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Wow Alister, your neighbour manage to sell at $765k? Another record for 4 rooms at our blocks. Keep going. Btw, which floor is your neighbour staying? Just wondering why there are so many rich people buying our flats at such a high price. Hehe

Hi Mysticalrubies, FYI. Those people buy under SERS are able to sell their flats this coming Jul. I have already checked with HDB. The owner is able to sell their flats under 2 conditions. i) 7 yrs after flat selection or ii) 5 yrs after key collection. For my case, I selected my unit in Jul 2004 and therefore I'm able to sell it in Jul this yr. I think that's the reason why the agent is so free to bring you to see the flat. Hehe. For those who got their flat under balloting, I think the earliest they can sell is 2013. As mentioned by jaCKY777, if you select a flat facing south, you will be able to see fire works every year. Haha. Darry

Hey Coco, You have a PM! Hey Jack777, I'm also from 79E but I'm not old even though I have a 5 months baby. Maybe I look young. So long never contribute to this thread cos too busy. However, I'm still following up with the updates from all of you. Seems like this family is getting bigger and bigger. Currently busy sourcing for furniture and electronics stuff for my house. Anyone has any lobang for curtain and Lightings?

Hi Droplets, I'm also interested in Rinnai's hob and hood. Can you pm me the price and model? Thanks.

Hi Tension_z, I think it's around that price. I'm quote $1.7k for the 8 ft for the feature wall but it comes with shoe cabinet as well as storage at the top. So if your feature wall doesn't include the cabinet then I think it might be a bit expensive. The rest of the kakis here also getting this range. Important thing is that try to have stoarge included for this amount of money you spend.

Hi Mint, So which model did you buy? I'm intending to buy the Mission model (3 seaters) and an additional ottoman. But realise that their price keep changing. Not sure is it different saleman give different prices.

Hey.....suprised to see so many people joining the first gathering......too bad I cannot make it this Sat.....anyway do enjoy yourselves....and hopefully there will be a 2nd gathering in the near future.....

Hi all Blk E, My OIC called me in the morn... She say our keys will be ready soon... they are conducting final inspection now... We'll be expecting the loan application letters this month... Then key collection will be maybe next month... Great!!.....I actually went to blk C and E last Sat. Manage to get into Blk E. The lift for Blk E only served up to 21 storey and I'm too lazy to climb to storey 26 which I will be staying in future. However, it is quite windy even during daytime. So those who want to install air-con in the living room might want to re-consider. Maybe can hold it and see whether there is a need in future cos there is a hugh jump in price between system 3 and 4.

Hi Mapleleaf, We are in the same boat. I have not received any letter from them too. From what I see from the flats, blk E should be ready soon. I saw those units in blk A and B are still working on. So hopefully all of us can get the keys ASAP.

Hi Plantonic1, Can share with me your ID since you say that the ID that you engage has better workmanship. I agreed that cost is a factor, but I think that workmanship is more important as these fixture will follow you very long. Thanks.

Hi yingsan, From what I see, I think that the reno cost is quite resonable since you include quite a number of carpentry in your living room. Is you house a 5room? Cos I dun think you can include those dividers etc. At first I also think of divider but end up remove it cos budget contrainst and no space. Can you pm me the ID firm so that I can ask quotation from them on the items I want. Thanks.

Hi M&M, Thanks for the advise. I heard that too. Therefore most likely i will start after CNY. Anyway my baby boy is coming during Christmas. So I also don't have time for the renovation. However. maybe can look around for ID first and discuss about the layout and design and then start after CNY. Hi Shivan, I think that although the discount looks attractive, 30%. The most important thing is that their workmanship. It’s no meaning getting 30% discount and later find out there are many defects. Anyway, 3 months for showflat is quite long. Hi Alister, Congrats! Like what M&M has said. Try not to renovate just before CNY. There are a lot of people rushing to complete their renovation during that time and so quality might not be good. Furthermore your wife is delivering during Jan. I heard old people say that try not to renovate your house during pregnancy.

Hi Mapleleaf, I have not received the loan letter yet. So not only you. Anyway, I will only renovate the house yet, maybe after Dec or even Chinese New Year. Just excited on the overall size of the unit. By the way, which storey is your unit?

Hi M&M, Congrats! You are so lucky to get your key so fast. Did HDB ask for your pay slip for loan application. I have just received 1 letter from them about the availability of the unit soon. Hi Skyblueie, Welcome to our forum. I'm also from Blk 79E. We might just be neighbours.

Hi Yel, Thanks for the info. I think it's true that there might be a time frame of approximately 4 months before i need to move over. Therefore , i think need to start looking fo ID, at least confirm the design and start reno after CNY. Hi Darkwing, Another brand which you can also take a look for your mattress is Sealy. Quaite a reutable brand as compared to Simmons. Hi Snuffleupagus, You are real lucky to get a unit above 35. I can only get one on the 26 storey. Think that it's still quite low because there is a 25 storey flat beside blk 177. Might just block my view when there is fireworks near marina.

Hi guys, Glad to see so many people responding to this thread again. Anyone knows whether is there a guideline from HDB saying that once you get the key for your new home, you need to complete the renovation within how many months? I received the same letter from HDB indicating my new home will be ready by 4th Qtr 07. However, my wife is delivering in Dec and I think that it is not a good time to do renovation at that time. Therefore, it is better to start early next year. I heard from others that renovation between Chinese new year, the contractor tends to be very rush since all the people want to have a new home before CNY. So the workmanship might not be good. Not sure whether it's true, so might only starts after CNY.

I have checked Blk 79E.....also 1Qr 2008.....long way to go..... I think only Blk C and D are 4Q 2007......

Hi almonddust, If I's not wrong, there is a HDB policy of allowing 3 months to produce the ROM cert after getting the keys. There are exceptional case like what droplets has mentioned. To be safe, just go down to HDB hub and look for the person in charge. They will be the best person to answer you. You can then plan your dates accordingly. I also think that you need at least 1 year to prepare your wedding, especially booking your ideal venue. My first choice last time is Merchant court but end up choosing 2nd choice, Grand copthorne even I book the venue 1 year 2 months before wedding actual date. Hehe, Kia su.

Hi sushibabe, Nope. Mine is 79E.....the crown not finish yet leh.....but i think soon....hope that all of us will get our keys before Jan 08. Hi bonkitty, I can't find the link liao......but I think it's around that time....Maybe 79B, C and D will get the keys first.....then follow by 79E and A......so I still need to wait for another half year........ I'm the SERS pple....but dun think it makes a difference cos every block also have SERS pple mah..... Think they will distribute the keys block by block

Just a little update.....from my house, I can see that block A is building Level 40 liao..... But from front view, block B window is still not up leh although the crown is ready...... Hopefully everything will be ready by Sept....I happened to find out a link to HDB web site and it say my flat only ready in Jan 2008. Anyone able to receive the unit key early?

Hi Spikey, Thanks for your info. I might just pop in and take a look. But I think it will cost more if custom made rather than off the shelf.

My new flat will be 4 room and the living room not very big. I just wonder whether I can squeeze in a L-shaped sofa. If the sofa is too long then might hit my dining table.

Hi Compassvale, I saw Papardelle sofa in their web-site, it's really a nice sofa. Can I check with you how much it cost?

Hi Ben3555, Thanks.

Hi Ben3555, Can you pm me Kelvin's contacts? Do Gplan has a website? Thanks.