Residents of Trivelis, an 888-unit Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS) project in Clementi, are disappointed about the quality of their new flats. What happened to Trivelis after TOP? Owners who collected keys to their new units since January complained about defective stove knobs, rusty dish racks, stain-prone kitchen countertops, poor quality laminate flooring, … [Read more...]
Let’s separate marriage with property
There’s a 'uniquely Singapore' way of proposing to a lady, "Let's apply for a flat together." Unknowing to both parties, this is often the root of future problems. During my 1st year in Singapore, I rented a 4-room HDB flat from a young lady through referral from work. Back then the rent was $850, including utility costs. One evening, I heard someone opening the … [Read more...]