Cyn 1 Report post Posted July 9, 2008 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 .... 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... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aves 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 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 .... 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... hehe good move. but wack too much later the agent not happy do funny stuff to cause problems man... anyway the agent is in a tight spot here too cos if u complain to HDB, the agent will be in trouble cos if u buy hdb through agent, they suppose to go through and make sure u understand a checklist. one of the items is the one i mentioned where u cant have pte arrangements/agreements outside of OTP. this is a new rule from hdb cos of many problems in the past cause by lousy agents. if hdb find out the agent did not brief u properly, think the offence / punishment is quite heavy. budden if u go through agent, u sure must sign that form one... guess they made u sign blindly? lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunBun 5 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Power le you, "wack" agent upside down. Just hope that everything goes smoothly for you with no more problems from agent and seller Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCase 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 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 .... 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... Good one Cyn 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyn 1 Report post Posted July 10, 2008 Good one Cyn 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! 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyn 1 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 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 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 ... 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyn 1 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Open my letter box today and found a letter from ERA asking for payment for the agent's commission!!! Due Date: Upon 1st appointment!!! 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 "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!!! I'll be calling them again tomoro to make sure my point gets across... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel81 1 Report post Posted July 16, 2008 (edited) 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! Edited July 16, 2008 by Angel81 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyn 1 Report post Posted July 16, 2008 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! 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyn 1 Report post Posted July 16, 2008 (edited) 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... 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 Edited July 27, 2008 by Cyn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel81 1 Report post Posted July 16, 2008 OMG.. Love ur sofa! 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CutePinkElephant 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2008 yaaa....love ur sofa so muchhhh, may i know how much ar and why your 2nd appointment and getting key is not on a same day ya? sorry im a little blur blur one hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyn 1 Report post Posted July 16, 2008 OMG.. Love ur sofa! 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 I hope so too... But doesn't look like it's going to be smooth.... Keeping my fingers cross.. yaaa....love ur sofa so muchhhh, may i know how much ar 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! Dun like that say lah 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CutePinkElephant 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2008 whooaaaa 2k+ so envy lerrrr......... 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyn 1 Report post Posted July 17, 2008 whooaaaa 2k+ so envy lerrrr......... 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 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 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 Still deciding what to do..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
