Anyone collected keys yet and anything to lookout for?

Will be collecting the keys tomorrow and would like to gain some tips from existing owners.

Had an extremely outrageously bad experience with the handover of keys.

Was checking my unit out with the management office on the defects and found an ridiculous amount of defects.

The list is as follow:
1. Master bedroom sink free play/shaking
2. Timber flooring skirting on all bedrooms have gaps/ scratches & discolouration
3. Hollow bathroom tiles
4. Paint overspill on all bathroom ceilings
5. Master bathroom bath tub is scratched
6. Most room plaster ceilings including the living room is wavy
7. Door locks not properly aligned & some lock sets are defective
8. There are holes/gaps in the grouting for the tiles
9. Marble skirting are broken
10. Paint spillage on window frames

The last straw was that I found termites in the timber flooring & almost 90% of the marble tiles in my living/ dining/ kitchen area are hollow. Seriously WTF.

I rejected taking vacant possession of the unit and will write a serious & stern letter to the developer, solicitor & management office.

To all PH owners, be extremely wary & do not blindly take possession of the unit (even though after 14 days of issuance of letter, the purchaser is deemed to have take possession according to S&P). In the end, we still get screwed in the ass.

Not too sure about that bro but I would safely assume that if my unit has it, then other units will have similar issues as well.

My worst fear is the termite as they will spread everywhere and it will affect other fellow PH owners as well.

Imagine the stress and cost involved to eradicate the menace.

There were some photos posted a few pages back.

So, how's the unit bro? Everything ok?

AFAIK, there aren't any pages yet.

Yah, you're right. The amount of minor defects is just outrageous. That being said, those are still minor and can be easily touched up.

Are all your floor/ wall tiles alright? Double check for termite infestation.

I'm from Block B as well bro and it's exactly like you said.

Can, but will need to gather more ppl first. 2 voices is too few.

Aye.

For me it's own stay.

Done.
https://www.facebook.com/subangph


On a side note, just received a call from the management office. According to them, my unit's problems will be solved by 30/12/13.

Am surprised at the fast reply (could be attributed due to my daily calls to them).

I've also warned them I'm prepared to go in guns blazing should other defects be found (not in the inspection lists) and not resolved while they are at it.

Standard is 30 days but I'm skeptical that it can be done by month end. I'm sure there'll be minor stuff to work on.

Was hoping to move in before CNY but seems like its a shattered dream.

Also, last I heard there are 11-12 residents who've shifted in already.

Block G is the one still under construction yah bro?

You just pretend to be a customer interested in viewing the units if they don't let you in.

Just got an official reply from the management office. Unit's defects will be repaired and ready by 6/1/14.

happy new year everyone.

24 months once you've taken the keys.

The entrance looks like a low cost flat.

No, there isn't bro. The route only leads to Soho & Parkhomes.

My assessment rate (Senarai Nilaian) is RM840 and I've also received a property tax (Cukai Taksiran) notice which is RM420.

Anyone received the tax notice as well?


Also an update on my unit.

Went to see the management office last week. Another excuse & delay from the contractor.

Was initially promised end of Dec 2013, pushed to 1st week of 2014 and now finally it's on the 22nd of this month.

Am contemplating whether to take legal action as it will involve cost and very time consuming.

They've changed the tune of their story now to woodworms.

No, they did not.

Exactly. I'm doubtful that it can be completed by the deadline.

Just came back from my so called second joint inspection.

Was shocked to find my unit was far from completed. The entire living/dining/kitchen tiles was already hacked off (they were supposed to change all) and the tiles weren't started on yet.

Majority of my list of defects were still untouched. Gawd, my blood pressure is rising fast.

There are a few ppl staying there now.

As for defects, I can share some of mine with you.

- Hollow tiles for living & bathroom area
- Misaligned timber strips for all bedrooms (if your unit has this)
- Wavy ceiling

Yea, I am a owner there.

lol bro, I would love to but unfortunately this weekend is not possible as going for ching ming.

Congrats bro.

Problems were resolved and got the keys late February. Now am hunting around for quotations for the reno and hope to start by end of this month if all goes well.

Nais, post some before & after pics.

Here's my stock unit. Waiting for the final quote to make comparison.

The master toilet has an extremely stupid & impractical design.




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Yea, I concur. The shower head is also directly facing the door in the utility toilet.

I plan to:
1. Remove the shower area glass and shift the sink to that area (master toilet)
2. Move the doer orientation to swing the other way to avoid any accidents or install a sliding door (master toilet)
3. Remove tub and install glass door (master toilet)
4. Replace door to a plastic type (utility toilet)

Nails, yours is facing the school I see. The design looks abit different, it's the condo type?

Thanks, you've just reminded me that I have one more last defect to sort out.

Anyone has any recommendation on a/c brands for cassette type?

Decided to install a cassette in the living cum dining area instead of wall mounted to have a cleaner look.

Got the inspiration from my BFF's unit.


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