Kelana Mahkota Condo Pre Management Committee

[thcck0315]

:)

Just called SMI this morning and was informed by a Malay guy ?Hasrul that the CF is finally ready and he is preparing to send it out by post today.
So for all owners :D ,pls wait for another 2-3 days before we receive our letter of confirmation of CF from SMI and start our renovation. Hopefully the waiting game is over now and we,the owner of KM can finally move into our unit soon.

[totoro]

:)

Just called SMI this morning and was informed by a Malay guy ?Hasrul that the CF is finally ready and he is preparing to send it out by post today.
So for all owners :D ,pls wait for another 2-3 days before we receive our letter of confirmation of CF from SMI and start our renovation. Hopefully the waiting game is over now and we,the owner of KM can finally move into our unit soon.

This is brilliant news!!!!!

Actually yesterday I was told the CF had already been collected yesterday. :D

[Da Rat]

:)

Just called SMI this morning and was informed by a Malay guy ?Hasrul that the CF is finally ready and he is preparing to send it out by post today.
So for all owners :D ,pls wait for another 2-3 days before we receive our letter of confirmation of CF from SMI and start our renovation. Hopefully the waiting game is over now and we,the owner of KM can finally move into our unit soon.
Thats great news. Happy Moving! The CF is within our reach.
Cheers all around.....!

[totoro]

Dear All,

The Manager of Samudra Property Management Sdn Bhd who is managing KMC, requested me to inform all KMC owners who are moving in to MK (after CF issue) are required to fill up the above form G and submit it 3 days in advance to facilitate clearance at the guard house.This form is attached (.pdf)
More details can be obtained at Management Office in KMC.

kuanj

Mr Kuan,

Do you know where we should submit this form G? and can we actually submit it this week? to facilitate moving in this weekend?

[exiled_criminal]

Thats great news. Happy Moving! The CF is within our reach.
Cheers all around.....!

call SMI and u can pick up the CF TODAY ;)

[C&E]

:)

Just called SMI this morning and was informed by a Malay guy ?Hasrul that the CF is finally ready and he is preparing to send it out by post today.
So for all owners :D ,pls wait for another 2-3 days before we receive our letter of confirmation of CF from SMI and start our renovation. Hopefully the waiting game is over now and we,the owner of KM can finally move into our unit soon.

Thx for the great news~ :)
Cheers~

[kuanj]

Mr Kuan,

Do you know where we should submit this form G? and can we actually submit it this week? to facilitate moving in this weekend?

Hi Mark,

Do submit the moving form to Mr Bala or rep at the KMC
maintenance office three days in advance. Enjoy yr moving in.

The beginning of a nightmare has begun becos so many issues affecting all residents need to be ironed out with "SAMUDRA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SDN BHD" our maintenance company appointed by SMI the developer.

kuanj

[totoro]

I collected a copy of the letter from SMI regarding the CF. Renovation works may start even today.

Cheers!

[ciderblue]

I collected a copy of the letter from SMI regarding the CF. Renovation works may start even today.

Cheers!

I think what they means is we can submit our renovation plan by today. Another question is how long they gonna take to approve our renovation plan? Do you guys really willing to pay for the bin rental of RM100 per week?

[SHiGE]

do we need to collect the CF ourselves at SMI office in Phileo or they will mail to us?

[totoro]

do we need to collect the CF ourselves at SMI office in Phileo or they will mail to us?

They will mail. Fyi, the CF is dated 31 Jan 2005.

[shel]

I collected a copy of the letter from SMI regarding the CF. Renovation works may start even today.

Cheers!

Hey Totoro. Do you know whats the procedure if we want to do wiring, installation of the kitchen cabs, grille and etc? Is it submit the form G first... then wait for 3 days and then proceed to pay them the deposit of $ 3000 before starting the reno works?

[totoro]

Hey Totoro. Do you know whats the procedure if we want to do wiring, installation of the kitchen cabs, grille and etc? Is it submit the form G first... then wait for 3 days and then proceed to pay them the deposit of $ 3000 before starting the reno works?

I think form G is for moving in / out.

For renovation works, I believe there is a form attached together with your VP letter. If you are using the panel contractors, they will already have the forms for you to sign.

Cheers!

[kennethlhm]

Hi,

Anyone collected the 2 units of aircond already? How about the refund of the free interest plan?

Are water & electrical supply ready? Can I test them out during my 3rd inspection next week?

Anyone quote the kitchen cabinet already? How much roughly? I plan to build kitchen cabinet including top (almost till the end, only keep for a fridge space).

About the grills, where can I see the patterns? What are the rules that I need follow? Can I get outside contractor?

[totoro]

Hi,

Anyone collected the 2 units of aircond already? How about the refund of the free interest plan?

Are water & electrical supply ready? Can I test them out during my 3rd inspection next week?

Anyone quote the kitchen cabinet already? How much roughly? I plan to build kitchen cabinet including top (almost till the end, only keep for a fridge space).

About the grills, where can I see the patterns? What are the rules that I need follow? Can I get outside contractor?

These are covered in previous posts... do have a read. :)

[anastasea]

got the CF already....Lets move in!!!!!!!

[totoro]

got the CF already....Lets move in!!!!!!!

My contractor says she can get someone to fix up the grilles in a day. It is possible to move in this weekend. Too bad I balik kampung...

[thcck0315]

:eek:
Read somewhere that developer is not allow to collect huge amount(not more than RM1000) of deposit from owner before the renovation and if this happen to us we can write in a complain letter to ???? someone please double check on this.tks

Would like to share to all of you that one shop in Selayang(just opposite Selayang Mall) is selling Panasonic ionizer(puritee S2) 1hp at RM 1090 including installation.

Anybody is moving in this weekend ?

[SHiGE]

someone going for your reinspection help me get Jimmy, the person in charge for Block C retification, handphone number plz... thank you.

[totoro]

:eek:
Would like to share to all of you that one shop in Selayang(just opposite Selayang Mall) is selling Panasonic ionizer(puritee S2) 1hp at RM 1090 including installation.

Anybody is moving in this weekend ?

Tong Kong sells the Puritee S2 for RM980, excluding installation. It's very near to Kelana too.

Sigh, now I'm rushing to make orders for lights, fans, air-cons and kitchen accessories. Headache...

[kennethlhm]

These are covered in previous posts... do have a read. :)

i read thru the whole thread but cant find anything abt the free aircond, interest free plan.

[totoro]

i read thru the whole thread but cant find anything abt the free aircond, interest free plan.

hi... sorry overlooked the air-con... maybe you can call SMI about that? As I didn't get any free air-cons with my purchase.

[Da Rat]

See if you can find out more from Mr Bala of the Mgmt office. Tel: 012 6080 977.
He might have the info.

[kennethlhm]

i already got the voucher for the airconds. i jus wan to know any1 collected already? coz the deadline is few months later afraid if i collect late then may need to wait long time for stock.

abt the free interest plan i already submitted the documents. cindy said will submit all application at same time so jus asking any1 got any news.

[totoro]

I suppose we can start getting the resident cards and so on.

No more 'inspection-confirmation-slip' pass. Woohoo...! :D

Btw, this thread has been viewed over 25,000 times!

[anastasea]

I think my fren will be moving this weekend. so when are they going to start charging us for maintenance fees? According to SMI we have to pay from the date of the CF but then the CF dated in Jan. Anyway i still need an explanation from SMI why the CF dated in Jan but we just got the CF end of March.

Block A is quite clean compare to Block B.

Did you notice that toilet window a bit rusty?

[shel]

i already got the voucher for the airconds. i jus wan to know any1 collected already? coz the deadline is few months later afraid if i collect late then may need to wait long time for stock.

abt the free interest plan i already submitted the documents. cindy said will submit all application at same time so jus asking any1 got any news.


Hi kennethlhm, dont worry... there will be enough of stocks for all of us. I called there few weeks back to confirm. You can either collect it from them if you have the transport or you can ask them to come and fix it for you. It cost probably around RM 150 per unit if they fix for you.

As for the free interest plan, cindy will give us a call once the cheque is ready. So, no worries too...

[V&C]

I collected a copy of the letter from SMI regarding the CF. Renovation works may start even today.

Cheers!

Me too :D CF collected ;)

[V&C]

Tong Kong sells the Puritee S2 for RM980, excluding installation. It's very near to Kelana too.

Sigh, now I'm rushing to make orders for lights, fans, air-cons and kitchen accessories. Headache...

Is Tong Kong located in SS2 ?

[totoro]

Is Tong Kong located in SS2 ?

Both SS2 and SS3. http://www.tongkong.com.my (site not updated)

[V&C]

Both SS2 and SS3. http://www.tongkong.com.my (site not updated)

Yeah...this is the shop I went yesterday :D Goods are very cheap ;)

[V&C]

Hm.... I wondering can we do renovation without paying the deposit. Just fixing some additional socket, plaster ceiling, painting & a grill at the enterance only. No major hacking... :rolleyes:

[Jaytea]

According to SMI we have to pay from the date of the CF but then the CF dated in Jan. Anyway i still need an explanation from SMI why the CF dated in Jan but we just got the CF end of March.

Dear all,

Please keep the envelope and cover letter of the CF just in case we need to re-butt their request to pay maintainance from the date when the CF is issued. Would also be wise to keep your "inspection letter" or whatever it is called as that also has a record of the dates you keluar/masuk the building as a non-resident/whatever.

Documentation like this would be important in case they demand we pay the maintainance. I, for one, refuse to pay.

:eek: have to rush-rush do all my fixtures shopping

[fifa76]

Dear All,

Does anyone know whether the earthquake yesterday cause any damage to our KM building ?

[kennethlhm]

Hi kennethlhm, dont worry... there will be enough of stocks for all of us. I called there few weeks back to confirm. You can either collect it from them if you have the transport or you can ask them to come and fix it for you. It cost probably around RM 150 per unit if they fix for you.

As for the free interest plan, cindy will give us a call once the cheque is ready. So, no worries too...

rm150 installation per unit. is rm150 nett price already including everything (paips, cables)? touchup the wall ofter drill for paip?

[kennethlhm]

do we need to collect CF personally or they will mail to us or?

[V&C]

do we need to collect CF personally or they will mail to us or?

When I collect the CF today, they told me they have send for posting already, no point collecting it. You should be receiving the CF by early next week ;)

[nkent]

They will mail. Fyi, the CF is dated 31 Jan 2005.

Does that means that our service/maintenance fees started 1st Feb2 2005??? :confused: :confused: :confused:

[Andryn]

who wants the CF copy...i can fax it over to you by tomorrow. please let me know your fax no by sms me 012-9359178...yahoooo...got the CF and my contractor is starting her work tomorrow morning haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[totoro]

dear neighbours,
i plan to move in by next weekend.

questions:

- can we move in on Sundays, or do renovation work?
- what type of work constitutes renovation, and requires deposit? air-con installation need arr?
- does anyone want to exchange quotes for panel contractors and outsiders?
- is anyone from Block C looking to sell their units? preferrably top floors facing outside, or lower floors facing the pool.

cheers!

[kennethlhm]

Does that means that our service/maintenance fees started 1st Feb2 2005??? :confused: :confused: :confused:

I think we should argue for the starting from the date SMI issue the CF to us. Then the maintenance fees should start from 1st apr.

[fifa76]

I think we should argue for the starting from the date SMI issue the CF to us. Then the maintenance fees should start from 1st apr.

ya.. i agreed wif me, we sud argue wif SMI and the mainenance sud start after we can the cf.. sudn't follow the cf letter date

[V&C]

ya.. i agreed wif me, we sud argue wif SMI and the mainenance sud start after we can the cf.. sudn't follow the cf letter date

Hm... 1st April sounds not fair to those people haven't collected their keys. :rolleyes:

[kennethlhm]

Hm... 1st April sounds not fair to those people haven't collected their keys. :rolleyes:

i oso havent collected my keys. next tue is my 3rd inspection. but i think is fair enuf coz we cant wait till all residents collect their keys. when will it be?

[kennethlhm]

they cant charge our maintenance fees frm Jan coz we r not allowed to move in or use the facility.

[C&E]

Hm.... I wondering can we do renovation without paying the deposit. Just fixing some additional socket, plaster ceiling, painting & a grill at the enterance only. No major hacking... :rolleyes:

We are doing the similiar reno as yours, and according to Mr Bala, it will be RM3k of deposit!!!!!! :mad:

!@#$%^&*

[C&E]

dear neighbours,
i plan to move in by next weekend.

questions:

- can we move in on Sundays, or do renovation work?
- what type of work constitutes renovation, and requires deposit? air-con installation need arr?
- does anyone want to exchange quotes for panel contractors and outsiders?
- is anyone from Block C looking to sell their units? preferrably top floors facing outside, or lower floors facing the pool.

cheers!

According to the application form for reno given out by Mr Bala, all reno works can only be carried out Mon-Fri (9am-5pm) and Sat (9am-1pm). So, we can't do it on Sunday.
According to the form again, air-cond installation is considered as minor reno, so RM1k is applicable. :mad: !@#$%^&*
Its all $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!!

p/s: Dear totoro: i quote these from the form, pls double comfirm with Mr Bala again. thx. ;)

[Da Rat]

Anyone asking their contractors to pay the deposit instead? In a way, it would make them more responsible. RM3K is pretty steep. I dont want to lose single cent. Already I am going to be paying RM200 for the rubish bin, coz my reno works will be for ten days. If they allowed a full Saturday and Sunday for reno, it could save us a 100 bucks.

