Any Mixed Marriages here? Esp Chinese-Malay Muslim couple
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Cuclainne, yeah man...I was super busy yesterday. Just had too much on my plate to deal with suddenly...
How's your dinner prep coming along babe? Any shortlisted venues yet? As you can see, I'm more kancheong about it then you lah....Maybe I'll give you a bit of a "kickstart" eh?
I went to see my friend's place on Saturday which she put on the market for sale. Just offered her a rental fee for the 3 months that Meraj's mom will be here - she's yet to revert whether she's agreeable. Meraj and I are also hoping we get something we like in the meantime re. the HDB flat and then we can move out from the condo directly into the flat. Been debating a lot in my head between a 3-room and a 4-room. I'm leaning towards a 3 room cos' we're not planning to have kids in the next 3 years or so (by then we'd have started paperwork to migrate to Australia). It also means, we would have extra cash to do the place the way we want it and have enough left over to invest. A 4-room will render us just enough. I just can't justify getting a 4-room but my mom says better to get the bigger one...urrgghhhh! I hate choices...
Sorry Girls, meandering thoughts that needed some articulation. Bleh....Did any of you go through this when house hunting?
How's your dinner prep coming along babe? Any shortlisted venues yet? As you can see, I'm more kancheong about it then you lah....Maybe I'll give you a bit of a "kickstart" eh?
I went to see my friend's place on Saturday which she put on the market for sale. Just offered her a rental fee for the 3 months that Meraj's mom will be here - she's yet to revert whether she's agreeable. Meraj and I are also hoping we get something we like in the meantime re. the HDB flat and then we can move out from the condo directly into the flat. Been debating a lot in my head between a 3-room and a 4-room. I'm leaning towards a 3 room cos' we're not planning to have kids in the next 3 years or so (by then we'd have started paperwork to migrate to Australia). It also means, we would have extra cash to do the place the way we want it and have enough left over to invest. A 4-room will render us just enough. I just can't justify getting a 4-room but my mom says better to get the bigger one...urrgghhhh! I hate choices...
Sorry Girls, meandering thoughts that needed some articulation. Bleh....Did any of you go through this when house hunting?
Marnie
No such luck - we are still procrastinating (as usual!!). You are not the only one - my 'best woman' is practically pulling her hair out. She is freaking out that we haven't booked a dinner venue yet (we have only slightly more than a month left) and my bridal shower (suggested by my colleagues) is simply too close to the other events. She really is my wedding planner la! Hahahaha ..
I know what you mean - Elias couldn't understand why we need to look at bigger apartments (my mom was trying to get me to rent a 3-bedroom, 3-toilet, 1 utility-room apartment that we viewed) when we went apartment hunting. I suppose it's all the 'what-ifs' that gets to us ..
Busy trying to plan a weekend getaway - I think it's either to Japamala Resort, Tioman or to the Andaman, Langkawi. Yippee !!
No such luck - we are still procrastinating (as usual!!). You are not the only one - my 'best woman' is practically pulling her hair out. She is freaking out that we haven't booked a dinner venue yet (we have only slightly more than a month left) and my bridal shower (suggested by my colleagues) is simply too close to the other events. She really is my wedding planner la! Hahahaha ..
I know what you mean - Elias couldn't understand why we need to look at bigger apartments (my mom was trying to get me to rent a 3-bedroom, 3-toilet, 1 utility-room apartment that we viewed) when we went apartment hunting. I suppose it's all the 'what-ifs' that gets to us ..
Busy trying to plan a weekend getaway - I think it's either to Japamala Resort, Tioman or to the Andaman, Langkawi. Yippee !!
Cuclainne, I'd go hands down to Andaman. But it'll probably be a toss up between Casa Del Mar and Andaman. I'm a suckker for Casa Del Mar.
I hate to tell you but Tioman still has not cleaned up its act. We went there a couple of months back....Hmmmm....though we didn't stay at the Resort. So you may re-think Tioman as a choice.
K. just got off the phone with mommy dearest. Told her that I have a strict budget for house and if I can get an executive condo with that amount, I don't mind as long as my wallet stays in tact.
I pretty much cleared my head now. This is the plan - gotta stick to this!
I hate to tell you but Tioman still has not cleaned up its act. We went there a couple of months back....Hmmmm....though we didn't stay at the Resort. So you may re-think Tioman as a choice.
K. just got off the phone with mommy dearest. Told her that I have a strict budget for house and if I can get an executive condo with that amount, I don't mind as long as my wallet stays in tact.
안 녕 하 세 요!
hehe! tats hello in korean! Am learning korean now (got a hunk private tutor for this!).
