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Both are very established brands... So i think the cheaper one is good enough...

Haven't got that experience before. My events normally ard 2hours plus. But 4 hours is pretty long to leave food exposed, in my opinion. =)

actually, the mattress industry is a very sales oriented industry. A lot of the sales pitch is very intangible. Ultimately its how you feel when u sleep on it. Thinks like coil counts, latex or rubber or foam, how many layer of latex or how thick the latex, etc etc all dun really matter. Most mattress shops i think can bargain a bit. We tried and say that dunno this place that place i can earn more credit card points and all that. The salesgirl actually reduced the price to give us a "special discount" to match the difference. They earn on commission. So you can cham siong a little bit. You can say u choosing between 2 different brands like serta vesus simmons. If they are logical, they will try to earn a little less rather than not earn at all. =)

Hi Silhouette, can you share some photos or design pictures that your designer did for you as I am also interested in classical design. Hope to see your reno photos along the way as well. =)

Seriously i dunno about their prices. They have not come back to me on the quote yet. Not sure if its coming at all. Haha. =) You can give them a try coz i too think highly of their design. Of the IDs i met, i think the ID i met was more creative and gave more inputs. But he scores low in my books in terms of responsiveness... Of course, CNY period, everybody is busy... =)

I'm going into something like this as well. but with a more modern feel. You can try and look at ciseern website under joanne peh's dream home. Asked them for a quote 3 weeks ago, but never get back to me... =(

Hi wendy, can you send me the contact for the window too. my ID quote me $2600 for all my windows....

Yeah, its still on. Was at furniture mall last night.

Sounds not bad wor. Check got any waterleaking or hidden issues and the neighbour lo. Maybe can ask why the seller is selling. If u got a good feel about the flat then can consider ba. My personal opinion is its okay but ultimate decision is on you. =)

Basically, the valuation is not reflected in the OTP (if i dun recall wrongly). Some points (from my understanding) to clear your doubts: 1) The price you pay (meaning total, including your COV) will not change. It will be as stated in the OTP. 2) The valuation report only needs to be valid (means not expired yet) during submission for first appointment. It can be already expired during your first appointment. 3) If prices going up, buyers pay less COV. But overall price still the same. For example: First Valuation is 100K Suppose agreed selling price is 150K (as in OTP) You need to pay, 50K COV + 100 from CPF (or HDB loan) If do revaluation and Second Evaluation increases to 120K Suppose agreed selling price is still 150K You need to pay 30K COV + 120K from CPF (or HDB loan) 4) You need to pay for the valuation report (approx $150-$200) =) Hope this helps. Happy New Year

If u have decided to not pursue, then just forget it and enjoy your new year. I believe in kama, if the property agent really scam you, he will pay for his sins in different ways. Happy New Year =)

I think its generally okay to pay a bit more these features 1) Not too low floor (1-4lvl) 2) Corner units or Door-to-door units 3) Move-in condition and maybe 4) not facing sun plus windy (unless u scared dusty) I personally think 8k COV is okay, if u can sufficient liquidity for reno(if any) and furniture. Just checked the HDB web, the median COV for clementi is 13k. Other than the unit, remeber to check the neighbours, see got da-vinci draw on the wall or not. All personal opinion... =)

Hi Lynn, How is their pricing and service? =)

Was just at my frens place for christmas celebration. I had some problem pulling out the PD door when i went to the loo. Not too sure if its just a one off occurrence. To be fair, theirs is a rented place and all guys staying there, so stuff are not so well maintain. Maybe other homeowners with the PD doors are okay. =) Happy New Year!

