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am also consdering whether can do grilles at balcony or not. u know... to be on the safer side. also not sure allow or not cos aesthetically it may not be nice also. if u drive past baywaters, they have quite a lot of balconies with grilles, a bit like bird cage. aquarius as well. i;ve a pair of 4 n 2 yr old as well... how not to do up grilles.
I think grilles at balcony is not allowed. Anyway not nice also. So next best thing is half height gates. I got a friend who did metal gates at her place at Esta. Quite nice, and also removable. So thinking of doing the same. Too bad no pics to show...
I think grilles at balcony is not allowed. Anyway not nice also. So next best thing is half height gates. I got a friend who did metal gates at her place at Esta. Quite nice, and also removable. So thinking of doing the same. Too bad no pics to show...
What kind of half height gate is it? On balcony or next to sliding door?
What kind of half height gate is it? On balcony or next to sliding door?
Share some photos taken from my balcony :)
Share some photos taken from my balcony :)
Which is your ACTUAL balcony view? It seems like you take photos from two places of your unit, as they are both different facing, if your balcony faces D'manor, you cannot face pool (?) Your 1st and 5th pic looks like from one part of the unit and the 2nd, 3rd and 4th photos from another.
Correct me if I am wrong.
You mean this is also the design for the window grills?
Yes for everything including grills for windows, gate, sliding door and backyard. The main gate for each block (where you use access card to enter) is also this color.
What kind of half height gate is it? On balcony or next to sliding door?
Just outside the sliding door...
Which is your ACTUAL balcony view? It seems like you take photos from two places of your unit, as they are both different facing, if your balcony faces D'manor, you cannot face pool (?) Your 1st and 5th pic looks like from one part of the unit and the 2nd, 3rd and 4th photos from another.
Correct me if I am wrong.
From his pictures, I think he either Stack 2, 5 or 6.
Yes you can get the D'manor view. Just look left from your balcony, zoom in and shoot.
Which is your ACTUAL balcony view? It seems like you take photos from two places of your unit, as they are both different facing, if your balcony faces D'manor, you cannot face pool (?) Your 1st and 5th pic looks like from one part of the unit and the 2nd, 3rd and 4th photos from another.
Correct me if I am wrong.
In fact the blocks are designed that way to allow max views for both sides, esp with the big balcony. His can even see the main pool I think because the big gap between the 2 blocks in the 2nd row ( the row between the main pool and kid pool). Take a look at the site plan of CM, you will know what I mean.
What's the cost?
Just outside the sliding door...
Which is your ACTUAL balcony view? It seems like you take photos from two places of your unit, as they are both different facing, if your balcony faces D'manor, you cannot face pool (?) Your 1st and 5th pic looks like from one part of the unit and the 2nd, 3rd and 4th photos from another.
Correct me if I am wrong.
All from my balcony. I am staying at stack 2. Left handside, I can see changi coast, right handside, I can see full kids pool, In front, I can see partial main pool. All my bedrooms have the similar view, only the angle is different. from master bedroom I can see almost half main pool, changi coast view is little bit worse than seeing from balcony. Stack 5,6, their changi coast view will be partially blocked by stack 2, they should have better main pool view. :tongue3:
All from my balcony. I am staying at stack 2. Left handside, I can see changi coast, right handside, I can see full kids pool, In front, I can see partial main pool. All my bedrooms have the similar view, only the angle is different. from master bedroom I can see almost half main pool, changi coast view is little bit worse than seeing from balcony. Stack 5,6, their changi coast view will be partially blocked by stack 2, they should have better main pool view. :tongue3:
Very nice, congrats you have one of the best stack facing. Better than Seaview if you ask me, as they will be blocked front and back soon.
Very nice, congrats you have one of the best stack facing. Better than Seaview if you ask me, as they will be blocked front and back soon.
Thanks, I did a lot of engineering work when I decide to buy one unit from CM. measure the angle of view from site plan; consider afternoon sun; air flow and noise level as well as future development nearby. Only one thing is missed out, I didn't aware the window is so transparent. Due to some reason, I didn't visit showroom.Now I need spend more effort to design the curtain.:(
Daniel Foo
11-09-09, 17:53
CM owners & potential buyers: Attached is some nice shots taken from one of the CM specialist property agents. Enjoy !!!! ;) ;) ;)
Click the link below
http://www.flickr.com/photos/66113522@N00/sets/72157622160307614/
Very nice, congrats you have one of the best stack facing. Better than Seaview if you ask me, as they will be blocked front and back soon.
why compare with SeaView at Amber Road
its a class development on its own and not at all
comparable with CM.....in all aspects - location, etc etc
although its going to be blocked (but tell me in SG which condo
is not blocked ) ... it doesnt matter to owners who are really enjoying a living like staying in a luxe five star hotel.....
What's the cost?
Dunno yet... But understand its not cheap leh... sigh..
why compare with SeaView at Amber Road
its a class development on its own and not at all
comparable with CM.....in all aspects - location, etc etc
although its going to be blocked (but tell me in SG which condo
is not blocked ) ... it doesnt matter to owners who are really enjoying a living like staying in a luxe five star hotel.....
You don't understand my point, yes the Seaview is like a luxe five star hotel......but with a blocked view, kind of shame isn't it. As for which condo is not blocked, some stacks in CM are not blocked, ditto Tana Mera Crest, at least for the next 99 years LOL.
why compare with SeaView at Amber Road
its a class development on its own and not at all
comparable with CM.....in all aspects - location, etc etc
although its going to be blocked (but tell me in SG which condo
is not blocked ) ... it doesnt matter to owners who are really enjoying a living like staying in a luxe five star hotel.....
I agree with you, Seeview is a very good condo. But it has its own weakness. Huge balcony eat up too much space which cause normal bedroom very small. I wonder if it can put in king size bed.:rolleyes:
Hi anyone staying on top floor at Casa, the open concept really mean top floor will have most privacy ... any resident ? not sure is it too hot .. i am thinking of buying one
Hi anyone staying on top floor at Casa, the open concept really mean top floor will have most privacy ... any resident ? not sure is it too hot .. i am thinking of buying one
I think if you dun mind west sun, top floor those stacks facing north (landed property) offers the best private view.
For those facing each other, I think not too much privacy too. Since Casa Merah is built on a slope.
Look at one of the propertyguru post i posted recently. One of them is #11-13, top floor. You can see the view from the windows..
i just collected my keys over the weekend! :D must say that the current security is quite tight - they are allowing only those with official letters to enter. a couple of agents tried to sneak in through the access doors and got caught by security personnel stationed just nearby - damn efficient! :spliff:
one note though: i requested for an as-built floorplan with measurements from the management condo office and was very decisively rejected by the asst condo mgr, saying that neither they nor the developers have this and can only offer me the floorplan taken from the casa merah sales booklet (which i can download from the web).
i find it hard to believe that they are able to build a building without any floorplans, and had to grill the condo management office folks further before they found out that the plans are not ready and i can only get them after some time. anybody with similar experiences/difficulties in getting their detailed floorplans? i have already emailed Choice Homes to feedback on this, but i am still quite puzzled/amazed by the asst condo mgr's insistence that they do not have a measured floorplan. :mad:
i just collected my keys over the weekend! :D must say that the current security is quite tight - they are allowing only those with official letters to enter. a couple of agents tried to sneak in through the access doors and got caught by security personnel stationed just nearby - damn efficient! :spliff:
one note though: i requested for an as-built floorplan with measurements from the management condo office and was very decisively rejected by the asst condo mgr, saying that neither they nor the developers have this and can only offer me the floorplan taken from the casa merah sales booklet (which i can download from the web).
i find it hard to believe that they are able to build a building without any floorplans, and had to grill the condo management office folks further before they found out that the plans are not ready and i can only get them after some time. anybody with similar experiences/difficulties in getting their detailed floorplans? i have already emailed Choice Homes to feedback on this, but i am still quite puzzled/amazed by the asst condo mgr's insistence that they do not have a measured floorplan. :mad:
congrats on officially getting the key!
so did u go into your unit or waiting until after this friday?
hehe...thanks thanks! i am waiting for this friday. call it superstitious or wat, but i guess anything that makes the elders happy and more at ease :cool: there were alot of agents opening other units for viewing though - my fiancee and i were almost tempted to pose as a buyer and walk in, just to see the internal layout of other units in our stack. kekeke..
congrats on officially getting the key!
so did u go into your unit or waiting until after this friday?
hehe...thanks thanks! i am waiting for this friday. call it superstitious or wat, but i guess anything that makes the elders happy and more at ease :cool: there were alot of agents opening other units for viewing though - my fiancee and i were almost tempted to pose as a buyer and walk in, just to see the internal layout of other units in our stack. kekeke..
if i'm u i also will wait, just a few days difference. Just get that peace of mind for the rest of the stay in future :)
saw more people hanging around outside the side and main gate on weekends. maybe to view/buy or cannot go in like u said.
i just collected my keys over the weekend! :D must say that the current security is quite tight - they are allowing only those with official letters to enter. a couple of agents tried to sneak in through the access doors and got caught by security personnel stationed just nearby - damn efficient! :spliff:
one note though: i requested for an as-built floorplan with measurements from the management condo office and was very decisively rejected by the asst condo mgr, saying that neither they nor the developers have this and can only offer me the floorplan taken from the casa merah sales booklet (which i can download from the web).
i find it hard to believe that they are able to build a building without any floorplans, and had to grill the condo management office folks further before they found out that the plans are not ready and i can only get them after some time. anybody with similar experiences/difficulties in getting their detailed floorplans? i have already emailed Choice Homes to feedback on this, but i am still quite puzzled/amazed by the asst condo mgr's insistence that they do not have a measured floorplan. :mad:
DIY.
Some data for your reference ( 3+ Study)
Living + Dining area
375CM X 800CM
Normal bedroom
Bay window 57CM X 245CM
Build-in 265CM X 328 CM
Master bedroom
Bay window ( L shape)
56CM X 289CM X 302 CM
Build in 289 CM X 321CM
10~12% of your unit size is balcony+ planter + bay Window + AC + ...
i just collected my keys over the weekend! :D must say that the current security is quite tight - they are allowing only those with official letters to enter. a couple of agents tried to sneak in through the access doors and got caught by security personnel stationed just nearby - damn efficient! :spliff:
one note though: i requested for an as-built floorplan with measurements from the management condo office and was very decisively rejected by the asst condo mgr, saying that neither they nor the developers have this and can only offer me the floorplan taken from the casa merah sales booklet (which i can download from the web).
i find it hard to believe that they are able to build a building without any floorplans, and had to grill the condo management office folks further before they found out that the plans are not ready and i can only get them after some time. anybody with similar experiences/difficulties in getting their detailed floorplans? i have already emailed Choice Homes to feedback on this, but i am still quite puzzled/amazed by the asst condo mgr's insistence that they do not have a measured floorplan. :mad:
The only floorplan i got is "to-scale" plan from Choice homes. But I think also not accurate. Notice some discrepancies on the floorplan..
i just collected my keys over the weekend! :D must say that the current security is quite tight - they are allowing only those with official letters to enter. a couple of agents tried to sneak in through the access doors and got caught by security personnel stationed just nearby - damn efficient! :spliff:
one note though: i requested for an as-built floorplan with measurements from the management condo office and was very decisively rejected by the asst condo mgr, saying that neither they nor the developers have this and can only offer me the floorplan taken from the casa merah sales booklet (which i can download from the web).
i find it hard to believe that they are able to build a building without any floorplans, and had to grill the condo management office folks further before they found out that the plans are not ready and i can only get them after some time. anybody with similar experiences/difficulties in getting their detailed floorplans? i have already emailed Choice Homes to feedback on this, but i am still quite puzzled/amazed by the asst condo mgr's insistence that they do not have a measured floorplan. :mad:
Congratulations... my appt is next Thursday.. can join you at Casa Merah liao !!
steady bro...it's always nice to know some new neighbours before moving in! maybe form a nightwatch group or something. hahahaha...