Marnie,
I think most couple went thru wat ur gg thru now. lot's of choices to be made and will be feeling like - not sure at the end of the day, you'll make the right choice or not.. *Am I making sense here??*
Cuclainne,
I would vouch for Andaman also.
hehe! tats hello in korean! Am learning korean now (got a hunk private tutor for this!).
Marnie,
I think most couple went thru wat ur gg thru now. lot's of choices to be made and will be feeling like - not sure at the end of the day, you'll make the right choice or not.. *Am I making sense here??*
Cuclainne,
I would vouch for Andaman also.
Hi Girls,
Long time didn't come here to chit chat. Been v.busy.
Marnie,
The photos are fabulous. Thumbs up!
Cuclainne,
What have i been missing about you in your life now? Can't possibly read all the postings. Make my eyes
Ally,
Wah..you super rich leh. So many properties.
If one day i out of house or kena throw out by my hubby, i rent from you hor?
Eh, where you learn korean? how many lessons and how much?
Long time didn't come here to chit chat. Been v.busy.
Marnie,
The photos are fabulous. Thumbs up!
Cuclainne,
What have i been missing about you in your life now? Can't possibly read all the postings. Make my eyes
Ally,
Wah..you super rich leh. So many properties.
If one day i out of house or kena throw out by my hubby, i rent from you hor?
Eh, where you learn korean? how many lessons and how much?
IC,
not rich lah.. living from hand to mouth also..
Anyway, hor..CHOI!! wat kena throw out by ur hubby..
I learn korean from one of my net frens. Join this particular webbie, language exchange and now i get a personal free korean tutor all the way from korea! hehe..and he's one handsome fella also!!
how's things gg for you?
not rich lah.. living from hand to mouth also..
Anyway, hor..CHOI!! wat kena throw out by ur hubby..
I learn korean from one of my net frens. Join this particular webbie, language exchange and now i get a personal free korean tutor all the way from korea! hehe..and he's one handsome fella also!!
how's things gg for you?
Ally,
Please tell me u are a fan of the Korean 7pm show on Mon and Tues on Channel u. It's called Lovers in Paris. I am a sucker for tt sappy, romantic show. sigh...
marnie,
My advice is to get a good, agressive, hardworking agent. 1% of the purchase price so u will end up paying a little over 2k for good service. When we were house hunting, we were quite focused about the kind of flat we wanted. But hey, i realised that the vibes tt the flat gave also important. There were 1-2 places we saw that looked ok but didn't feel right. Every home we went to, we did mental calculation of how much to spend renovating this and that. I think if u looking for 4-room, u will have many options. So look for one that is really in move-in condition. By the way, for ECs, there is 30k grant rite? Check the monthly maintenance fee cos that can really differ.
Please tell me u are a fan of the Korean 7pm show on Mon and Tues on Channel u. It's called Lovers in Paris. I am a sucker for tt sappy, romantic show. sigh...
marnie,
My advice is to get a good, agressive, hardworking agent. 1% of the purchase price so u will end up paying a little over 2k for good service. When we were house hunting, we were quite focused about the kind of flat we wanted. But hey, i realised that the vibes tt the flat gave also important. There were 1-2 places we saw that looked ok but didn't feel right. Every home we went to, we did mental calculation of how much to spend renovating this and that. I think if u looking for 4-room, u will have many options. So look for one that is really in move-in condition. By the way, for ECs, there is 30k grant rite? Check the monthly maintenance fee cos that can really differ.
Nur,
oh yes!! Of cos I would not give it a miss - My fav Lee Dong Gun is in the series.. *drooling liao*
Wat other Korean dramas that you've watched? For me - Little bride 18, Winter sonata, Dae Jang Geum. I seldom watched serial dramas cos abit too long and simply got not time to watch. I prefer the K-movies though.
oh yes!! Of cos I would not give it a miss - My fav Lee Dong Gun is in the series.. *drooling liao*
Wat other Korean dramas that you've watched? For me - Little bride 18, Winter sonata, Dae Jang Geum. I seldom watched serial dramas cos abit too long and simply got not time to watch. I prefer the K-movies though.
Thanks Nur! I've noted down your advice. Meraj and I are not keen to spend that kind of money on EC so we'll live with the HDB flat comfortably with no grant. Income ceiling and all. Grr.....makes me mad thinking about that.
We basically have an idea on what and how we want our home to be but I suppose our ideas will change with every house we see!
So yes, your tip about doing mental calculation at viewings is a good one....will remind Meraj to do that.
Ally, you've said it. The moment I come home, my mom is showing me ads on flats that are higher than my budget. Hmm.....moms being mom...they get more excited than the one who's buying the house!
(((((IC))))) Long time no see dearie! How are things with you?
