The Spring

The Spring condominium located along the Jelutong Expressway that gives a panoramic view of the Penang Bridge. The concept of the project is modern contemporary and emphasizing on its Tropical Garden features.

The Spring Condominium comprises 396 condominium units in total. The built up area ranging from 925 to 1,281 sq.ft.

Property Project : The Spring Condominium
Location : Georgetown, Penang
Property Type : Condominium
Tenure : Leasehold
Total Units : 396
Built-up Area : approx. 925 - 1,281 sq.ft.
Developer : IJM Properties Sdn Bhd

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October 15, 2008 at 3:46 PMsulin: Hi Pang,

The Bumi Lots have yet to be release. Just called IJM yesterday. It was said that there are only limited units left & that it will only be released in Nov. Some owner have bought units under friend's who are Bumi to get the balance units & at a cheaper price. The show unit will also only open for viewing again in Nov after Bumi Lots are released. OC will get obtained in Dec 08 according to developer.
October 15, 2008 at 5:48 PMgwsc: hi sulin,
surprise that ppl bought the bumi unit under bumi friend...
so desperate ah? you need to get a lot of approvals to transfer the grant from bumi to non-bumi la...not worth it la

-el
October 16, 2008 at 2:38 PMsulin: Hi gwsc,

Desperate or not is not for me to say but if they feel it is worth it & suitable for their individual needs then why not? Maybe they would not make the transfer from bumi to non-bumi as it maybe for own usage. Could be later on when they intend to sell after several years they can make the transfer or probably sell to bumi. I am not sure whether they will transfer at the end of the day but from what i understand is the buyers intend to use for their own stay & is not buying for investments. Who knows? Its their decision. :)
October 16, 2008 at 8:01 PMBoneBreak: I am sorry that this project will be lease hold forever.
October 16, 2008 at 11:26 PMPenangites: I'm not Spring owner but I don't think they care much about the conversion to freehold, since the project take off the developer never promise the project to be freehold.

Furthermore, don't think it make any diff whether freehold or leasehold, 99 years is long enough. The Spring still have its buying point, good location with 2 car parks but do agree the sub-sale price is too stiff.
October 17, 2008 at 11:24 AMUnknown: Freehold or leasehold not much defferent for strata title, at the end of the day, you only share a portion of the land......

Do you think u can use the apartment forever?
October 17, 2008 at 2:46 PMsulin: I agree with you on the leasehold issue. People are beginning to accept leasehold properties though not many but there are acceptance. Most of KL properties in Sunway & Damansara are also leasehold properties & people still buy them.

So leasehold properties are not much an issue these days if you wish to get new properties rather than old properties. :)
October 17, 2008 at 3:25 PMTKL: why the fuss about leasedhold or free ?. Now my main concern here is, when can get OC. :-p
October 17, 2008 at 4:51 PMkk: you ask ijm :)
October 17, 2008 at 5:33 PMUnknown: As I said before, just hope for V.P before Mid Nov, then you got chance to get O.C in 2008, I also can't wait liao.
October 17, 2008 at 6:18 PMP: me too...can't wait to stay into there...did anyone contact IJM for latest updated?Pls share with us if you have any latest new from IJM...Thanks...
October 20, 2008 at 9:29 AMUnknown: Have anyone gotten their Loan Agreement from your lawyer ?. I have not gotten mine yet. Lawyer said not ready yet. Is this true ?

Thanks.
October 20, 2008 at 1:30 PMUnknown: Has your loan been release & pay to developer? If not, you just signed SPA & obtained loan? No late payment interest charged on you meh?

If no loan has been release & developer take no action, then you are lucky loh, I serve 3 months installment liao.
October 20, 2008 at 4:03 PMsulin: Last i called was last week & they said OC in Dec 08 as bumi lot is release in Nov.