[exiled_criminal]

dear neighbours,
i plan to move in by next weekend.

questions:

- can we move in on Sundays, or do renovation work?
- what type of work constitutes renovation, and requires deposit? air-con installation need arr?
- does anyone want to exchange quotes for panel contractors and outsiders?
- is anyone from Block C looking to sell their units? preferrably top floors facing outside, or lower floors facing the pool.

cheers!
Hi is your grill contractor one of the pnales appointed by SMI? Can i have her number?

I understand that u have been quoted Main entrance and yard for RM880. I just found out that mine was RM710 & RM310 respectively.

[totoro]

Hi is your grill contractor one of the pnales appointed by SMI? Can i have her number?

I understand that u have been quoted Main entrance and yard for RM880. I just found out that mine was RM710 & RM310 respectively.

Mine is Type C. I think it depends on what you requested from the panel? Coz I am getting quite a few things done by them, so it's probably discounted a bit.

But... some items can still be found cheaper outside... just that, less then 3k deposit and RM100 bin rentals and all the hassle, I have no choice but to fork out the 'premium'.

[exiled_criminal]

Mine is Type C. I think it depends on what you requested from the panel? Coz I am getting quite a few things done by them, so it's probably discounted a bit.

But... some items can still be found cheaper outside... just that, less then 3k deposit and RM100 bin rentals and all the hassle, I have no choice but to fork out the 'premium'.

mine is type C too. I will let them do the grills+ aircon. The one quoted me is Sherman from Arenachem Marketing.

[exiled_criminal]

mine is type C too. I will let them do the grills+ aircon. The one quoted me is Sherman from Arenachem Marketing.

I plan to hide the air con cable from the switch in cornice. however the portion from the switch to the cornice...might need some hackings..sighs...

[V&C]

they cant charge our maintenance fees frm Jan coz we r not allowed to move in or use the facility.

I argee with you. But start charging on April also not very fair. Hm... The best is... they(SMI) should start charging us after all the resident collected their keys :D (we save a lot :p )

[V&C]

Anyone asking their contractors to pay the deposit instead? In a way, it would make them more responsible. RM3K is pretty steep. I dont want to lose single cent. Already I am going to be paying RM200 for the rubish bin, coz my reno works will be for ten days. If they allowed a full Saturday and Sunday for reno, it could save us a 100 bucks.

Can we share the rubbish bin ??? :confused: Why are we paying so much ? 100 bucks per bin, if we can share, share lah... :mad:

[alexcttan]

Hi All, glad that the CF is out....small problem solved...more problems will come, to overcome the problems, we need to prevent it from the start!!!
Few important notes:

Deposit for renovation: Have to pay, even is a minor renovation, but get the contractor to pay, so that they will be more responsible. You won't like it when other contractors screw up our lift, corridors, public facilities etc....who to fix it later...our maintainance money!!!

Maintainance fee: Have to pay, that is the only way we can upkeep our property, when to pay, well, we have to work with the management, January is unfair and waiting till everyone collected the keys also unfair, it should start one month after SMI sent out the CF i.e. starting May 2005. But be a responsible house owner, pay promptly.

Residence form and card: We need to register our RA a ASAP and issue RA card for security reason. We can't just have people walking around, specially when they are building another project right next to us, all visitors need to register, even potential house buyer and agent. It is our right and our responsibility to protect our property.

Parking sticker: We have paid quite a lot for the parking lot, we need the parking sticker immediately.

Please attend the meeting on the 10/4/05. Can we have it in KM instead.

[nkent]

Is it compulsory that we rent their rubbish bin at Rm100/week? Can we buy one ourselves instead? After all, the main point of having the rubbish bin is to ensure that the rubbish from our condo unit's reno works to the main rubbish dump does not scatter all over the place. :mad:

[kennethlhm]

is rubbish bin neccessary? wat if i only wan install airconds & kitchen cabinet

[totoro]

As none of the owners so far have been officially informed of the deposits and bin rentals so far, this probably will not cause too much ruckus until a bit later.

[alexcttan]

As none of the owners so far have been officially informed of the deposits and bin rentals so far, this probably will not cause too much ruckus until a bit later.

Again, We should pay for the rubbish bin rentals, but RM 100 a week is too much....If we collectively bargain for a lower price i.e. RM 50 a week, I think they can accomodate our request, no harm trying...do keep us inform if any of you get a good deal.....My contractor needs 4 weeks for renovation..and RM 400 is too much :mad:

[ciderblue]

Hi All, glad that the CF is out....small problem solved...more problems will come, to overcome the problems, we need to prevent it from the start!!!
Few important notes:

Deposit for renovation: Have to pay, even is a minor renovation, but get the contractor to pay, so that they will be more responsible. You won't like it when other contractors screw up our lift, corridors, public facilities etc....who to fix it later...our maintainance money!!!

Maintainance fee: Have to pay, that is the only way we can upkeep our property, when to pay, well, we have to work with the management, January is unfair and waiting till everyone collected the keys also unfair, it should start one month after SMI sent out the CF i.e. starting May 2005. But be a responsible house owner, pay promptly.

Residence form and card: We need to register our RA a ASAP and issue RA card for security reason. We can't just have people walking around, specially when they are building another project right next to us, all visitors need to register, even potential house buyer and agent. It is our right and our responsibility to protect our property.

Parking sticker: We have paid quite a lot for the parking lot, we need the parking sticker immediately.

Please attend the meeting on the 10/4/05. Can we have it in KM instead.

I agree to have the 10/04/2005 meeting in KMC, as the CF is out and we are allow to go in on Sunday. This will also bring up the notice to other owners who are not in this forum. Their ideal and voice are equally important.

[teen kosong]

I too agree with Cider n Alex to have our next RA meeting in KM. It would be very convenient for all, i guess...

Maybe we can have it in the Badminton hall or somewhere else....

What say you Mr. Kuan?

Regards.

[kuanj]

I too agree with Cider n Alex to have our next RA meeting in KM. It would be very convenient for all, i guess...

Maybe we can have it in the Badminton hall or somewhere else....

What say you Mr. Kuan?

Regards.
Hi Teen Kosong and rest,

Thank you for yr concern. Definately we have in mind the convenience of everybody.

Infact I have spoken to Mr Bala 4 days ago and was informed that there are no chairs in the so call common Hall or badminton court. The management is not providing chairs etc for the meeting. Under such circumstances I have no choice but to maintain the venu i.e. CDC Management Development's class room (can accomodate up to 90 pax).

Remember the first meeting at the lobby, it was very diffcult to conduct a meeting in such a manner.

The venue at CDC is provided free of charge with proper furniture and LCD projector.

Solutions are welcomed.

Thank you

kuanj


P/S Your kind support is much needed especially in the initial stages of forming the RA. Do participate in the 10 April meeting.

[Tarantula]

meeting by the pool side also can.. sit on the floor.. i dont think that's a problem... besides, we can admire our pool.. and probably who ever that come on that day, can join us also...

[alexcttan]

meeting by the pool side also can.. sit on the floor.. i dont think that's a problem... besides, we can admire our pool.. and probably who ever that come on that day, can join us also...

BYOC....bring your own chair :D

We can invite the management to particate in our meeting too... :rolleyes:

[kuanj]

meeting by the pool side also can.. sit on the floor.. i dont think that's a problem... besides, we can admire our pool.. and probably who ever that come on that day, can join us also...

Hi Tarantula,

Your proposal to have a meeting by the poolside is noted. However, it is to be noted that conversing in the open air is not a simple task. You need a big voice. The other concern is the that the particiapants are being scattered around the pool.Those on the opposite side or seated/standing a distant away from the speaker will need a super hear inorder to capture the discussion.

kuanj

[tfleong]

I'm renting out my unit, which is in Block C, 17th floor, pool view, type D. 1 parking. Looking for newly weds / young couples. Please contact me, Leong @ 012 398 3108

Thanks.

[alexcttan]

Dear All,

Just called SMI and found out we need to start paying our maintainance from February onwards as according to our S & P, we have to start paying one month after Vacant possession. So they are using our 3 months advance payment to deduct the maintainance fee for Feb, March and April. Apparently MPPJ had issue the CF in January but only inform SMI to collect it last week, that was the reason given by SMI. :mad: :mad: :mad:

What to do??? Pay lor !!! :(

[totoro]

Just called SMI and found out we need to start paying our maintainance from February onwards as according to our S & P, we have to start paying one month after Vacant possession. So they are using our 3 months advance payment to deduct the maintainance fee for Feb, March and April. Apparently MPPJ had issue the CF in January but only inform SMI to collect it last week, that was the reason given by SMI. :mad: :mad: :mad:

What to do??? Pay lor !!! :(

This is BS, and I think we will need to debate this during the RA meeting this April 10!

[SHiGE]

Dear All,

Just called SMI and found out we need to start paying our maintainance from February onwards as according to our S & P, we have to start paying one month after Vacant possession. So they are using our 3 months advance payment to deduct the maintainance fee for Feb, March and April. Apparently MPPJ had issue the CF in January but only inform SMI to collect it last week, that was the reason given by SMI. :mad: :mad: :mad:

What to do??? Pay lor !!! :(
What the hell!!!

[SHiGE]

Just went and collected my keys just now eventhough they didn't call me for my 3rd inspection. Still got 1 chipped tiles didn't solve for me... don't care, i will ask my contractor to fix for me.

Then at the office, heard a couple arguing with one of the man from maintenance over why there is no power cable for the aircon. There is only a switch but not the cable. The KM maintenance guy said the cable is not included. They only provide a free Switch. Are we suppose to have the cable? My Masterbedroom don't have the cable.

Anyone want to share and buy the tiles since they sell in carton? I just need only 1 living room tiles and a couple of mini starcase tiles.

[totoro]

Then at the office, heard a couple arguing with one of the man from maintenance over why there is no power cable for the aircon. There is only a switch but not the cable. The KM maintenance guy said the cable is not included. They only provide a free Switch. Are we suppose to have the cable? My Masterbedroom don't have the cable.


I guess the electrical upgrade just includes internal wiring up to the a/c power point/switch, but not to the air-con unit because they hv no idea where we want to put our air-cons, so how to pull the wiring right to the internal a/c unit?

I hv 6 air-con points but i'll only be using 4.

[C&E]

Dear All,

Just called SMI and found out we need to start paying our maintainance from February onwards as according to our S & P, we have to start paying one month after Vacant possession. So they are using our 3 months advance payment to deduct the maintainance fee for Feb, March and April. Apparently MPPJ had issue the CF in January but only inform SMI to collect it last week, that was the reason given by SMI. :mad: :mad: :mad:

What to do??? Pay lor !!! :(

WHAT THE XXXX....
They are just too much!!!
Yeah, we really need to discuss this in the coming RA meeting!

p/s:Just received the copy of CF posted by SMI.

[exiled_criminal]

Dear All,

Just called SMI and found out we need to start paying our maintainance from February onwards as according to our S & P, we have to start paying one month after Vacant possession. So they are using our 3 months advance payment to deduct the maintainance fee for Feb, March and April. Apparently MPPJ had issue the CF in January but only inform SMI to collect it last week, that was the reason given by SMI. :mad: :mad: :mad:

What to do??? Pay lor !!! :(

Because of this, we should get them to fix whatever minor defects and the missing 3" of tiles in the kitchen and bathroom. SMI told me I need to wait for a long time before they can fix coz there are more 700++ units. I told them its not my problem and they will have to pay for it if they dun fix within 4 weeks time contractually.

[kennethlhm]

Dear All,

Just called SMI and found out we need to start paying our maintainance from February onwards as according to our S & P, we have to start paying one month after Vacant possession. So they are using our 3 months advance payment to deduct the maintainance fee for Feb, March and April. Apparently MPPJ had issue the CF in January but only inform SMI to collect it last week, that was the reason given by SMI. :mad: :mad: :mad:

What to do??? Pay lor !!! :(

This is cheating man... i remember last time SMI told me the maintenance fees start charge when CF is issued.

The problem is between MPPJ & SMI. Ask SMI claim the feb, march maintainence fee frm MPPJ. We cant jus pay the few months advance jus for nothing.

I got ask abt the aircond point also during inspection. The guy said only provide the switch no cable plug.

[totoro]

The problem is between MPPJ & SMI. Ask SMI claim the feb, march maintainence fee frm MPPJ.

I lost 2.5 months rental on my house (several thousand RM) and they still expect me to pay them maintenance for facilities that were not even available or accessible?

[Tarantula]

hahhahah.... its funny that we have purchased the KM and now we are the victims...

feel like going to press.. and tell the whole world abt the Sterling.. dont buy that coz the developer is SUCKSSS....

[kennethlhm]

is not reasonable. maintenance fees should start only when CF is issued. coz we cant use the facilities b4 CF then y should we pay for it?

or is it planned earlier by SMI already? they already know only able to collect the CF this month end. or not y they wan us pay 3 months in advance 1st?

