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    SINGAPORE — After nearly four years of waiting, residents of The Canopy, an executive condominium (EC) project in Yishun, were glad to receive their keys earlier this year. However, for some residents, the joy turned to shock when they saw the workmanship at their new homes: There were scratches on glass surfaces, cracks on walls and ceilings, uneven flooring, paint stains, poorly plastered walls and water-damaged tiles, among other defects.
    One resident, Mr William Lee, 40, said he found an empty cigarette carton and a plastic bag stuffed below the bathtub in his penthouse unit. Mr Lee, who works in a marine and offshore company, added that the sliding doors were slanted and the toilet doors could not be shut, for instance.

    Ms A Seah, 33, said she found a large scratch running down her living room wall as well as cracks in her parquet, among others. Another resident, who wished to be known only as Mr Ng, said he is considering hiring his own contractor to make remedies to the rusty hinges, slanted taps and scratches on glass found in his house, and then get the developer to bear the cost.
    The Canopy, located at Yishun Avenue 11, is a 99-year leasehold project with 406 units. It was developed by MCC Land. Sales had been brisk, with 60 per cent sold within a month of its launch in October 2010. The project was granted its Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) in January.
    Mr Tan B K, 48, who bought a penthouse unit for S$1.15 million, said “the standard is definitely not up to the mark”. He claimed that he found more than 500 defects, including a gas pipe that is not connected to the stove. He gave up trying to label all the defects, which he photographed and compiled for the developer. “It is completely unacceptable. If there are more than 10 flaws, it is not a defect anymore, it’s a workmanship issue,” he added.
    Residents interviewed questioned why they should continue paying maintenance fees when they are unable to move in.
    Responding to TODAY’s queries, a spokesman for MCC Land assured the owners, saying: “Upon the collection of keys, homebuyers are advised to submit a list of defects, if any, for the developer’s appointed main contractor to carry out the necessary rectification work.
    “As a responsible developer, we assure homebuyers that all valid defects will be rectified. We hope to assist homebuyers of The Canopy to move in as quickly as possible and welcome any feedback from them.”
    ECs are public housing developed and sold by private developers. A Housing and Development Board (HDB) spokesperson said residents who have feedback on the design, finishes or workmanship of an EC unit should approach their developers, who will look into the feedback and rectify any reported defects.
    “When the HDB receives feedback from EC buyers, we will channel them to the developer for their follow-up,” she said.

    “As in the purchase of other private residential property, EC buyers should engage private solicitors to advise them on their rights and remedies under the contract,” she added.
    Apart from workmanship, Mr Lee also took issue with the design of the EC. For example, his balcony is inches away from the public rooftop, and can be scaled easily, he said.

    Other residents have also requested the developer’s approval to install barriers to better segregate their homes from common areas accessible to the public.

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    Developer: MCC Land (Singapore) Pte Ltd
    Architect: Surbana International Consultants Pte Ltd
    Structural Engineer: Surbana International Consultants Pte Ltd
    M & E Engineer: Surbana International Consultants Pte Ltd
    Landscape Consultant: Surbana International Consultants Pte Ltd
    Quality Surveyor: Surbana International Consultants Pte Ltd
    Main Contractor: China Jingye Engineering Corporation Pte Ltd
    Project Manager: Surbana International Consultants Pte Ltd
    Project Description:

    Proposed executive condominium housing development comprising 8 blocks of 12-storey residential building with penthouse (Total 406 units), a single storey basement carpark, swimming pool & communal facilities.

    http://www.greenmark.sg/property-detail.php?id=379

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    MCC Group marked an important development with the incorporation of MCC Land (S) Pte Ltd in
    Singapore in 2010. This move also signalled the fact that MCC was no longer satisfied with just
    remaining a reputable and trusted contractor. Entering into the highest echelon, MCC Land strives
    to be a reliable, premier property developer. With over 20 years of strong presence in Singapore and
    a good understanding of local market needs, MCC Land shares homebuyers' aspirations for better
    living and with that, a need for better homes.

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    Expect developers to cut corners as land and construction costs rises, but selling prices remain stagnant.

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    Machiam like watching horror movie:

    "Mr Tan B K, 48, who bought a penthouse unit for S$1.15 million, said “the standard is definitely not up to the mark”. He claimed that he found more than 500 defects, including a gas pipe that is not connected to the stove. He gave up trying to label all the defects, which he photographed and compiled for the developer. “It is completely unacceptable. If there are more than 10 flaws, it is not a defect anymore, it’s a workmanship issue,” he added."

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    The PH owner must be pretty gullible to show all these defects to the media.
    I wonder what potential buyers will think of his unit in 5 years time.
    "Never argue with an idiot, or he will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ringo33 View Post
    The PH owner must be pretty gullible to show all these defects to the media.
    I wonder what potential buyers will think of his unit in 5 years time.
    Honestly... people will unlikely to remember

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    Quote Originally Posted by fireflyy View Post
    Honestly... people will unlikely to remember
    There is no such thing as unlikely to remember because anything that is posted online can be easily found with google. And anyone who do a search in this forum will most likely to find it anyway.
    "Never argue with an idiot, or he will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience."

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    More cost-cutting by developers going forward. Some items may not be obvious until a few years later.

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    nothing shocking. Finishing and workmanship has been steadily worsening since 08/09.

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    Esparina n Prive are not as bad as this pjt.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ringo33 View Post
    The PH owner must be pretty gullible to show all these defects to the media.
    I wonder what potential buyers will think of his unit in 5 years time.
    As long as the developer rectifies the defects promptly and later the penthouse owner goes to the press to let the public know of the prompt rectification, then the public's confidence in the developer will be restored.

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    This is just the tip of the ice berg...these are just visible defects..what about those hidden defects that will only appear later on...

    Good luck owners....

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