Congratulations... my appt is next Thursday.. can join you at Casa Merah liao !!
Congratulations... my appt is next Thursday.. can join you at Casa Merah liao !!
congrats too !
when u fixing appt with them, do they allow weekends to collect?
congrats too !
when u fixing appt with them, do they allow weekends to collect?
Don't think so.. I just choose a date that is auspicious.
I pressure NTUC to give me a date even though my payment haven't settled yet. My lawyer will only pay them on Thursday... :D
steady bro...it's always nice to know some new neighbours before moving in! maybe form a nightwatch group or something. hahahaha...
Thanks bro... can't wait...
Don't think so.. I just choose a date that is auspicious.
I pressure NTUC to give me a date even though my payment haven't settled yet. My lawyer will only pay them on Thursday... :D
like dat i better go and check which day is good to go too :)
i made the payment already but the cheque hasn't go through. think i call them when the cheque clears.
yah u better call. actually my chq payment settled more than a week back, and nobody called me. i tot since i'm not opening the door during 7th month, mite as well leave the key there but on 2nd tots, i called them to at least get the keys first, so that can visit the unit anytime i want :)
u can choose mon-sat, 9-5pm. they have hourly slots, but the handover took me less than half an hour.
like dat i better go and check which day is good to go too :)
i made the payment already but the cheque hasn't go through. think i call them when the cheque clears.
yah u better call. actually my chq payment settled more than a week back, and nobody called me. i tot since i'm not opening the door during 7th month, mite as well leave the key there but on 2nd tots, i called them to at least get the keys first, so that can visit the unit anytime i want :)
u can choose mon-sat, 9-5pm. they have hourly slots, but the handover took me less than half an hour.
ya because even if u collect later, the maintenance fee may have already started on the earlier date.
thanks for the advice. once the cheque clears, i give them a ring to fix the appt.
did anyone realize there's an allocated area for fridge? i doubt it can fit those 2 doors fridge...:doh: i love big fridge with lots of food and drinks in it. sigh..
East Coast Boy
15-09-09, 13:29
Just collected my keys this morning! I must say that the furnishings of this project is very good.
I own: The Sail@MarinaBay, The SeaView, & The Esta they all are not as good as Casa. I do not see any major defect yet. :cheers6: :cheers6: :cheers6:
1) The security is quite tight.
2) B2 Car park do not have any mobile network connection.
3) HSR agents are helping the developer for unit keys handover. They will get direct own contact info to do sales & rental business.
good to hear someone with such powerful ownerships give such resounding endorsements of casa merah! :spliff:
Just collected my keys this morning! I must say that the furnishings of this project is very good.
I own: The Sail@MarinaBay, The SeaView, & The Esta they all are not as good as Casa. I do not see any major defect yet. :cheers6: :cheers6: :cheers6:
1) The security is quite tight.
2) B2 Car park do not have any mobile network connection.
3) HSR agents are helping the developer for unit keys handover. They will get direct own contact info to do sales & rental business.
Squall8888
16-09-09, 09:50
Anyone interested in stack 41 mid floor, PM me. Agent will co-broke with my existing agent.
Owner
Just collected my keys this morning! I must say that the furnishings of this project is very good.
I own: The Sail@MarinaBay, The SeaView, & The Esta they all are not as good as Casa. I do not see any major defect yet. :cheers6: :cheers6: :cheers6:
1) The security is quite tight.
2) B2 Car park do not have any mobile network connection.
3) HSR agents are helping the developer for unit keys handover. They will get direct own contact info to do sales & rental business.
You sounds like a property invester. But I don't understand why you bought 'The Seaview" as well as 'The Esta'. Could you share your investment strategy.:)
East Coast Boy
16-09-09, 11:36
You sounds like a property invester. But I don't understand why you bought 'The Seaview" as well as 'The Esta'. Could you share your investment strategy.:)
Brought Sea View and Esta all below $1k psf. Units are tenanted for 7 to 4% return till 2011.
Casa Merah are not in my list for Investment, I brought it for my sister as she do not have cash to pay the 20% downpayment as she own the HDB@ tampines.
She brought it for own stay, we just collect the keys.
Brought Sea View and Esta all below $1k psf. Units are tenanted for 7 to 4% return till 2011.
Casa Merah are not in my list for Investment, I brought it for my sister as she do not have cash to pay the 20% downpayment as she own the HDB@ tampines.
She brought it for own stay, we just collect the keys.
I guess you paid far below $1k psf, should around $750 psf. As far as rental yield, no big difference between high end or low end condo if you buy it at same time, but price range is different, high end condo could change +/-30%, depends on the eco condition. :)
Hello All
so those whom have already gotten the keys are the houses reno in good conditions any severe defects?
Don't mind can I ask a personal question...do u have housing loan for all 3 properties?
Brought Sea View and Esta all below $1k psf. Units are tenanted for 7 to 4% return till 2011.
Casa Merah are not in my list for Investment, I brought it for my sister as she do not have cash to pay the 20% downpayment as she own the HDB@ tampines.
She brought it for own stay, we just collect the keys.
East Coast Boy
18-09-09, 12:35
Don't mind can I ask a personal question...do u have housing loan for all 3 properties?
Yes, On monthly SIBO 1.2% & 12 month SIBO 1.8%.
Wow, didn't know got monthly SIBOR 1.2%? Which bank?
hsbc, citibank and maybank have quite competitive rates.
Yes that's possible, if you have >$1.5mil w/ DBS can get 0.75%+sibor throughout the entire loan period, subjected to changes based on market conditions. HSBC also got current promo ending this month 1%+sibor
Yes, On monthly SIBO 1.2% & 12 month SIBO 1.8%.
Very good rates. so are banks willing to lend up to 80% even for 3rd property?
Isn't SIBOR interbank rates and not unique to individual banks?
Wow, didn't know got monthly SIBOR 1.2%? Which bank?
Past Projects from MetalWorld.
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/4615/metalworld1.jpg
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8232/metalworld2.jpg
Pic for the grill I took today. Click to enlarge it.
Anyway the mgt has told me today now they also allow white color grills.
At least better than this dark bronze :tongue3:
Very good rates. so are banks willing to lend up to 80% even for 3rd property?
Depends on your annual income.If you have done down payment 40%, all the bank will lend you another 60% no matter it's 3rd or 4th property.:)
Meaning banks are willing to lend up to only 60% for 3rd properties onwards?
Depends on your annual income.If you have done down payment 40%, all the bank will lend you another 60% no matter it's 3rd or 4th property.:)
WolleyDragon
20-09-09, 08:50
Past Projects from MetalWorld.
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/4615/metalworld1.jpg
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8232/metalworld2.jpg
grills are so HDB.. :doh: why bring the HDB mentality to condos?? I might understand for window grills.. but for the door????
grills are so HDB.. :doh: why bring the HDB mentality to condos?? I might understand for window grills.. but for the door????
Ha Ha I use grills in the condo as a means to punish my children, I chase them out of the house but still have the grills for preventing them from running away, so they stay in the landing between the grill and the door to ponder their wrong deeds.
Hey WolleyDragon, are you a Casa Merah owner?
wow...fathers like you are a rarity these days i feel! good for you! :D
Ha Ha I use grills in the condo as a means to punish my children, I chase them out of the house but still have the grills for preventing them from running away, so they stay in the landing between the grill and the door to ponder their wrong deeds.
Meaning banks are willing to lend up to only 60% for 3rd properties onwards?
If your family monthly income is 16~18K, you can borrow up to 1.8M from bank. If your first and second property already borrowed 1M from bank.
Your third one is 1M, the bank still will lend you 800K(80%):)
Thanks for the info! :)
If your family monthly income is 16~18K, you can borrow up to 1.8M from bank. If your first and second property already borrowed 1M from bank.
Your third one is 1M, the bank still will lend you 800K(80%):)
i just opened my doors on 20092009, now that our bros have gone home. the defects that my fiancee and i spotted:
1. crack in the wall (kitchen)
2. uneven paint on ledge (kitchen)
3. chipped tile (living rm)
4. stained tiles (MBR toilet)
5. hollow flooring (MBR, BR and BR2)
not sure if i have covered everything, good if anyone else who has seen the interiors and reported could also share some findings for the benefit of everyone! :o
Hello All
so those whom have already gotten the keys are the houses reno in good conditions any severe defects?
Everyone else all commented very good quality finishing with no major defects. Seems like your unit is the only one with so many defects...you must be so "lucky" leh. :D
i just opened my doors on 20092009, now that our bros have gone home. the defects that my fiancee and i spotted:
1. crack in the wall (kitchen)
2. uneven paint on ledge (kitchen)
3. chipped tile (living rm)
4. stained tiles (MBR toilet)
5. hollow flooring (MBR, BR and BR2)
not sure if i have covered everything, good if anyone else who has seen the interiors and reported could also share some findings for the benefit of everyone! :o
Everyone else all commented very good quality finishing with no major defects. Seems like your unit is the only one with so many defects...you must be so "lucky" leh. :D
I'm quite sure every units got its "defects". That's why there's a 1 yr warranty. Just that different people got different threshold.
I will share my findings on Thursday when I open my door.
haha..yalor. this is our first property, so we wanna be more "ngeow" abt things. we literally went on all fours knocking almost all the tiles to check the hollowness inside.
hkching, it's been a long time waiting for your keys! looking forward to your report! :D
I'm quite sure every units got its "defects". That's why there's a 1 yr warranty. Just that different people got different threshold.
I will share my findings on Thursday when I open my door.
No you have the rights to be "ngeow" be it 1st or 2nd property. Agree that there are bound to be defects here and there. But things like cracked walls, stained flooring (looks like a big area fr the pic) and chipped tiles, to me is considered quite bad already for a gd developer. Someone mentioned that CM finishing is even better than the sail and the sea view. I dunno about the sail but i do know that the workmanship for sea view is very very good. If CM is supposedly better, how can such defects be there? Defects involving floorings and tiles take a longer time to rectify. For ppl who are in the hurry to move in will be quite "sian" liao.
Anyway congrats on your key collection. Slowly take your time and let them rectify everything to your satisfaction then start the revnovation :)
haha..yalor. this is our first property, so we wanna be more "ngeow" abt things. we literally went on all fours knocking almost all the tiles to check the hollowness inside.
hkching, it's been a long time waiting for your keys! looking forward to your report! :D
Squall8888
22-09-09, 12:36
You owners are lucky already. Tried to enquire about casa merah but was told the worst facing, worst floor is asking above 820k now. But at 820k, still good because developers are all launching at ridiculous size and ridiculous price (more than 1k psf). Even Geylang are launching at record prices - > 1100psf. I would say subsales units are the better deal now. Grab while you all still can.
haha..yalor. this is our first property, so we wanna be more "ngeow" abt things. we literally went on all fours knocking almost all the tiles to check the hollowness inside.
hkching, it's been a long time waiting for your keys! looking forward to your report! :D
Ya... Wait until neck long liao... At least now got light at the end of the tunnel.