[thcck0315]

:mad:
Really don't trust SMI for whatever reason they give on holding up the CF,what I know is if they can't get the defect rectify within 4weeks after the form submitted then we can ask our contractor to do it for us and claim from the final 5% of payment(it's in the S&P),so I personally think that they purposely holding up the CF so that they can slowly....fixing up the the defect cos we can't do anything before the CF is issue to us.

About renovation why we need to pay RM 3000 for deposit,as in the VP book is only stated RM 500 ?

:)
I will bring my contractor to KM this Saturday to finalize my plan for renovation and to start on it ASAP cos my wife due date for delivery is in June.

Hope that the coming RA meeting will be held in KM.....

[alexcttan]

What can we do???

[kennethlhm]

i oso think tht they purpose hold the CF. coz during my 1st inspection in jan, i saw some units is not completed such as sink not yet install, some portion still not yet paint. they will quickly fix everything for u to inspect when ur appointment date come 1st. so i think they not yet completed 100% for the whole building when VP.

[totoro]

i oso think tht they purpose hold the CF. coz during my 1st inspection in jan, i saw some units is not completed such as sink not yet install, some portion still not yet paint. they will quickly fix everything for u to inspect when ur appointment date come 1st. so i think they not yet completed 100% for the whole building when VP.

hmm, kinda dodgy to have VP letter in early Jan, but can only arrange to inspect and collect key in March huh?

and to enforce that VP has been handover within 14 days of notification, and but CF is to stated to be 31 Jan 2005, instead of from the date of notification?

[kennethlhm]

i suspect issue the VP coz dun wan kena penalty coz mus complete in 3 yrs time. so eventhough MPPJ approve the CF already SMI cant issue yet coz they still need few months to complete everything.

[totoro]

i suspect issue the VP coz dun wan kena penalty coz mus complete in 3 yrs time. so eventhough MPPJ approve the CF already SMI cant issue yet coz they still need few months to complete everything.

How to approve CF if building not completed?

[Jaytea]

can someone please post SMIs site. i am trying to look up for info on the company.

thanks

[totoro]

can someone please post SMIs site. i am trying to look up for info on the company.

thanks

www.smib.com.my

[duxz]

Two words 'F**k Them'... i wont be paying for the maintainance from febuary.

If they wanna be calculative over each and everything..... i will have to start calculating my losses on rental of house over thier fake CF crap lie, losses on my time spend paying stupid interest to my banker due to thier delay, losses of my time spend thinking of when i m able to move in and with this i will bill them on the delay of CF which is actually dated 21 jan 2005... hmmmm shall i charge them on a daily rate or a weekly rate?

Or lets say we go nationwide.... media coverage which covers all newspapers and tv :) that will be really cool and put some damage to thier sales of sterling!

[anastasea]

what ever it is we have to fight back!!!!!How much hidden cost that SMI wanna charge us??!!!!!...Tomorrow will call MPPJ to get the full picture. Dont pay a single cent eventhough is MPPJ fault. How come b4 i got the CF, MPPJ told me that they already sent it to developer. IF the developer bijak bistari why dont they call or just go to MPPJ to investigate what is going on. oohhh i know , end of the day they can charge us ma.....
I think, The SMI thought that we are stupid and we are rich enough to pay them. Let us do banner or anything to prevent people from buying any house from SMI. At least they kena somethinglah!

[kennethlhm]

Mayb the whole story is made up by SMI. They may hav the CF long time ago. Now blame on MPPJ only.

[anastasea]

i agree with u 100%. My interest charges is more than RM5000. They charged me interest coz late proceed to the PANEL lawyer. That time i tried to negotiate maybe there can reduce the amount. It took 1 month to give revised amount which they only less RM200. First time beli so dont know the procedure of buying a house.

[kennethlhm]

i agree with u 100%. My interest charges is more than RM5000. They charged me interest coz late proceed to the PANEL lawyer. That time i tried to negotiate maybe there can reduce the amount. It took 1 month to give revised amount which they only less RM200. First time beli so dont know the procedure of buying a house.

my interest charge is rm400+. SMI said is bank delay. so i checked with bank. bank only paid me bck rm200.

[SHiGE]

i agree with u 100%. My interest charges is more than RM5000. They charged me interest coz late proceed to the PANEL lawyer. That time i tried to negotiate maybe there can reduce the amount. It took 1 month to give revised amount which they only less RM200. First time beli so dont know the procedure of buying a house.
WOW!! RM5K.. that must be rili painful. Me also first time buying house and blur blur along the way. Lucky nothing happen. Actually who is at fault? Their lawyer or your lawyer? or your bank?

[Psalm91]

my interest charge is rm400+. SMI said is bank delay. so i checked with bank. bank only paid me bck rm200.

Same here.. interest charged is abt rm400 and was said to be bank delay. I checked with the bank & had a very hard time getting thru to the per incharge. At last I just paid the interest without bothering to press the bank. Is there anyting I can do now to get back at least some $$ from the bank or is it too late ? Who is your banker ? Mine is Hong Leong

[kennethlhm]

Same here.. interest charged is abt rm400 and was said to be bank delay. I checked with the bank & had a very hard time getting thru to the per incharge. At last I just paid the interest without bothering to press the bank. Is there anyting I can do now to get back at least some $$ from the bank or is it too late ? Who is your banker ? Mine is Hong Leong

mine is pbb. actually the pbb hq not willing to pay me bck. so they force the officer gal (who attended to me) to pay by her own $. pity tht gal.

[teen kosong]

ello all,

Actually someone has advised not to call the media/press to cover this issue (CF, defects and others) as this will wind up to the public knowledge and the value of the KM property will drop and also the value of the psf of our unit(s).

...just a thought though... (Someone from Damansara Perdana advised one lar...)

I think we can try and convey our grouses/disastifaction through a STRONG and UNITED RA to the useless Developer... so do make you VOICE(s) HEARD.. :)

sesaper senang, boleh lar layari DP punya forum ...

http://www.damansaraperdana.com.my/forum/viewforum.php?f=3


regards.

[teen kosong]

i agree with u 100%. My interest charges is more than RM5000. They charged me interest coz late proceed to the PANEL lawyer. That time i tried to negotiate maybe there can reduce the amount. It took 1 month to give revised amount which they only less RM200. First time beli so dont know the procedure of buying a house.

hi anastasea,

same experience... at the end of the day... its not the lawyers, the bank or the developer's fault... at the end of the day also unit owner juga yang kena...

my case, the lawyer and bank got chronology of events... both said they are right... i also kepala pening... at the end went to the Housing Ministry lodged a report.. the Ministry came out with a letter 'advising' SMI to kurang sikit beban pembeli rumah (too bad they got NO POWER to ORDER the developer to give FULL DISCOUNT or PARTIAL)...

showed SMI the ministry letter... they so lansee and tell me that they will look into it but MOST probably CANNOT give me a discount as it is not the fault of SMI...somemore got to seek CEO approval first... what DUMB company needs approval from CEO for a small matter like this??
i got into a VERY verbal conversation with Jesslyn Chong (i think... the marketing manager) and really hantam her... make her panic... hahaha

at the end, they gave me discount also lar.. not much but i dun have the energy and time to take this to a more powerful people... haha... so settle with the developer.. dun want to waste my time with arse people.

[Andryn]

Hi! Can I Have Mr. Bala Phone No Please. Need To Ask Him More Questions. Thanks!

[cordy]

Hi! Can I Have Mr. Bala Phone No Please. Need To Ask Him More Questions. Thanks!


012-608 0977 ( i have not called him yet, but this was given to me by Jimmy)

[Jaytea]

Actually someone has advised not to call the media/press to cover this issue (CF, defects and others) as this will wind up to the public knowledge and the value of the KM property will drop and also the value of the psf of our unit(s).

defects and all that, fair enough
but the CF issue, if it is confirmed that they want us to pay as of CF release date and not the-date-they-release-CF-to-us date, we have to stand firm on how they witheld the CF from us, regardlesss whether it was intentional or because someone's incompetance.

we had no information on the CF, sent round and round, not allowed to go in to view the homes which we paid for after 5pm and on Sundays. SMI did not give us OUR CF, did not give us OUR keys, did not allow us to use OUR facilities, and now they intend to charge us maintainance????

through this thread, we have a chronology of events, who called them when, and what replies we got. For those of you who called them, if you have itemised billing, keep the bills as they will serve as evidence to tie in with your postings on those days.

From the press release on Sterling, tuan president, you may want to speak to

SMI senior manager (sales & marketing) Matthew H.S. Ng
SMI Project Management Sdn Bhd senior project manager Leong Mun Foo

and invite them to the resident's meeting on April 10th.
they were also involved in the Mahkota project.

if they/or an-able-to-make-decision representative is unavailable, or has to oversee Sterling, tell them that we'd be more than willing to accomodate them and move the meeting to Saturday and hold it at Sterling's showroom for their "convienience"

that aside, you may want to post on the Star's Metro Section Page 2's Happening around town, calling for all Kelana Mahkota Owners to attend the resident's meeting. [that column is for announcements, it's not an article, so, no worries about washing dirty linen in public]
http://metro.thestar.com.my/news/writeus.html
if we have an impressive turn up, take pictures and if push comes to shove, then we can air our grieveances to the press concerning the cf issue and have pictures to show of our impressive support.

i hope that we are able to resolve things with SMI before it gets ugly and neither we nor they will come out as winners.

btw, i don't have Matthew HS Ng's handphone number, but i know how you can get it. please pm me and i will tell you.

[totoro]

Dear owners,

I hope to remind everyone that we are not here to make enemies. Let us identify and resolve problems in a coordinated, and civil manner, without resorting to name calling. Sometimes we appear to be jumping to conclusions without any official form of communication from SMI or related parties.

I know that several of the SMI staff are in fact also owners of Mahkota just like us. Let us work together to ensure a healthy community to live in, and for our property values to increase (and not decrease, as mentioned previously).

You may realize that anyone around the world who wishes to find out information on "Kelana Mahkota" has only to Google those 2 words and our forum will consistently come up first on the list. That I believe, makes what we post on this forum quite visible to the public.

[chinmin]

Dear owners,

I hope to remind everyone that we are not here to make enemies. Let us identify and resolve problems in a coordinated, and civil manner, without resorting to name calling. Sometimes we appear to be jumping to conclusions without any official form of communication from SMI or related parties.

I know that several of the SMI staff are in fact also owners of Mahkota just like us. Let us work together to ensure a healthy community to live in, and for our property values to increase (and not decrease, as mentioned previously).

You may realize that anyone around the world who wishes to find out information on "Kelana Mahkota" has only to Google those 2 words and our forum will consistently come up first on the list. That I believe, makes what we post on this forum quite visible to the public.
totoro,
No offence but are you working for SMI? Because I notice that you always become the peacemaker.

[totoro]

totoro,
No offence but are you working for SMI? Because I notice that you always become the peacemaker.

None taken, and nope, I don't work for SMI. :rolleyes:

[Da Rat]

Just checking if the mtg on the 10th April is at the original venue? I think we should hold the mtg in the Phileo office. The condo area is not condusive.(i.e noise & distraction). We can brainstorm/discuss how to create awareness to the other owners in the mtg.
Just thinking last night about the rubbish bin charge. 700-712 units x RM100=RM7000 or so a week. Crazy!. Do the bins really cost so much. I feel its a get-rich-quick scheme and a scam. In fact, its stated in the R&R book under point 6.13 (b & c) Reno. Deposit & Procedures that the contractors have to clear their debris in gunny sacks and dispose of it away from the site. We should insist that Mr. Bala show us an approval from the proper authorities that he can charge us this.

[exiled_criminal]

We should insist that Mr. Bala show us an approval from the proper authorities that he can charge us this.

Get him to show us approvals from the authorities before imposing any regulations that concern money.

[totoro]

Just thinking last night about the rubbish bin charge. 700-712 units x RM100=RM7000 or so a week. Crazy!. Do the bins really cost so much. I feel its a get-rich-quick scheme and a scam. In fact, its stated in the R&R book under point 6.13 (b & c) Reno. Deposit & Procedures that the contractors have to clear their debris in gunny sacks and dispose of it away from the site. We should insist that Mr. Bala show us an approval from the proper authorities that he can charge us this.

u mean RM70,000 per week? :p

Quick question - does the R&R book mention that we need to fill in a reno proposal form and submit for approval before starting any work? Also, where do we draw the line in defining reno? Drilling holes? Breaking down walls? Hanging up a picture? Putting up a fan?

[V&C]

Hi Tarantula,

Your proposal to have a meeting by the poolside is noted. However, it is to be noted that conversing in the open air is not a simple task. You need a big voice. The other concern is the that the particiapants are being scattered around the pool.Those on the opposite side or seated/standing a distant away from the speaker will need a super hear inorder to capture the discussion.

kuanj

Dear kuanj

What is the agenda for this coming meeting ?

V&C

[SHiGE]

Anyone have a blueprint with measurement for Block C Type D unit? Mind scan and email me or fax to me? I wonder how come I don't have a copy of it.

And i don't have the R&R book.. asked bala for it and he point me back to SMI office at Phileo... argh... i not going back to that 'monkey cage' ever! Someone can borrow me to photostat at the coming meeting?

