til after Hari Raya for them and when he finally accepted NO :no::no: as an answer, he tried to get me extend beyond the 3 weeks I offered them saying his son needs at least 2 weeks to renovate :fire::fire::fire: ... blah and blah... But I stood very firmly! I expected this from them before I went up so I was kinda prepared...

    Just to share... one of my shortlisted quotes... Would appreciate any advise on it.. Looking at only about 40k...

    1. To hack kitchen wall and floor tiles.

    2. To hack two toilets wall and floor tiles.

    3. To dismantle master toilets bath tub.

    4. To dismantle existing two toilets bowl and sink.

    5. To hack and dismantle existing kitchen sink -stove and kitchen cabinet.

    6. To dismantle existing rubbish chute.

    7. To dismantle two toilets door and frame.

    8. To hack storeroom wall and door.

    9. To hack wall between living and kitchen.

    10. To hack living, dining, balcony, 03 bedroom existing and store Terrasso flooring.

    11. To dismantle existing aluminum sliding door at balcony area.

    12. To dismantle whole house existing window and grilles.

    13. To dismantle existing 03 bedrooms door. $5,000.00

    To lay kitchen wall tiles to ceiling height. $2,200.00

    To lay two toilets wall tiles to ceiling height. $2,200.00 To lay two toilets floor tiles with waterproofing. $1,400.00

    To construct shower kerb for two toilets. $160.00

    To construct base for kitchen cabinet, fridge and washing machine finish with tiles. $400.00 To construct wall at existing kitchen entrance using 63mm hollow block. $650.00

    To cement plaster wall for new kitchen entrance and store entrance after hacking works. $250.00

    To level balcony floor to living hall level using EPF. Extruded Polystyrene Form. $350.00

    To lay kitchen floor tiles. $900.00

    To lay 600X600mm Homogenous floor tiles for 03 bedroom, living, dining and foyer with side skirting.

    $5,400.00

    To lay pebble stone at entrance foyer. $850.00

    To construct latch using 63mm hollow at master toilet finish with tiles. $450.00

    To connect outlet PVC pipe for kitchen sink, wash machine and two washbasins. $80.00

    To run double line stainless steel pipe for cold & hot water for two bathrooms and single line for whole house with installation of tap. $800.00

    Labour to install storage heater. $60.00

    Labour to install two washbasin $120.00

    Labour to install toilets accessories. $60.00

    To replace waste pipe at kitchen and two toilets. PVC material. $1,200.00

    To install white powder coated aluminum frame with blue tinted glass sliding window for kitchen, dining and 03 bedrooms area. Estimated 153 sqf $2,448.00

    To install white powder coated aluminum frame with blue tinted glass casement window for living hall area. Estimated 79 sqf $1,343.00

    To install louvers window for two toilets. $320.00

    To install one clear tempered glass panel shower screen at master toilets $400.00

    To install stainless rubbish chute. $180.00

    To install wrought iron gate for main entrance. $420.00

    To install clear tempered glass panel with door at kitchen entrance.ESTIMATED 2FT x 8FT $960.00

    To install false ceiling, l-box light holder and drop ceiling at foyer, living, dining with design. $2,200.00

    To install L-box light holder at master bedroom. $750.00

    To plaster the whole house wall and ceiling $1,800.00

    To paint whole house wall, ceiling, doorframe and expose pipe using ICI/ Nippon.(4 colours) $1,350.00

    Chemical wash and clear debris. $300.00

    To repair and re vanish main door $80.00

    To install solid wood door for 03 bedroom $840.00

    To install top and bottom kitchen cabinet with Mirco wave storage and tall unit beside wash machine. Estimated 29ft $2,610.00

    To install solid surface at worktop. Estimated 12 ½ ft $875.00

    To install cabinet storage with shoes cabinet. ESTIMATED 4 ½ ft $1,125.00

    To install settee beside shoes cabinet master room $480.00

    To install storage below vanity top. Estimate 3ft $560.00

    To install solid surface on vanity top. Estimate 3ft $480.00

    To install pole system as walk in wardrobe.Powder coated pole 1” 2/8 inches.Estimated price$2,500.00

    To install 2½ ft suspended walk in wardrobe. $625.00

    To install king size bed frame and bed head. $1,400.00

    To install 5ft full height built in storage cabinet $1,250.00

  13. Posted

    After a few brainstorming sessions with our ID, we finalised our 3D drawings in mid May. Our theme is modern comtemporary. Black & white colours, glass & mirrors are used in our house.

    Living Room - Black & White TV Console Feature Wall & Shoe Rack

    livingroomsb0.jpg

    Dining Area & Bomb Shelter - White Bomb Shelter Feature Wall & Mirror in Dinning Area

    diningroomou9.jpg

    Kitchen - White Kitchen Cabinets with Black Granite Top

    kitchenoy1.jpg

    Master Bedroom - Black Full Length Feature Wall, Platform Bed & 5" Wardrobe

    mbrnb4.jpgmbrwardrobehn0.jpg

    :dribble::dribble::dribble::dribble::dribble::dribble::dribble::dribble::dribble::dribble::dribble::dribble: ... heehee

  17. Posted

    Good one Cyn :bow:

    Agent too much, getting commission from both sides. That should put her in her place and put the fear of god and our judicial system in both seller and agent.

