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Legal issues

cintaku — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:42:46 +0800

I'm asking on behalf of a friend(muslim). My friend's parents got divorced many many years ago, and her father just left and got re married. Nobody knows where he is, they are not in contact.

Her mother has been staying at the house all these years which is still under her father's name, but the monthly repayments has been setlled (not by the father). Unfortunately nobody knows where the father is, so is there any way to tranfer the name to her or her mother?

What's the procedure like for this?

Renovation cautions

cintaku — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:37:36 +0800

As I'll be starting my renovations soon, I would like to get some advice on what to watch out for.

What are the usual issues that arise and how to deal with it?

What to be aware of, things that the contractor may do to cut cost?

Also, any ideas to cost cutting?

My first home renovation - HELP!......

cintaku — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:04:24 +0800

Hey guys and gals,

Been reading up on all the topics here and they are indeed very informative. I recently bought a house around PJ, old single storey house (22' x 75'). Apparently it has never ever been 'touched'/renovated. In fact the kitchen at the back is only covered with zinc and there's like 14ft of land that can be extended furthur.

I'm planning to basically 'rebuild' 90% of the house. Only thing unchanged will be the 1st room (in front) and a minor extensian of the living/hall area.

I've got the quotes as listed below (pls do comment or advise):-

1) Hacking of wall $3 psf
2) Construct new wall $10 psf
3) Solid door $ 950 per unit ( not incl lockset)
4) Concrete slab $10 psf
5) Install wall tiles to full height $5 (tiles not provided)
6) Grill $15 psf ( for the back yard)
7) Metal door for back yard $650
8) Structure at extended area - new footing $ 500 per no
new column $650 per no
new ground beam $30 psf
new roof beam $30 psf
new roof $317 psf (with tiles etc)
9) Hacking of existing marble floor and install new tiles $5.50 (tiles not provided)
10)Remove existing roof tiles and install new $5500 (total)
11) Paint work $5500 (whole house when completed in and out)

Also any ideas on the pros and cons of using the powder coated window/door? Any recommended suppliers for wooden doors, security companies, built in wardrobes/kitchen cabinets, suggested lighting options coz I don't want to use plaster ceiling (very mahal la).

Thousand thanks in advance....cheers!

Affordable laptop

cintaku — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:50:00 +0800

Just need some advice and help.

I'm looking to get an affordable laptop. I'll be using it mostly for surfing, chatting, watching and downloading movies and some gaming as well.

I'm open to any brand/make. Budget at about RM3500.