[anastasea]

hi teen kosong,

I think Lawyer should advise me if i'm late. They should aware about the interest rite. But this Panel lawyer didnt remind us at all and somemore they took 1 month to give me RM200 discount. hahaha end up jadi RM5000. I think they purposely wanna help SMI. yalah SMI give them business ma....
Wrote a letter to SMI and cc Kementerian but they said i still have to pay. OK lah just pay. Actually we bought the condo around April'05, between april and October they are many things we need to rush. We are working in Advertising agency so you knowlah always busy to da max. That time my husband really bz to pitch for one of the TVstation, until no time to prepare for our wedding. After kahwin we received the statement that we need to pay the interest...RM5000..."hadiah" wedding from SMI.
What to do have to pay lor...
The best part was, when i wanted to pay...I called them up to ask how much i need to pay coz my hubby already made a first pymt. U know Si Janet scolded me, she said i should now better coz my husband the one who made pymt.haiya tanya pun tak boleh ke?!Actually starting she said i didnt paid at all but when i asked her to double check, she became angree. They really treat me like i'm buying a cheap house-low cost house..!!!!!!Almost suku Juta lah!!!!!!

[totoro]

Anyone have a blueprint with measurement for Block C Type D unit?

http://www.smib.com.my/images/property/kelana-layout-10-big.jpg

[Da Rat]

[QUOTE=totoro]u mean RM70,000 per week? :p


Oh...typo error. RM70,000. Amazing right? Imagine his total collection after everything.
Submitting the forms are mentioned in the S&P but its actually better if you contact Bala for a clearer picture. They keep changing. Last time I spoke to him, he said I don't need to give him a copy of the contractors quote to him. If you have hired a contractor to even add a light point also is considered renovation I think... If the contractor has to go thru security, they must have a copy of the approved form in their hand.

[HUHHH???]

Because of this, we should get them to fix whatever minor defects and the missing 3" of tiles in the kitchen and bathroom. SMI told me I need to wait for a long time before they can fix coz there are more 700++ units. I told them its not my problem and they will have to pay for it if they dun fix within 4 weeks time contractually.

You mean they are suppose to fix the problems we sited during your inspection within 1 month? I listed 4 very minor defects on 26/2. They haven't called me for 2nd inspection yet. I went there to have a look 2 weeks back.. not all things done... and i already found more defects! :(

[totoro]

Me thought so....hmmm

Well, I don't work for SMI wor... are you working for SMI?

[alexcttan]

Had a long day at KM....argue for reno deposits (although is the contractor who is paying !!), bin rental etc....don't even want to get into the maintainance fees !!!

[alexcttan]

Well, I don't work for SMI wor... are you working for SMI?

sorry...salah faham :o

Nope...I don't work there...just happen to call them everyday for the past 2 months for the CF, and will be bugging them everday for the next X days until they give us a reasonable date to start paying our maintainance fee. Join me !!!! :D

[teen kosong]

Had a long day at KM....argue for reno deposits (although is the contractor who is paying !!), bin rental etc....don't even want to get into the maintainance fees !!!


Hi Alex,

Have you found your kitchen renovator already? Is the contrator agreeable to pay for the deposit?

Can intro your contractor ar? Thanks...

Regards.

[totoro]

Hi Alex,

Have you found your kitchen renovator already? Is the contrator agreeable to pay for the deposit?

Can intro your contractor ar? Thanks...

Regards.

My air-con contractor refuses to pay the deposit, so I guess I hv to pay first. Have this urge to pass the mgmt office a faulty cheque... :P

Just kidding la...

Anyone here going for concrete + tiles for their kitchen base?

[alexcttan]

Hi Alex,

Have you found your kitchen renovator already? Is the contrator agreeable to pay for the deposit?

Can intro your contractor ar? Thanks...

Regards.

Hi.

Yup, I have got my contractor already, his name is Harn (012-4835096). Went to Pelangi Damas. yesterday to look at their job and workmanship...my wife is quite happy with it. (she is quite fussy !!!)

And yes, my contractor is paying for the deposits, I am not paying a single cents !!! It is the contractor responsibility to look after the public facilities, if they screw up, hehe.....is their problem if they can't get back the deposits!!! :D

[teen kosong]

Hi.

Yup, I have got my contractor already, his name is Harn (012-4835096). Went to Pelangi Damas. yesterday to look at their job and workmanship...my wife is quite happy with it. (she is quite fussy !!!)

And yes, my contractor is paying for the deposits, I am not paying a single cents !!! It is the contractor responsibility to look after the public facilities, if they screw up, hehe.....is their problem if they can't get back the deposits!!! :D


Hi Alex,

Thanks for the contact.

Can share about your kitchen specs ar? How much is it? How big is it? What material? Including Hob, Hood and sinki ar? Got do re-tiling for your kitchen ar?

Sorry if i asked too many questions... no experience lor.. :D


Thanks again and cheers!

[V&C]

Hi.

Yup, I have got my contractor already, his name is Harn (012-4835096). Went to Pelangi Damas. yesterday to look at their job and workmanship...my wife is quite happy with it. (she is quite fussy !!!)

And yes, my contractor is paying for the deposits, I am not paying a single cents !!! It is the contractor responsibility to look after the public facilities, if they screw up, hehe.....is their problem if they can't get back the deposits!!! :D

Hi Alex,

Is the price reasonable besides the workmanship ?

V&C

[tfleong]

Hi everyone, I'm actually getting some advice from my lawyer friend on the matters we are currently facing. According to her, first we must check the S&P and the Mutual Covenance on the late CF handover issue, the reno deposit and the maintenance charges.

According to her, there is a time frame stated in the docs saying that how long the developer can hold the CF (even after they get it) before passing it to us. And there is also a clause stating when we are supposed to start paying the maintenance fee, whether right after VP or after we get CF. And by the way, the CF we're getting is it a permanent or temporary. Coz it's different. I haven't got it yet (they mailed to my hometown address). Regarding the reno deposit (she said it's also covered in the Mutual Covenance), they must send us a notice if they wanna charge higher than the RM 500 as stated. And also, we must ask them to justify why is it being done so (unless it's stated that they can do so without notice in the docs). If not, we dun have to pay. All complaints and clarifications should be directed to the Housing Tribunal (which I dunno where) instead of the Housing Ministry.

I haven't really look into those docs yet, but looks like the buyers are more likely on the losing end. Sigh......

Oh yeah! She urged that the RA officially be formed ASAP. Then the RA can negotiate with the management.

[HUHHH???]

Hi guys..

Since we don't have to pay bin rental if we use the panel contractor.. anyone ever thought of using the panel contractor for some minor job and then have our own contractor to do the rest... all start at the same time... no need to pay bin rental that way? Does it work that way? ;)

[SHiGE]

http://www.smib.com.my/images/property/kelana-layout-10-big.jpg
thanks... but that one not too detail in term of measurement... i remember last time my fren condo got a blueprint with very detail measurement like architect work like that...

[alexcttan]

It doesn't work that way, still have to pay the fees..SMI is making us to use the panel contractor which I won't even if it is cheaper .... just hate SMI now !!!!!

[teen kosong]

Hi everyone, I'm actually getting some advice from my lawyer friend on the matters we are currently facing. According to her, first we must check the S&P and the Mutual Covenance on the late CF handover issue, the reno deposit and the maintenance charges.

According to her, there is a time frame stated in the docs saying that how long the developer can hold the CF (even after they get it) before passing it to us. And there is also a clause stating when we are supposed to start paying the maintenance fee, whether right after VP or after we get CF. And by the way, the CF we're getting is it a permanent or temporary. Coz it's different. I haven't got it yet (they mailed to my hometown address). Regarding the reno deposit (she said it's also covered in the Mutual Covenance), they must send us a notice if they wanna charge higher than the RM 500 as stated. And also, we must ask them to justify why is it being done so (unless it's stated that they can do so without notice in the docs). If not, we dun have to pay. All complaints and clarifications should be directed to the Housing Tribunal (which I dunno where) instead of the Housing Ministry.

I haven't really look into those docs yet, but looks like the buyers are more likely on the losing end. Sigh......

Oh yeah! She urged that the RA officially be formed ASAP. Then the RA can negotiate with the management.


The Tribunal for Homebuyer Claims Website and Address :

http://www.kpkt.gov.my/kpkt_en/main.php?Content=sections&SectionID=4

There are explanation on what we can complain to the Tribunal.

[Tarantula]

i think we should get someone from SMI to attend our meeting.. get him/her to explain/verify everything on the maintenance fee, renovation deposit and dustbin etc...

[totoro]

Dear owners,

I have checked with Mr Bala on the renovation deposit. He clarified that as owners, we will only need to pay RM500 deposit for non-panel contractors. Panel contractors would have paid the deposit on our behalf.

As for the remaining RM500 (or RM2500 for major reno), it is to be paid by the non-panel contractors, similar to how panel contractors are required to pay the deposit beforehand.

This means, major renovation = RM3000 (but non-panel is expected to pay RM2500), and minor renovation = RM1000 (non-panel pays RM500).

I went to KM a while ago and I got my renovation form signed and approved on the spot (for air-con installation tomorrow). Hats off to Mr Bala for the quick service. (but do take note that they are pretty quick in banking in your deposit cheque as well!) :D

PS: Do you guys ask for a receipt when putting in your deposit? I just realized that I didn't receive one. I strongly hope that the approval of the renovation is acknowledgement of receipt of the RM1k deposit!

[totoro]

Ceiling fan:

Fyi, seen in the papers today: Euro Uno remote control ceiling fan CFR-300 on store opening sale for RM169. (Normal RM219) @ Levetronic - Prima Damansara.

[Tarantula]

totoro, that's what they said... panel contractors will have to pay RM2,500 for the deposit.. u think panel contractors so rich mehhh???... if one contractor have 20 jobs in one block.. how much oredi? can they afford to come up with RM50,000 as a deposit?.... nahhhhh !!! i dont think so lah...

and then some more according to bala, refund will take abt 2wks -4 wks... hiyaaa.. so sloww....

[totoro]

totoro, that's what they said... panel contractors will have to pay RM2,500 for the deposit.. u think panel contractors so rich mehhh???... if one contractor have 20 jobs in one block.. how much oredi? can they afford to come up with RM50,000 as a deposit?.... nahhhhh !!! i dont think so lah...

and then some more according to bala, refund will take abt 2wks -4 wks... hiyaaa.. so sloww....

I don't think the panel contractors are expected to pay deposits per condo unit... my guess is that they pay an agreed flat rate.

Some panel contractors are also working on accepting credit cards.

[totoro]

I cannot seem to find where I can get the electricity or water meter readings (there are cables, but no meters in the room). Did anyone if you take this down during your inspections?

[ciderblue]

I cannot seem to find where I can get the electricity or water meter readings (there are cables, but no meters in the room). Did anyone if you take this down during your inspections?

The TNB meter and TELEKOM BOX is located in the small room near the lift. But I can't see the water meter there.

[V&C]

The TNB meter and TELEKOM BOX is located in the small room near the lift. But I can't see the water meter there.

The water meter is located at the other end of the emergency exit (in block B) both meter reading are located in seperated room. I'm not sure about the other two blocks.

[totoro]

The TNB meter and TELEKOM BOX is located in the small room near the lift. But I can't see the water meter there.

I checked it for block C but couldn't see any meters in the TNB room?

[Andryn]

yeah..i got the same thinking. we're arranging the same thing right now. the contractor agreed on that...well, i scratch her back and she gotto scratch my back right?

[totoro]

yeah..i got the same thinking. we're arranging the same thing right now. the contractor agreed on that...well, i scratch her back and she gotto scratch my back right?

Wow, I'm not familiar with navigating in threaded mode, so I had no idea whose post you were replying to...

Guys... btw, since CF is released, the panel contractors will be working overtime on Sundays and will be on-site to meet the owners.

[Andryn]

yeah..i got the same thinking. we're arranging the same thing right now. the contractor agreed on that...well, i scratch her back and she gotto scratch my back right?


this msg is for HUHHHH?? haaa.... u know him?

[totoro]

Hi guys..

Since we don't have to pay bin rental if we use the panel contractor.. anyone ever thought of using the panel contractor for some minor job and then have our own contractor to do the rest... all start at the same time... no need to pay bin rental that way? Does it work that way? ;)

Do you think the panel contractors will be happy about that?

[Andryn]

Do you think the panel contractors will be happy about that?

im not sure but when i asked her she said that its alright. well, my thing (other contractors) are taking only 1 day to finish their job. not a week.... RM500 or more for 1 DAY is too expensive :confused:

[totoro]

this msg is for HUHHHH?? haaa.... u know him?

Nope... but was just wondering, coz it's hard to tell.

[totoro]

im not sure but when i asked her she said that its alright. well, my thing (other contractors) are taking only 1 day to finish their job. not a week.... RM500 or more for 1 DAY is too expensive :confused:

Well, I wondered that too... they take 2-4 weeks to refund our deposits, if they keep it for a month, and imagine RM3k deposits from 700 owners... that's a lot of interest income in just a month, if placed in FD!