=) no problem Try and help each other loh, coz i also looking ard for quotes... Happy New Year

Is this quote okay for a 4A resale flat? Any experience renotalker around to give some comments. Thank you very big!! And Happy New Year!! Removing / Hacking / Demolition / Dismantling Works 1 Hacking of existing floor tiles @ Living = 350.00 2 Hacking of existing floor tiles @ Master Bathroom = 150.00 3 Hacking of existing skirting @ Master bedroom / Bedroom2 = 150.00 4 Dismantle of existing kitchen cabinet @ Kitchen = 200.00 5 Dismantle of existing wardrobe @ Master Bedroom = 100.00 6 Dismantle of existing sanitary wares @ Master Bathroom = Inclusive 7 Dismantle of existing sanitary wares @ Common Bathroom = Inclusive 8 Hacking of existing internal built wall @ Storeroom. est.18ftrun = 350.00 Laminate Flooring / Parquet Flooring / Timber Decking Flooring / Carpet Flooring Works 1 Supply and lay AC5 laminate floor boards complete with skirting / plastic foam sheet / wastages included @ Master Bedroom = 1,740.00 2 Supply and lay AC5 laminate floor boards complete with skirting / wastages included @ Bedroom2 = 780.00 Masonry / Wet Works Living / Dining 1 Supply and lay ceramic / homogenous floor tiles complete with tile skirting / wastages included / selected tile @ Living = 2,660.00 Bathroom 2 Supply and lay non-slip homogenous floor tiles / wastages included / selected tile @ Master Bathroom = 480.00 3 Supply and overlay ceramic / homogenous wall tiles complete with full height / wastages included / selected tile @ Master Bathroom = 1,380.00 4 Supply and lay HDB requirements / 3 steps / Upturn waterproofing membrane @ Master Bathroom floor = 180.00 5 Supply labour and material to apply chemical cement bonding to strengthen overlay wall tiles @ Master Bathroom / Common Bathroom = 240.00 6 Supply labour / materials / tools to touch up due to hacking internal built wall @ Master Bedroom = 260.00 Plumbing Works 1 Supply and install expose new stainless steel piping for cold water only@ Master Bathrom = 350.00 2 Supply labour to install kitchen sink / sink tap = 30.00 Master Bathroom Works 1 Supply labour to install Pedestral Bowl @ Master Bathroom. 1 nos. = 80.00 2 Supply labour to install wash basin / basin tap @ Master Bathroom. 1 nos. = 80.00 3 Supply labour to install 2 way lever tap @ Master Bathroom. 1 nos. = 30.00 4 Supply labour to install bidet spray@ Master Bathroom. 1 nos. = 30.00 5 Supply labour to install Bathroom accessories @ Master Bathroom. Max 8 nos. = 90.00 6 Supply and install WPC aluminium bi-fold door complete without door lintol / selected design @ Master Bathroom. 1 nos. = 260.00 7 Supply labour to install instant water heater @ Master Bathroom. 1 nos. = 90.00 Common Bathroom Works 1 Supply labour to install Pedestral Bowl @ Common Bathroom. 1 nos. = 80.00 2 Supply labour install wash basin / basin tap @ Common Bathroom. 1 nos. = 80.00 3 Supply labour install 2 way lever tap @ Common Bathroom. 1 nos. = 30.00 4 Supply labour to install bidet spray@ Common Bathroom. 1 nos. = 30.00 5 Supply labour to install Bathroom accessories @ Common Bathroom. Max 8 nos. = 90.00 6 Supply and install white powder coated aluminium bi-fold door complete without door lintol selected design @ Common Bathroom. 1 nos. = 260.00 7 Supply labour to install instant water heater @ Common Bathroom. 1 nos. = 90.00 Carpentry Works 1 Design, fabricate and install solid ply laminate finished built-in wardrobe for walk-in closet complete with internal white PVC finishing @ Master Bedroom. As per designed. est. 7ftrun = 1,610.00 2 Design, fabricate and install solid ply laminate finished built-in wardrobe for walk-in closet complete with internal white PVC finishing @ Master Bedroom. As per designed. est. 9ftrun = 2,070.00 3 Supply and install MDF pocket sliding door complete with top hung track / recess handle for walk-in wardrobe @ Master Bedroom. 1 nos. = 430.00 Gate / Door / Window / Glass Works 1 Supply and install 4' X 7' solid timber door frame @ Master Bedroom. 1 nos. = 350.00 2 Supply and install solid ply veneer finished 2 leaf door complete with standard door knob @ Master Bedroom. 1 nos. = 850.00 3 Supply and install 3' X 7' solid timber door frame @ Storeroom. 1 nos. = 230.00 4 Supply and install classic door complete with standard door knob @ Storeroom. 1 nos. = 280.00 False Ceiling / Cornice / L-Box / Box-Up / Partition Wall / Roofing Works 1 Supply and install Non-fire rated gypsum fibre board partition wall complete with pocket for sliding door / full height to ceiling / wastages included for walk-in wardrobe @ Master Bedroom. As per designed. est 10ftrun = 500.00 2 Supply and install Non-fire rated gypsum fibre board partition wall storeroom complete with full height to ceiling / wastages included @ Living. As per designed. est 18ftrun = 900.00 Painting / Plastering / Wallpaper Works 1 Supply labour / tools / materials to paint complete with ICI Pentalite / Nippon Vinilex 5000 with a choice of up to 6 colours @ Whole Unit. As per designed. = 1,380.00 2 Supply labour / tools / materials for ultrahard plastering @ Whole Unit. = 2,100.00 Others / Miscellaneous Works 1 Supply and laying of corrugated protection paper roll at site. = 180.00 2 Supply labour / tools / materials for haulage / delivery of materials at site. =150.00 3 Supply labour / tools / materials for clearing of debris at site. = 280.00 4 Supply labour / tools / materials for clearing of debris for hacking at site. = 560.00 5 Supply labour / tools / materials to provide general cleaning / chemical washing upon completion of renovation. = Inclusive 6 All relevant renovation permits and documentation fees. = Inclusive