Loan agreement shud have been given to you within 2 months of you signing your SPA.
October 21, 2008 at 11:19 AMkk: Yesterday i ask ijm ,They told me the road is complate. :)
October 22, 2008 at 4:44 PMUnknown: I heard there will be a school built next to Spring, izzit true?
October 22, 2008 at 4:47 PMUnknown: Can someone confirm if there will be a school built next to Spring?
October 22, 2008 at 5:10 PMsteve: As per IJM proposed plan, there will be a school build beside the spring which is facing Jetty.
Gov or commercial building will build in front of the Spring.
Conclusion.... " Future Pasar malam"
October 23, 2008 at 11:39 AMUnknown: That area will be pack n jem with school bus n parents car on the school time..
October 23, 2008 at 12:16 PMABAAS: How about the lift? Is the lift also using the access card?
October 23, 2008 at 4:44 PMsulin: Yes, there is a school next to Spring. In every new housing area it is a requirement to have a school. Most residential areas have schools nearby even without schools most roads are already jammed up these days.

In IJM's proposed plan it is said that behind the existing shophouses there will be an office building & additional shophouses called Lot 28.

I am not too sure about the access card for the lifts as it is not stated in the specifications so i doubt IJM will install it.
October 23, 2008 at 11:53 PMI Concept: Hi The Spring's owner,
Anyone is looking for renovation?
We have a show unit at Alila is available for viewing and I've posted at this thread: http://apartment-penang.blogspot.com/2007/12/alila-horizons-condominium-penang.html.
Please contact me if interested.
Thank you.
Best Regards,
Vincent
I Concept Interior & Construction
October 24, 2008 at 1:10 PMUnknown: Hi all, the "future pasar malam" things was not from me, maybe same name, I guess.

With the current economic, property development in M'sia will slow down, i.e. supply decrease, the developers will slow down their launches and may change thier products in accordance to the actual demand. Speculator/investor will not come in at this moment.
October 28, 2008 at 11:30 AMkk: Hi all :
When can get oc ,i can't wait liao.
October 29, 2008 at 9:24 AMUnknown: My fen said that we can go see our unit already !!! YIPPPEeee...
October 29, 2008 at 1:25 PMsulin: Ooi, u sure we can go see the unit? i think there are still some contructions going on. Is the source reliable?

Pls reconfirm this.

Thanks.
October 29, 2008 at 2:15 PMu2: How to enter to our unit, need any permitting from ijm approve?
October 29, 2008 at 5:49 PMDave: Ooi, all unit is locked unless your fren is ijm staff or contractor. Or else you can't enter to your unit, this is to prevent damage on your unit.
October 31, 2008 at 10:52 PMUnknown: Frankly speaking from my opinion, difficult for us to get OC this year.

Tomorrow is November and still not completed. Alot still have to be done. The ground floor is still in a mess. I believe they still need 3 weeks more at least to complete everything.

Sigh....
November 3, 2008 at 11:59 AMsulin: Does any know if IJM be providing a roof over the open space carpark on the ground level?
November 3, 2008 at 3:01 PMDave: Sulin, the ground floor car park will be a roof covered. Also there will be some plant on the fence. But all this will only be done after OC obtained. Just to fulfill the paper work. I get this info from my friend.
November 4, 2008 at 9:07 AMABAAS: Yesterday i checked with IJm, they told me the lift will be using an access card.
November 4, 2008 at 2:54 PMTKL: Wow Basheer, this is GREAT news! Hope it is true. More security.
Cheers.
November 4, 2008 at 4:59 PMsulin: Hi TLK & Basheer,

If i am not mistaken it is written in the SPA & the sales personnel did mentioned that they will install the access card at the lifts for better security.
November 4, 2008 at 6:38 PMTKL: Sulin,

Now I am confused. Access card to access the lift or access card to operate the lift.

What I am hoping for is access card to access and also access card is needed to operate the lift.

What do we have ?. :-) Wait for OC to find out ?
November 5, 2008 at 3:55 PMsulin: Hi TKL,

Hahaha..Thats a good question..i think i saw something in IJM website..

They wrote "The setting on The Spring is built with an ideal home in mind. Enclosed lift lobby with CCTV and proximity card access system ensures maximum safety."

http://www.ijmland.com/projectdetail.php?projectid=thespring&&type=Residential

So i guess its access card to access the lift area but access card to operate the lift.
November 6, 2008 at 2:35 AMkenjoeT: regarding the lift, i went there to chk for u guys already. there need an access card to enter the lift area.

inside the life u no need the access card to get to your floor. another funny things was there have a lcd tv inside the lift showing 'winnie the pool' cartoon. i sure your kids will love the lift.hehe
November 6, 2008 at 12:43 PMABAAS: Thanks tan for your info. Did u went inside the condo?
November 6, 2008 at 1:35 PMsulin: yup in IJM website it says that they will install the access card to the lift areas sort of like Bayswater concept.
November 6, 2008 at 2:12 PMTKL: After you swipe your access card, anyone can still slip in behind you into the lift right ?. Not really safe, I feel.