[Andryn]

Well, I wondered that too... they take 2-4 weeks to refund our deposits, if they keep it for a month, and imagine RM3k deposits from 700 owners... that's a lot of interest income in just a month, if placed in FD!

how about u? will u b getting other contractors? shifting soon? i think we gotta book the lift for shifting since so many contractors & owners moving in.

[totoro]

how about u? will u b getting other contractors? shifting soon? i think we gotta book the lift for shifting since so many contractors & owners moving in.

This is the strangest thing. Seems like electrical fuses for Block C are not completely installed for some units at the main TNB room, and the lifts are not fully switched on, as only 1 is operational right now.

If KM is really ready to go, why are such facilities not ready? There is nobody mopping the floors (and we're paying maintenance!), nobody collecting rubbish from the floors, no bins in the rubbish room, etc etc...

[kennethlhm]

That's y i suspect alot of things r not ready when VP. That's y SMI dun issue us the CF.

[exiled_criminal]

You mean they are suppose to fix the problems we sited during your inspection within 1 month? I listed 4 very minor defects on 26/2. They haven't called me for 2nd inspection yet. I went there to have a look 2 weeks back.. not all things done... and i already found more defects! :(

well, i found another defect after my unit was handover and reported it yesterday. The resident Engineer took my key and ask me to get back the key today. He would complete it in one day time.

[HUHHH???]

well, i found another defect after my unit was handover and reported it yesterday. The resident Engineer took my key and ask me to get back the key today. He would complete it in one day time.

I called Mr Lee (the residence engineer) yesterday and he said he is still doing defects for inspections that was done before 19th Feb. I'll have to wait another week.

I really don't mind the time. I just want them to be responsible and deliver when they are suppose to. When they promist something... I want them to keep that promise.

[Iezpossible]

I recieved the CF Certificate from SMI yesterday. I guess we can move in already la? But then they still haven't call or notify me of my 2nd inspection..already a month..what about the keys?

[HUHHH???]

Do you think the panel contractors will be happy about that?

Er... not my fault that their design sucks... Their kitchen cabinet design looks... ancient to me :D

I don't mind taking the gril from them just to save me the trouble of getting my design approved. I was thinking of letting them do the wiring, concealing and stuff. Was in Palm Spring Damansara the other day... they have very stringent rule as to how much you can heck (in terms of inches) to cover up the wiring. I just want to save some headache!

I'll just ask Mr Bala when I see him lah.. not out for a fight... just want to save some $$

[SHiGE]

Regarding the panel contractor, is there a pre-allocated panel contractor for a group of units, or i can simply choose anyone of them? Going there later at 1pm.

So far who is the cheapest for the main door and yard grill?

[Psalm91]

Have still not gotten CF via mail :( Anyone here has (one of the panel contr) Grace's h/p ?

Btw Kenneth, did you get my reply to your pm re: the kitchen cabinet contr's # ? Not sure if you got it as it didn't show that it went thru.

:)

[SHiGE]

I recieved the CF Certificate from SMI yesterday. I guess we can move in already la? But then they still haven't call or notify me of my 2nd inspection..already a month..what about the keys?
I would advice you to go there again to inspect your unit. Check how many of it they have fix and if the remaining defects are small stuffs which you can fix easily and cheaply with your contractor, just take the keys. If not, prepare to wait 1-2 months again because it won't guarantee they will fix everything during the first inspection.

Like me, I went for second inspection after waiting 5 weeks. Left 1 defect haven't fix and found a new one. Ask them to fix and waited 4 weeks already but still haven't call me for third inspection. Last time CF was not out, so I don't mind the wait. But now the CF is out, I will just ask my contractor to fix, so I went there a few days ago, do a final check to make sure they didn't create any new defect and collect to keys. Oh.. the last 2 defects are still there..... :mad:

[C&E]

Totoro,
Since u haf got ur reno approval, did u submit the form G, and also other forms to get stuff like resident cards, car stickers etc....?
Am going there to submit my reno form 2day. So just wanna know do we need to submit other forms as well?
Cheers.

[kennethlhm]

Have still not gotten CF via mail :( Anyone here has (one of the panel contr) Grace's h/p ?

Btw Kenneth, did you get my reply to your pm re: the kitchen cabinet contr's # ? Not sure if you got it as it didn't show that it went thru.

:)

oh yes. the rm5500 quotation rite? u r using tiles on the surface that's y expensive

[shel]

Hey people... guess what??? My unit was broken into yesterday. I've done my 2nd inspection last week and collected my keys because there were no complains at that point of time. I went to view my unit again yesterday and out of my surprised, my main door was opened (WIDELY) and when i looked up the ceiling at the living area, there's this big hole stuffed with some brown paper and there were also 2 holes on ceiling (corner) of my balcony! Goodness... i was shocked to see that. And, there were even watermarks in my masterbedroom bathroom. Please see the pictures attached! It really makes me wonder... how they can enter when i've collected my keys?

[exiled_criminal]

Hey people... guess what??? My unit was broken into yesterday. I've done my 2nd inspection last week and collected my keys because there were no complains at that point of time. I went to view my unit again yesterday and out of my surprised, my main door was opened (WIDELY) and when i looked up the ceiling at the living area, there's this big hole stuffed with some brown paper and there were also 2 holes on ceiling (corner) of my balcony! Goodness... i was shocked to see that. And, there were even watermarks in my masterbedroom bathroom. Please see the pictures attached! It really makes me wonder... how they can enter when i've collected my keys?

wats their explaination?

[nkent]

Just came back from my 3rd inspection. I haven't get my keys yet, because there is still some minor rectifications that they overlooked, but Jimmy said those minor problems can rectified within a week.

Ok, I got a chance to talk to the now made-famous by us, Mr Bala. We debated the RM3000 deposit that we need to fork out for reno.
I challenged him why RM3000, and not RM500? He said the difference is deposited and beared by the non-panel contractors.
I asked him why isn't this wasn't written in the R&R? He said that it IS written down on the R&R, "A separate deposit is to be beared by the contractor that does the reno work", something like that. I mean, wow, SMI can say what they want la, putting loopholes here and there for their advantage... :mad: :mad:
I asked him how long would SMI takes to return the deposit to us after I finish my reno work. He said usually it would take 2-3 weeks. Then I asked him, whether SMI can guarantee that or should we charge SMI on interest for returning the money late then? I mean, SMI wanted to play this game during our VP sign off, right?

Next round, the CF issuance, where Mr Bala said that we need to start paying our service and maintenance fee starting 1st Feb. Ok, I asked why should we pay when we cant use our facilities. Eg, only 1 of the 3 elevators is functioning. He explained that the mgt is saving power, as there ain't a lot people using them right now. :confused: Then? They saved that money, and they still want full amount of S&M fees from us... This is negotiable, people...
Another example, the swimming pool, the gym, the tennis courts, badminton, squash, how? Mr Bala said, The residence can use these facilities already, only thing is that they don't know that these facilities can be used!!
Alright, people, he said it! We can all use these facilities. Bring your family to use the swimming pool this weekend. Feel free to use the gym as well... Who wants to play tennis...?
Maybe we can set up the BBQ area for makan while we have our 10th April meeting at KM, and don't forget your swimsuits and racquets! :D

[V&C]

Hey people... guess what??? My unit was broken into yesterday. I've done my 2nd inspection last week and collected my keys because there were no complains at that point of time. I went to view my unit again yesterday and out of my surprised, my main door was opened (WIDELY) and when i looked up the ceiling at the living area, there's this big hole stuffed with some brown paper and there were also 2 holes on ceiling (corner) of my balcony! Goodness... i was shocked to see that. And, there were even watermarks in my masterbedroom bathroom. Please see the pictures attached! It really makes me wonder... how they can enter when i've collected my keys?

Hi Shel,

Look like some pipe is leaking in your bathroom's wall, please check ASAP.

V&C

[anastasea]

hmm very funny lah SMI....can simply2 do their own law. I think we have to start paying for February coz that day their worker already used our facilities. They set up a rules and regulation but can simply break it. Why the workers can use the swimming pool. By rite we have to RASMI KAN first rite? End up we have to pay without using it.TOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nkent]

Another thing to add...
For those who are going to do reno works on their condo, dunno if any of you notice in the Letter Of Approval in the Form E, that,
"We will indemnity SMI Cityhome Sdn Bhd and Samudra Property Management Sdn Bhd against any direct and consequential loss for whatsoever reasons as a result of our renovation works. We further agree that we shall relinquish my or our rights to the eighteen (18) months Defect Liability Period as stipulated in the Sales and Purchase Agreement on the position of works which directly or indirectly affected by the renovation works"

Comments, anyone?

[duxz]

Day by day SMI comes out with other methods of conning the hell out of us. Now i feel like i just purchased a home from a leech..... one thing for sure, will never ever buy any properties from SMI in future.... 1st and da last.

[kennethlhm]

Hey people... guess what??? My unit was broken into yesterday. I've done my 2nd inspection last week and collected my keys because there were no complains at that point of time. I went to view my unit again yesterday and out of my surprised, my main door was opened (WIDELY) and when i looked up the ceiling at the living area, there's this big hole stuffed with some brown paper and there were also 2 holes on ceiling (corner) of my balcony! Goodness... i was shocked to see that. And, there were even watermarks in my masterbedroom bathroom. Please see the pictures attached! It really makes me wonder... how they can enter when i've collected my keys?

my 2nd bathroom oso got similar watermark on the top. will they just repaint it tht's all?

[V&C]

my 2nd bathroom oso got similar watermark on the top. will they just repaint it tht's all?

I don't think repainting can solve this. They need to do some water proofing stuff on your upper unit so that it won't leak again. :(

[Da Rat]

nkent,
Knowing SMI's handiwork so far, that statement about the 18's months indemnity is scary because it says directly or indirectly. I was just about to start my reno on the 4th April but now I am delaying it. I have new watermarks on my wall. Water seeped in from outside. I dont want them just to paint over it either. No way SMI will take responsibilty for that after our contractors have done up the place. What to do with themlah! I can just imagine the angry faces I am going to see at the April 10 mtg.

[V&C]

Seems like electrical fuses for Block C are not completely installed for some units at the main TNB room

Just came back from my X inspection, I heard Mr. Bala also mention the same thing..... :rolleyes:

[V&C]

Water seeped in from outside.


I believe this is the effect after the earthquake :(

[totoro]

quick updates:

- grilles can use any design now
- aircon compressor can hang outside yard, if not facing outside of condo (i.e. facing another unit)
- even if use panel contractor have to pay RM500.
- quite a few ppl moving in their furniture d
- even ground floor the main area (cement) outside block C got many lines of cracks on the floor.. several meters wide -end to end-.. must be earthquake... got ppl patching today
- it really takes 1 whole day to do the hacking and piping for concealed air-cons! I put 4 units up.

btw, nice to meet all of you.

My name is Mark, owner of Block C-21-02.

[CWM]

Hi, I am new to this forum. I wonder if the earthquake has damaged our condo. When I asked Lee the engineer about this, he said there are some cracks but he is a little non-commital when it comes to the exact locations

[V&C]

Hi, I am new to this forum. I wonder if the earthquake has damaged our condo. When I asked Lee the engineer about this, he said there are some cracks but he is a little non-commital when it comes to the exact locations

I found cracks at most floors (unit 11) external wall from my back yard. This will cause water seeping into your 3rd bedroom.

[totoro]

I found cracks at most floors (unit 11) from my back yard. This will cause water seeping into your 3rd bedroom.

i saw a few of units on the top floor that has 'wet' marks at the edges between the ceiling and the walls, including mine, but mine's not too bad, thank God.

[Psalm91]

Next round, the CF issuance, where Mr Bala said that we need to start paying our service and maintenance fee starting 1st Feb. Ok, I asked why should we pay when we cant use our facilities. Eg, only 1 of the 3 elevators is functioning. He explained that the mgt is saving power, as there ain't a lot people using them right now. :confused: Then? They saved that money, and they still want full amount of S&M fees from us... This is negotiable, people...
Another example, the swimming pool, the gym, the tennis courts, badminton, squash, how? Mr Bala said, The residence can use these facilities already, only thing is that they don't know that these facilities can be used!!
Alright, people, he said it! We can all use these facilities. Bring your family to use the swimming pool this weekend. Feel free to use the gym as well... Who wants to play tennis...?
Maybe we can set up the BBQ area for makan while we have our 10th April meeting at KM, and don't forget your swimsuits and racquets! :D


SMI is really getting TOO MUCH! How were we supposed to have known that we could already use the facilities. They couldn't even give us a straight answer about the CF. Drawing up their own laws and charging us starting 1stFeb, as and when they think it suits them. Bala's excuse/explaination is really lame. We refuse to pay the S&M staring 1st Feb!! Isn;t there something we could all do challenge this ? Even if they are saying that they will use our deposit to pay for it, still it isn;t fair at all. And if we do challenge this, wonder if it will be a win or no-win situation for us.

[totoro]

SMI is really getting TOO MUCH! How were we supposed to have known that we could already use the facilities. They couldn't even give us a straight answer about the CF. Drawing up their own laws and charging us starting 1stFeb, as and when they think it suits them. Bala's excuse/explaination is really lame. We refuse to pay the S&M staring 1st Feb!! Isn;t there something we could all do challenge this ? Even if they are saying that they will use our deposit to pay for it, still it isn;t fair at all. And if we do challenge this, wonder if it will be a win or no-win situation for us.