Thanks for your compliments are. Not nice for a BS' normal standards I think but I like them.
We basically have an idea on what and how we want our home to be but I suppose our ideas will change with every house we see!
Ally, you've said it. The moment I come home, my mom is showing me ads on flats that are higher than my budget. Hmm.....moms being mom...they get more excited than the one who's buying the house!
(((((IC))))) Long time no see dearie! How are things with you?
Thanks for your compliments are. Not nice for a BS' normal standards I think but I like them.
Marnie, Ally
I haven't been to Langkawi in more than 12 years. I realised that there are definitely more resorts to choose from now. Hahahahaha! Aside from Andaman and Casa del Mar, I was also looking at the Bon Ton Resort. Alamak - decisions decisions!
Ally
Wah - get a hunky private tutor some more. Lucky you!
ic
Hey hey .. how have you been? Nothing much la - just pretty much settled into married life. Hmm ..
I haven't been to Langkawi in more than 12 years. I realised that there are definitely more resorts to choose from now. Hahahahaha! Aside from Andaman and Casa del Mar, I was also looking at the Bon Ton Resort. Alamak - decisions decisions!
Ally
Wah - get a hunky private tutor some more. Lucky you!
ic
Hey hey .. how have you been? Nothing much la - just pretty much settled into married life. Hmm ..
Ally, do you have your tutoring at home? Do you have time to cook for your family? If not, on the days you have tution, I can offer to cook for you.....at least I get to ogle at your tutor lah..!
Hey Girls...so when's our next makan session, huh? --> early morning already thinking about food...
Hey Girls...so when's our next makan session, huh? --> early morning already thinking about food...
Oooh Cuclainne, I'm hyperventilating cos' I have tonnes to do still for the wedding(!):-
(1) programs to finish, print, tie (to chase Meraj to complete his part)
(2) menu cards and table names to print
(3) table card holders to spray paint
(4) seating chart template to get started
(5) threaten Meraj to start on the AD schedule
(6) chase parents to give compiled guest list for invites
Hmmmm........how how how?
Oooh...good news though that we'll be viewing flats as early as this Sunday - yippee!
(1) programs to finish, print, tie (to chase Meraj to complete his part)
(2) menu cards and table names to print
(3) table card holders to spray paint
(4) seating chart template to get started
(5) threaten Meraj to start on the AD schedule
(6) chase parents to give compiled guest list for invites
Hmmmm........how how how?
Oooh...good news though that we'll be viewing flats as early as this Sunday - yippee!
Halo girls...been a damn tiring past 2 wks for me. Hopefully everything(workworkwork) will be cleared by this week and i wanna take many LEAVES!!!
Marnie: Haha..whoa...Meraj IS really taking his own sweet time to complete his part yea? lol...
Congrats on viewing flats this Sunday! haha..a good start
Marnie: Haha..whoa...Meraj IS really taking his own sweet time to complete his part yea? lol...
Congrats on viewing flats this Sunday! haha..a good start
Marnie, Cuclainne,
I'm having my tutoring at home, yup..but the catch is the hunk is in Korea!! He coaches me over in MSN msgr every nite..w/o fail...*dream mode liao* hehehe!
Hey,Marnie,
Gd luck on the flat viewing ya!
Hui Chin,
so poor thing you..nvr mind - once work all done.. take a loooonngg leave and play as hard also ok?
I'm having my tutoring at home, yup..but the catch is the hunk is in Korea!! He coaches me over in MSN msgr every nite..w/o fail...*dream mode liao* hehehe!
Hey,Marnie,
Gd luck on the flat viewing ya!
Hui Chin,
so poor thing you..nvr mind - once work all done.. take a loooonngg leave and play as hard also ok?
IC, yes yes. Me searching for house now. Thought I could relax a bit and be a non-conformist and stay a bit at mom's after marriage and buy over parents' place but after doing the finances, Meraj sprang a surprise and told me "let's get a place of our own"...Hmmmm.......
Anyways, not in a rush but at least it's a great time to go house hunting - property market is going downhill.
So do you have any handy tips to pass on to me? Nur gave me good tips too.
Chin, yeah man...I am getting a bit edgy with Meraj's chilling attitude. Oh well. At least he'll be off to the Oasis concert tomorrow so that leaves me in peace to spray paint my twig balls (for decoration) and the "dog clips" for table name/menu card holders.
Cuclainne, so what are the shortlisted resorts so far? I love love love Langkawi.
Ally, darn it! And I thought I can ogle at the man whilst attempting to make myself useful for you in your kitchen. Oh well.....
Anyways, not in a rush but at least it's a great time to go house hunting - property market is going downhill.
So do you have any handy tips to pass on to me? Nur gave me good tips too.