Example, if i am not a resident, I can just wait beside the access door and wait until someone comes out or in then I will have access to the lift. Right ?

Hope the security guard will not just let any one walk into the apartment premise.

Cheers.
November 8, 2008 at 12:33 AMVortiginous: Is the OC obtained? =D
November 8, 2008 at 11:36 AMUnknown: Yup...!!! Pls call your sales representative to get your keys.
November 8, 2008 at 3:43 PMUnknown: I heard that there is plan to build a school just beside the condo. Is that true?
November 8, 2008 at 4:05 PMVortiginous: Thanks Chin Eng! =)
November 8, 2008 at 9:26 PMUnknown: I ve just checked with IJM office, the OC yet to obtain.
November 8, 2008 at 11:23 PMkenjoeT: the OC haven obtained yet. will get after Dec 2008(if not mistaken will got after ijm launch summer place). they still hv small thing haven complete, like basket ball field, small foot jacuci behind guard house, car park lot painting, tree to plant etc.

regarding the school, ch'ng u r right. other than school, there still got 1 church built next to nautilus. then 1 soho tower(more than 20 storey) built next to the church. u can ask ijm staff for the master plan.

so any more question?
November 8, 2008 at 11:34 PMP: Hi Ch'ng,thanks for your updated...
did IJM inform you When can obtain the OC??
November 9, 2008 at 12:10 AMVortiginous: Yalor, kena tipu....-.-ll
November 9, 2008 at 9:28 PMCereal Killa 2011: walau chin eng..misleading ppl say that OC obtained? not like you wor....
November 10, 2008 at 4:36 PMsulin: tan,

u got the master plan from IJM with regards to the future developments within this area?
November 10, 2008 at 8:59 PMUnknown: hi P, either this dec or next year after cny
November 11, 2008 at 8:39 AMABAAS: yesterday i checked with IJM people, they said OC will be in end of december or end of january.
November 11, 2008 at 6:38 PMUnknown: Yaya... last time either end of October or End of December. Now end of Dec or end of Jan ?

If still delay, become end of March and end of April ? :-)
November 12, 2008 at 8:41 AMUnknown: come on, when we signed the SPA, they din't promise us anything in the agreement for early delivery. V.P. is 36 months from SPA date.

We signed the SPA in May/June, now only 5 months past, just wait for another 2 months la.
November 12, 2008 at 10:49 PMUnknown: Hi,

Anyone ask quote from Matrix Kitchen ?. How's this company ?

By the way, some posting above is not from me. Maybe some one with the same name. :-)

Thanks.
November 12, 2008 at 11:29 PMkenD: Chin Eng,

Thats u. Although sometimes the name could be the same but the blogger ID should be different. All Chin Eng above has a same ID http://www.blogger.com/profile/18433095916286997412. Thats definately the same person.

What are u trying to do here?
November 13, 2008 at 6:57 AMUnknown: Oh.. I guess my sis must have used my userid and password.
November 14, 2008 at 7:59 PMUnknown: I'm also the owner of the spring. looking eagerly to move into. But, i had heard that although the spring is hot, but not much people actually like to stay in, will face difficulty in selling in future & will be less resident & the the value will drop in future, is it true? I'm actually totally "blank" in propeties, just hope that my choice with the spring is correct.
November 14, 2008 at 8:17 PMVortiginous: Hi Rhein, don't bother what others said, the most important is how do you like it? Just ignore those pessimists. How often did you heard "I've missed the boat?" or in hokkien 'Cha chai gua beh la'...right?
*Touchwood* Even if the price fall..are you going to sell in just 1 or 2 years? Are you so fond of moving houses? I dunno la...ask urself.
Since you've bought 1, just enjoy your stay. I'm so envious you've got a unit there. I'm not an owner of this property. Congrate of getting a new home! =)
November 14, 2008 at 10:26 PMTKL: Need some advice here. Is it alright to buy hood, hob, air-con, fan, heaters to keep while waiting for OC ? I'm afraid that these electrical things will go up in price next year. Especially after CNY.
November 15, 2008 at 9:13 AMUnknown: Hi TKL,

The economic is getting worse, people are spending less, retrenchment here & there...... price will be dropped next year.