I didn't have any power supply to my UNIT until 2pm today. So... getting a CF means water and electricity supply is ready. This is stated in the government legislation. Try arguing with that... I'm not planning to pay maintenance until after I got my electricity, at least.

[V&C]

i saw a few of units on the top floor that has 'wet' marks at the edges between the ceiling and the walls, including mine, but mine's not too bad, thank God.

The water mark will get bigger if you don't take a good care. That's end up like my 3rd bedroom :(

[Psalm91]

Haven't check our unit since the recent quake nor have we noticed any watermarks in the bathroom. Will be checking tomorrow. Reading about all the cracks here & there is starting to worry us. I wonder if our building is actually safe to live in ?? We felt quite a strong tremor at our current apartment (where we now live) but so far no cracks at all.

[V&C]

Haven't check our unit since the recent quake nor have we noticed any watermarks in the bathroom. Will be checking tomorrow. Reading about all the cracks here & there is starting to worry us. I wonder if our building is actually safe to live in ?? We felt quite a strong tremor at our current apartment (where we now live) but so far no cracks at all.

I would like to advise to check your unit after a heavy rain... then only you will see the "true" picture. :rolleyes:

[Psalm91]

I didn't have any power supply to my UNIT until 2pm today. So... getting a CF means water and electricity supply is ready. This is stated in the government legislation. Try arguing with that... I'm not planning to pay maintenance until after I got my electricity, at least.


Sounds fair enuf, :) So this means we shud be pay starting 1st April right ? Since it was only today that we got electricity supply and importantly it is stated in the govt legislation.

Do you have any proof to show that electricity supply was only connected today ?? Grrr... am getting somewhat frustrated with SMI

[kennethlhm]

quick updates:

- grilles can use any design now
- aircon compressor can hang outside yard, if not facing outside of condo (i.e. facing another unit)
- even if use panel contractor have to pay RM500.
- quite a few ppl moving in their furniture d
- even ground floor the main area (cement) outside block C got many lines of cracks on the floor.. several meters wide -end to end-.. must be earthquake... got ppl patching today
- it really takes 1 whole day to do the hacking and piping for concealed air-cons! I put 4 units up.

btw, nice to meet all of you.

My name is Mark, owner of Block C-21-02.

how much is the installation for airconds? including hacking, piping or watever.

[eujinlim]

Hello neighbours! My hubby and I are from Block B13-05 (Type B - Duplex). Our application for Renovation Works had been approved today and we hope to start reno works by next week. Here, we would like to share some of our quotations with you. We welcome your feedback (although it may be too late for us to change our contractors)!

Grilles : Seng Hock Metal Contractors Trading Co. Tel : 4023 7209 (Ms. Lim)

1. 1 unit door grille W38 3/4" x H79" RM490 (Downstairs main door)
2. 1 unit window grille W28 3/4" x 47" RM180 (Upstairs pantry)
3. 1 unit door grille 32 3/16" x 80 1/12" RM420 (Upstairs main door)

Electrician : Elegant Lighting Design & Marketing Tel : 012 610 7610 (Lim)

1. To install above 20 nos. of lights - RM7 per unit
2. To install 1 ceiling fan - RM15 per unit
3. Extra new electrical wiring point for 13A switch socket power point - RM75 per unit
4. Extra new electrical wiring point for lighting - RM45 per unit

Renovation : CT ART Designs Tel : 7726 9954

1. To supply & install plaster ceiling (plain) for app. 700sft is RM3.80 per sqft (excluding painting work)
2. To supply and install MDF board partition in the kitchen area 6ft x 10ft (excluding painting work) - RM1,420
3. Dismantling existing windows at the kitchen and installing and supplying sliding aluminium frame window - RM380
4. Hacking 3' x 4' wall and making good - RM180

Locksmith : P.J. Locksmith at SS2/3 Tel : 7874 8385

Has in-house branded key security system at RM110 for main door deadlock cylinder (including installation). Do check it out!

Can anyone introduce me to a painter ?

Thanks and all the best. See all of you soon!

Mel & Eugene Lim

[eujinlim]

Hi Kenneth! This is Mel & Eugene Lim from Block B13-05 (Type B). Installation cost per air-cond is RM140. Additional hacking works, if required is RM100 per air-cond.

[kennethlhm]

Hi Kenneth! This is Mel & Eugene Lim from Block B13-05 (Type B). Installation cost per air-cond is RM140. Additional hacking works, if required is RM100 per air-cond.

We need additional hacking wrk rite? I want install aircond in living hall, master bedroom & 3rd room.

[eujinlim]

For my case, Type B, I do not need additional hacking works for the air-conditioners at Living and Dining areas. I.e. Install the blower and condensers back to back i.e. blower above sliding doors and condensers at the respective balconies. But I do need to rewire my air-cond point for the air-cond at Dining as it is now too far away (This will cost me RM180).

As for the other 3 air-cond for the bedrooms upstairs, additional hacking works need to be done. The master bedroom condenser will be placed at the balcony downstairs and the 2 other condensers will be placed above the entrance door upstairs (no choice). Hope this helps.

Overall, very little thought has been put by the architect to ensure an efficient layout plan.

Mel & Eugene Lim

[totoro]

Hi Eugene,

Electrician : Elegant Lighting Design & Marketing Tel : 012 610 7610 (Lim)

1. To install above 20 nos. of lights - RM7 per unit
2. To install 1 ceiling fan - RM15 per unit
3. Extra new electrical wiring point for 13A switch socket power point - RM75 per unit
4. Extra new electrical wiring point for lighting - RM45 per unit

what does the extra wiring point include? hacking or casing?


Renovation : CT ART Designs Tel : 7726 9954
1. To supply & install plaster ceiling (plain) for app. 700sft is RM3.80 per sqft (excluding painting work)
2. To supply and install MDF board partition in the kitchen area 6ft x 10ft (excluding painting work) - RM1,420
3. Dismantling existing windows at the kitchen and installing and supplying sliding aluminium frame window - RM380
4. Hacking 3' x 4' wall and making good - RM180


1. The plaster ceiling, does it include wiring for downlights / fan / light points, and such? Lowest quote I heard if was RM2 psf.

4. Can I ask what does this hacking for?

I was quoted RM1500 to hack the 2 family area half-walls and to widen the kitchen entrance (which will remove the kitchen door), including lengthening the staircase steps, tiling and touch-up. (For Type C).

[totoro]

Sounds fair enuf, :) So this means we shud be pay starting 1st April right ? Since it was only today that we got electricity supply and importantly it is stated in the govt legislation.

Do you have any proof to show that electricity supply was only connected today ?? Grrr... am getting somewhat frustrated with SMI

Actually this is only the case for my unit in particular, maybe some others. I am using the upgraded 3-phase power supply, and the developer explained that TNB is short of supplies.

[totoro]

Next round, the CF issuance, where Mr Bala said that we need to start paying our service and maintenance fee starting 1st Feb. Ok, I asked why should we pay when we cant use our facilities. Eg, only 1 of the 3 elevators is functioning. He explained that the mgt is saving power, as there ain't a lot people using them right now. :confused: Then? They saved that money, and they still want full amount of S&M fees from us... This is negotiable, people...
Another example, the swimming pool, the gym, the tennis courts, badminton, squash, how? Mr Bala said, The residence can use these facilities already, only thing is that they don't know that these facilities can be used!!
Alright, people, he said it! We can all use these facilities. Bring your family to use the swimming pool this weekend. Feel free to use the gym as well... Who wants to play tennis...?
Maybe we can set up the BBQ area for makan while we have our 10th April meeting at KM, and don't forget your swimsuits and racquets! :D

I don't think maintenance can be charged until after the owners have been allowed to move into the premises. SMI did not provide any official notification or announcements to the owners that the facilities can be used, nor have they even allowed entry at night or on Sundays, nor permission to reside in the condo (very important point), and provide resident cards, car park stickers, etc.

Btw, we need more flyers... I wanted to pass some owners info on the meeting, but didn't manage to get my hands on any loose flyers on the site.

I don't like the idea, but if we are asked to pay maintenance from Feb 1, as an owner, I will want SMI to explain why the owners are not allowed to move into the condo from Feb 1 onwards, instead of 28 March.

[totoro]

Sounds fair enuf, :) So this means we shud be pay starting 1st April right ? Since it was only today that we got electricity supply and importantly it is stated in the govt legislation.

Do you have any proof to show that electricity supply was only connected today ?? Grrr... am getting somewhat frustrated with SMI

Hmm, I checked and double-checked on this point, and it seems that CF can be issue as long as the general premises have water and electricity supply.

Let's all discuss all these matters in our pre-RA meeting on April 10.

[anastasea]

If they wanna charge us for the maintenance starting Feb, do charge them for our house rental for two month!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!If you look up at our building, u can see very bad workmanship. U can only proud at our landscape only.

[Da Rat]

Hi friends, could anyone tell me if Jaafar or any SMI people will be around till 5pm on Saturdays? I need to make another defect report to him today. :(

[cordy]

I don't think maintenance can be charged until after the owners have been allowed to move into the premises. SMI did not provide any official notification or announcements to the owners that the facilities can be used, nor have they even allowed entry at night or on Sundays, nor permission to reside in the condo (very important point), and provide resident cards, car park stickers, etc.

Btw, we need more flyers... I wanted to pass some owners info on the meeting, but didn't manage to get my hands on any loose flyers on the site.

I don't like the idea, but if we are asked to pay maintenance from Feb 1, as an owner, I will want SMI to explain why the owners are not allowed to move into the condo from Feb 1 onwards, instead of 28 March.


Hi all,

Just wondering whether you guys noticed it. When you recvd the CF copy in the mail, they also attached a formal letter from SMI Project with the subject title: Certificate of Fitness for Occupation.

Please take note of the date. It's 28 March 2005. A-ha! If you dun get me, how can they charge the maintenance fees from Feb 2005 onwards when we were only notified by 28 march 2005? In spite of the date of CF ( 31 jan 2005), the date of that document proves we were only aware of the CF much later!

Rgds,

Cordy

[kennethlhm]

Hi all,

Just wondering whether you guys noticed it. When you recvd the CF copy in the mail, they also attached a formal letter from SMI Project with the subject title: Certificate of Fitness for Occupation.

Please take note of the date. It's 28 March 2005. A-ha! If you dun get me, how can they charge the maintenance fees from Feb 2005 onwards when we were only notified by 28 march 2005? In spite of the date of CF ( 31 jan 2005), the date of that document proves we were only aware of the CF much later!

Rgds,

Cordy

Good point. That's mean SMI only "issue" CF on 28 March. But SMI is charging us maintenance fee after CF or after VP?

[Andryn]

I don't think maintenance can be charged until after the owners have been allowed to move into the premises. SMI did not provide any official notification or announcements to the owners that the facilities can be used, nor have they even allowed entry at night or on Sundays, nor permission to reside in the condo (very important point), and provide resident cards, car park stickers, etc.

Btw, we need more flyers... I wanted to pass some owners info on the meeting, but didn't manage to get my hands on any loose flyers on the site.

I don't like the idea, but if we are asked to pay maintenance from Feb 1, as an owner, I will want SMI to explain why the owners are not allowed to move into the condo from Feb 1 onwards, instead of 28 March.

get it from mr kuan. given him the original copy.

[kuanj]

get it from mr kuan. given him the original copy.

The flyer calling for the meeting on 10 April is attached.

Thanks

kuanj

p/s Plse print a few copies and take it along for distribution
at MK

[nkent]

hi neighbours

Got a name of a good contractor to share with u. I hv engaged him for my unit and found him to be a v reliable and professional young man who stands apart from most other contractors I hv met.

As much as I would like to reserve him for my own unit only, this guy is too good to be kept under wraps. So here goes...

Mr KK LEE
016 384 5299
019 395 9555

My wife and I like him bcos he is genuinely committed to make our new home as best as it could be within our modest budget. Lee's specialty is condo work and he is excellent in making the most of small spaces. I hv viewed his previous condo work and found his workmanship to be neat. Lee also has a flair for designing so with him, we are getting an ID + contractor rolled in one !
Best of all, Lee is a one-stop agency whom we turn to for any kind of reno work (from grille to kitchen cabinets to flooring) and whom we also find trustworthy to coordinate various other suppliers for us at our unit, in our absence, e.g. locks, aircon, heater, curtain installation, etc. so we wont need to apply for time-off from work. We are also v happy with the fact that all his workers are local Chinese, whom we feel are more inclined to being responsible and committed in doing a good job (as opposed to foreign workers).

We are starting our reno this week, and are also actively scouting and buying furniture and stuff

BTW, Think I may hv bump into a couple of u today at the LDP Furniture Mall !

:)

[thcck0315]

:confused:
Someone pls tell me ,do I need to ask my contractor to go to KM with me for collecting the key and submitiing the form for renovation ?

I went to inspect my unit on Sat and only few defects left over so I don't think I want to wait for them to rectify it again,my contractor is more than happy to get it done for me without adding on my reno cost.

Hopefully can starts my reno this week and mov ein ASAP.

Anybody contacted the supplier for extra tiles,as I need to get some as well.

