Lowyat.NET: Latest topics by Mrsticker251

Window repair (sealing)

Mrsticker251 — Wed, 30 May 2018 20:26:56 +0800

Hi all, want to check something with you all. Recently I noted that my bedroom windows are leaking when there was heavy rain and as my bed is near the windows, I have to replace my bed. Very bad. So I got a guy to take a look and he said he can seal it off with silicone and this will cost RM500 or I can replace the window for RM1,2K. Both options sound expensive. Just use silicone to seal already need RM500?!! I am thinking just buy those sealing thing from LeLong and do myself. Any advice?

Or maybe I should just replace the window for RM1.2K. Is that expensive? Mine is those normal bedroom window (rect. shape)

Leaking windows

Mrsticker251 — Wed, 30 May 2018 20:20:07 +0800

Stamp duty, legal fee and real estate sales tax

Mrsticker251 — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:01:15 +0800

Hi all, my unit has been left vacant for almost 2 years and I am working overseas. As such , I need to sell as I cannot support the mortgage anymore. Anyone know how much stamp duty and legal fee I need to pay ? Also my holding period is less than 5 years and I read that I need to pay real estate sales tax , anyone knows how this is being calculated ? Though the selling price is likely higher than the price I paid but after accounting for mortgage and expenses (renovation, management fee, commission etc), I am actually making a loss, so do I still need to pay real estate sales tax ? If so, how do I compute it ?

Cracks on walls in condo development

Mrsticker251 — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 22:38:57 +0800

I am viewing this relatively new condo developments (a few years old only ). I noted a lot of cracks in the wall of the building. Inside the house, it is ok though . I worry if this is a sign of structural faults or more serious problems .

Can anyone advise ? Thanks!

Refund of deposit

Mrsticker251 — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 15:56:44 +0800

I rented my unit to a company and the tenancy was terminated a year back. We settled the final refund and went our separate ways. Recently the company emailed me and told me that they calculate the final refund wrongly and they overpaid me by 1 month rental. So I asked for the evidence and they send me a instruction letter to terminate the payment to their bank and said that the bank received the letter late and so they continue to pay for 1 more month. As this happened one year ago , I don't have the transaction history as everything now is estatement. My bank said they can retrieve but I need to put through a request and pay for the statement. I was thinking why should I go through the trouble when they should be the one to prove they made the payment to me . I want to check if they have a case against me ? They threaten to pass this case to their legal department . I'm actually upset at the way this is managed as this is not my fault at the first place

Engaging a lawyer to advise on tenancy agreement

Mrsticker251 — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 12:54:33 +0800

Anyone has experience engaging a lawyer to vet and advise on tenancy agreement ? How much it will cost ? Any lawyer to recommend ?

Engaging an agent to manage your property

Mrsticker251 — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 08:26:16 +0800

I just have 1 property which I have been trying to rent out as I am working overseas now. I did rent it out for a while but the tenant left. And the new potential tenant is asking if i got someone to manage the property for me. So I'm thinking if it is worthwhile to hire an agent to manage the property? How much it will cost ? I used to deal with the last tenant myself and it was manageable. I'm not sure if I was just lucky then. Anyone got any view ?

Landlord insurance

Mrsticker251 — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 08:13:58 +0800

I have considering to get landlord insurance for my upcoming tenancy (if it goes through). I'm worried if my tenant engages in subletting, it might invalidate my insurance policy. Is there any landlord insurance that covers subletting ? How do I make sure ? How much it will cost ?

Removal of old furniture

Mrsticker251 — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 00:35:29 +0800

I need to arrange for my old furniture to be removed. Anyone has any lobang to recommend? Will need transportation as well. Any idea how much it will cost ? Item to be removed included fridge, microwave oven, sofa and coffee table.

Getting rid of old furniture

Mrsticker251 — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 00:13:57 +0800

I need to get some help to remove my old furnitures. Anyone know any company that provide such services? I will need transportation too

Letter of offer for rental

Mrsticker251 — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 00:11:46 +0800

Recently I have gotten an offer from a potential tenant. I noted that if I refused to sign the rental agreement at the last moment, I have to return the earnest deposit (1 month) and pay another 1 month deposit to the tenant. Just wanna ask if this is standard market practice ?

Renewal of lease

Mrsticker251 — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 23:14:12 +0800

My tenant is on a 1+1 year lease. If they extend the lease for another year, do I have to pay my agent another commission again? If so, should I have signed a 2 years lease at the first place? Since the commission I have to pay is the same for 1 or 2 years lease anyway

Selling houses

Mrsticker251 — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:51:34 +0800

This post is for my friend. He no has lowyat account. My friend is moving overseas and want to sell his house. His agent managed to get him a buyer which is good but she asked for 3% commission! He has a shock as he always thought commission to be 2%. Now he is struck cos he don't want to lose the potential buyer. Any bro or sis can advise ?

Rental of house to company

Mrsticker251 — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:01:54 +0800

I have a query. I am trying to rent out my house and my agent got me a company lease. The only thing is that this company is going to use my house to host their overseas guests. I just want to know if this is fine ? My agent told me that these guests (usually couple or small family) will stay a few months each time and it won't cause problems.

I don't have experience with this and want to know if anyone can advise?

Kitchen cabinet installation problem

Mrsticker251 — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 22:41:08 +0800

Hi folks, want to seek your view. I just replaced my old kitchen cabinet. Upon completion, I realized that the new one does not fit exactly to the old size and some markings are visible. I'm rather upset as I thought that it should have fitted or covered up when they did the measurement. Then I heard that my kitchen pipe got leakage. I suspected it was due to damage during replacement of the sink. Of course they insisted that it's cos my pipe is old. But hello, the leakage only happened after they did the job. I have an argument with the contractor and I haven't paid the balance. I'm thinking if i deduct the repairs cost from the balance. Is that reasonable ?

Any thought ?

Leakage

Mrsticker251 — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 12:43:55 +0800

Hi all, my neighbour downstairs complained about leakage from my bathroom. So I engaged a contractor to check it out. He said we need to repair back the 4" downpipe cover and put silicon surround the cover in my neighbour unit. My question is that should I be the one to bear the cost or should it be my neighbour since the unit is done at his unit ?

Leaking in apartment

Mrsticker251 — Thu, 05 May 2016 16:21:59 +0800

Hi guys, need your advice. Yesterday my management office rang me and told me that the unit below mine is complaining that there is a leakage in their toilet and they think it's from my unit. I did some minor tiles replacement but it's in the bedroom, not toilet.

What should I do? Would I have to be responsible to fix it? Any way to isolate the problem ?

Repairing door

Mrsticker251 — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 15:52:52 +0800

I got a bedroom door where part of the wood is chipped off. 2 contractors have given me different views. One said the whole door need to be replaced and the other said can add in plywood and paint back. Any one can advise ? See photo below

Wardrobes - shellac vs wooden paint

Mrsticker251 — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 09:51:24 +0800

My wardrobes are old and need touching up. Wonder if I should choose shellac or wooden paint. Anyone can advise ?

Advice for contractor selection

Mrsticker251 — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 16:05:32 +0800

My tenant terminated the rental contractpr suddenly so I went to inspect and agreed on the recovery by tenant. However they think my contractor is quoting too high and want to use their own. They request for this company - Maju Maintenance who is owed by this guy called Mr Malek. I can't seem to find any review on this contractor. Just wonder if anyone here has any experience with him or can advise on where to search for info on contractor ?

Any advice will be appreciated! Thanks!