When I previously got my HDB flat, I didn't really check. Even though not much of an issue, but thinking back, I should have been more demanding. If I bought a TV now and it got a bad pixel, I will insist it got change. So we should demand the same since the price of this property is easily 0.5m to 1m+
Hi All confirmed with NTUC all notices should reach all resident in 2 week plus ..
got my keys already. yet to go inside house due to auspicious dates reason.
look around the project. if compare facilities to facilities wise, a bit lose out to other projects. don't have that 'wow' impressive something different or special facilities concept. rather it's basic facilities - modern and sleek.
but again, location is something that's a priority now. iwouldn't want to trade this off by choosing a far west fanciful project with facilities like a theme park.
the standard design for the window grilles ....:doh:
am thinking of just making the stripe type. wat will happen if i go ahead and do it? force me to change it?
fyi, all 2nd car go in as visitor parking. just show the access card at guard post. after a while, i think they auto will open for u because they will remember your car.
you should make sure that all the faults are found and reported. the developer have a strict timeframe to fix it (i think its 1 month from date reported) or you can go ahead to fix and claim the cost. you should check your S&P agreement. this is quite standard for all new properties. hope this info helps.
haha..yalor. this is our first property, so we wanna be more "ngeow" abt things. we literally went on all fours knocking almost all the tiles to check the hollowness inside.
hkching, it's been a long time waiting for your keys! looking forward to your report! :D
you should make sure that all the faults are found and reported. the developer have a strict timeframe to fix it (i think its 1 month from date reported) or you can go ahead to fix and claim the cost. you should check your S&P agreement. this is quite standard for all new properties. hope this info helps.
I think you can only claim the cost if the developer cannot fix the fault within the stipulated time. Or they cannot do it up to satisfaction after a few tries. So try not to do it yourself first. Unless its pretty minor and your renovator can help to cover it.
the standard design for the window grilles ....:doh:
am thinking of just making the stripe type. wat will happen if i go ahead and do it? force me to change it?
I think you will be in violation of the sales agreement. Inside mentioned that you need their approval before doing the grilles.
You are right about giving the developer the opportunity to rectify first before doing anything yourself. But there is usually a clause in case it is not done within time or to satisfaction. Again this can be found in S&P.
I think you can only claim the cost if the developer cannot fix the fault within the stipulated time. Or they cannot do it up to satisfaction after a few tries. So try not to do it yourself first. Unless its pretty minor and your renovator can help to cover it.
I think you will be in violation of the sales agreement. Inside mentioned that you need their approval before doing the grilles.
i do know of someone who install grilles other than the approved one in their condo..not CS. so far nothing happened. not sure i want to take the risk or not...
i do know of someone who install grilles other than the approved one in their condo..not CS. so far nothing happened. not sure i want to take the risk or not...
If most of us think this is a bad design, we can ask them change. In the end, we are the owner.They already have my feedback form in their hand. I think more feedback form is required to change their mind.:(
If most of us think this is a bad design, we can ask them change. In the end, we are the owner.They already have my feedback form in their hand. I think more feedback form is required to change their mind.:(
they don't seem to have a fix stand. i ask about decking at balcony allow or not. they said not sure. just put in the request in the reno form .
haha..yalor. this is our first property, so we wanna be more "ngeow" abt things. we literally went on all fours knocking almost all the tiles to check the hollowness inside.
hkching, it's been a long time waiting for your keys! looking forward to your report! :D
Just came back from opening door. Generally ok.
Minor defects quite a few (i think i pasted at least 40 masking tape around the house indicating the defects :D ). Like scratches, misalignment, 1-2 chip tiles, ABS trimming not properly done, etc...
Oh yes, they mentioned that the window grilles will be white. :)
East Coast Boy
24-09-09, 13:00
Just came back from opening door. Generally ok.
Minor defects quite a few (i think i pasted at least 40 masking tape around the house indicating the defects :D ). Like scratches, misalignment, 1-2 chip tiles, ABS trimming not properly done, etc...
Oh yes, they mentioned that the window grilles will be white. :)
I happen to visit my friend units at Blk 54, his unit have many defects.
My sis unit only have 3 defects at Kitchen only. It would be due too many units the standard is not the same. We are lucky to get a very good unit with min defects. :ashamed1: :ashamed1: :ashamed1:
Just came back from opening door. Generally ok.
Minor defects quite a few (i think i pasted at least 40 masking tape around the house indicating the defects :D ). Like scratches, misalignment, 1-2 chip tiles, ABS trimming not properly done, etc...
Oh yes, they mentioned that the window grilles will be white. :)
Hello ! window grilles ? you mean there will be window grilles provided?
Hello ! window grilles ? you mean there will be window grilles provided?
Windows grilles are not provided. But if you want to do it, you can only use their design. I've confirmed that the design will be white. It was mentioned in earlier posts that it may be bronze, like the front gate.
Squall8888
25-09-09, 09:33
Heard my friend unit air-con leaking big time. The one near to the main door, beside the kitchen. Piping not done properly. It's small issue but need to get it done asap because of the paint erosion.
Heard my friend unit air-con leaking big time. The one near to the main door, beside the kitchen. Piping not done properly. It's small issue but need to get it done asap because of the paint erosion.
Thanks for sharing the info... Will go back and check again...
Heard my friend unit air-con leaking big time. The one near to the main door, beside the kitchen. Piping not done properly. It's small issue but need to get it done asap because of the paint erosion.
any idea if he takes long to realise this point? some aircon takes about 1hour to trigger the water leaking. must find time to go down sit down and blow aircon
Although they approved white color, i still found it ugly. My ID strongly recommends light grey, the same color as the window frame. I appealled, but got rejected :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :( :( :( :( :( :simmering: :simmering: :simmering: :simmering:
How hah? Anyone has the same problem?
My ID said most of condos in Singapore allow the color of window frame. Dont know why CM so strict...:doh: :doh:
is anyone planning to do up a front gate? we may scrap off the idea because the chances of opening the door with the front gate open is quite slim because view is not unblocked.
Although they approved white color, i still found it ugly. My ID strongly recommends light grey, the same color as the window frame. I appealled, but got rejected :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :( :( :( :( :( :simmering: :simmering: :simmering: :simmering:
How hah? Anyone has the same problem?
My ID said most of condos in Singapore allow the color of window frame. Dont know why CM so strict...:doh: :doh:
actually white is 'bearable' to the eyes. i look at the grilles design this morning again.. sigh.. a bit like jail feeling. but what to do, got kids at home sure must make
is anyone planning to do up a front gate? we may scrap off the idea because the chances of opening the door with the front gate open is quite slim because view is not unblocked.
I will not do front gate.. but will change the lock..
actually white is 'bearable' to the eyes. i look at the grilles design this morning again.. sigh.. a bit like jail feeling. but what to do, got kids at home sure must make
To me,as long as it is white and straight lines, I'm pretty ok with it...
Daniel Foo
25-09-09, 14:26
To me,as long as it is white and straight lines, I'm pretty ok with it...
White color seems to be a little outdated. I think the in-thing now is wrought iron, you can customise the color to your desire.
Actually like what Dora mentioned having a gate would be appropriate if you have small children. Just leave it as it is if it is alright. I dun think there will be any theft as security is quite tight at CM.
My thoughts:sleep: :
Take your unit like you are entering a hotel or service apartment after alighting from the lift. Most hotels or service apartment do not have a iron gate infront, it does not give the resort style feeling. Just having it neat and simple or changing the padlock would be a better choice..... :2cents:
White color seems to be a little outdated. I think the in-thing now is wrought iron, you can customise the color to your desire.
Actually like what Dora mentioned having a gate would be appropriate if you have small children. Just leave it as it is if it is alright. I dun think there will be any theft as security is quite tight at CM.
My thoughts:sleep: :
Take your unit like you are entering a hotel or service apartment after alighting from the lift. Most hotels or service apartment do not have a iron gate infront, it does not give the resort style feeling. Just having it neat and simple or changing the padlock would be a better choice..... :2cents:
this part i agree, without the gate has a more resort or hotel feel.
change to what type of lock is good? The lock they give us will (technically speaking) spoil after sometime based on experience. Why they never give us those computerised type ..hehe
this part i agree, without the gate has a more resort or hotel feel.
change to what type of lock is good? The lock they give us will (technically speaking) spoil after sometime based on experience. Why they never give us those computerised type ..hehe
I'm intending to add a digital lock. Anyway have to change the lock cos I already pass the key to my main contractor.
just turned on my power supply over the weekend and tested the aircon. switched on all the units for 3 hours at 22C to test leakage, so far none found. hopefully this "test" is sufficient liao.. :spliff2:
any idea if he takes long to realise this point? some aircon takes about 1hour to trigger the water leaking. must find time to go down sit down and blow aircon
hope this is not a silly question - is there supposed to be a "door" covering the power switchboard located in the kitchen? mine doesn't have one, and from my current home, i thought it makes safety sense to have one. dunno whether this shd be reported as a "defect"?
hope this is not a silly question - is there supposed to be a "door" covering the power switchboard located in the kitchen? mine doesn't have one, and from my current home, i thought it makes safety sense to have one. dunno whether this shd be reported as a "defect"?
I think don't have.. hmm.. maybe we should visit each other so we know what is standard for everyone, and what is considered a defect.
Hi all, can help check your air-cons? Each aircon should have 2 white ventilation "blades" right? For my place, the dining area and MBR air-con only got 1 blade while the rest has 2 blades.
Do check too..
Hi all, can help check your air-cons? Each aircon should have 2 white ventilation "blades" right? For my place, the dining area and MBR air-con only got 1 blade while the rest has 2 blades.
Do check too..
haha i spotted that too. i went down to function rm ask the people from developer, they said 2 different models. so it's normal.
But i check with you, do u report as defects if the paint works stained the aircon?
hope this is not a silly question - is there supposed to be a "door" covering the power switchboard located in the kitchen? mine doesn't have one, and from my current home, i thought it makes safety sense to have one. dunno whether this shd be reported as a "defect"?
doesn't come with door. but don't think i will make. already very squeezy at that place. i didn't notice it until i close the storeroom door.
did anyone report defects on tiles?
Daniel Foo
30-09-09, 00:06
did anyone report defects on tiles?
In what aspects?
tile chipped, stained or unevenly laid?
Incidently, I notice some units have different tile color. I guess the owners chose the different color tone during their purchase.
==> I think basically you can list whatever you deemed is defects, it is up to management's discretion as to whether they will rectify the problem :cheers1:
haha i spotted that too. i went down to function rm ask the people from developer, they said 2 different models. so it's normal.
But i check with you, do u report as defects if the paint works stained the aircon?
If can clean with thinner, then I do myself lor.. else I ask my contractor to do so. Anyway need to repaint the house mah...
just hearing views, is it plausible or dangerous to put ceiling fan at balcony? dangerous to clean right?
Daniel Foo
30-09-09, 14:15
just hearing views, is it plausible or dangerous to put ceiling fan at balcony? dangerous to clean right?