Chin, yeah man...I am getting a bit edgy with Meraj's chilling attitude. Oh well. At least he'll be off to the Oasis concert tomorrow so that leaves me in peace to spray paint my twig balls (for decoration) and the "dog clips" for table name/menu card holders.
Cuclainne, so what are the shortlisted resorts so far? I love love love Langkawi.
Ally, darn it! And I thought I can ogle at the man whilst attempting to make myself useful for you in your kitchen. Oh well.....
marnie
You getting resale or new flats? Seriously to me, flat is flat. Unlike those private properties. You cannot sell until very high because after all controlled by govt. If i would like to reno according to my own taste, then i rather buy new flat, because then my reno will cheaper. If i buy resale and intend to heck down everything and redo, unless got extra cash to pay the reno. That can cost up to $25K to $30K cash for 4 room. If new flat, definitely cheaper as you don't have to heck down stuffs. The only setback is location. As most new flats are not in matured estates, so some ppl may find it ulu. But i don't think so lah. Singapore so small. Everywhere is convenient now with bus, mrt & lrt. If next time you intend to sell the flat and make money out of it, i think go for new flat. Resale, you buy at a higher price that means when you want to sell for profit, must sell even higher. Whether can get buyer who is willing to pay is another thing. Nowadays, ppl don't dare to commit so high. Even professionals are staying low profile and buying smaller HDB units. Because of job uncertainty like retrenchments etc.
Hope these tips are handy.
You getting resale or new flats? Seriously to me, flat is flat. Unlike those private properties. You cannot sell until very high because after all controlled by govt. If i would like to reno according to my own taste, then i rather buy new flat, because then my reno will cheaper. If i buy resale and intend to heck down everything and redo, unless got extra cash to pay the reno. That can cost up to $25K to $30K cash for 4 room. If new flat, definitely cheaper as you don't have to heck down stuffs. The only setback is location. As most new flats are not in matured estates, so some ppl may find it ulu. But i don't think so lah. Singapore so small. Everywhere is convenient now with bus, mrt & lrt. If next time you intend to sell the flat and make money out of it, i think go for new flat. Resale, you buy at a higher price that means when you want to sell for profit, must sell even higher. Whether can get buyer who is willing to pay is another thing. Nowadays, ppl don't dare to commit so high. Even professionals are staying low profile and buying smaller HDB units. Because of job uncertainty like retrenchments etc.
Hope these tips are handy.
I'm totally the opposite from IC. Nowadays, brand new flats are getting smaller and smaller comparable to those resale flats. Went to one of my frens housewarming in Bukit Gombak the other day - a five room flat is about 113 sq m. Comparable to mine - 109 sq m for 4 room flat. For me - space is a factor with 2 kids running around all over the house.
When I was househunting - we wanted to get a flat near to my in-laws place to enjoy the 40k rebate. The only option we had at tat time was to get a resale flat.
But wat IC state is true, for a resale flat, reno prices is a bit steep due to the hacking unless ur lucky enuff to get those walk in apartment w/o any reno to be done.
When I was househunting - we wanted to get a flat near to my in-laws place to enjoy the 40k rebate. The only option we had at tat time was to get a resale flat.
But wat IC state is true, for a resale flat, reno prices is a bit steep due to the hacking unless ur lucky enuff to get those walk in apartment w/o any reno to be done.
Ally & IC, we did a lot of the pros and cons when decided to get a property. It's either a private or HDB. So we've gone passed that and decided on a flat.
Now....resale or direct from HDB. In my case, I am only eligible for resale cos' Meraj is not a citizen or a PR. Which is okay with me cos' I like a bit of space. Having said that though, if I had a choice, I'm likely to get brand new only cos' I know I don't have to spend extra to do the hacking. But what to do, have to settle for resale. I won't know what is in store for us until we see the first few batches of flats on Sunday.
We're opting to stay around the Yishun estate (hard to say goodbye to an estate I've been a part of for 18 years!) which works out good cos' a 4S or 4NG flat in Yishun cost less than $200K - yippee!
I suppose, in a way, opting to stay in Yishun (as opposed to somewhere a bit more central) allows us to get a bigger flat (as opposed to a 3-room flat) and still stay within budget.
Now....resale or direct from HDB. In my case, I am only eligible for resale cos' Meraj is not a citizen or a PR. Which is okay with me cos' I like a bit of space. Having said that though, if I had a choice, I'm likely to get brand new only cos' I know I don't have to spend extra to do the hacking. But what to do, have to settle for resale. I won't know what is in store for us until we see the first few batches of flats on Sunday.