[SHiGE]

After debating with Mr. Bala about the rental of bin. I have come to aware that not all type of renovation require you to rent the bin for eg. aircon, lighting and etc. He qouted me a few example.

And when I told him of all the 4 weeks of my renovation, 1 or 2 weeks is actually waiting for stuff to be readied like my kitchen cabinet for example which can be fixed in 1 day if it is readied, he still insists that i have to pay for 4 weeks starting from my first day of renovation. I argued about it and he some what advice me to submit multiple forms seperating the renovation jobs, those that need the bin and those that don't need, if I want to avoid paying for all 4 weeks.

We have to find out which jobs don't need the bin. All I know is,

1. Grill
2. Aircon
3. Lighting

So, I think maybe you have to sit down with your contractor and properly arrange the jobs schedule to minimize the bin rental cost.

And BTW, my contractor said most condo mgmt charge a fixed RM100-200 for rental bin for the entire renovation works. Ours is ridiculous. Imagine your renovation work is 2 months.

[SHiGE]

Hi all,

Just wondering whether you guys noticed it. When you recvd the CF copy in the mail, they also attached a formal letter from SMI Project with the subject title: Certificate of Fitness for Occupation.

Please take note of the date. It's 28 March 2005. A-ha! If you dun get me, how can they charge the maintenance fees from Feb 2005 onwards when we were only notified by 28 march 2005? In spite of the date of CF ( 31 jan 2005), the date of that document proves we were only aware of the CF much later!

Rgds,

Cordy
I remember Mr. Bala said that we actually can use the facilities just that we don't aware of it. Well, yesterday, a Sunday, the Gym is locked. I saw someone, tenants probably, using the pool. But there is no lifeguard. No one at the badminton/tennis hall for us to make booking for court. The floor at my corridor is dirty, obviously no cleaner yet.

So, how can the mgmt justify it their own statement by charging us the maintenance fee for something that they still haven't pay for it and something that we still can't use it yet. :mad:

[totoro]

I remember Mr. Bala said that we actually can use the facilities just that we don't aware of it. Well, yesterday, a Sunday, the Gym is locked. I saw someone, tenants probably, using the pool. But there is no lifeguard. No one at the badminton/tennis hall for us to make booking for court. The floor at my corridor is dirty, obviously no cleaner yet.

So, how can the mgmt justify it their own statement by charging us the maintenance fee for something that they still haven't pay for it and something that we still can't use it yet. :mad:

Yes, agreed. Please come to the April 10 pre-RA owners meeting and let us sort these issues out together.

Btw, congrats! We've broken 30,000 views on this thread!

[SHiGE]

Can someone point me to where is TongKong electical shop located? I went to their website, got down their address, SS2/24, but I still couldn't find it.

So I went to SinarRia, Megatronik and Legend at SS2/75 to ask them to give me quotation for my long list of electrical stuffs. All next to each other. Pretty stiff competition. After comparing, Legend seems to be the cheapest, and for some item, it is cheaper with a great margin. The service and attitude of the sales people at Legend is good also.

Can we bargain at those shop like Best, HSL and etc? I may need 0% installment if my renovation over budget.

Any recommendation on Hood and Hob? Most of the shop mentioned Rinnai. The best in the market and strong fire. It will cost about RM1300-1400 for a hood and hob. Too costly i feel but if it is rili good, i don't mind getting it.

[totoro]

Can someone point me to where is TongKong electical shop located? I went to their website, got down their address, SS2/24, but I still couldn't find it.


Tong Kong is at the row of shophouses along the main road, SS2/24. This road leads to Sri Siam, RHB Bank (corner), Lobsterman, and goes from the Little Paris restaurant / Rothmans Roundabout all the way to the Taman Paramount School (up and down the hill near Sea Park).

Erm, anyway, if you come from LDP into SS2 at the traffic lights, go straight until you see the T-junction with RHB bank to your right. Turn right and go on a bit and you will see a big PANASHOP to your right across the road, that is Tong Kong.

Any recommendation on Hood and Hob? Most of the shop mentioned Rinnai. The best in the market and strong fire. It will cost about RM1300-1400 for a hood and hob. Too costly i feel but if it is rili good, i don't mind getting it.

I bought Tellini hood and hob on promotion for RM1498.

[SHiGE]

Totoro, wait I confused. Is it opposite the Lobsterman? and next to the Mobil station?

Thanks.


Tong Kong is at the row of shophouses along the main road, SS2/24. This road leads to Sri Siam, RHB Bank (corner), Lobsterman, and goes from the Little Paris restaurant / Rothmans Roundabout all the way to the Taman Paramount School (up and down the hill near Sea Park).

Erm, anyway, if you come from LDP into SS2 at the traffic lights, go straight until you see the T-junction with RHB bank to your right. Turn right and go on a bit and you will see a big PANASHOP to your right across the road, that is Tong Kong.



I bought Tellini hood and hob on promotion for RM1498.

[totoro]

Totoro, wait I confused. Is it opposite the Lobsterman? and next to the Mobil station?

Thanks.

It is opposite Sri Siam... yes, it's the row of shops between Mobil and RHB, shopowner is called David. Phone number is 03-7875 5606.

I bought 4 air-con units from him, and going to buy some fans and water heaters soon. Good price.

Cheers!
Mark

[ciderblue]

hi neighbours

Got a name of a good contractor to share with u. I hv engaged him for my unit and found him to be a v reliable and professional young man who stands apart from most other contractors I hv met.

As much as I would like to reserve him for my own unit only, this guy is too good to be kept under wraps. So here goes...

Mr KK LEE
016 384 5299
019 395 9555

My wife and I like him bcos he is genuinely committed to make our new home as best as it could be within our modest budget. Lee's specialty is condo work and he is excellent in making the most of small spaces. I hv viewed his previous condo work and found his workmanship to be neat. Lee also has a flair for designing so with him, we are getting an ID + contractor rolled in one !
Best of all, Lee is a one-stop agency whom we turn to for any kind of reno work (from grille to kitchen cabinets to flooring) and whom we also find trustworthy to coordinate various other suppliers for us at our unit, in our absence, e.g. locks, aircon, heater, curtain installation, etc. so we wont need to apply for time-off from work. We are also v happy with the fact that all his workers are local Chinese, whom we feel are more inclined to being responsible and committed in doing a good job (as opposed to foreign workers).

We are starting our reno this week, and are also actively scouting and buying furniture and stuff

BTW, Think I may hv bump into a couple of u today at the LDP Furniture Mall !

:)

Hi,
I am interested to know the jobs you requested and the price that your contractor charged. If you don't mind, please share your qoutation. Thanks.

[kennethlhm]

After debating with Mr. Bala about the rental of bin. I have come to aware that not all type of renovation require you to rent the bin for eg. aircon, lighting and etc. He qouted me a few example.

And when I told him of all the 4 weeks of my renovation, 1 or 2 weeks is actually waiting for stuff to be readied like my kitchen cabinet for example which can be fixed in 1 day if it is readied, he still insists that i have to pay for 4 weeks starting from my first day of renovation. I argued about it and he some what advice me to submit multiple forms seperating the renovation jobs, those that need the bin and those that don't need, if I want to avoid paying for all 4 weeks.

We have to find out which jobs don't need the bin. All I know is,

1. Grill
2. Aircon
3. Lighting

So, I think maybe you have to sit down with your contractor and properly arrange the jobs schedule to minimize the bin rental cost.

And BTW, my contractor said most condo mgmt charge a fixed RM100-200 for rental bin for the entire renovation works. Ours is ridiculous. Imagine your renovation work is 2 months.

How about kitchen cabinet?

[ciderblue]

It is opposite Sri Siam... yes, it's the row of shops between Mobil and RHB, shopowner is called David. Phone number is 03-7875 5606.

I bought 4 air-con units from him, and going to buy some fans and water heaters soon. Good price.

Cheers!
Mark

Hi,
Sorry, maybe i missed out. But, what is the brand and model of the air-cond you purchased, how much?

[totoro]

Hi,
Sorry, maybe i missed out. But, what is the brand and model of the air-cond you purchased, how much?

Tong Kong / PanaShop only sells Panasonic brands. I bought 4 deluxe models from him. 1HP Puritee S2 Deluxe model costs about RM980, but it is slightly negotiable. He did quote RM969 though, but do note that air-con margins are only about 2%. They earn on the installation fees.

[SHiGE]

How about kitchen cabinet?
I don't know. That's why I hope every owner when submiting the reno form ask Bala what need and what don't need. Then we compile a list here.

[SHiGE]

Tong Kong / PanaShop only sells Panasonic brands. I bought 4 deluxe models from him. 1HP Puritee S2 Deluxe model costs about RM980, but it is slightly negotiable. He did quote RM969 though, but do note that air-con margins are only about 2%. They earn on the installation fees.
OMG!! so cheap. You sure your one is O2 Puritee...??? How come so cheap. I tot O2 Puritee is around the RM1200-1300 range? Most shop qoute me the Pana Ionizer 1HP (cheaper model compare to O2 Puritee) for around RM970-990 without installation already.

[totoro]

OMG!! so cheap. You sure your one is O2 Puritee...??? How come so cheap. I tot O2 Puritee is around the RM1200-1300 range? Most shop qoute me the Pana Ionizer 1HP (cheaper model compare to O2 Puritee) for around RM970-990 without installation already.

It's Puritee S2, not O2... :p which is within the range you mentioned.

[SHiGE]

It's Puritee S2, not O2... :p which is within the range you mentioned.
Opps...... my bad. Why you consider this brand? Initially wanted the LG Artcool series, so beautiful, but my friend using it said not good. The salesman recommend me Mitshubishi, extremely quiet.

Which fridge you buying? For me, is either the Hitachi 689AMX Nanotech or the Sharp SJ70MSL Ionizer. Any comments for Hitachi as fridge anyone?

[totoro]

Opps...... my bad. Why you consider this brand? Initially wanted the LG Artcool series, so beautiful, but my friend using it said not good. The salesman recommend me Mitshubishi, extremely quiet.

Which fridge you buying? For me, is either the Hitachi 689AMX Nanotech or the Sharp SJ70MSL Ionizer. Any comments for Hitachi as fridge anyone?

It's cheap and good... and the blue'ish fins looks nice also... though not art cool standard...

[SHiGE]

It's cheap and good... and the blue'ish fins looks nice also... though not art cool standard...
ah.. the fin... but do you know that the fin need replacement and is not washable. RM30-40 for a fin.

[Psalm91]

Hmm, I checked and double-checked on this point, and it seems that CF can be issue as long as the general premises have water and electricity supply.

Let's all discuss all these matters in our pre-RA meeting on April 10.


We'd really like to attend the coming pre-RA mtg but unable to due to religious commitments that morning. Could the minutes be posted on this forum for those who couldn't attend ?

[Psalm91]

We went to self-inspect our unit last Saturday & SMI have still not gotten defects from our 1st inspection done up (oledy 1 month & was told to wait for another 2 weeks due to shortage of workers....argh!) .

Anyway, we found (new) hairline cracks which must be due to the quake, watermark on the m.bedroom bathroom ceiling and not sure if the other walls ie. living room, bedrooms had watermarks, couldn;t really tell if was uneven paint job or watermark. Perhaps we're all too concerned with watermarks that everything seemed like it to us :p .

Any owners here spotted hairline cracks in their units after the recent quake ? Do you know if SMI has actually got some structural engineers to checkout our buildings if it is safe ? Don't mean to be paranoid but it is good to careful where cracks are concerned.

[SHiGE]

someone mentioned that if our yard not facing outside, we can hang our compressor there. Is Type D of Block C consider facing inside or outside?

[chinmin]

The flyer calling for the meeting on 10 April is attached.

Thanks

kuanj

p/s Plse print a few copies and take it along for distribution
at MK
I have mentioned this a few times already. And I hope the pro-tem committee can do something about this for the convenience of all the residents in KM.

1. The entry and exit point of the ramp going up and down the car park is too steep. I am driving a Perdana and that day when I tried the ramp with 4 people inside I got the bottom of my car scratch. Hopefully they can even out the entry and exit point. Even a standard Iswara also will get it's bottom scratch. I dunno why they make the ramp so steep.
2. Maybe we can propose to make a glass door with keycard entry at the lift area for better security. Currently any Tom , Dick and Harry can get access to all floors of the condo.
3. I do not see any car wash bays around the compound. If there are none maybe the Management can make one.

I could not attend this coming meeting cause will be outstation.

[Da Rat]

When I last met with Bala on 2 April afternoon, he mentioned one family has moved in. Anyone else moved in since then?
Sad to say Bala is not accepting my application for the proxy card, car stickers, facilities etc.. Told me to submit in a weeks time. You guys went thru the same thing?

Have strongly advised him to extend his office hours on Saturday to 5pm to facilitate owners who need his help. The extra service would certainly help. Have also advised him to put up a notice board with FAQs, just to make our lives easier. Mentioned to him, that for a company that is not new to condo mgmt, they are not doing a very good job so far.

[nkent]

someone mentioned that if our yard not facing outside, we can hang our compressor there. Is Type D of Block C consider facing inside or outside?

As long as it is a intermediate unit where your yard is not facing outside, and within the building. Type C of Block C is a example. You should clarify with Mr Bala to be sure.