If your unit is low floor I think it is alright, but if high floor, climbing on the ladder and looking downwards while cleaning the fan blades may be a daunting task & dangerous :scared-1:
Aesthetic wise:-
I think it is alright if the ceiling fan design blends in with your balcony theme & also living room when you look outwards. Etc having Chengal wood deck in the balcony, having some potted green plants in planter area, have a Zen-like Mini cascading fountain set & have an outdoor resin furniture set in the balcony area would create a very Balinese & resort feel to your balcony.
check this out === > http://www.ohmm.sg/
I also thought of having a fan in balcony too but the pros is that it may attract unwanted attention when people glance at your stack:banghead: , your unit would stand out from the rest as most units would only go for default standard light installed at balcony ... :2cents: :2cents:
There is a unit at Blk 50, Stack 1 or 4 High floor unit which have a similar "fan concept" done up. Check it out...... :spliff2:
If your unit is low floor I think it is alright, but if high floor, climbing on the ladder and looking downwards while cleaning the fan blades may be a daunting task & dangerous :scared-1:
Aesthetic wise:-
I think it is alright if the ceiling fan design blends in with your balcony theme & also living room when you look outwards. Etc having Chengal wood deck in the balcony, having some potted green plants in planter area, have a Zen-like Mini cascading fountain set & have an outdoor resin furniture set in the balcony area would create a very Balinese & resort feel to your balcony.
check this out === > http://www.ohmm.sg/
I also thought of having a fan in balcony too but the pros is that it may attract unwanted attention when people glance at your stack:banghead: , your unit would stand out from the rest as most units would only go for default standard light installed at balcony ... :2cents: :2cents:
There is a unit at Blk 50, Stack 1 or 4 High floor unit which have a similar "fan concept" done up. Check it out...... :spliff2:
i'm worry about the cleaning and falling off part as well. as for water feature, actually there's a lot of water feature in CM and we can hear the sound of water quite well so may do away with water feature at balcony
If your unit is low floor I think it is alright, but if high floor, climbing on the ladder and looking downwards while cleaning the fan blades may be a daunting task & dangerous :scared-1:
Aesthetic wise:-
I think it is alright if the ceiling fan design blends in with your balcony theme & also living room when you look outwards. Etc having Chengal wood deck in the balcony, having some potted green plants in planter area, have a Zen-like Mini cascading fountain set & have an outdoor resin furniture set in the balcony area would create a very Balinese & resort feel to your balcony.
check this out === > http://www.ohmm.sg/
I also thought of having a fan in balcony too but the pros is that it may attract unwanted attention when people glance at your stack:banghead: , your unit would stand out from the rest as most units would only go for default standard light installed at balcony ... :2cents: :2cents:
There is a unit at Blk 50, Stack 1 or 4 High floor unit which have a similar "fan concept" done up. Check it out...... :spliff2:
Also keep in mind that balcony is prone to wind and rain. Your ceiling fan may not last long.
WolleyDragon
01-10-09, 09:01
If your unit is low floor I think it is alright, but if high floor, climbing on the ladder and looking downwards while cleaning the fan blades may be a daunting task & dangerous :scared-1:
Aesthetic wise:-
I think it is alright if the ceiling fan design blends in with your balcony theme & also living room when you look outwards. Etc having Chengal wood deck in the balcony, having some potted green plants in planter area, have a Zen-like Mini cascading fountain set & have an outdoor resin furniture set in the balcony area would create a very Balinese & resort feel to your balcony.
check this out === > http://www.ohmm.sg/
I also thought of having a fan in balcony too but the pros is that it may attract unwanted attention when people glance at your stack:banghead: , your unit would stand out from the rest as most units would only go for default standard light installed at balcony ... :2cents: :2cents:
There is a unit at Blk 50, Stack 1 or 4 High floor unit which have a similar "fan concept" done up. Check it out...... :spliff2:
How big is the Casa Merah balcony? Can it accomodate so many features? (cascading fountain, potted plants...)
Idea sounds good.. but only if the space is there (not niceif the end result is a clutted area)..
Hey WillyDragon, you r back. So are you a CM owner or not?
How big is the Casa Merah balcony? Can it accomodate so many features? (cascading fountain, potted plants...)
Idea sounds good.. but only if the space is there (not niceif the end result is a clutted area)..
5.7/6.7 sqm
Daniel Foo
02-10-09, 10:40
5.7/6.7 sqm
Should be decent enough. Plants can be inside the planter box, cascading waterfall facade===> those small/mini type like those sold in Feng Shui shop, you can put it near the sliding doors.
==> Just to create the resort & balinese ambience :D.
This option may not be ideal for those blocks from 50-56 (near landed area) orientation as there is already cascading waterfall near their units. This can result in too much water noise as correctly pointed out by Doragirl. :spliff2:
Should be decent enough. Plants can be inside the planter box, cascading waterfall facade===> those small/mini type like those sold in Feng Shui shop, you can put it near the sliding doors.
==> Just to create the resort & balinese ambience :D.
This option may not be ideal for those blocks from 50-56 (near landed area) orientation as there is already cascading waterfall near their units. This can result in too much water noise as correctly pointed out by Doragirl. :spliff2:
Put those water feature where the water flows, there would be hardly any sound.
Should be decent enough. Plants can be inside the planter box, cascading waterfall facade===> those small/mini type like those sold in Feng Shui shop, you can put it near the sliding doors.
==> Just to create the resort & balinese ambience :D.
This option may not be ideal for those blocks from 50-56 (near landed area) orientation as there is already cascading waterfall near their units. This can result in too much water noise as correctly pointed out by Doragirl. :spliff2:
Just note that there is no power point in the balcony. If you want to put a fountain, you need to get your electrian to connect a socket there.
Anybody doing the window grilles? My main contractor helped me to get a contact that can do exactly the same grilles at a lower price that the one Casa Merah recommended. I will be meeting them soon. Will let you know. Current estimate is about $20+ cheaper for each panel...
The MA told me that we can use any contractor, just that the design has to be exactly the same.
Anybody doing the window grilles? My main contractor helped me to get a contact that can do exactly the same grilles at a lower price that the one Casa Merah recommended. I will be meeting them soon. Will let you know. Current estimate is about $20+ cheaper for each panel...
The MA told me that we can use any contractor, just that the design has to be exactly the same.
Will be great if you can share after your meeting with the contractor.:) :) :) Thanks in advance.
Should be decent enough. Plants can be inside the planter box, cascading waterfall facade===> those small/mini type like those sold in Feng Shui shop, you can put it near the sliding doors.
==> Just to create the resort & balinese ambience :D.
This option may not be ideal for those blocks from 50-56 (near landed area) orientation as there is already cascading waterfall near their units. This can result in too much water noise as correctly pointed out by Doragirl. :spliff2:
if u are putting such water feature at your balcony, are u going to make an electrical point outside? not sure if it's only my unit, the balcony has no electrical point.
Anybody doing the window grilles? My main contractor helped me to get a contact that can do exactly the same grilles at a lower price that the one Casa Merah recommended. I will be meeting them soon. Will let you know. Current estimate is about $20+ cheaper for each panel...
The MA told me that we can use any contractor, just that the design has to be exactly the same.
yes, i'll be doing. do let me know if the overall quote is good. thanks
Squall8888
02-10-09, 23:07
ICON GOPENG STREET Apartment 1 2,160,000 1,119 Strata 1,930 Sep-09 :scared-5::scared-5::scared-5:
anyone started reno already? will u be waiting until all defects are rectified? i submitted my defects list for more than one week but nothing is even done yet :simmering: should i go ahead and start my reno?
Daniel Foo
06-10-09, 14:45
anyone started reno already? will u be waiting until all defects are rectified? i submitted my defects list for more than one week but nothing is even done yet :simmering: should i go ahead and start my reno?
My advice is to do it concurrently:spliff2:
My advice is to do it concurrently:spliff2:
i'm planning to do that since it's like getting nowhere with answers. but my contractor say it's better to get them to rectify defects first else they can push the respoinsiblities of defects caused by our contractor.
i'm planning to do that since it's like getting nowhere with answers. but my contractor say it's better to get them to rectify defects first else they can push the respoinsiblities of defects caused by our contractor.
Agreed. That's the advice of my ID as well.
Agreed. That's the advice of my ID as well.
For my unit, they came down to inspect the defects abt 1 week after I submit the form. They have done about 80% of the defects. In the meantime, I also discovered new. The whole process may take 3 to 4 weeks.
For me, once the flooring defects is settled, I will start reno. The rest of the defects can be done concurrently, subject to my ID saying ok.
wow bro..yours got alot of defects? did you get a response regarding the missing aircon blades issue you brought up?
For my unit, they came down to inspect the defects abt 1 week after I submit the form. They have done about 80% of the defects. In the meantime, I also discovered new. The whole process may take 3 to 4 weeks.
For me, once the flooring defects is settled, I will start reno. The rest of the defects can be done concurrently, subject to my ID saying ok.
For my unit, they came down to inspect the defects abt 1 week after I submit the form. They have done about 80% of the defects. In the meantime, I also discovered new. The whole process may take 3 to 4 weeks.
For me, once the flooring defects is settled, I will start reno. The rest of the defects can be done concurrently, subject to my ID saying ok.
did u report a lot of defects? i have about 2 pages long. maybe because my handwriting bigger haha.
i went down today, notice they haven't started rectifying even though they said have started my unit.
did u report a lot of defects? i have about 2 pages long. maybe because my handwriting bigger haha.
i went down today, notice they haven't started rectifying even though they said have started my unit.
I submitted 3 forms on 3 separate days. I consolidate similar defects into 1 line, like "Defects / scratches on Living Room Floor (25 occurrences)".
I think my list quite long. For my first list, it is 2 pages. Subsequent list is about 5-6 items on each list..
Seems like I super ngeow... :)
Share an experience
I notice some "hollow" pieces in my bed rooms flooring. There one piece in my master bedroom the developer say they cannot do anything about it. Say it is not hollow, and it is all the same..
I just listen. Then ask them to confirm nothing can be done. They confirmed.
I told them I will ask my contractor about it. If he say it is hollow and can be fixed, I will ask my contractor to do it and send the bill to them, as per the agreement.
The developer immediately repair the hollow piece. It is ok now.
Sometimes cannot listen to them, when more units are taken over, they will be pressured to cut short the retification period.
Share an experience
I notice some "hollow" pieces in my bed rooms flooring. There one piece in my master bedroom the developer say they cannot do anything about it. Say it is not hollow, and it is all the same..
I just listen. Then ask them to confirm nothing can be done. They confirmed.
I told them I will ask my contractor about it. If he say it is hollow and can be fixed, I will ask my contractor to do it and send the bill to them, as per the agreement.
The developer immediately repair the hollow piece. It is ok now.
Sometimes cannot listen to them, when more units are taken over, they will be pressured to cut short the retification period.
no lah, u are not the only one. i also reported quite a lot of hollow pieces especially the hall and toilet. i'm still worried are we the only particular one that's y havent start doing ours.
i notice all the units on my floor pasted door defects like scratches and deep stain. i think throughout the one yr still can report on other minor defects to rectify, but tiles things better do before staying in.