We're opting to stay around the Yishun estate (hard to say goodbye to an estate I've been a part of for 18 years!) which works out good cos' a 4S or 4NG flat in Yishun cost less than $200K - yippee!
I suppose, in a way, opting to stay in Yishun (as opposed to somewhere a bit more central) allows us to get a bigger flat (as opposed to a 3-room flat) and still stay within budget.
Just to add, Ally, eh, now the HDB rules hor, buy new or resale can get grant leh! As long as within the radius near parents / PIL. Yah..what you said about space constraint is true. That is another factor to consider. I think grant wise now no longer an issue. Since can get whether new / resale.
marnie,
I heard from my mom that i think this year, HDB might going to "relax" a bit on the rules & regulations. Rumoured that foreigners may be allowed to buy HDB. Due to surplus of unsold new flats in non-matured estates. Go check it out. But dunno when that rule going to pass.
Another thing, i heard as long as one of them is citizen or PR, should be ok? Maybe can confirm?
marnie,
I heard from my mom that i think this year, HDB might going to "relax" a bit on the rules & regulations. Rumoured that foreigners may be allowed to buy HDB. Due to surplus of unsold new flats in non-matured estates. Go check it out. But dunno when that rule going to pass.
Another thing, i heard as long as one of them is citizen or PR, should be ok? Maybe can confirm?
True...Ally, IC and Marnie..
but i think to make ur flat and cosy, dun have to spend soooo much. It's not worth to spend sooo much money just on reno! Maybe just touch on the basics - basic flooring, toilets and maybe some carpentry work (wardrobes)for masterbedrm and kitchen. Cos i think alot of momeny can be saved by buying them fr stores. Selecting the rite furnishing plays a big important part too! And try to avoid too much hacking work for reno for they'll sure cost alot. Sometimes, when too much hacking work is done, abit hard to sell off the flat in future...that is, if u plan to. hehe...this is part of my little knowledge + research by reading lottsa reno mags and reno tv programs..hehe..lurrrve them!
Anyone wanna borrow any reno bks can find me la.. hahaa..reason i said 'borrow' as i lurve them! and i keep them nicely in the cupboards! haha..
but i think to make ur flat and cosy, dun have to spend soooo much. It's not worth to spend sooo much money just on reno! Maybe just touch on the basics - basic flooring, toilets and maybe some carpentry work (wardrobes)for masterbedrm and kitchen. Cos i think alot of momeny can be saved by buying them fr stores. Selecting the rite furnishing plays a big important part too! And try to avoid too much hacking work for reno for they'll sure cost alot. Sometimes, when too much hacking work is done, abit hard to sell off the flat in future...that is, if u plan to. hehe...this is part of my little knowledge + research by reading lottsa reno mags and reno tv programs..hehe..lurrrve them!
Anyone wanna borrow any reno bks can find me la.. hahaa..reason i said 'borrow' as i lurve them! and i keep them nicely in the cupboards! haha..
I think spending like 25-30k on just reno is abit too high..dats y if only basic reno is done, u can spend the extra cash on other stuff like fuurniture..hehe..
sooo excited..although still abit far away..but for us, Fi and I has decided to buy over his current house from his mum next yr(b4 getting married), as she is going to find a place or her own(with his 2 other siblings), we will wait for her to find the rite place 1st, we will let her reno her house (unless she doesnt want any), then when she moves out, we will reno ours. hehe...takes time, but it's ok! haha....
We've check wif some of the Interior Design companies, it will most probably take an average of 2months for the basic renovations. Sooo...ok rite
sooo excited..although still abit far away..but for us, Fi and I has decided to buy over his current house from his mum next yr(b4 getting married), as she is going to find a place or her own(with his 2 other siblings), we will wait for her to find the rite place 1st, we will let her reno her house (unless she doesnt want any), then when she moves out, we will reno ours. hehe...takes time, but it's ok! haha....
Marnie
Aiyah .. I see you list off all the items that need to be done ah, has made me think of all the things I need to do too! Sianz lah!
It's either the Andaman, Casa Del Mar or Bon Ton Resort. A doctor here went to Andaman last year and she said it was worth it - Andaman and The Datai are the same chain so can walk over and use facilities, etc.
ic
Getting the hang of things .. slowly. I really salute working moms leh .. I only take care of two people in the house (me included la!) and already very tired leh. Every day must drag myself to bed and out ..
Aiyah .. I see you list off all the items that need to be done ah, has made me think of all the things I need to do too! Sianz lah!
It's either the Andaman, Casa Del Mar or Bon Ton Resort. A doctor here went to Andaman last year and she said it was worth it - Andaman and The Datai are the same chain so can walk over and use facilities, etc.
ic
Getting the hang of things .. slowly. I really salute working moms leh .. I only take care of two people in the house (me included la!) and already very tired leh. Every day must drag myself to bed and out ..