Employment in U.S has fallen by
1.2 million in the first 10 months of 2008; over half of the decrease has occurred
in the past 3 months. (source: US department of Labour)

I also regret that I have booked an expensive matress and paid 60% already. Maybe the price will dropped next year or I can get more promotion freebies.

Just wait until OC, then shop wisely, maybe no bonus this year & next year.
November 15, 2008 at 10:38 AMTKL: Thanks alot Steve.
November 16, 2008 at 2:44 PMAnonymous: Hi Chin Eng & all,

I took Matrix as my kitchen renovator. i've spoken with a few kitchen renovator in Penang and most of these ppl are from sales side & would like to clinch the sales asap. If you have the time, sit down with this Matrix guy; his name is Joe (very professional person to work with); and he will be able to explain every single thing about kitchen appliances to you from Hob/Hub to kitchen tap.. and i'm sure you'll be surprised by the level of professionalism & amount of things we (as layman) didnt know about...

as for OC, an ex-IJM employee did mention that they're striving to get it by end of this year or before CNY but IMHO, as long as they can deliver good workmanship, i've no prob with delay in OC..

as commented by Steve, prices of electrical appliances might drop over time (older model will be cheaper), so just hold on to your horses. as of now, i just paid downpayment for some furnitures & kitchen. thats about it... the rest i will buy/book after i get OC

-ciplak@C14-
November 17, 2008 at 6:57 AMUnknown: Welcome back ciplak@C14 ! Hope it's really you. :-)
November 17, 2008 at 1:40 PMUnknown: Hi Ciplak,

Welcome back. How much does Matrix charge you for the kitchen cabinets? What materials or designs have you selected? Mind to share the information that you get from Matrix Kitchen on which Hob and Hood is good?
November 17, 2008 at 1:52 PMUnknown: Hi All,

Lately I found a new kitchen designer at I-Avenue. The name of the shop is Cooking Zone...the boss name is Mr. Ho. He is very friendly and helpful. As long as you can name what you have seen and wish to have it for your kitchen, he has the materials.

Cooking Zone showroom is situated at 1-2-5, Ideal Avenue, Medan Kampung Relau 1, 11900 Bayan Lepas @ 04-641 0018.

Although this company is a newly open and small but there are many choice of materials for you to choose from. On top of that, you can purchase the rest of the kitchen appliances from his brother shop @ Millennium. Millennium specialise in bathroom accessories, kitchen accessories, shower sets, sanitary wares, shower screens and tap fittings. Millennium Sanitary Wares situated at 88-B Ground Floor, Jalan Tun Dr Awang, 11900 Bayan Lepas @ 012-4257316.

Should drop by Cooking Zone and Millennium whenever you free to make price comparison with others shops.
November 18, 2008 at 12:04 AMAnonymous: Hi Ooi & Andrea,
yup,its me unless someone hijack my nick again :-)

well, my kitchen spec is roughly as follow:
-full Blum click-on hinge with soft close (all cabinets)
-Melamine board (high compression) with ABS edging
-Tile top with split edge tile colour
-Huwilift lift & stay top cabinet
-Aluminum frame frosted glass top cabinet door
-Blum 40kg & 60kg full extension metal drawer runner with soft close
-Japan Rinnai hood (700m^3/hr) & hob (inner burner; 2 burner)
-Foster stainless steel 1.5 bowl kitchen sink
-Teka high spout tap
-Custom made tempered glass wall cladding
-and etc etc

as for price, i think it differs now cos i booked it way before Gov increased our petrol price to RM2.70

the main consideration for hood is actually the balancing of the rotor. if it's not well balanced, then the suction fan will grind against the inner wall of the hood, thus causing faster wear & tear. so it'll be best if you buy it as package from your kitchen maker.