WolleyDragon
10-10-09, 09:07
can I check - is it necc to check every little corner of the house? do we need to check for scratches or poor finishing even on cupboard? or do we just check major stuff - like crack flooring, walls....etc?
btw, how did u deal with the cupboard that didn't reach the ceiling - did u get a contractor to flush it? am concern about dirt accumulating on top of the cupboard. thanks
can I check - is it necc to check every little corner of the house? do we need to check for scratches or poor finishing even on cupboard? or do we just check major stuff - like crack flooring, walls....etc?
btw, how did u deal with the cupboard that didn't reach the ceiling - did u get a contractor to flush it? am concern about dirt accumulating on top of the cupboard. thanks
I guess it up to you. You can report even the most minor issue and get the contractor to fix it. Some people like me feel that since we spent so much money on the place, might as well get it as perfect as possible. Dunno if the minor defect will cause problem in the future, when it is so much harder to repair.
I'm the type that if I buy a LCD TV with even 1 single dead pixel, I will take back and change. :)
I also notice a few thing which the contractor did for me only after a few rounds of "complaining". I tot it should be done standard for everyone.
1. Polishing of marble flooring
2. Re-varnishing of all bedroom floors
3. Polishing of all vanity top
4. Additional "one way" adaptor for water drainers in bathrooms
5. Oiling of points for sliding doors
6. Rubber at the bottom of bathroom doors to prevent water from flowing out to toilet area
7. Chemical wash of balcony to get rid of soldering marks on the tiles.
I also notice a few thing which the contractor did for me only after a few rounds of "complaining". I tot it should be done standard for everyone.
1. Polishing of marble flooring
2. Re-varnishing of all bedroom floors
3. Polishing of all vanity top
4. Additional "one way" adaptor for water drainers in bathrooms
5. Oiling of points for sliding doors
6. Rubber at the bottom of bathroom doors to prevent water from flowing out to toilet area
7. Chemical wash of balcony to get rid of soldering marks on the tiles.
Gosh...if every unit like u 1 year also cannot finish the job. You got ask for extra tiles or not? :D
Gosh...if every unit like u 1 year also cannot finish the job. You got ask for extra tiles or not? :D
hmm... Will ask for it at the end of the 1 yr warranty..
Daniel Foo
11-10-09, 17:37
I also notice a few thing which the contractor did for me only after a few rounds of "complaining". I tot it should be done standard for everyone.
1. Polishing of marble flooring
2. Re-varnishing of all bedroom floors
3. Polishing of all vanity top
4. Additional "one way" adaptor for water drainers in bathrooms
5. Oiling of points for sliding doors
6. Rubber at the bottom of bathroom doors to prevent water from flowing out to toilet area
7. Chemical wash of balcony to get rid of soldering marks on the tiles.
The contractor is from Wing Tai ,Choice Homes or outsourced to third party?
Notice there is a contractor office at the B1 level carpark, area when you are driving up the carpark slope before reaching the guard house on your right.;)
The contractor is from Wing Tai ,Choice Homes or outsourced to third party?
Notice there is a contractor office at the B1 level carpark, area when you are driving up the carpark slope before reaching the guard house on your right.;)
Think its from Choice Homes...
yes, i'll be doing. do let me know if the overall quote is good. thanks
After measurement, the grilles contractor quoted me around $150 per panel. Let me know thru PM if you are interested.
btw, how did u deal with the cupboard that didn't reach the ceiling - did u get a contractor to flush it? am concern about dirt accumulating on top of the cupboard. thanks
I got my contractor to seal it up. Actually I feel a bit wasted leh... If got money can build partition up there to increase storage space...
Another idea. Seal up that area, put frosted glass in front, then put T5 light tubes inside to create ambience lighting.. :)
After measurement, the grilles contractor quoted me around $150 per panel. Let me know thru PM if you are interested.
i'm meeting the window grilles contractor this weekend. they told me price neg. quoted $150 per panel too (wrought iron)
saw a unit with the grilles, doesn't look too bad.
Anyone intending to mount a dryer at the washer area (the washer is top load)? can it be done? will the kitchen tiles be affected?
Daniel Foo
16-10-09, 10:49
Anyone intending to mount a dryer at the washer area (the washer is top load)? can it be done? will the kitchen tiles be affected?
I think it would be very cramp if you mount a dryer near your washing machine. I would suggest you get a substantially powerful washing machine instead to spin dry your clothes instead.
Moreover there is an extendable cloth hanger provided for all CM units unlike some other condos, so hanging out discreeetly to dry should not be an issue. So far works for me as my unit is quite windy & have slight morning sun in the morning, so drying is fast.
The challenge I face is the washing machine pipe==> the default is too long so your laundry water will not flow smoothly to the draninage.
Has any one of you cut the pipe shorter?
Don't know whether allowed by management as the deliveryman say most people cut the pipe so that water will flow out smoothly....:beats-me-man:
I think it would be very cramp if you mount a dryer near your washing machine. I would suggest you get a substantially powerful washing machine instead to spin dry your clothes instead.
Moreover there is an extendable cloth hanger provided for all CM units unlike some other condos, so hanging out discreeetly to dry should not be an issue. So far works for me as my unit is quite windy & have slight morning sun in the morning, so drying is fast.
The challenge I face is the washing machine pipe==> the default is too long so your laundry water will not flow smoothly to the draninage.
Has any one of you cut the pipe shorter?
Don't know whether allowed by management as the deliveryman say most people cut the pipe so that water will flow out smoothly....:beats-me-man:
my mum is using those $1000 plus front load super spin dry washer, she said still must hang it to dry completely. so really for us mostly not at home in the day, a dryer is almost a must.
i didn't notice about the pipe yet. oh no another heachache. someone just mentioned to me about changing the socket at the washer to 13A type. and i didn't even notice it's 15A! :doh:
btw, if u go ask management, everything also cannot.
some people just heck care and do it their way.
Hi, just wanted to check - what do you mean by hollow? Do you mean there is a hollow sound when you tap on the tiles? How do u tell - tap on every tile? (hopefully not...)
Share an experience
I notice some "hollow" pieces in my bed rooms flooring. There one piece in my master bedroom the developer say they cannot do anything about it. Say it is not hollow, and it is all the same...
Hi, just wanted to check - what do you mean by hollow? Do you mean there is a hollow sound when you tap on the tiles? How do u tell - tap on every tile? (hopefully not...)
yes we tapped on every tiles to check for hollow-ness. instructed them to change some. but the problem is the colour may not match.
Hi, just wanted to check - what do you mean by hollow? Do you mean there is a hollow sound when you tap on the tiles? How do u tell - tap on every tile? (hopefully not...)
Unfortunately you are right. We tapped every tile and wooden floor panels..
yes we tapped on every tiles to check for hollow-ness. instructed them to change some. but the problem is the colour may not match.
Before you decide to change the tile, please think twice. The colour has a high chance doesn't match.:confused:
Before you decide to change the tile, please think twice. The colour has a high chance doesn't match.:confused:
I heard that too..
but wondering - is that an acceptable reason for them to change? i mean, the management/contractor should ensure that any replacement tiles should match right? :doh:
Before you decide to change the tile, please think twice. The colour has a high chance doesn't match.:confused:
Daniel Foo
19-10-09, 13:57
but wondering - is that an acceptable reason for them to change? i mean, the management/contractor should ensure that any replacement tiles should match right? :doh:
I think if it is just blemishes or stubborn stains, just get them to do a polish to rid of it. Any advice from experts here???
If hollow, ask them to insert some sealant.
If crack then "bopian", have to change.
Changing the whole piece would be a hassle...:doh:
but wondering - is that an acceptable reason for them to change? i mean, the management/contractor should ensure that any replacement tiles should match right? :doh:
I agree.. But you will only see whether it match or not after they replace the tile. You can get them to keep changing until you are statisfied, but it will take a lot of time and effort..
I agree.. But you will only see whether it match or not after they replace the tile. You can get them to keep changing until you are statisfied, but it will take a lot of time and effort..
Or you may request to view the selected tiles on your floor before accepting them for installation.
Or you may request to view the selected tiles on your floor before accepting them for installation.
hmmm... good idea... get them to bring to your place and match it with the existing floor..
just wondering - is anyone planning to make use of the hollow section in front of your main door for any shoe-rack related stuff? was told by an ID that this may require approval from condo management.
Daniel Foo
20-10-09, 14:28
just wondering - is anyone planning to make use of the hollow section in front of your main door for any shoe-rack related stuff? was told by an ID that this may require approval from condo management.
I think you can just go ahead and do...
As long as you do not make those racks that involve drilling or hacking the space there. Fit those that can be easily detached and moved inside in case it is not allowed by management....:D
just wondering - is anyone planning to make use of the hollow section in front of your main door for any shoe-rack related stuff? was told by an ID that this may require approval from condo management.
This one I have checked with mgt. Yes you can do that provided the color of the door must be white color.:) :)
This one I have checked with mgt. Yes you can do that provided the color of the door must be white color.:) :)
u mean can do fixture?
This one I have checked with mgt. Yes you can do that provided the color of the door must be white color.:) :)
Yup Yup... I got the same reply from my contractor. Will be doing a shoe rack there...
u mean can do fixture?
Yes should be OK. I will fix a door and also install a few broads inside to make it a shoe rack.
I realised several units facing pool till date have not collected the keys very strange... seems this key collection is such a long process:simmering:
I realised several units facing pool till date have not collected the keys very strange... seems this key collection is such a long process:simmering:
Anyone of you moved in yet? Still seem very quiet at Casa Merah...
A friend of mine bought a unit that. He said too many windows and too hot in the afternoon even not facing west. Is it true?
Another one still looking for a unit there... Is it a good project after all? Reading the posts, seems quite some problem... Nonetheless, the location is good.
Squall8888
28-10-09, 14:58
Nothing is perfect. Depends on what you really want and what you really mind. But one thing you need to bear in mind is that if the house is too hot, you can install tinting film. You can on air con. You can put tons of blinds. But a good location, you can't change it. MRT is MRT. No matter how much you pay, the Government is not going to install a MRT station outside your house. So location is still the first priority follow by your needs/wants.
A friend of mine bought a unit that. He said too many windows and too hot in the afternoon even not facing west. Is it true?
Another one still looking for a unit there... Is it a good project after all? Reading the posts, seems quite some problem... Nonetheless, the location is good.
I agree with Squall8888 that it all depends on what you really need. Even if you live next to MRT but have to go to work via direct bus as there isn't MRT near your work place, then paying a premium to be next to MRT also doesn't make sense. Likewise, even if you have the money to put up tinted blinds but the management does not allow it, it still doesn't solve your problem of heat. Of course, there is also the option of turning on the aircon the whole day since I'm sure you can afford the bills if you can afford the place.
Well, at the end of the day, the buyer beware. You gotta know what you get into. Depending who you ask, you will get very different opinion (some even biased) so better off getting some objective feedback and finally making your own informed decision.
A friend of mine bought a unit that. He said too many windows and too hot in the afternoon even not facing west. Is it true?
Another one still looking for a unit there... Is it a good project after all? Reading the posts, seems quite some problem... Nonetheless, the location is good.
Nothing is perfect. Depends on what you really want and what you really mind. But one thing you need to bear in mind is that if the house is too hot, you can install tinting film. You can on air con. You can put tons of blinds. But a good location, you can't change it. MRT is MRT. No matter how much you pay, the Government is not going to install a MRT station outside your house. So location is still the first priority follow by your needs/wants.
well-said.:cheers6:
Anyone of you moved in yet? Still seem very quiet at Casa Merah...
a lot of units renovating. may not be a good time to move in yet. very dusty.
i saw 2 units with timber decks. is it allowed? any idea?
