i was about to say thatOriginally Posted by bargain hunter
i was about to say thatOriginally Posted by bargain hunter
Originally Posted by hopeful
ta-da, who will know the difference between a structural or non-structural wall from the developer's brochure? unless it is compulsory to look at detailed engineering plans, you can never tell
I remember in the past when you visit a showflat, you get a nice brochure from the developer which contains a price list stating the selling price of all the units launched, the discount given, and the final selling price. This creates transparency as all prospective buyers know the price range of the project beforehand and agents cannot mislead them.
Unfortunately, this is no longer practised. Instead buyers have to frantically copy the prices of the units from the agent who holds on to the master price list.....![]()
even the current "show flat must show actual unit" thing, I thought it was already in place.Originally Posted by hopeful
now looks like, *everything* that has been said before, are simply "guidelines" only, with no enforcement. developer can choose to ignore them.
KBW should not have missed this.
this is the formal act of legislation. it must be debated and passed in parliament and ministries can't suka suka come up with policies/rulesOriginally Posted by amk
its also gonna take awhile before it gets implemented. starting from projects which have yet to get approval and those will only be launched a long time later.
I'm not legal expert, but why must this be a "law" ? MAS says you cannot loan x%, and that is immediate, it does not need a law. In the past when CPF money was not allowed to use for 2nd pty unless you get minimum sum etc, the rule was also immediate, I dun remember passing any "amendment" on CPF Act.
(that's why I said earlier, Tharman should have gotten this KBW job, and let him play with the big shot developers as *financial matters*)
haha, terrible. the agent told me it is the developer who decides to do it this way. Says a lot about the developer, in that particular instance it is CDL.Originally Posted by Woody
just to add on...
should also show location of lift shafts as well as rubbish chutes on individual floor level, in relation to the units. so that you know where the noise is coming from and whether you are sleeping next to the rubbish chute.![]()
this info is found only in a few of the brochures.
also the location of the rubbish dump and electrical substation.
doubt these will be included and just got to ask for them.
Very soon we will see showroom cladded with mirrors all round to create the next level of illusion and ultra white glossy floor tiles. Bright LEDS etc etc![]()
MAS and CPF board had vested powers under the relevant legislation to make their announcements and recommendations have immediate effect and the force of law - statutory powers granted to stat boards for limited scope which is subject to regular reviews by ministry of law etc - so their powers are legislatively providedOriginally Posted by amk
Bill passing and debate at parliamentary level are for those outside of the norm measures and act amendments such as this one which takes a bit more time and also because of the public sensitivity arising out of this (also to cover backside like that time when they debate about legalizing gambling industry in Singapore) to have deliberate prolonged discussions and properly documented records of them having done so heh
the location of substations and dumps are typically found in the site plan. but no one puts up location of rubbish chute in brochures since it's of no interest. just have to ask if the chute is inside or outside of the unitOriginally Posted by lifeline
even if the site plan shows the locations of substation, rubbish points, etc, develop can change w/o notice.
in my condo, there suppost to hv a linkway to the carpark near a block. but developer didnt build citing overlooked GFA. so those living in the block hv one less access to carpark.
linkway was there in the intial site plan.
substation is a big thing. unless the site is freaking huge and has multiple options for road access, it is unlikely to shift.Originally Posted by may2012
a linkway can't be mentioned in the same breath as a substation.
you can ask for paper CAD plans at the showflat. more accurate than showflat or brochure since these have already been approved by the authorities.Originally Posted by may2012
i dont think it is likely they sell first then submit engineering plans.
more likely they get approval for engineering plans, then sell the project. in the meantime, they "tinker" a bit with brochure, showflat, and the project model. dont trust the siteplan etc. again refer to engineering plans.
To solve all the problem, just by resale property lah. What you see is what you get.
"Never argue with an idiot, or he will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience."
Or pay $20 go BCA inspect the building plans. Very informative stuff.Originally Posted by hopeful
some like the smell of new house mah.Originally Posted by Ringo33
Even so, I understand developer may amend the plans at any time. But they are probably minor changes.Originally Posted by Kanarazu
I tried once and it does only show detailed building plans for each level. But it does not provide dimensions for each indivial unit type .
Yes building plan can change again but usually to conform to safety regulations, eg creating a fire engine access road into the less accessible part of the estate, changes to wall/door, cabinet length etc to cater to wheelchair accessibility etc.Originally Posted by bsslang
I managed to find dimensions on only the oldest building plan. If dont have then use 60cm for the depth of wardrobe cabinet and extrapolate from there.
There is an architectural symbol in the plan I don't understand. It's a T in a circle but slanted slightly at a small angle. Usually found in the toilet. What does it mean?
thermostat?Originally Posted by Kanarazu
But why need a thermostat in the toilet ? 點解?Originally Posted by hopeful
so that u can 'bomb' in comfort??Originally Posted by Kanarazu