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Issue with loan officer

shroom — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 18:16:51 +0800

I had recently submitted my documents for a housing loan application to a bank loan officer. It's has been 2 weeks already with no news. I called the officer asking for update and everytime she'll say she will check and revert back to me. But she never does. I have already call her many times. I don't have much time anymore as I have to sign the snp soon. What else can I do to check on loan status? Any advise will be greatly appreciated.

Defect question

shroom — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 23:55:25 +0800

I recently bought a subsale property and keys was handed to me today. During handover I noticed some floor tiles in one of the bedroom broken. It was fine during the time when I look at the property and when I paid the booking fee. I now ask the seller to fix it but he refused. He said spa said it is 'as is' basis. Does this means he does not have to fix it?

Thank you.

Documents from seller

shroom — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 12:21:10 +0800

Hi, I just bought a house and according to seller it is still charged to the bank. Seller just gave me a copy of the title to apply loan. Do I need additional documents like seller' snp, loan agreement or redeemption statement? Clueless...

Thank you in advance.

Maintenance Fees

shroom — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 23:23:28 +0800

Hi can someone pls help me out. I live in a strata titled property which is required to pay maintenance fee and sinking funds. The problem is that the area around my unit is not properly maintain. What action can I take? I've talked to the management and they keep saying that they'll take care of it but they have yet to do anything. Can I stop paying the fees? Do I have the right to do this? Thank you in advance.

Cutting down trees

shroom — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:37:04 +0800

Hi, can anyone tell me who or what company I can contact if I want to cut down some trees inside my house compound? Previous owner planted them and now the trees are higher than my roof. Thanks in advance

Aluminium floor strip

shroom — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:17:36 +0800

Where to buy aluminium floor strip? I've seen it used for uneven or a step-down in flooring. I've seen them on floors of shopping mall where there's a small step-down in areas where theres a roadshow or promotion going on. Anyone know what I'm refering to and where to buy them?? Thanks.

Water pipe leakage

shroom — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:07:31 +0800

Have a question that would appreciate an answer. I stay in a strata title townhouse and suspect theres an underground pipe leakage which causes my water bill to be very high. The pipe leakage should be outside before it enters my house. If I need to have the pipe fixed, who bears the charges, me or the management?

Timber skirting shops

shroom — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:23:07 +0800

I am still looking for timber skirting of different profiles. Have searched in Puchong and Damansara and still can't find what I want. Does anyone know where else with shops that sells timber skirting??

Tile grout line

shroom — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:58:22 +0800

Can the grout line be mixed to a certain darkness or lightness? Reason I am asking is because I have a light peach tile flooring and the the grout line looks really dark (close to black). I don't know its because its not completely dry or it is that dark.

Gap between fridge

shroom — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:53:25 +0800

Is it necessary to leave gaps between the fridge and kitchen cabinets? If yes, what is min gap size? I've seen some done without any gap and it looks much nicer than those with gap.

Timber skirting cost

shroom — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:20:00 +0800

Can anyone please tell me what is the cost of timber skirting and labour for installation??

Skirting material

shroom — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:13:28 +0800

Hi, I currently have painted cement flooring and would like to add skirting. What are material options for skirting besides using tile and timber? Does anyone know how much is timber skirting, is it expensive? Thanks in advance

Flat bar grille

shroom — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:28:06 +0800

Can anyone please tell me what is the standard thickness for flat bar door and window grille. The grille supplier told me standard is about 0.5". This is about as thick as a hollow bar. How can it be?

Indoor water filter

shroom — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:51:22 +0800

Can all water filter be placed under the sink? If not, can someone please explain why. Thank you in advance.

Door grille hinges

shroom — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:25:37 +0800

I'm planning to install a grille on a house entrance door. I requested for the hinges to put inside and the door to swing outward. The grille person keeps telling me it cannot be done. Is he correct?

Kitchen sink

shroom — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 22:35:06 +0800

Is it true that countertop sink can be installed like a undermount sink?

August renovation

shroom — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:45:07 +0800

I was told that no one does renovation during the month of August which is the ghost festival. Is it true? Why is it and what will happen?

TNB & Indah Water

shroom — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:54:46 +0800

1) TNB setem duty for name transfer application, is it RM10 or RM20? Some say 10 and some say 20 and no one picks up the phone at TNB...

2) Does strata title owner pays Indah Water?? I really have no clue

Thanks in advance

KWSP Withdrawal

shroom — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:17:18 +0800

Hi Dario, some questions for you regarding KWSP withdrawal for first house, leasehold property.

Is it true I need to get consent letter from Land Office? If yes, normally how long does it take for letter to be issued?

Also, the title deed which is in the sellers name has been submitted to Land Office for transfer, so what document do I submit to KWSP, the presentation receipt?

Thank you in advance.

KWSP Withdrawal

shroom — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:19:51 +0800

Hi, I just bought a leasehold property and its my first house. The title in sellers name has been send to land office for transfer. In order to make withdrawal from KWSP, I would need to show the title deed, right? So if the title is at the land office, what do I show/submit instead? Thank you in advance.