Marnie oh sure! and me too! haaaha..abit regret y i din take up Interior Design when i was taking my diploma! haha...ever since when i wasn't involved wif my current house reno 5 yrs ago(was having my 'O' levels, with THE results, i've been dreaming of having my own dreamhouse! haha..
huichin,
Your budget 25-30K is for how many rooms of flat? Seriously, basics for 5 room is already $10K that haven't inclusive of carpentery work like kitchen cabinet, wardrobes etc. Hmm.. if your reno have a lot mansory work, then just take contractor no need ID. If ID, unless you doing a lot of carpentry work. And unless of course you looking at designer kitchen. I think hor..you read too many decor mags!
(i was once like you too) Wait till the reality of the price sinks to you. The basics also already cost quite heafty on your pocket. Can hold wedding dinner at chinese restaurant for 20 tables. (i'm talking about new 5 room flat lah)
cuclainne,
wait till you become mother... hahahah
Your budget 25-30K is for how many rooms of flat? Seriously, basics for 5 room is already $10K that haven't inclusive of carpentery work like kitchen cabinet, wardrobes etc. Hmm.. if your reno have a lot mansory work, then just take contractor no need ID. If ID, unless you doing a lot of carpentry work. And unless of course you looking at designer kitchen. I think hor..you read too many decor mags!
(i was once like you too) Wait till the reality of the price sinks to you. The basics also already cost quite heafty on your pocket. Can hold wedding dinner at chinese restaurant for 20 tables. (i'm talking about new 5 room flat lah) cuclainne,
wait till you become mother... hahahah
Cuclainne, oh dear........you've not yet done any huh? Your maid of honour better do some serious whipping on you girl...
Seriously, if you need any help - just holler. Besides, between your friends and MOH, Chin and I are around to help you off on your creative fest.
Chin, thanks thanks thanks! K, I shall take it offline and PM you when I want to get a couple from you, okie?
IC, um, not sure leh about the circulation of the rules and regulations. I don't want to wait. Not that I'm impatient but who's to say that once the market has opened, the property prices are still going to be this low? So, I'd better take my time to "shop" for my place now that the prices are low....thanks for the heads up though...
Seriously, if you need any help - just holler. Besides, between your friends and MOH, Chin and I are around to help you off on your creative fest.
Chin, thanks thanks thanks! K, I shall take it offline and PM you when I want to get a couple from you, okie?
IC, um, not sure leh about the circulation of the rules and regulations. I don't want to wait. Not that I'm impatient but who's to say that once the market has opened, the property prices are still going to be this low? So, I'd better take my time to "shop" for my place now that the prices are low....thanks for the heads up though...
Hi everyone, I've not logged in for a looong time. How are u girls doing? Wah now the topic has quickly moved on fm wedding prep to house purchase and reno ah... Wish I could give my 2 cents but my reno has yet to start lah, still waiting for 3D pics from my ID for viewing before confirmation. I read somewhere from one or two posts discussing on basic cost of reno? From experience after going to about 10 IDs (could be more,I think!) including one good, reputable contractor that cost for reno (for basic items like flooring, some minor carpentry, painting, etc) costs about $14-$18k for a new 4rm flat. So I suspect the cost will definitely go up for a resale flat. Can visit home decor exhibitions at expo for a feel of the packages available but pls dont sign up on the spot coz the sales people are usually quite aggressive in their sales tactics and will insist that you cannot get such good offer prices that they are quoting you if you come back another time. For mags, I've been collecting home&decor. Find it quite good lah, compared to mags like home concepts.
Hey Marnie
You are organising new makan session soon? I want to come! Fill us in on date/time/venue yah!!
Hey Marnie
You are organising new makan session soon? I want to come! Fill us in on date/time/venue yah!!
ally,
hey, I love K-movies! i'm watching lovers in paris cos i like park shin yang (1st time im seeing him) n also like the storyline. about lee dong gun, i think he looked better in my boyfriend is type-b. why ah?? my first korean drama was autumn in my heart and since then i've been a fan.. didnt watch winter sonata cos it never had subtitles. Anyway, my ultimate most favourite korean hunk is lee byung hun!! sorry girls we hijack with this topic..
sandra,
u are finally back. any idea what's the best renovation loan in town? im hunting.
marnie,
Like i mentioned b4, find one with minimal reno to do. Kitchen is expensive so find a good kitchen, also find house where u dun have to do flooring. but if u like laminate, u can get that done quite reasonably, depends on kind of laminate. Also check the bathroom ceiling for leaks and peeling, usually older homes got problem here. I think most bathrooms have to be done up, a nice enuf bathroom costs abt 3k so mutltiply by 2 yeah.. All the best!! Should be fun.