I'm quite new here. Was just wondering, when u guys ask for a quote, do u go to them (IDs) directly or can just send them an email with what u want to do? =) Happy New Year!!!

I can't help much but here is some similar items i have from an id that you may compare with Supply and laying of corrugated protection paper roll at site. = 180.00 Supply labour / tools / materials for haulage / delivery of materials at site. = 150.00 Supply labour / tools / materials for clearing of debris at site. = 280.00 Supply labour / tools / materials for clearing of debris for hacking at site. = 560.00 Supply labour / tools / materials to provide general cleaning / chemical washing upon completion of renovation. = Inclusive All relevant renovation permits and documentation fees. = Inclusive Hacking of existing floor tiles @ Master Bathroom. = 150 Supply labour / tools / materials to paint complete with ICI Pentalite / Nippon Vinilex 5000 with a choice of up to 6 colours @ whole unit. = 1380 Supply and install white powder coated aluminium bi-fold door. = 260

Take care!! At least give the agent a good scolding!!! Hope it turns out well for you... Happy New Year =)

Not sure if anyone tried Casserole. Price is average but food is pretty good in my opinion. They are used by my office quite often when we cater for events and for visitors also coz they are halal certified. I used them for my wedding.

true true... =) Happy New Year!!!

well, no harm trying to talk to the agent's company... nobody (or at least not me) really knows whether banking in the cheque means anything... jia you!!! dun give up yet... 10-20k not a small amt wor (at least to me)... I would at least try to forfit the agent's commission given the circumstance... There is this radio channel fm100.3 that talks about housing stuff every thursday (i think) late morning. Every week they invite this property expert to the radio show. You can try try to sms in or call in to seek his advise. Good luck!!! =)

I realise fairness is relative in this issue... It depends which point of view you are looking from. There really is no right answer whichever way the money goes to... The disagreement can go on for another 20 pages and still there will not be a consensus. In my humble opinion, lets concentrate on how else to help the affected homeowners and not contribute to more grieve over the money issue. Hopefully my post is the last post on this money issue. Wishing all a brand new start to Year 2010!! HUAT AH!!! =)

Can put a fake CCTV thingy too... might work...

Just wondering, are you okay with the selling price? If not okay, then you really should call the agent's company or supervisor to sort it out. And do it quickly... Don't think too long...