A friend of mine bought a unit that. He said too many windows and too hot in the afternoon even not facing west. Is it true?
Another one still looking for a unit there... Is it a good project after all? Reading the posts, seems quite some problem... Nonetheless, the location is good.
No west facing why hot? More windows means better ventilation, no way HDB flat can be better than a good facing condo.......tell your friend after all the curtains are up the house would be nice and cool....or maybe those times he went the weather is just hot, no matter where.
i saw 2 units with timber decks. is it allowed? any idea?
Yup.. its allowed... I just did mine..:)
http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt193/kenni164/IMG_2178.jpg
No west facing why hot? More windows means better ventilation, no way HDB flat can be better than a good facing condo.......tell your friend after all the curtains are up the house would be nice and cool....or maybe those times he went the weather is just hot, no matter where.
When I was at my unit, I thought it was quite windy. Mine is facing the children pool. I think most unit in the condo has some kind of wind.
nicely done!!! *thumbs up* this must have cost a bomb!
Yup.. its allowed... I just did mine..:)
http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt193/kenni164/IMG_2178.jpg
are you doing anything for the planter area? thought of removing it since my fingers not green. any ideas if knocking down the cement wall around the planter square is allowed?
Yup.. its allowed... I just did mine..:)
I was there today in afternoon
my goodness the Optima piling is really feeling the effect very noisy especially those facing the optima and pool view...
not sure how long will this last but it is bad man! any one has any idea?
Also i realised several people did false ceiling not sure if that is good as the living hall is really very long.. thus the lightning maintenance will be killer..
nice....
I'm just wondering....noticed all the strips are all single piece except for 2 of them at the lower right corner. Why is this so?
Can share how much u paid for this? what is the area size?
Yup.. its allowed... I just did mine..:)
http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt193/kenni164/IMG_2178.jpg
are you doing anything for the planter area? thought of removing it since my fingers not green. any ideas if knocking down the cement wall around the planter square is allowed?
I also did decking for my planter box. Wanted to put a small fountain there or some plants... I don't think you can hack the wall away. You may want to check with the Management office.
nice....
I'm just wondering....noticed all the strips are all single piece except for 2 of them at the lower right corner. Why is this so?
Can share how much u paid for this? what is the area size?
These are access panels There is 4 access panels at the 4 corners of the balcony. If we need to wash and spray water underneath, you can just take out the access panel. Its really for maintenance.
I paid under 2K to do decking for my balcony and planter box. The workmanship is actually very good. For details, you can visit my reno blog at
Renotalk (http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=21673&st=80)
When I was at my unit, I thought it was quite windy. Mine is facing the children pool. I think most unit in the condo has some kind of wind.
Yeah I agree, as I used to live in Tanah Mera Crest, and facing the landed property, in the direction of CM, good unblocked wind, if there is no wind and hot, means weather is hot, not because the unit is hot.
Yup.. its allowed... I just did mine..:)
http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt193/kenni164/IMG_2178.jpg
nice!! meeting up the chengai deck guy later to get a quote.
Can i check if yours has gaps in between the planks? i called up one, they said cover fully, no gap. another company said must have gap to allow expansion during hot weathers. who's right and who's not?
Yeah I agree, as I used to live in Tanah Mera Crest, and facing the landed property, in the direction of CM, good unblocked wind, if there is no wind and hot, means weather is hot, not because the unit is hot.
sg is just plain hot, whether u face NSEW, it's just a matter of less or more hehe
My ID came back and tell me after measuring the lift, items longer than 2.1m cannot enter the lift, needs to be carry up using stairs and pay extra for labour!! anyone encountering this problem?
These are access panels There is 4 access panels at the 4 corners of the balcony. If we need to wash and spray water underneath, you can just take out the access panel. Its really for maintenance.
I paid under 2K to do decking for my balcony and planter box. The workmanship is actually very good. For details, you can visit my reno blog at
Renotalk (http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=21673&st=80)
just went to your link. some pictures can't seem to open maybe due to my server problem. but managed to see one pic, looks like u are all ready to move in :)
my floor only i'm renovating, heard from the indian contractor that my neighbours units (2 of them) are renting out. sianz, i'll prefer to have long-term neighbours.
pls clear some space for reply in your mailbox if u;ve pm me :)
Hkching, your reno really done up tastefully. I like the outdoor seats you have. you should post the pictures here too.
These are access panels There is 4 access panels at the 4 corners of the balcony. If we need to wash and spray water underneath, you can just take out the access panel. Its really for maintenance.
I paid under 2K to do decking for my balcony and planter box. The workmanship is actually very good. For details, you can visit my reno blog at
Renotalk (http://www.renotalk.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=21673&st=80)
Yes can tell workmanship very good, hardly any gap.
Under $2k seems reasonable. So that translate to how much psf?
nice!! meeting up the chengai deck guy later to get a quote.
Can i check if yours has gaps in between the planks? i called up one, they said cover fully, no gap. another company said must have gap to allow expansion during hot weathers. who's right and who's not?
There's gaps but not too obvious.. I think the expansion one makes sense..
Yes can tell workmanship very good, hardly any gap.
Under $2k seems reasonable. So that translate to how much psf?
Think it is about $29 per sq ft.
Hkching, your reno really done up tastefully. I like the outdoor seats you have. you should post the pictures here too.
Thanks for your kind words... I'll post over there as it is more about renovation.. maybe when there's a need then I'll link the photos across..
There's gaps but not too obvious.. I think the expansion one makes sense..
ok thanks, of all i called, only 1 told me no gap. the rest informed me of the possibility of flooding if no gaps.
Read your reno updates from renotalk. Very good job and you have given me some ideas. :D
Read your reno updates from renotalk. Very good job and you have given me some ideas. :D
Thanks.. I guess that the main idea of renotalk.. to share and gain more ideas..
just wondering (sorry if i am out of point in this casa merah thread), anyone went to the philips warehouse sale in TPY and gotten any good stuffs? are Philips TVs or sound systems any good? :o
just wondering (sorry if i am out of point in this casa merah thread), anyone went to the philips warehouse sale in TPY and gotten any good stuffs? are Philips TVs or sound systems any good? :o
Yep, totally off-topic.
just like to share i did my window grilles at $140 per panel (wrought iron)
the workmanship was ok.
just like to share i did my window grilles at $140 per panel (wrought iron)
the workmanship was ok.
Yup.. did my at that price too.. seem to be the going market price..
has anyone done up the new shoe cabinet area outside the door? because this was included in my initial quote, i'm afraid my id will quote me higher as additional top up work
Daniel Foo
16-11-09, 17:00
has anyone done up the new shoe cabinet area outside the door? because this was included in my initial quote, i'm afraid my id will quote me higher as additional top up work
You can ask your ID to bundle in. Dun cost much.
You can ask your ID to bundle in. Dun cost much.
is $600 expensive? including 1 door with laminate and shelvings.
is $600 expensive? including 1 door with laminate and shelvings.
Yes, $600 is too much.. More like half the price...
Yes, $600 is too much.. More like half the price...
seems like i;m overcharged.
Daniel Foo
17-11-09, 15:20
seems like i;m overcharged.
Mine threw in free. You must squeeze them:D
Mine threw in free. You must squeeze them:D
it's difficult after u sign up with them. if this happens before we start the reno, maybe the possibility of neg a lower price or free is there.
I got 1 window grille if anyone needs it.. Maybe can let go at half price..
Orginally fix up at Master bedroom toilet. Took out the next day when we discover we cannot fix the blinds with the grilles there..
Let me know if you want.. You can just ask your grilles contractor to quote you one less grille. Mine is the standard grilles used in Casa Merah..
I got 1 window grille if anyone needs it.. Maybe can let go at half price..
Orginally fix up at Master bedroom toilet. Took out the next day when we discover we cannot fix the blinds with the grilles there..
Let me know if you want.. You can just ask your grilles contractor to quote you one less grille. Mine is the standard grilles used in Casa Merah..
sorry to ask, how come? if u are doing wrought iron grilles, it will flush with the wall right?
sorry to ask, how come? if u are doing wrought iron grilles, it will flush with the wall right?
No, it didn't flush with the wall because the window handle is very thick..
Anyone done it flushed? I'm interested to see.
No, it didn't flush with the wall because the window handle is very thick..
Anyone done it flushed? I'm interested to see.
so now without the grilles, it will not hinder the curtain blinds?
my room grilles flush with the wall. mine is fixed on type, can't open. i think if u do those that can open type, it will bulge out a little
so now without the grilles, it will not hinder the curtain blinds?
my room grilles flush with the wall. mine is fixed on type, can't open. i think if u do those that can open type, it will bulge out a little
Mine is a fixed type too... Hmmm..
Can take a pic and share?
Daniel Foo
24-11-09, 10:12
Anyone wants to share their experience for the water heater. Notice that the central control switch is only at the bomb shelter area. Anyone pull the wiring from bomb shelter to the respective bathrooms.
==>If not you need to leave the water heater "ON" most of the time beacuse it is too cumbersome to run to and fro to turn on the wtaer heater switch.
==> This will hike up your electric & gas bill drastically if yo leave them on 24 X 7:spliff2:
Mine is a fixed type too... Hmmm..
Can take a pic and share?
i kind of get what u mean now about toilet window grille because i got my curtain contractor to do on site measurement. it's more of casa's design faults that only allow roller blinds or curtains to minimize the problem. think if put venetian blinds then will have a bit of problem when opening the blinds .
i kind of get what u mean now about toilet window grille because i got my curtain contractor to do on site measurement. it's more of casa's design faults that only allow roller blinds or curtains to minimize the problem. think if put venetian blinds then will have a bit of problem when opening the blinds .
You can make a stopper on the window track to restrict the window to only a small opening. U don't need a grille in that case.
better buy double bay residence at simei with low PSF and great to invest due to upcoming new university and shopping mall / hotels. Great rental yield too.
DBR until now still not sold out??? :doh:
seems like the forum has been quite quiet...hopefully most have moved in already? me still renovating..haiii...
did anybody put up a door btw the walk-in wardrobe and MBR toilet? my neighbour installed this and i tot it's quite cool. http://www.pddoor.com/
looks like the best available solution already since we don't want a folding door and we don't want humidity to spoil our clothes either...anyone with quotes for this?
seems like the forum has been quite quiet...hopefully most have moved in already? me still renovating..haiii...
did anybody put up a door btw the walk-in wardrobe and MBR toilet? my neighbour installed this and i tot it's quite cool. http://www.pddoor.com/
looks like the best available solution already since we don't want a folding door and we don't want humidity to spoil our clothes either...anyone with quotes for this?
This door is currently installed in those HDB upgrading projects. my mom has this door too. Initially didn't know how to use, but after using, thought it's quite a good idea too.
