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This is another proposed layout. Quite like the space planning. So far, have received six proposals. Now, evaluating their proposals & quotations (Ranging from $40K+ to $60K+). Keep my fingers crossed, and hope the resale can go thru as planned on 9 Mar 11. Only then, I can award the works to the selected ID/Contractor. Note: I have good property agents. They are willing to use their agents fee to settle the outstanding bills for the seller. So, they are trying very best to complete the resale transaction as scheduled.

COV does not help as their is a "negative" sale, that is almost everything go back to their CPF Account and paying outstanding balance to HDB. In cash term, they only can receive less than $10K (inclusive of the $5K deposit). Yes, I already paid everything per-se.

Yes, we did consult SPF & TownCouncil. There was no record of ah long harassment for this unit. So, we thought the situation is not so bad. Yes, seller told us that they are down grading to 3-rm hdb BTO flat. But until hdb 1st appt then we knew outstanding bills about $10K. Even this, with the $5k deposit, we thought they should be in the position to settle. Now they are playing such dirty game by not paying ....... So now, the only choice we have, is to wait till the 2nd appt. If seller's default, buyer take legal action to claim compensation ......

Just wonder what is the level of protection given to the Seller and Buyer. Visited HDB HQ, Branch Office, Town Council ...... there are limited options opened to me (Buyer): - cancellation CANNOT be initiated by me (if not, the Seller can claim compensation) - only can wait until the 2nd Appt - if due to Seller's default, I (as Buyer) can take legal action ..... - but the potential damage: $5K deposit, Conveyancing / Registration / Stamp / Caveat & etc ... Fee = $13K+, and many others ...... The painful lesson learnt: DO NOT BUY FROM THOSE OWNERS WHO ARE FACING FINANCIAL ISSUE but how to know this? You only know this when attending HDB 1st Appt ..... Sigh !

Sigh! After HDB 1st Appt, the seller kept delaying the payment to Town Council (outstanding sc/cc) and to Property Tax Dept ..... In total, almost $10K. HDB already issued the ultimate term that seller must settle these bf 20 Feb 11, otherwise there shall not be any completion of the resale transaction (9 Mar 11) ...... Property Agents are also in the lost ....... Being the case, although can claim compensation against the seller. But judging from their financial situation, how much & when can this claim be settled .......

Hi January, Yes, we prefer second layout too. My daughters already request to do this "extra door" to share our MBR Bathroom. I also like the open concept betw kitchen & dining area. Thank you! Sunny

This is another alternative of space planning. Welcome any good suggestion.

Thank you for all these feedback! <minimal comfortable walking clearance (at least 60cm wide; 90cm will be better)> - shall take note of this. <long walking distance betw kitchen & dining area> - noted. <need five bedrooms> - Yes, converting the studyroom to "maid room cum storeroom". Need to utilise the space fully becos of the size of my family (2+2+1+1+1) = 7 (seven adults in total) My mother-in-law and my wife, both want to keep so many items from my existing home. Sigh!

Trying out the "FloorPlanner", it is still very raw - long way to master it.

Mostly viewed EA, price ranging from $550K to $600K. Valuation $520K & above. Viewed one EA (top floor) at Blk 336, facing the Lake, sold near to $605K. U can view the recent (one year) transaction at: http://services2.hdb.gov.sg/webapp/BB33RTI...3PReslTrans.jsp I paid $550K, 9th storey, not facing the Lake.

Hi, OK lah! This EA is smaller than your EM leh! BTW Noted your EM is at Lakeside. My block is 33x series, how about yours? Started or completed renovation? I sent out the request for quotation for more than a week but none of (five) IDs reply !? Rgds! Sunny

Floor Layout Seller already converted the Balcony as part of the Living/Dining.

HDB 1st Appt - end Jan 2011 HDB 2nd Appt - mid Mar 2011 Moving in Jun 2011 Floor Area 139 sq m or 1500 sq ft, was built in year 1997 Now sourcing for ID / Contractor. May be also FSM (?)