How about you, Ooi & Andrea? what did you book/buy so far?

i regretted buying stuff from Ikea way too fast. luckily bought only small stuff like pepper shaker & all that :-P new Ikea 2009 catalogue is out.. so alot of new ideas to beautify our place :-)

btw,did any of u happen to notice that the Pavilion on top of the car park is lit up at night? and they're putting final touches on the plants and landscape. very nice indeed.

-ciplak@C14-
November 18, 2008 at 9:20 AMBrian: i heard that, property and car price will be dropping next year after CNY? is that true? Btw, when will be the Spring OC obtain?
November 18, 2008 at 10:57 AMUnknown: Hi Ciplak,

Thanks for sharing your kitchen cabinets specifications. May I know what is the measurement for your top cabinet, please? What brand did you use for your kitchen top. Is it solid surface? If yes, Luxor or Samsung? I really wonder how much you pay for your kitchen cabinets if you don't mind sharing it.

The quotation given by Cooking Zone to me is around RM14K++ (Exclude Hob & Hoods). The specifications as below:-
~ Luxor Solid surface 18'6''
~ Full Blum click-on hinge with soft close
(All Cabinets)
~ Sink bottom protector/900 mm - aluminium
~ Melamine White Colour c/w "Dust Seal" Edging
~ Aluminium Skirting (Water Proof)
~ Melamine board (high compression) with ABS edging) - 5 sets of base cabinets.
~ Imported US Half Mirror Doors for top cabinets (1100 mm in height)- 4 1/2 sets of top cabinets
~ Blum 30 kg full extension metal drawer runner with soft close.
~ 1 set of tandembox (2)
~ 3 sets of LED light below the top cabinets.

I think the price for all kitchen cabinets will not be expensive now as the petrol has been dropping drastically from RM2.70 to RM2.15 as at today. Besides that, I just heard from my colleague yesterday that the petrol will drop till RM2.00 soon. So...I believe all household items be it kitchen cabinets, lightings, furniture, etc will be reasonable or slightly cheap due to the current economy.
November 18, 2008 at 11:49 AMUnknown: Andrea/Ciplak, I wounder how you guys got the measurements for the kitchen. I am having TYPE C. Do you have the measurements ?

Thanks.
November 18, 2008 at 12:13 PMUnknown: I will be opting to go for tiles for the kitchen top. Solid surface can't withstand heat and is prune to scratches. The quote I got from Oldtiles is RM185 per foot run.
November 22, 2008 at 9:49 AMZulkifli: I'm Zulmlm

hi i'm new here...

i'm in delemma now, to buy or not to buy, after read all the comment here, i'm still undecided.

tommorow i have an appointment with the saleman, they offer me 2 unit 1405 type c facing ferry and another one 13th floor type B...

can anybody suggest ferry view or bridged view and (pro and cons) and 13th floor or 14th floor because most of my chinese friend says that 14th is not good number for them and i beleive foreigner don't like 13th... now i'm confused....

please help me to buy or not if buy which unit facing sunrise or sunset.....

thank you in advanced to evryone....
November 22, 2008 at 1:48 PMUnknown: Zulkifli,

Floor 14, is kinda a pantang for Chinese market (therefore lower bargain power during sub-sale), therefore majority of condo put 12A, 12B or some other symbols as alternative. I suggest floor 13. Maybe Mat Salleh may concern, but how big is the Mat Salleh market at this area of island all the time? If you are at Tanjung Bungah/BF/Tj Tokong, that's different story. Those retirees are very much more health and environmental sensitive than Asian, they pay close attention to facilities and air quality around their surrounding, therefore the chance is slimmer.

Buy or not buy, that's personal. But it never a bad ideal to consider some more other properties that don't have so many conflicting opinions from public, Palm Palladium is certainly a better option.
November 22, 2008 at 3:59 PMCereal Killa 2011: Zul, I agree with true voice die hard. If u are looking at envvironment, palm palladium is the place, obviously. Any given apartment or condo in town environment is comparitively more polluted. But its your choice, really. People have been living at the Jelutong Expressway seafront for the past 30 years. Spring has its advantages in terms of traffic access, spacious condo layout and most importantly, REPUTABLE developer.