I am doing but a full glass door frosted basically because i don want to have any frame around as it will require a lot of effort .. i think it could be better?
i was hestitant to do a door initially cos it will be very hindersome around that area (given the small size of the toilet/WIW area) and yet, we can't leave the areas open else the clothes will all get steamed with humid. so i tot this PD door is the best solution i have seen so far. able to share any photos how you did yours with a glass door? interested to see any other better and creative solutions :D
I am doing but a full glass door frosted basically because i don want to have any frame around as it will require a lot of effort .. i think it could be better?
i was hestitant to do a door initially cos it will be very hindersome around that area (given the small size of the toilet/WIW area) and yet, we can't leave the areas open else the clothes will all get steamed with humid. so i tot this PD door is the best solution i have seen so far. able to share any photos how you did yours with a glass door? interested to see any other better and creative solutions :D
I'm interested to see too. The wall at the side is smaller than the door opening. So if doing a sliding door, then it cannot be fully hidden behind the wall. This in turn will make the entrance to the toilet smaller. If there's another way to do it, I really interested.....
i was hestitant to do a door initially cos it will be very hindersome around that area (given the small size of the toilet/WIW area) and yet, we can't leave the areas open else the clothes will all get steamed with humid. so i tot this PD door is the best solution i have seen so far. able to share any photos how you did yours with a glass door? interested to see any other better and creative solutions :D
i did a frosted glass door to block the humidity that may spoil the clothes. the edge of door is taped with rubber so as to close the gaps. only the side with door hinges will have gap but it's really negligible small gaps to me, better than to expose the whole area without a door.
I'm interested to see too. The wall at the side is smaller than the door opening. So if doing a sliding door, then it cannot be fully hidden behind the wall. This in turn will make the entrance to the toilet smaller. If there's another way to do it, I really interested.....
i did a swing door
anyone experiencing problems with the water heater? even if switch on a whole day, the water temperature is not consistent. is it only my unit like that?
been quiet around here, so just posting something to rant/share and probably seek advice from the floor. i installed wallpaper in my living and dining area (the stretch of wall from main door to balcony), and a few days later i noted there were bumps coming out of the wallpaper. I was initially angry and thought the wallpaper installation guy had bad skills or someting. got him to come down today to redo, and turned out upon tearing down the wallpaper that there was a huge crack on the wall, with some water stains as well! :simmering:
immediately called the contractor from casa merah to come up my aptment to take a look and fixed the problem. something apparently the plaster on the living/dining room wall "melted" when putting on the glue for the wallpaper, and they are now re-plastering and painting the wall before i get the wallpaper guy to do up the wallpaper again. :simmering::simmering::simmering:
NOW QUESTION: not sure if the wallpaper guy will charge me for the extra service cos of the re-do, but if he does, can i claim it back from the condo contractors? after all, they did a bad job of plastering the wall. also, for the wallpaper wastage and potential need to buy more? advice advice advice! :spliff2:
Daniel Foo
13-01-10, 11:11
been quiet around here, so just posting something to rant/share and probably seek advice from the floor. i installed wallpaper in my living and dining area (the stretch of wall from main door to balcony), and a few days later i noted there were bumps coming out of the wallpaper. I was initially angry and thought the wallpaper installation guy had bad skills or someting. got him to come down today to redo, and turned out upon tearing down the wallpaper that there was a huge crack on the wall, with some water stains as well! :simmering:
immediately called the contractor from casa merah to come up my aptment to take a look and fixed the problem. something apparently the plaster on the living/dining room wall "melted" when putting on the glue for the wallpaper, and they are now re-plastering and painting the wall before i get the wallpaper guy to do up the wallpaper again. :simmering::simmering::simmering:
NOW QUESTION: not sure if the wallpaper guy will charge me for the extra service cos of the re-do, but if he does, can i claim it back from the condo contractors? after all, they did a bad job of plastering the wall. also, for the wallpaper wastage and potential need to buy more? advice advice advice! :spliff2:
You can try and claim but I reckon it will be tough as I believed the defect list have been rectify by developer's contractor after handing the key to you. Anything after that is your own expense.
My advice is not to have wallpaper due to Singapore's humid weather. Wallpaper will start peeling after awhile especially if your unit is on the higher floor because of humidity. This can be overcome provided you "on" the aircon of your house 24hrs X 7. Also once you get sick & tired of the wallpaper design, your have to peel and rip off the whole wallpaper unlike wall paint which is easier.
Wallpaper would be ideal for office environment as it is aircon most of the time and can last longer. The flipside is wallpaper makes the place more classy and beautiful.
Another alternative instead of using wallpaper is to use those curtians with very nice motiff and subtle design, not those "loud" ones. The design & motiff look very similar to wallpaper. It can still add contrast to the flooring and surrounding furniture and objective still being met.;)
stalingrad
13-01-10, 13:00
You can try and claim but I reckon it will be tough as I believed the defect list have been rectify by developer's contractor after handing the key to you. Anything after that is your own expense.
My advice is not to have wallpaper due to Singapore's humid weather. Wallpaper will start peeling after awhile especially if your unit is on the higher floor because of humidity. This can be overcome provided you "on" the aircon of your house 24hrs X 7. Also once you get sick & tired of the wallpaper design, your have to peel and rip off the whole wallpaper unlike wall paint which is easier.
Wallpaper would be ideal for office environment as it is aircon most of the time and can last longer. The flipside is wallpaper makes the place more classy and beautiful.
Another alternative instead of using wallpaper is to use those curtians with very nice motiff and subtle design, not those "loud" ones. The design & motiff look very similar to wallpaper. It can still add contrast to the flooring and surrounding furniture and objective still being met.;)
I agree. Some of the renovation jobs make the condos look tacky and cheap, resembling whore houses. One of my neighbors spent $40,000 on renovation, and the condo looks so awful no one is making an offer to her. haha, you know what the chinese say, when you draw a snake, don't draw any feet.
wall paper is the worst kind of "snake feet." it lasts only two years at most, and it gives you all kinds of problem given singapore's humidity.
some owners even install wall to wall carpet. in this humid weather, you are better off with bare wooden floors or marble. don't imitate americans, who live in drier and colder clime, and carpet and wall paper are durable there.
it is just like educating your kids, the less you do with your condo, the better the outcome.
it seems like this problem will hit every condo. I'm staying at blk 50+ side and every now and then, my serviceman, delivery, visitors were all asked to go b2 to park and the strangest thing is there's no lift access up from b2 carpark! There's not even a signboard that indicates the 50+ blocks. Service man called me and told me no such block in casa merah! can't find in whole b2. after i went down to check, notice right at both ends there are staircases. :doh:
visitors parking at carpark again has no direct access to function room and got to go through one block which again, even i've no access to open the door for them at level 1. what's going on with this poor estate management..disappointed.
Note: message not intended for non-casa merah residents. please refrain from your nasty postings. thank u.
it seems like this problem will hit every condo. I'm staying at blk 50+ side and every now and then, my serviceman, delivery, visitors were all asked to go b2 to park and the strangest thing is there's no lift access up from b2 carpark! There's not even a signboard that indicates the 50+ blocks. Service man called me and told me no such block in casa merah! can't find in whole b2. after i went down to check, notice right at both ends there are staircases. :doh:
visitors parking at carpark again has no direct access to function room and got to go through one block which again, even i've no access to open the door for them at level 1. what's going on with this poor estate management..disappointed.
Note: message not intended for non-casa merah residents. please refrain from your nasty postings. thank u.
We need ask developer to build staircase from ground floor to B1/B2 for safety purpose
We need ask developer to build staircase from ground floor to B1/B2 for safety purpose
which side are u saying? I think there's quite a few staircases at different corners leading to B1 and B2 but let me share with u my personal experience, it's quite quiet and dangerous to take the stairs alone, anytime happen not sure if people can see/hear or even save u. The stairs i tried taking was right at the corner near BBQ pit - leads to B1 and B2 carpark.
I think there should be and i hope there's a lift that goes down to B2. But building a lift is not just as simple as it sounds, not sure if the whole project residents write in to request will they even make it.
The other day my relatives came but the elderly one was on walking stick, they went down to B2 but couldn't find a way up, so got to drive up back to B1 to alight her at the lift and then go back to park at B2 and walk up the stairs to B1 again. hmmm... i'm not sure if i'm the only person facing this frustration because only half the residents in CS will face this problem. :( (those at the main pool side are spare the torture)
WolleyDragon
09-02-10, 07:02
wahlau hey, you think too highly of yourself lah...
also no lift on your side of the development maybe because you stay at the cheap end!! haha
i also think it will be quite hard to do a lift to B2. it seems to me that on the BBQ pit half of CS, there is only B1 parking, and on the pool end there is only B2 parking? i.e. essentially there is only 1 level of carpark ..
i believe signs is required at the minimum to direct visitors to the correct blocks and staircases to the correct areas. and i agree - the carpark can get abit unsafe and eerie at night - not recommended for ladies at late nite.:tsk-tsk:
which side are u saying? I think there's quite a few staircases at different corners leading to B1 and B2 but let me share with u my personal experience, it's quite quiet and dangerous to take the stairs alone, anytime happen not sure if people can see/hear or even save u. The stairs i tried taking was right at the corner near BBQ pit - leads to B1 and B2 carpark.
I think there should be and i hope there's a lift that goes down to B2. But building a lift is not just as simple as it sounds, not sure if the whole project residents write in to request will they even make it.
The other day my relatives came but the elderly one was on walking stick, they went down to B2 but couldn't find a way up, so got to drive up back to B1 to alight her at the lift and then go back to park at B2 and walk up the stairs to B1 again. hmmm... i'm not sure if i'm the only person facing this frustration because only half the residents in CS will face this problem. :( (those at the main pool side are spare the torture)
wahlau hey, you think too highly of yourself lah...
also no lift on your side of the development maybe because you stay at the cheap end!! haha
Why want to make such nasty comments? 1st floor or penthouse is still staying at CS right? I don't have to tell you which unit/facing i stay to make me feel more superior than you. If u don't have constructive comments, i appreciate you just shut up
i also think it will be quite hard to do a lift to B2. it seems to me that on the BBQ pit half of CS, there is only B1 parking, and on the pool end there is only B2 parking? i.e. essentially there is only 1 level of carpark ..
i believe signs is required at the minimum to direct visitors to the correct blocks and staircases to the correct areas. and i agree - the carpark can get abit unsafe and eerie at night - not recommended for ladies at late nite.:tsk-tsk:
Thank u for sharing the same sentiments.
i correct myself - there really are 2 levels of parking. :ashamed1: noticed it this morning when walking out through the side gate
are visitors not allowed to park at b1? wonder what they would do, cos it really isn't too convenient for visitors to go all the way from b2 to the other end of the condo at b1.:spliff2:
i also think it will be quite hard to do a lift to B2. it seems to me that on the BBQ pit half of CS, there is only B1 parking, and on the pool end there is only B2 parking? i.e. essentially there is only 1 level of carpark ..
i believe signs is required at the minimum to direct visitors to the correct blocks and staircases to the correct areas. and i agree - the carpark can get abit unsafe and eerie at night - not recommended for ladies at late nite.:tsk-tsk:
which side are u saying? I think there's quite a few staircases at different corners leading to B1 and B2 but let me share with u my personal experience, it's quite quiet and dangerous to take the stairs alone, anytime happen not sure if people can see/hear or even save u. The stairs i tried taking was right at the corner near BBQ pit - leads to B1 and B2 carpark.
I think there should be and i hope there's a lift that goes down to B2. But building a lift is not just as simple as it sounds, not sure if the whole project residents write in to request will they even make it.
