Clement08

I have a new 26" Aleoca Campagna for sale. Use for 2 to 3 times only to practice. Selling because no place to put the bicycle. Price $170 neg. Self collect at Clementi Central. http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af53/clement08_2010/b9182095-272a-4f34-ac40-1bff8712c390_zps8bba2a25.jpg

I went up to 40 storey just now. Very nice view from the common corrider. You can call HDB if you want to collect your key earlier. They will allow you to collect if the date is available. I did that last time to collect my key.

Hi Dirkenberg, Congrats, welcome to the neighbourhood. I am your opp block neigbour. yaaa, it's been a longggggg wait, i was also waiting for the lifts to go up n enjoy the view. hdb really took their time to make us wait.. btw, which floor is ur new home?

I m renovating my house with false ceiling for living hall, foyer and passwage to bedrooms. L-box for all bedrooms and study room. It look nice. I think false ceiling for the whole house will made the ceiling look low.

The reason by they have this option is because some people may not have this amount of cash to pay outfront. At my pt blk, those getting 4rms (90sqm) complaining tat the kitchen is small. Some of them put the fridge in the yard.

I see, so u do not have tat optn 2, due change in the levy system. The 5 rms are 110m2 (1184 sqf) and the 4 rms are 90m2 (968 sqf).

I sold a 3rm flat in 1990 for $25k and I did not pay any levy at that time. HDB wrote to me in Aug 05 that I need to pay levy becos due to SERS I am buying a flat direct from HDB. I was given 3 options : Opt 1- a min partial premium payment of $30k which will be incorporated as part of the selling price of the replacement flat. The balance of the premium in ecess of $30k can be deferred, without interest, until I sell or transfer the ownership of the replacement flat. Opt 2 - Change resale premium to resale levy - Seek HDB approval to change option 10% premium to payment of resale levy at the old rate of 10% (3-room flat). ie 10% of resale price plus an interest at 5% p.a. Opt 3- Forfeit the 20% price discount (up to $30k) in lieu of payment of resale premium under SERS. I Opted for Opt 2- resale price $25k x 10% = $2.5k + interests for 20years, total I paid cash around $5.2k. Very much cheaper than forfeiting the $30k. U may not have this option becos depend on when u sold ur flat.

Hi 322, I also sold a subsidy flat, I din not pay levy at that time. So I opted to pay the levy base on the old system (ie, 10% of the sale value with 5% interest for 20%)which is much cheaper that using the $30 to offset.

Congrads for ur home under SERS. Ur new home will be our neighour block just across the road.

Ya, is $1,400 for 5rm. They said need to employ worker to carry the cement/ debris to and fro from our new house to the lorry park at our current house parking area. Tat is why so expensive. Wat to do? pay loh.

Have pm u my contractor.

Hi HDBfan, JDS & Ausbee, Have started renovation today. How about u all, JDS & Ausbee.

Hi Ausbee, Mine is unit 03, so no such problem. I got only 1 side bay window. The other side is a wall.

Thanks JDS, have u select ur contractor oredi. I have not select mine yet.

Hi Hdbfan, Ausbee & JDS, Just log on to HDB website, Got good news, I will be getting my keys 2 in weeks' time also.