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We, Consumers, Always At Losing End

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i like to bring to your attention on my current situation.

I have spoke to the 3 main bodies personally.

1)HDB

2)CASE

3)IEA

In the case of HDB, even though the OTP form is a legal contract issued by them. However, they will not be involved in any dispute.

so in short, when u buy house, u pay HDB money. When there is a problem, HDB ask u to seek your own legal advices.

In the case of CASE, I can only lodge a complaint only to the agent whom I will be paying commission. Not the other party's agent.

In the case of IEA, it is not a requirement for all housing agents to be registered under IEA, therefore u cannot lodge any complaints to any agents as long as they are not registered with IEA.

I also have asked about my option of seeking and making a police report. So I was told only if the case involve cheating of money then I am able to do so.

If it involves ways of conducts and work ethnics, then too bad.

so the only way for me is to flame these agents. But you and I know very well that flaming doesnt make them go out of business.

 

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How about going to small claim?

i even thought of bypassing the small claims and straightaway go to the high court. But do i want to fork out the 7-8k of legal fees?

even though i can claim back from the other party if I win the case, at most I can claim back is 4-5k.

so in the end, i will be a loser. I lose $ in legal fees, time and I still have no compensation.

there r simply no laws to protect buyers, IMHO.

 

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Dear TS

Can you kindly explain your suituation.

I only guessed that you have paid some money as deposit but the purchase fell thru after OTP was signed?

@JustAsking: does TS=Topic Starter?

my situation is a long story and i am really too exhausted to repeat it.

in any case, i have talked to the authorities, re-read the contract several times, consulted a lawyer and even pray to God :P

i dont even know why in the 1st place i want to deal with these issues, just becuase i want to buy a place of my own and i have to deal with crap.

 

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