The other day my relatives came but the elderly one was on walking stick, they went down to B2 but couldn't find a way up, so got to drive up back to B1 to alight her at the lift and then go back to park at B2 and walk up the stairs to B1 again. hmmm... i'm not sure if i'm the only person facing this frustration because only half the residents in CS will face this problem. :( (those at the main pool side are spare the torture)
One tip: At B2 level, you can use "bell" button to call the security guy open the door to any lift for you. You should inform your guest about this.
Install new lift is impossible due to current building structure
that's new to me!! thanks for sharing!! ;)
One tip: At B2 level, you can use "bell" button to call the security guy open the door to any lift for you. You should inform your guest about this.
Install new lift is impossible due to current building structure
it seems like this problem will hit every condo. I'm staying at blk 50+ side and every now and then, my serviceman, delivery, visitors were all asked to go b2 to park and the strangest thing is there's no lift access up from b2 carpark! There's not even a signboard that indicates the 50+ blocks. Service man called me and told me no such block in casa merah! can't find in whole b2. after i went down to check, notice right at both ends there are staircases. :doh:
visitors parking at carpark again has no direct access to function room and got to go through one block which again, even i've no access to open the door for them at level 1. what's going on with this poor estate management..disappointed.
Note: message not intended for non-casa merah residents. please refrain from your nasty postings. thank u.
I just told them to park at B1 instead. It is never full anyway. :p
I just told them to park at B1 instead. It is never full anyway. :p
when i called up management and told them the problem, they said got residents complain visitors park at B1 and no lots left for residents to park so that's y all visitors must go B2. be careful of the security, sometimes they very on the ball to call up the house to ask visitors to shift the cars.
Prices shall go up for D18 especially Double bay residence and if got change can buy unit in resale market.:)
Daniel Foo
23-02-10, 17:21
Despite of a bad economy last year but booming property market in Singapore, Casa Merah managed to come up TOP in the subsale market. Good start to the new year for all CM owners.....
Huat Ah! to all Casa merah investors and owners !!! :spliff:
'Flipping' rate at 3-year low
Reselling of yet-to-be completed private apartments falls to 14% last year
By Joyce Teo
Sub-sales of non-landed homes fell to a three-year low last year, with the proportion at 14 per cent of total non-landed sales, said the latest report from property consultancy DTZ.
This figure is below the 16 per cent in 2008 and 15 per cent in 2007, but much higher than the 2 per cent to 11 per cent registered between 1998 and 2006.
A sub-sale takes place when a buyer buys a new apartment, then resells it before it is built. These deals are usually used as an indicator of speculative activity in the property market.
There were some concerns about the rise in speculative buying in the middle of last year when prices were rising.
In mid-September, the Government announced cooling measures which appeared to have tempered speculative interest, said Colliers International director of research and advisory Tay Huey Ying.
New measures announced on Friday could further dampen interest a little.
The Government said it would levy a stamp duty on sellers of private homes if they were to sell the homes within a year of purchase on or after Feb 20 this year.
It also lowered the loan-to-value limit to 80 per cent for all housing loans provided by financial institutions, from 90 per cent previously.
The Government introduced these measures to 'temper sentiments and pre-empt a property bubble from forming'.
The moves come despite the comparatively lower speculative activity now.
In 1995, sub-sales accounted for a hefty 29 per cent of total non-landed sales. This figure was at 23 per cent in 1996. Last year, median sub-sale prices rose by 24 per cent.
DTZ noted that the median sub-sale price of non-landed homes rose by 3.8 per cent to $1,090 per sq ft in the fourth quarter of last year.
In the last three months of last year, Casa Merah in Tanah Merah saw the highest number of sub-sale transactions, followed by Ferraria Park in Changi.
Median sub-sale prices at Casa Merah rose to $800 psf in the fourth quarter, up from $770 psf in the third quarter and $671 psf at the end of 2008. Both projects were granted Temporary Occupation Permits in the third quarter of last year, DTZ said.
Newly completed projects or those nearing completion usually attract a higher level of sub-sales as the new buyer can move in or rent it out quickly, consultants said.
Knight Frank managing director for residential services Peter Ow thinks sub-sales as a proportion of total home sales may rise this year as many projects will be completed this year.
Other experts think that with the new measures, sub-sale numbers may hold steady this year.
In any case, consultants generally do not expect sub-sales to rise significantly this year. Said Ms Tay: 'Last year, many people bought mass market properties. But, as mass market prices may not rise substantially this year, there may not be many gains to be made in the sub-sale market.'
High-end prices are expected to rise more than mass market prices this year, but runaway prices are unlikely, said DTZ, given concerns such as credit tightening in China.
'Those who want to flip can do so only when the market is rising very fast,' said its head of South-east Asia research, Ms Chua Chor Hoon.
'The new measures won't scare away the speculators. But they will make them think very carefully about flipping as the Government could introduce more measures if needed,' said Ngee Ann Polytechnic lecturer Nicholas Mak.
freefly4587
04-03-10, 14:47
great to join the Casa Merah owners community. Interestingly, I started my search in the west, went through Botannia, Carabelle, Infiniti, Monterey Park and all that, finally made our purchase as Casa Merah. Compared to the distance to MRT and the price, Casa Merah seems like a no brainer. Don't give too much considerations on the 999 vs 99 leasehold. My ownership horizon is really 3-4 years.
Quick question for Casa Merah owners, can you give us some advices on finding good kindergarden nearby not too far out? We are both Chinese and have a 2year kid who has US passport, so not sure what kind of kindergarden we are allowed to put him in. We have a monthly budget at about $700-$1000 for his kindergardens.
Appreciate all your advices.
great to join the Casa Merah owners community. Interestingly, I started my search in the west, went through Botannia, Carabelle, Infiniti, Monterey Park and all that, finally made our purchase as Casa Merah. Compared to the distance to MRT and the price, Casa Merah seems like a no brainer. Don't give too much considerations on the 999 vs 99 leasehold. My ownership horizon is really 3-4 years.
Quick question for Casa Merah owners, can you give us some advices on finding good kindergarden nearby not too far out? We are both Chinese and have a 2year kid who has US passport, so not sure what kind of kindergarden we are allowed to put him in. We have a monthly budget at about $700-$1000 for his kindergardens.
Appreciate all your advices.
There is a Montessori in Eastpoint mall next to Simei MRT. It has classes for playgroup, nursery (N1/N2) up to kindergarten (K1/K2).
freefly4587
05-03-10, 10:35
There is a Montessori in Eastpoint mall next to Simei MRT. It has classes for playgroup, nursery (N1/N2) up to kindergarten (K1/K2).
Thanks! this looks pretty good. http://www.josiahmontessori.com/teacher.htm
kskong2000
25-03-10, 23:19
yesterday i were waiting the train at the platform ad look back to the condo. I noted that a lot of ppl hang their clothe in balcony. it really make the condo like foreign worker hostel. Sorry if i offend any owners. I just feel tht we should keep our living environment neat and clean..at least from outlook
Congratulations!
Your patience is being rewarded.
Casa Merah has a nëw hïgh of $959 psf!
Casa Merah
Address ........................................... psf ............ Area ........ Price .......... Contract Date
74 Tanah Merah Kechil Avenue #10-47 .... $959 psf .... 990 sqft .... $950,000 .... 7 Apr 10
Congratulations!
Your patience is being rewarded.
Casa Merah has a nëw hïgh of $959 psf!
Casa Merah
Address ........................................... psf ............ Area ........ Price .......... Contract Date
74 Tanah Merah Kechil Avenue #10-47 .... $959 psf .... 990 sqft .... $950,000 .... 7 Apr 10
hahaha thanks thanks...not that ican move out though. but high better than low.. :p
Squall8888
28-04-10, 21:37
I think it is pretty common and there is nothing wrong with it. I hang my clothes out too (not casa merah though). Wind + sun, sure dry in 2 hours.
yesterday i were waiting the train at the platform ad look back to the condo. I noted that a lot of ppl hang their clothe in balcony. it really make the condo like foreign worker hostel. Sorry if i offend any owners. I just feel tht we should keep our living environment neat and clean..at least from outlook
Squall8888
28-04-10, 21:39
Seriously, will you stay at a private area or some birds don't lay egg for the same price? I mean, some chestnut condos already 800-900 psf. I will take casa merah anytime even 100 psf more. It is like sixth avenue but of course, a sub urban sixth ave but still better than some locations asking for the same price.
Congratulations!
Your patience is being rewarded.
Casa Merah has a nëw hïgh of $959 psf!
Casa Merah
Address ........................................... psf ............ Area ........ Price .......... Contract Date
74 Tanah Merah Kechil Avenue #10-47 .... $959 psf .... 990 sqft .... $950,000 .... 7 Apr 10
It seems to be pretty common in those suburb mass-market properties?
I think it is pretty common and there is nothing wrong with it. I hang my clothes out too (not casa merah though). Wind + sun, sure dry in 2 hours.
hey CM owners...just wondering if any thoughts on the monthly maintenance fee cost? mine is a 3-bedder and it costs me $307/month incl GST. it's my first property, and i do feel it is a bit on the high side...:scared-5:
how does it usually work longterm...any chance of it getting reduced in the future? :D
hey CM owners...just wondering if any thoughts on the monthly maintenance fee cost? mine is a 3-bedder and it costs me $307/month incl GST. it's my first property, and i do feel it is a bit on the high side...:scared-5:
how does it usually work longterm...any chance of it getting reduced in the future? :D
i also find it on the high side considering there's 500 over units here.
Was this communicated to the prospective buyers before purchase?
i also find it on the high side considering there's 500 over units here.
WolleyDragon
17-05-10, 11:22
paying $300 plus consider high side and cannot afford to pay?? wahlau, you guys damn small time lah..
Want to reduce the fee.. sure can one. In the next AGM, make it one of the items to discuss.
Short term owners will want to pay as little as possible as they have a disregard for future major repairs and maintenances (maybe 5-10 yrs down the road)..
we are talking about comparable condos' maintenance fee, not to show off we are damn rich like YOU.
WolleyDragon
19-05-10, 09:41
your comments sound like vaginal farts to me. haha
Dear adminstrator,
Please do something to stop users from making obscene remarks on the board.
Thank you.
hey CM owners...just wondering if any thoughts on the monthly maintenance fee cost? mine is a 3-bedder and it costs me $307/month incl GST. it's my first property, and i do feel it is a bit on the high side...:scared-5:
how does it usually work longterm...any chance of it getting reduced in the future? :D
The first year's rate is usually communicated to the buyers at the show room. It is diffcult to compare to other projects as every project has its own facilities and other considerations. Some have basement parking, some have special spa, some have what have you facilities. Important thing to note however is that the first year rate has the approval of the relevant goverment authority.
Bus subsequent years' rate will be up to the resident's MC to decide.
thanks Jazzer! it's advices like yours that makes forums work :)
wonder when and how the MC will be formed up. i'm indeed a small-timer :D
The first year's rate is usually communicated to the buyers at the show room. It is diffcult to compare to other projects as every project has its own facilities and other considerations. Some have basement parking, some have special spa, some have what have you facilities. Important thing to note however is that the first year rate has the approval of the relevant goverment authority.
Bus subsequent years' rate will be up to the resident's MC to decide.
freefly4587
04-12-10, 09:12
These guys are working at night and over the weekend. Is this allowed in Singapore? Don't mind they work but weekend should give people a break.
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