[SHiGE]

As long as it is a intermediate unit where your yard is not facing outside, and within the building. Type C of Block C is a example. You should clarify with Mr Bala to be sure.
I think type D is not a intermediate unit. Is next to the duplex unit. But from outside looking at the condo, the yard is still hidden by the duplex unit and my Family room.

[Psalm91]

Can someone pls give me Jimmy's handphone number ? Thanks

[totoro]

well, i'm moving in and i'm having a problem of having cars parked at my 2 spots every day... coz it's next to the lift. i will hv to get mgmt to clamp those cars soon.

my contractor was refused entry today coz the guardhouse can't find my approval form.

and... sigh, renovation is a real headache. the grille contractor now tells me, after i have paid everything in full yesterday, that i might want to move my doorbell as it's in the way... so i had to top up some more.

i seem to be topping up a lot lately due to contractor's errors and miscalculations... and running around coz mgmt and contractors got things confused. :mad:

[kuanj]

I could not attend this coming meeting cause will be outstation.

Chinmin,

U can join in the next time when u are free.

kuanj

[totoro]

Hmm, I checked and double-checked on this point, and it seems that CF can be issue as long as the general premises have water and electricity supply.

Let's all discuss all these matters in our pre-RA meeting on April 10.

However, I was reminded by someone that the developer cannot hand over Vacant Possession unless you have water and electricity supply to your unit, so owners, be sure to check your unit has water and electricity supply.

You might find that you have a strong case in your favor.

[V&C]

Tong Kong / PanaShop only sells Panasonic brands. I bought 4 deluxe models from him. 1HP Puritee S2 Deluxe model costs about RM980, but it is slightly negotiable. He did quote RM969 though, but do note that air-con margins are only about 2%. They earn on the installation fees.

Hi Totoro,

Do you know how much they charge for the installation ? Do you know the price for O2 ? :D Thanx

V&C

[totoro]

Hi Totoro,

Do you know how much they charge for the installation ? Do you know the price for O2 ? :D Thanx

V&C

Depends on the HP. More expensive for higher HP. Then piping and ducting etc if exceed 10 ft also calculate differently, while hacking is also calculated differently. Standard is about RM150 per 1HP unit. RM250 for 2HP.

I just got into a very troublesome problem with the guy who did the hacking and the guy who was supposed to patch and conceal the wiring / piping today... they are not getting along well at all... and in the end, I had to find a 3rd party to patch it up, with no guarantees that it will look nice or surface with cracks after some time, and this also costed me even more money!

Spent several hours on-site on this as well. This is really getting to be very tiring for me.

SIGH! :(

[totoro]

Hi Totoro,

Do you know how much they charge for the installation ? Do you know the price for O2 ? :D Thanx

V&C

O2 at tongkong for 1HP is RM1200 but negotiable within a tiny margin...

[kennethlhm]

Today did my 3rd inspection. Still got some minor defects tht i complaint in 1st & 2nd inspection not yet done. Then y ask me go do inspection... so hope my 4th inspection everything is done.

Any1 have KM contact no? If i wan call to ask about my defects status, wat no# can i call?

[SHiGE]

Any recommendation on Kitchen Designer? Around in PJ. So far, I went to The One Kitchen studio.

[totoro]

Any recommendation on Kitchen Designer? Around in PJ. So far, I went to The One Kitchen studio.

u moved in d? ur location changed to 'Mahkota' :D

erm... so far the fairest deal around PJ that I saw was from Hosana Kitchen, but I'm letting my panel contractor do my kitchen.

I got a call from an agent yesterday, he said rental rates is about RM1300-1500.

[SHiGE]

u moved in d? ur location changed to 'Mahkota' :D

erm... so far the fairest deal around PJ that I saw was from Hosana Kitchen, but I'm letting my panel contractor do my kitchen.

I got a call from an agent yesterday, he said rental rates is about RM1300-1500.
No la... haven't move in.

Mind telling me the address of Hosana Kitchen? Why you let panel contractor do the kitchen? you like their Granite special offer? I don't know, after comparing with one of the panel contractor with the one my fren recommended, the price difference is a lot!!! about 30-40% more expensive on almost every item for the panel.

[totoro]

No la... haven't move in.

Mind telling me the address of Hosana Kitchen? Why you let panel contractor do the kitchen? you like their Granite special offer? I don't know, after comparing with one of the panel contractor with the one my fren recommended, the price difference is a lot!!! about 30-40% more expensive on almost every item for the panel.

Hosana Kitchen
38, Ground Floor, Jalan Wan Kadir 4, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail,
60000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-77271539 Fax: 03-77271593

They also have other branches elsewhere, like USJ.

[totoro]

Dear all,

Are we going to be meeting a representative from SMI this Sunday (or from Samudra Mgmt)?

Cheers!

[V&C]

Hosana Kitchen
38, Ground Floor, Jalan Wan Kadir 4, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail,
60000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-77271539 Fax: 03-77271593

They also have other branches elsewhere, like USJ.

Hi Totoro,

What is the pricing @ Hosana ? Cheap ? :D

V&C

[totoro]

Hi Totoro,

What is the pricing @ Hosana ? Cheap ? :D

V&C

I would say... reasonable. Not the cheapest, but not at all expensive. :)

[alexcttan]

The meeting in KM or Phileo Damansara?
Are we inviting SMI or Management?

[V&C]

I would say... reasonable. Not the cheapest, but not at all expensive. :)

Anyone got any quotation from "E View Renovation Enterprise" ?

[SHiGE]

Hosana Kitchen
38, Ground Floor, Jalan Wan Kadir 4, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail,
60000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-77271539 Fax: 03-77271593

They also have other branches elsewhere, like USJ.
do you happen to know where is the USJ branch? :D

[kuanj]

Dear all,

Are we going to be meeting a representative from SMI this Sunday (or from Samudra Mgmt)?

Cheers!

Hi Totoro,

The answer is no rep from SMI. We have to put our house in order first before inviting SMI or Samudra.

kuanj

[V&C]

Anyone got any quotation for additional wall between the (study room / dining room) and the bedrooms like the "Thai Style" showroom :o Thanx :D

[kuanj]

The meeting in KM or Phileo Damansara?
Are we inviting SMI or Management?

The meeting is confirmed at Phileo Damansara i.e
Time: 10:30 am
Date: Sunday 10 April 2005
Venue: CDC Management Development (M) Sdn Bhd
609 Level 6 Block B Phileo Damansara I
46350 Petaling Jaya (near SMI office)

No rep from SMI.

Kuanj

[totoro]

do you happen to know where is the USJ branch? :D

dun hv it with me, but u can call TTDI branch and ask them?

[totoro]

Anyone got any quotation from "E View Renovation Enterprise" ?

u mean the panel contractor?

[totoro]

The meeting is confirmed at Phileo Damansara i.e
Time: 10:30 am
Date: Sunday 10 April 2005
Venue: CDC Management Development (M) Sdn Bhd
609 Level 6 Block B Phileo Damansara I
46350 Petaling Jaya (near SMI office)

No rep from SMI.

Kuanj

Dear owners,

I believe it is in our best interest to have a unified voice as soon as possible for our own sake, for $$ reasons (e.g. maintenance fees, property value), for a better community, for security reasons, etc.

We need to come together to discuss issues we are facing and necessary action to be taken to resolve them. Your attendance will ensure your worries and concerns are raised and will be addressed.

When strata titles are issued, the residents will have to form a management coorporation to take over Samudra's work. It is best that we get a headstart on this asap.

[V&C]

u mean the panel contractor?

Yeah, they called me just now and allow me to pay by Credit Card. I'll be seeing them this afternoon to confirm that :rolleyes: So, you got their quotation ? They quoted me Plaster Ceiling (Living, Dining, Master Bedroom & Bedroom Enterance) + Yard Sliding Window + Aluminium Sliding Door between dining & bedrooms + Additional Bricks Wall for that = RM 6250. What do you think ?

[totoro]

Yeah, they called me just now and allow me to pay by Credit Card. I'll be seeing them this afternoon to confirm that :rolleyes: So, you got their quotation ? They quoted me Plaster Ceiling (Living, Dining, Master Bedroom & Bedroom Enterance) + Yard Sliding Window + Aluminium Sliding Door between dining & bedrooms + Additional Bricks Wall for that = RM 6250. What do you think ?

Hmm, I'm not doing the any of the works you mentioned above, so I am not too sure! :p

[Psalm91]

Anyone got any quotation from "E View Renovation Enterprise" ?


I got a quotation from E View Renovation (For Type D):-

Grill (Metal) for Main Door, Masterb room, bedroom 2 , study room & Yard
- RM1,450

Cornice - Living & Dining Area RM650, All Rooms $1400 , Family area $500

Kitchen - Plaster Ceiling (incl. wiring n d/light) $1200

Hacking the 2 walls at the split level, touch-up, painting & building the steps (incl. retiling). $600

Aircond - Piping + wiring + concealing $350/pcs

Additional power points - Kitchen (adjust 1 pc for hook) $120
Family Area $100, 1 pc light point at kitchen $80, additional lighting pt at the corridors (Between the study & bedroom 2) $100

Is this considered expensive ? Anyone here has quotation for W/heater point & concealed wiring ?

Thanks! :)

[shel]

My quote from E-View Reno. for Type D, Block C:-

1. Grille @ main door = RM 550
2. Yard sliding window = RM 990
3. Hacking of half wall = RM 450
4. Wiring (relocating wire, switches+ additioal 13a socket, installation) = RM 1340

Your reno. cost is quite reasonable.


I got a quotation from E View Renovation (For Type D):-

Grill (Metal) for Main Door, Masterb room, bedroom 2 , study room & Yard
- RM1,450

Cornice - Living & Dining Area RM650, All Rooms $1400 , Family area $500

Kitchen - Plaster Ceiling (incl. wiring n d/light) $1200

Hacking the 2 walls at the split level, touch-up, painting & building the steps (incl. retiling). $600

Aircond - Piping + wiring + concealing $350/pcs

Additional power points - Kitchen (adjust 1 pc for hook) $120
Family Area $100, 1 pc light point at kitchen $80, additional lighting pt at the corridors (Between the study & bedroom 2) $100

Is this considered expensive ? Anyone here has quotation for W/heater point & concealed wiring ?

Thanks! :)

[Stephan Ng]

Yeah, they called me just now and allow me to pay by Credit Card. I'll be seeing them this afternoon to confirm that :rolleyes: So, you got their quotation ? They quoted me Plaster Ceiling (Living, Dining, Master Bedroom & Bedroom Enterance) + Yard Sliding Window + Aluminium Sliding Door between dining & bedrooms + Additional Bricks Wall for that = RM 6250. What do you think ?

I have compared their price with other panel contractors & their price is reasonable. I will confirm with their quotation too.

[icemilo]

Hi,

I went thru some messages about paying deposit for renovation.

Can I have more details on this?
- If i have 2 contractor, one for cabinet the other for the rest, will I have to pay for both?
- what is this deposit for?

:confused:

[Psalm91]

My quote from E-View Reno. for Type D, Block C:-

1. Grille @ main door = RM 550
2. Yard sliding window = RM 990
3. Hacking of half wall = RM 450
4. Wiring (relocating wire, switches+ additioal 13a socket, installation) = RM 1340

Your reno. cost is quite reasonable.


Yeah, I think so too. I'll be getting them to do most of the reno works except for built-in wardrobes & Kitchen cab. Hv u confirmed getting them as your contractor ?

[shel]

Yup. Confirmed already. Started the reno yesterday... im getting Hosana Subang Jaya to do my kitchen cabinets.

Yeah, I think so too. I'll be getting them to do most of the reno works except for built-in wardrobes & Kitchen cab. Hv u confirmed getting them as your contractor ?

[KYP]

Anyone got any quotation from "E View Renovation Enterprise" ?

Hello!

I am the newly join member. Just go through all the messages from the current Member and I'm already confirmed with E View as my contractor and was very comfortable with their price quoted and service provided as compared to the rest of the Panel Contractor.

Good Day!

[KYP]

Hi,

I went thru some messages about paying deposit for renovation.

Can I have more details on this?
- If i have 2 contractor, one for cabinet the other for the rest, will I have to pay for both?
- what is this deposit for?

:confused:

Hello!

I would like to advise you that the deposit needed for the Major renovation is RM3,000 but they said is refundable but if you are not using their panel contractor you will have so many troublesm process need to be followed.

Why not you get comparison quotation from the panel contractor first to easier your renovation work may be you can get more reasonable price. I suggest you can get quotation from E View.

Good Day!

[totoro]

Hello!

I would like to advise you that the deposit needed for the Major renovation is RM3,000 but they said is refundable but if you are not using their panel contractor you will have so many troublesm process need to be followed.

Why not you get comparison quotation from the panel contractor first to easier your renovation work may be you can get more reasonable price. I suggest you can get quotation from E View.

Good Day!

I've been hearing a lot of feedback about E-View, and well it looks like now a lot of owners are going for it.

Maybe you can ask around with other panel contractors on their opinions and for comparison as well?

[Psalm91]

Do I still need to get the Aircond ppl do installation ie. wiring & stuff, since piping & wiring to existing point works would have already been done by the contractor ??