hey, I love K-movies! i'm watching lovers in paris cos i like park shin yang (1st time im seeing him) n also like the storyline. about lee dong gun, i think he looked better in my boyfriend is type-b. why ah?? my first korean drama was autumn in my heart and since then i've been a fan.. didnt watch winter sonata cos it never had subtitles. Anyway, my ultimate most favourite korean hunk is lee byung hun!! sorry girls we hijack with this topic..
sandra,
u are finally back. any idea what's the best renovation loan in town? im hunting.
marnie,
Like i mentioned b4, find one with minimal reno to do. Kitchen is expensive so find a good kitchen, also find house where u dun have to do flooring. but if u like laminate, u can get that done quite reasonably, depends on kind of laminate. Also check the bathroom ceiling for leaks and peeling, usually older homes got problem here. I think most bathrooms have to be done up, a nice enuf bathroom costs abt 3k so mutltiply by 2 yeah.. All the best!! Should be fun.
Cuclainne, sorry but have been crazy at work. Have replied your email.....
Sandra, welcome back girl! I was wondering where you were. You missed out on our last makan session. The rest of us had fun...and we were gluttons. Okay..maybe just Cuclainne, Chin and I. And I'm very impressed that Raf had dessert too --> yippee!
I want to organise a next one but don't know when. 17th too close to comfort?
Girls, how about 17th March? It's a Friday so can definitely have a long long makan session.
Nur, thanks for the tips. Yes, I'm fussy about the kitchen. Laminate flooring? No. I don't like them. So we'll have to thread on thin lines there. And yes, I MUST make sure the bathroom ceilings are tip top cos' my current flat's bathroom ceilings was leeking from upstairs a couple of years back - the hassle the family went through to get it fixed - unbelievable!
Sandra, welcome back girl! I was wondering where you were. You missed out on our last makan session. The rest of us had fun...and we were gluttons. Okay..maybe just Cuclainne, Chin and I. And I'm very impressed that Raf had dessert too --> yippee!
I want to organise a next one but don't know when. 17th too close to comfort?
Girls, how about 17th March? It's a Friday so can definitely have a long long makan session.
Nur, thanks for the tips. Yes, I'm fussy about the kitchen. Laminate flooring? No. I don't like them. So we'll have to thread on thin lines there. And yes, I MUST make sure the bathroom ceilings are tip top cos' my current flat's bathroom ceilings was leeking from upstairs a couple of years back - the hassle the family went through to get it fixed - unbelievable!
Wow wee....the topic is house hunting and reno now huh? Hhhmmmm.....i haven't gotten to that stage yet. But so much mind boggling info I can keep in mind when my turn comes.
Marnie
Did you mention makan session????? Woo hoo!!! Some place with yummy dessert please....
Huichin
Where are the pics babe?
Ladies....I need your help. I've scrapped the idea of having my wedding at the ACM cos the future in-laws didn't like the idea of having two separate areas. They prefer one huge space. Plus, we have decided to hold the lunch and dinner on the same day at the same venue.Number of guests for lunch will be around 500 and dinner will be 250. We tot of having an outdoor wedding.....at the Fort Gate. Any other venue ideas??? Indoor or outdoor...doesn't matter.
Heeeelllllppppp.........
Marnie
Did you mention makan session????? Woo hoo!!! Some place with yummy dessert please....
Huichin
Where are the pics babe?
Ladies....I need your help. I've scrapped the idea of having my wedding at the ACM cos the future in-laws didn't like the idea of having two separate areas. They prefer one huge space. Plus, we have decided to hold the lunch and dinner on the same day at the same venue.Number of guests for lunch will be around 500 and dinner will be 250. We tot of having an outdoor wedding.....at the Fort Gate. Any other venue ideas??? Indoor or outdoor...doesn't matter.
Heeeelllllppppp.........
Raf, there's a space at Fort Canning that can accomodate 250 people. Not sure about 500 people though. You can try that? Alternatively, you can always erect a marquee in the middle of a beautiful space and just have it there.....at night, sure damn beautiful especially with lanterns hanging...wahhhhhh.....romantic......
K K stop....I seem to get almost orgasmic when I think and talk about the deco for the receptions...
K K stop....I seem to get almost orgasmic when I think and talk about the deco for the receptions...
Nur
I just started to source around for reno loan. Can't seem to find any with less than 5% interest (offered by my company). Stanchart's rate is from 5.88% (t&c applies - u gotta provide them your income document for them to evaluate). Will update you if I find new info. So after looking at several flats, have you & fiancee shortlisted any yet?
