Liltouch 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2012 Got a flat from the balance of sales flat in Queenstown. We were the last few people to select a flat before it closes. So got the smallest flat but luckily still on relatively high floor.We have yet to collect my keys cos of the Ghost month. Was supposed to collect tomorrow but decide to delay to a month later. I was advised that nothing should be done during the month to avoid disturbing the 'good brothers' since they only come out once year, and we don't want to accidentally 'nail' them during reno. Good thing my friend pointed out to me that we should not take the keys and start paying mortgage if we are going to leave it empty for a month.I have looked at some of the posted photos and the yucky orange tiles. So opiang! And feels irritated that I have to spend money to re do! I seriously pray I don't have to wait 3months to rectify defects, if any. Gosh...imgaine having to pay the mortgage for an empty house.The flat looks so small. Sigh! The only redeeming factor is that it's brand new.I'm just starting to scour the net for ideas and all. Not getting ID to save money. We are looking to do a Scandinavian theme which means maybe the doors have to be changed!! Another added expense! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yokechye 2 Report post Posted August 15, 2012 Welcome to Strathmore Green! Looking forward to your renovation photos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nexer 1 Report post Posted August 15, 2012 Welcome! Not getting id/contractors? So u r gonna coordinate urself?It will save u money but u must hv the time n resources. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liltouch 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) Hi peeps, thank you for your welcome. I sat down with hub last night to discuss the reno work and found out it's not easy boh! Gave me massive headache and anxiety and I am considering to get a ID now. We are meeting a ID friend tonight to discuss and get quotation. Will update then Yoke Chye, are you finishing up your reno work? Can we come by sometime to take a look at the physical space? Thank you. Edited August 16, 2012 by Liltouch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yokechye 2 Report post Posted August 16, 2012 Hi peeps, thank you for your welcome. I sat down with hub last night to discuss the reno work and found out it's not easy boh! Gave me massive headache and anxiety and I am considering to get a ID now. We are meeting a ID friend tonight to discuss and get quotation. Will update then Yoke Chye, are you finishing up your reno work? Can we come by sometime to take a look at the physical space? Thank you.Hey, our reno is finishing soon by end of the month hopefully. So drop by to take a look at it yourself if you are here and the contractor is working. Not a problem at all. Which block you staying at? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
casa 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2012 Welcome and hope to c your reno pics soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liltouch 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 Thank you Yoke Chye. Will we be in time next Tues or Wed 28th or 29th? Hub on reservist this week. We are in block 61C. We went to meet the ID and his style is he will customize kitchen cabinets space designed for our lifestyle/habits and wardrobe space to cater to our clothings, accessoriesetc etc. Sofa as well, can be customized to fit the family's height, sitting posture. I'm sold!Anyhow we are also meeting another ID so we can have a few quotations to ocmpares prices. We have decided to leave the job to an ID as I have a fear of things not working out ie wrong height, wrong side opening etc etc if we DIY.. I think I better get an expert to do it while I concentrate in doing more sales to cover the cost heh. We went IMM to look at furnitures and saw a sofa that we like but cost $4k and have to wait 8weeks! Gulp! A lot stuff have to pre order and waiting time is 6-8weeks huh. We should be booking our ac by end Aug as one sales guy advised that once Lemon Law kicks in 1Sept, prices will increase 20% to cover the insurance. Do you guys know anything about this Lemon Law? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hiker688 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 Liltouch, leave everything to ID is not say not good, but u need to carefully judge the ID taste, some ID are really anyhow do thing 1... Also, for furniture & electrical appliances, i went to singapore expo to explore and get the feel, they have a lot of show nowadays, went for few shows to see the difference and also some neighbourhood shop, IMM, HNorman, BDenki, courts etc to get the pricing/promotion. Quite surprisingly some neighbourhood shop sell the same electrical appliances cheaper than those big name by at least $250.. (eg: i saw a fridge cost $1.7+, after discount $1.5+, i went to neighbourhood shop, it cost <$1k with all the standard package offered by big name !! the only drawback, cannot pay installment.. haha)As for delivery of items, it usually will take 6-8weeks and u no need to rush coz ur reno may not finish by then..oh, btw, if u need ID, pm me.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yokechye 2 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 Thank you Yoke Chye. Will we be in time next Tues or Wed 28th or 29th? Hub on reservist this week. We are in block 61C. We went to meet the ID and his style is he will customize kitchen cabinets space designed for our lifestyle/habits and wardrobe space to cater to our clothings, accessoriesetc etc. Sofa as well, can be customized to fit the family's height, sitting posture. I'm sold!Anyhow we are also meeting another ID so we can have a few quotations to ocmpares prices. We have decided to leave the job to an ID as I have a fear of things not working out ie wrong height, wrong side opening etc etc if we DIY.. I think I better get an expert to do it while I concentrate in doing more sales to cover the cost heh. We went IMM to look at furnitures and saw a sofa that we like but cost $4k and have to wait 8weeks! Gulp! A lot stuff have to pre order and waiting time is 6-8weeks huh. We should be booking our ac by end Aug as one sales guy advised that once Lemon Law kicks in 1Sept, prices will increase 20% to cover the insurance. Do you guys know anything about this Lemon Law?usually weekdays we won't be around until after work. But you may drop by to see if there is anyone working. Usually weekends we will be around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liltouch 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 usually weekdays we won't be around until after work. But you may drop by to see if there is anyone working. Usually weekends we will be around.Hi Yoke Chye, tks we probably drop by tomorrow afternoon between 2-3pm. Will you be there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liltouch 0 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 Liltouch, leave everything to ID is not say not good, but u need to carefully judge the ID taste, some ID are really anyhow do thing 1... Also, for furniture & electrical appliances, i went to singapore expo to explore and get the feel, they have a lot of show nowadays, went for few shows to see the difference and also some neighbourhood shop, IMM, HNorman, BDenki, courts etc to get the pricing/promotion. Quite surprisingly some neighbourhood shop sell the same electrical appliances cheaper than those big name by at least $250.. (eg: i saw a fridge cost $1.7+, after discount $1.5+, i went to neighbourhood shop, it cost <$1k with all the standard package offered by big name !! the only drawback, cannot pay installment.. haha)As for delivery of items, it usually will take 6-8weeks and u no need to rush coz ur reno may not finish by then..oh, btw, if u need ID, pm me..Hi hiker688Tks for advice. Yes please PM your ID contact please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yokechye 2 Report post Posted August 24, 2012 Hi Yoke Chye, tks we probably drop by tomorrow afternoon between 2-3pm. Will you be there?Yup. Will be there. See you tmr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zck 0 Report post Posted August 25, 2012 Hi, my flat is at strathmore too. Agree that the flat looks small and the orange tiles are .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hiker688 0 Report post Posted August 25, 2012 Yup. Will be there. See you tmrwent up just now, but u not thr... but is very windy... lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yokechye 2 Report post Posted August 25, 2012 (edited) went up just now, but u not thr... but is very windy... loljust only huh? Was there in the morning, then left for lunch, went back at about 2 plus 3 to do some cleaning and left at about 5 plus... hungry le go back home dinner nevermind... think the workers will be doing something on monday too Edited August 25, 2012 by yokechye Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