    Thanks JCase! :P

    It's great to be able to seek advice from u guys here and for newbies, they can also learn something from our experience... Look forward to my 1st appt on Sat :dancingqueen::dancingqueen:

  18. Posted

    hi, can i get kelvin's number as well??

    can anyone PM me? thanks.

    this is my first time posting something in the forum.

    i stay in a 5 room flat with my family and we are seriously thinking of renovation since our last renovation was 10 years back and many things are already out of order.

    Just wondering if anyone knows if a 30 to 40 k budget will be able to do basic yet nice renovation

    including removing of original floor tiles, kitchen tiles, built in wardrobe for 2rooms and a built in table;

    including buying of necessities like toilet bowl, kitchen sink, taps, floor tiles

    including electrical re-wiring, building of 3 more wardrobes, vanity tables in 2 toilets, re-tiling of floor, have a feature wall at the living room, a huge shoe cabinet;

    including changing of window grills and window planes.

    do you guys think it's enough??

    just wanna get suggestions and all. =)

    thank you.

    Confirm not enough.... I'm doing about the same things as u and so far, am quoted min $44k not inclusive of rewiring and supply of toilet accessories

  20. Posted

    hihi.. finally started my t-blog. how's your ID hunting?

    Tiring!!!!!!!!!! Now narrow down to 2 but at the same time meeting another 2 more tomorrow as well... So far have spoken to 7-8 IDs (can't remember oso)... hopefully can firm things up before the cost of materials go up again...

    Your place more than 50% done up oreadi??

    :yamseng:

  21. Posted

    well as mentioned alot of things also take into consideration for them like tiles and walls cos scared they pee and stain the tiles or cause laminates to pop out etc... doors also another problem cos they might scratch the doors... :(

    unfortunately we did plan something for them which is not to their liking. LOL. a glass door to separate the kitchen and living area so that they will be jailed in the kitchen when we not around... :P

    Hahaha... know what u mean... no laminates for me too but for me, I'm lucky that they dun scratch things....

    So their cosy corner will be in the kitchen :P Quite a number of forumers here are dog lovers... guess we can organize a gathering one of these days :yamseng:

  22. Posted

    no probs. i also in same situation. my seller ask for 6wks extension after completion.

    but my agent and seller all seems quite steady so far... nv chut pattern or anyhow one. i even suan the agent about the pte agreement cos she supposed to brief us through the HDB checklist for agents but she purposely skip the agreement part... then i suan her... lol

    my seller also quite nice. last night we went simei shopping then just pop by cos we wanna see some things condition that we cant remember like the main door and whether the room got built in wardrobe. she just let us in when she saw us and showed us the stuff. she even say that its possible they can move in early to their new flat and we could takeover before the 6wks extension ends. :)

    Hi hi!

    Sms the agent and ask her call me so I dun hv to waste my hp bill on this kind of ppl....

    "Whack" her upside down :furious: .... 1st question was "Am I paying you commission??!! I did not shortchange u right??!!" 2nd one was "Did you ever tell us that HDB and the bank do not allow extension and the consequences if they find out??!!" and 3rd one was "Why are you siding the seller more??!!".... Gave her a piece of my mind and told her I will only pay her com when I get my house keys!... Finally they agreed to my request and i make it known to them that I know I have every right to kick them out after the 2nd appt.... but of cos I not so mean lah.... unless they try to be funny again...

    At least ur seller easy-going, when's ur official hand over date?... gonna ask my seller to let my ID in to do measurement next week so I can get a confirmation quote cos everything now is by floor plan, and if he rejects..... I can reject oso... I take over on 21st Sept, reno must start on 25th Sept so can move in in time on 6th Dec... I plan every thing nice nice oreadi.... if wan extension must know I will need my things to be done as well...

  23. Posted

    Hi Cny!

    Yeah I think the sofa is a man's thingy. I really don't understand. Anyway I am happy with his choice and thought it is the best and value for money. One of our friends even got the same sofa recently!

    Yeah L shaped sofa cost alot nowadays. That price you mentioned is the norm. Try visiting Morris and see if they have anything you may like. That place is pretty out of the way and quite ulu.

    I read about ur fustrations with your seller. :furious::argue: This is the biggest headache. :bangwall: I hope things will work out fine for you soon.

    Good luck!

    Samantha

    Hey hey Samantha! :D

    Went to IMM yesterday and saw quite a number of sofas but me still thinking abt the one I saw at Expo :( ... It felt so comfy!!! Must agree Morris very far out and if go there during peak hrs sure jam like ****...

    My problem finally settled!! :sport-smiley-004: Gave the agent a piece of my mind and me not nice to her anymore... told her will only pay her com when I get my house and not anytime before that... :furious:

    When u moving in??

    :yamseng:

    Cyn

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