Marnie
I've been running lah, at the mercy of my sis for her wedding function first and now trying to get things done for mine. I'm so afraid that things won't run as smoothly I would like. Heard a 'horror story' fm my AD photographer who said that the last wedding he attended, the mak andam forgot to bring groom's pants along in her big suitcase. So the couple's reception was delayed coz they had to wait for someone to bring the pants over from the bridal shop. Scary right?
Glad you all had fun at the last makan session. Everyone get to meet everybody else issit? Apart fm me, who else remains anonymous? But aiyah, during the weekend of 17 Mar my schedule is very tight. Maybe i'll join you girls some other time then.
Huichin
Hey girl, if you are not too busy, can upload the pics of the recent group outing? I wanna seeeee....
Raf
Yeah, I thot of Fort Canning too. But not sure if the older folks mind the steps leading up to the makan area. And if you are holding a dinner, the area can be very quiet.
I just started to source around for reno loan. Can't seem to find any with less than 5% interest (offered by my company). Stanchart's rate is from 5.88% (t&c applies - u gotta provide them your income document for them to evaluate). Will update you if I find new info. So after looking at several flats, have you & fiancee shortlisted any yet?
Marnie
I've been running lah, at the mercy of my sis for her wedding function first and now trying to get things done for mine. I'm so afraid that things won't run as smoothly I would like. Heard a 'horror story' fm my AD photographer who said that the last wedding he attended, the mak andam forgot to bring groom's pants along in her big suitcase. So the couple's reception was delayed coz they had to wait for someone to bring the pants over from the bridal shop. Scary right?
Glad you all had fun at the last makan session. Everyone get to meet everybody else issit? Apart fm me, who else remains anonymous? But aiyah, during the weekend of 17 Mar my schedule is very tight. Maybe i'll join you girls some other time then.
Huichin
Hey girl, if you are not too busy, can upload the pics of the recent group outing? I wanna seeeee....
Raf
Yeah, I thot of Fort Canning too. But not sure if the older folks mind the steps leading up to the makan area. And if you are holding a dinner, the area can be very quiet.
Hi Marnie haha..yea man! Been working till very late ever since we met up at Marche...oon u leh!
Hi Raf haha..will do it do it!! will upload soon! haha...
GIrls! ...makan session! let's set it soon! i need to have a life too! Where? who's on? 17 March ..duno whether can or not leh..but anyways can we arrange another date as well? then can have votes..haha
Hi Raf haha..will do it do it!! will upload soon! haha...
GIrls! ...makan session! let's set it soon! i need to have a life too! Where? who's on? 17 March ..duno whether can or not leh..but anyways can we arrange another date as well? then can have votes..haha
Hey yeah.....luckily Raf reminded me...Chin, photos photos.....please...
I'm okay with 3rd, 17th but prefer 31st March cos' I'm juggling 2 pending appointments already on 3rd and 17th and unless they confirm, I can't confirm with you Girls.
K Girls, I'm a suckker for someone thick glossy pages of the wedding mags. Thankfully I didn't fall into the trap of buying another (useless) Brides magazine (US version). Settled homegrown. My eyes and fingers couldn't resists getting StyleWedding. They've got a spread on venues for all kinds of weddings from intimate to a bash.
Cuclainne, can try Oriental too. I thought about it sometime ago but I forgot. With the refurbishment, the area just around the pool is tres romantic with the soft lightings and all but not sure whether it can get too dark.
Raf, agree with Sandra. I love Fort Canning spaces but they are a bit high up the hills and I just didn't want to subject my old makciks and pakciks who are not driving and are taking the public transport.
If I had more budget and less invites, I'd like Waterboat House for an intimate wedding of 100. The skyline is beautiful especially in the evening...*swoon*
I'm okay with 3rd, 17th but prefer 31st March cos' I'm juggling 2 pending appointments already on 3rd and 17th and unless they confirm, I can't confirm with you Girls.
K Girls, I'm a suckker for someone thick glossy pages of the wedding mags. Thankfully I didn't fall into the trap of buying another (useless) Brides magazine (US version). Settled homegrown. My eyes and fingers couldn't resists getting StyleWedding. They've got a spread on venues for all kinds of weddings from intimate to a bash.
Cuclainne, can try Oriental too. I thought about it sometime ago but I forgot. With the refurbishment, the area just around the pool is tres romantic with the soft lightings and all but not sure whether it can get too dark.
Raf, agree with Sandra. I love Fort Canning spaces but they are a bit high up the hills and I just didn't want to subject my old makciks and pakciks who are not driving and are taking the public transport.
If I had more budget and less invites, I'd like Waterboat House for an intimate wedding of 100. The skyline is beautiful especially in the evening...*swoon*
