Living in JB

[aangsc]

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Those looking for cleaning service can try the one below.
Suria supply and cleaning services.
607 3322881 / 019-7444797

Operation manager : Saffie Nasir 6019-7611345.

 

[2bFree]

^^Thanks for the link! Getting tired of cleaning the whole place on my own

 

[aangsc]

^^Thanks for the link! Getting tired of cleaning the whole place on my own

I can understand how you feel especially if you are those weekend stay over type,it is meant to be a relaxing and enjoyable stay but ended up tired from the cleaning.
I did that for a year and finally 'handed' over to a tenant to take care. Occasionally still pop over to see but cannot enjoy the stay anymore. Next time got $ would invest on a smaller unit.
Still miss the quiet night, the morning air and chirping birds. :-)

 

[cockcansing]

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Those looking for cleaning service can try the one below.
Suria supply and cleaning services.
607 3322881 / 019-7444797

Operation manager : Saffie Nasir 6019-7611345.

Thanks bro Aangsc

 

[ginfreely]

Re: Investing in Nusajaya

I also wonder if a professional building inspector would be useful to save all the headaches.
http://www.architectcentre.com.my/ac/p3.asp?id=7
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Defects Liability Inspection Report (additional charge applies)

A comprehensive visual inspection in accordance to the Architect Centre’s standard inspection format.
Purpose:
A report prepared on behalf of the Client for the purpose of submitting to the developer to make good defects under defects liability claims.

When should it be done?
Upon Vacant Possession and before the expiry of the Defects Liability Period
Anytime from the date of Vacant Possession to before the expiry of the Defects Liability Period, provided that extensive renovations have not been carried out.
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Thanks for sharing this site, saw the photos are helpful reminders on what to look out for...interesting, wonder how much they charge for such service..

 

[ginfreely]

Re: Investing in Nusajaya

i'm lucky in a sense, the very sales rep whom i interacted with turned up on the day I got my keys. She went through 1 round of checking pointing things out to the estate manager nudging him to record them as defects (fairly minor) even as I was scratching my head and what to look out for. Perhaps you could ask the person who dealt with u? The sales reps go in and out of houses much I think they might have a keener eye.

Wow your sales rep is pretty helpful and very rare indeed...

 

[mathstub]

Re: Investing in Nusajaya

Hi Bro, where do you get your corner unit? How much do you pay for your property and how much your tenant pays you for renting your corner unit?

Thanks.

Thank you bro ! That's the most complete explanation I get so far. Now I understand how it is interpreted.

 

[ginfreely]

Re: Investing in Nusajaya

The main critical defects i have mentioned, mainly the roof and the flooring area.
Its a bit subjective as some have homogeneous tiles outside whilst others have it
done differently. Yet others have ceramic tiles while others have parquet or hardwood
flooring. I would look at the critical parts and bring along my contractor to help check.

Always make sure you inspect the manhole and major points of the house for sewerage
and drainage. Also check on electrical wiring as well as water pressure etc.

I didn't use a checklist but i would go inside the house first, inspect each room and then bathroom of each floor and moved from
top to bottom. Once i make it to the exterior, i would then inspect further. Go with some rolls of black tape (ubiquitous but always
essential) and use it to mark out areas where you find suspect. Hairline cracks on walls are very common. Check on tiles on stair
cases if they are hollow or if the glue has dried out on parquet flooring.

A 20 cent coin would do nicely as a "tapping" tool and the sound would inform you of the condition. (doesn't matter if its MYR or SGD)

Hi Wuqi, thanks for the info. You mentioned check on electrical wiring, err how and what to check about the wiring?

Btw how do you check for waterproofing of the bathroom? In SG, we have ten year warranty for bathroom floor waterproofing, so not so critical. In MY, anyway to confirm the waterproofing works in the bathroom?

 

[mathstub]

Re: Investing in Nusajaya

For those Bros and Sis with corner unit, do you get 20 ft extra land on the side or 30 ft? Do you get the corner unit very early (even on the first day) at the beginning of the sales launch?

 

[ginfreely]

Hi all

The Home Defect Rectification Checklist in the link below might be helpful.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/385900

Thanks for sharing, had a quick glance and it looks interesting, will read later.

 

[mathstub]

Hi Bro, Thanks for sharing the useful info.

Hi all

The Home Defect Rectification Checklist in the link below might be helpful.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/385900

 

[mathstub]

Bros and Sis here, when do you start doing the renovation after collecting the key?

 

[checkers]

Re: Investing in Nusajaya

For those Bros and Sis with corner unit, do you get 20 ft extra land on the side or 30 ft? Do you get the corner unit very early (even on the first day) at the beginning of the sales launch?