For palm palladium, u are paying more for a project which is squeezed in a small plot in minden heights. May look ok for now but imagine the jam and parking problems outside later just like U-Garden. Design wise, some bloggers commented it looks like a low cost apartment and those who recently move in have reported uneven tiles, broken tiles, windows and even lower grade fittings. Well, at that price, u get what u pay for right?

The choice is yours.
November 23, 2008 at 1:29 PMZulkifli: thanks bro/sis

i think i will buy the property after 3 sleepless night thinking... for me most important is the community, i don't want my children to mix with wrong friend therefore i will choose place with a good/professional comunity. i beleive the spring community should be from professional and well educated people.

for environmental i have another apartment in Eden Seaview which is very good in term of environmental. most probably i will travel to Batu ferringhi every weekend for healthy environment.

how about facing the bridged or facing the ferry. any comments.

anyway today 5.30 i need to decide already.
November 23, 2008 at 6:43 PMAnonymous: hi Andrea and Ooi,
i can email you the C-type kitchen measurement and all the info related to my kitchen.. just email me at my nick at yahoo.com

what True_Voice_Die_Hard and Ooi said is true. solid top is nice bcos there's no "joint-line" but its not scratch proof. you can see the effect at most mamak stall & even McDonalds cos they're using solid table top. as for price wise, i do hope it'll b cheaper after CNY cos i intend to start all renovation work after CNY..

Granite is definitely nicer looking than tile but its also quite expensive depending on the granite pattern & usage.

btw Andrea, finally i managed to locate ProPlaster. its at Sg Pinang right? so did u ask for any quotation for plaster ceiling yet?

-ciplak@C14-
November 23, 2008 at 7:28 PMZulkifli: Just to share my saleman say the OC will be out next month and Bumi lot also will be open next months.

To En. Ameer thanks for the offer, i beleived you one of the bulk buyer/owner for Bumi lot.

I'm not confirmed anything yet as the only good unit available for me is in the level 14 which is very sensitive for chinese. i hope my saleman can search better unit for me....
November 23, 2008 at 10:25 PMUnknown: Zul,

I don't understand. Are you a bumi? And aren't you say bumi lots still available and will be opened for sale upon OC? Then, why don't you buy direct from developer if they still have bumi unit left at cheaper price? Unless you insist on international unit, else... i really don't get it.
November 24, 2008 at 10:28 AMUnknown: I called up their office, Bumi lot starting price will be RM249k for 936sqft(not sure which floor) and RM369k for 1281sqft(4th floor)
November 24, 2008 at 10:40 AMZulkifli: To True Voice

i'm buying from developer, but the problem is not many choice.

the one suite my need is on the 14th floor. cos i need unit facing ferry (sunrise) and not so high and not so low,

the choice left 2 unit at 14th floor, 1 unit at 19th floor, one unit at 2nd floor and another one 20th floor.

19th and 20th is too high for me so left 14th floor which is not so good for subsale market as it is pantang for chinese. so i'm still undecided
November 24, 2008 at 1:40 PMUnknown: Oh IC. i thought u bought sub-sale since sound like only a couple of unit available. If i were u, i would consider the higher the better... less noise(learn from the blog that a school will be nearby), less air polution..better view, better sub-sale price. May cost a bit more, but worth every sen paid. This only apply for medium cost condo and above, low cost condo may the other way round.

Certainly the one facing sunrise, i have rent a unit facing sunset... hot as oven by 4pm-6pm
November 24, 2008 at 2:10 PMroland: i came 2 kmow the fung shui is very good this particular location all the main hall facing the sea view exp the chi flowing in your houae means that goodluck and ong will be there in your nsxt coming century.........good luck all your plp there......thanq.....
November 24, 2008 at 5:02 PMZulkifli: at last i can become the spring community. my salesman managed to squize other buyer who book but still did not paying the downpayment. my unit will be 13th floor type C.