Extra land varies from unit to unit. For some developments, it can be as big as 3000 square feet. Think can build another small terrace there

For certain develpments, corner units are snapped up fast - if the facing is good. As for others, the smaller intermediate ones are the first to go because of affordability as corner units are usually pricier. That's my observation.

 

[mathstub]

Re: Investing in Nusajaya

Hi Bro Euphony, I guess I know which sales rep you are talking about. I can say she is one of the most helpful sales rep I have ever encountered, very patient and kind.

good point! I did not think of that though i did not need any renovations. an independent professional 3rd party is an insurance policy in itself. how i did it was i look up, my mum looked down sales rep covered everything in between

again I count myself lucky, 1 month plus moving in. the house has weathered through storms without leaks, 2nd floor water pressure is strong, mopping the floor myself, i don't feel empty tiles. Cross fingers I hope it stays in this state though...

 

[Aisanbo]

I can understand how you feel especially if you are those weekend stay over type,it is meant to be a relaxing and enjoyable stay but ended up tired from the cleaning.
I did that for a year and finally 'handed' over to a tenant to take care. Occasionally still pop over to see but cannot enjoy the stay anymore. Next time got $ would invest on a smaller unit.
Still miss the quiet night, the morning air and chirping birds. :-)

I hope next time I can rent out the whole house for , say RM2-2.5k, and then rent back one room from the tenant for RM200-400 for weekend stay. Possible ? That would be ideal.

 

[euphony]

Re: Investing in Nusajaya

Hi Bro Euphony, I guess I know which sales rep you are talking about. I can say she is one of the most useful sales rep I have ever encountered, very patient and kind.

yea. they really took the cake in terms of customer service.

 

[euphony]

a very curious thing happened and I am documenting to see if it will help fellow forummers here. I was surfing renotalk forum alot looking for inspiration to do up my place. At this point its pretty utilitarian as I slowly pick furnishings i really like rather than the usual '1 shot gun' kind of reno/furnishing. So I saw one of the t-blog reno recommend a curtains person who happens to give a good pricing for curtain works and he is based in JB though he has quite a few projects in SG. From the pictures on renotalk, it seems not bad at all. If I engage him, will do an FR and post pictures here.

 

[mathstub]

Regarding the reno, for a built-up area of about 3000 ft, people are talking about renovation costs of about RM100K. Spending this amount is supposed to get a very good reno or just the normal one? I assume this does not include the costs for furniture and electrical appliances.

a very curious thing happened and I am documenting to see if it will help fellow forummers here. I was surfing renotalk forum alot looking for inspiration to do up my place. At this point its pretty utilitarian as I slowly pick furnishings i really like rather than the usual '1 shot gun' kind of reno/furnishing. So I saw one of the t-blog reno recommend a curtains person who happens to give a good pricing for curtain works and he is based in JB though he has quite a few projects in SG. From the pictures on renotalk, it seems not bad at all. If I engage him, will do an FR and post pictures here.

 

[euphony]

Regarding the reno, for a built-up area of about 3000 ft, people are talking about renovation costs of about RM100K. Spending this amount is supposed to get a very good reno or just the normal one? I assume this does not include the costs for furniture and electrical appliances.

wow! I couldn't and won't afford a 100k reno. Having said that knocking down walls and carpentry works will mean the bill shoot up pretty fast. Retiling works especially for a big house can also easily slaughter the golden goose. Keeping these to a minimum will at least control the reno bill. hmmm having seen quite a handful of show-houses, i have not come across a JB ID that is impressive. Those showrooms with very good IDs usually from KL when i asked, even the furnitures come down from there. I hear some people say that the best of JB contractors and talents are doing SG jobs dunno how true

 

[tutucake]

wow! I couldn't and won't afford a 100k reno. Having said that knocking down walls and carpentry works will mean the bill shoot up pretty fast. Retiling works especially for a big house can also easily slaughter the golden goose. Keeping these to a minimum will at least control the reno bill. hmmm having seen quite a handful of show-houses, i have not come across a JB ID that is impressive. Those showrooms with very good IDs usually from KL when i asked, even the furnitures come down from there. I hear some people say that the best of JB contractors and talents are doing SG jobs dunno how true

I have the same feeling... All the jb renovated house I've seen are pretty ugly... Poor color combi, cheap looking but yet expensive furnitures...outdated carpentry all over... And they actually pay up to 70 to 100k for the Reno....

Furniture shops in jb does not have the style I like..Im considering getting furniture from KL and transport transport them to jb... Wonder if the charges will be very high...