Anybody know how much is the stamping for the S & P and the legal fee for the S & P.

which lawyer should i choose for the S&P. can i choose other lawyer for loan documentation.
November 24, 2008 at 6:09 PMameer: zulkifili..better get 1 lawyer do loan and snp..

for legal fees and stamping depends on property price..example if rm300k..shud be around total rm7k-rm8k..this does include loan agreement and stamping...

hope this info helps
November 25, 2008 at 8:28 AMABAAS: Hi Zulkifli,

The lawyer must be the panel of IJM. Normally the IJM people will let you know your lawyer. You do not have to pay for the snp for the developer side. You only have to pay abaout rm200 for disbursement fee. For the loan side you have to pay depend on your banker whether you taking free or non free legal loan, Better you take one lawyer which will be easier.
November 25, 2008 at 10:30 AMZulkifli: Thanks Ameer and Basheer

Actually i'm a banker so i will take my staff loan. the loan documentation will be handle by my panel lawyer. the problem is for S&P is there any stamping, normally for MOT we need to pay the stamping but for appartment i don't think that the title will be that fast.

based on Ameer figure RM7K for RM300K property

there is 2 stamping have to pay for loan RM5 for RM1000 worth of loan. while another stamping for MOT 1% for 1st RM100,000 and 2% for the balance which totaling RM5,000.

Now i'm not sure this MOT stamping do we need to pay or is there any other stamping for S & P stamping at the same rate.

for 1st time property buyer there is 50% discount for stamping on MOT for property less than RM250,000.
November 25, 2008 at 12:31 PMUnknown: Hi Ciplak,

The Proplaster (Pg) Sdn Bhd is located at 161, Jalan Sungai Pinang, 10150 Penang. Contact number is 04-2822091.

I haven't get quotation from the boss as I don't know the height of the condominium yet. I plan to get the quotation after Chinese New Year. Hopefully the petrol price will go down again...hehe.
November 25, 2008 at 1:17 PMUnknown: Hi Zulkifli,

Welcome on board. Which block of Type C did you buy? May I know what's the bank staff rate for housing loan?
November 25, 2008 at 1:54 PMZulkifli: to Andrea

my unit facing ferry 13th floor North building.

staff housing loan at 3.5% flat until fully settled.

government is better at 3.0%.
November 25, 2008 at 4:28 PMsulin: Hi Zulkifli,

What u bought your unit did u manage to view the showunit?
November 25, 2008 at 5:32 PMZulkifli: No I didn't view the show unit but i went to the site for at least 5 time to see and feel the location even check the sun position for my unit the sunrise only up to 11.15 in the morning after that should be ok. i didn't smell anything bad but at night the sea side maybe a bit crowded and some hawkers selling foods and many people wasting time there.

can somebody shares here how much is the cost for the legal fee for S&P and Loan Documentation.
November 25, 2008 at 5:48 PMABAAS: The title is not released yet. My lawyer said it will take around 2 to 3 years. Once the title is ready than only we are going to pay the stamping fee. My lawyer estimated around 4 to 5 k.
November 25, 2008 at 6:14 PMZulkifli: thanks everyone for the help, now i'm clear about all the cost to be incurred.

now we need to calculate everything as the recession is coming, we need to be ready at least for the next 2 years....

wish everybody can get house key next month.
November 25, 2008 at 9:32 PMUnknown: 2 years is the best scenario, may get even worst.

The preliminary impact (oders decrease/lower demand, job cut in financial/manufacturing/logistic/retail) will shown 1st half of 2009. Then recession will come.

Now even our Gorvernment run out of money. They don't force on 30% bumi stake on each Initial Pulic Offers now, cause Government Link Agencies don't dare to subscribe.

Decrease in oil price and palm oil price will have big impact to our country.

Be prepared.
November 25, 2008 at 10:56 PMTKL: Dear frens,

The silver lining is that when everyone is bracing for the worst, things might turn for the better... :-) It usually does.
November 26, 2008 at 9:33 AMZulkifli: i beleive the world is ready for the recession. i can predict this time the effect will not be that severe but i also predict the next recession will be faster and sudden and can be as early as 2015 after OBAMA step down and there will be a new war or something to trigger the worse recession.

but i hope it will be only my prediction not the reality.

good luck everybody.
November 26, 2008 at 3:22 PMABAAS: Zulkifli, how much you bought you house?

I am also purchased type C bumi lot, level 4. My price is 251 k before bumi discount.
November 26, 2008 at 3:41 PMZulkifli: To Basheer

My unit is level 13th, north building. the price RM266K after discount b4 280K.
November 29, 2008 at 11:21 PMP: Can anyone advice me when will the OC obtain?
December 2, 2008 at 11:14 AMUnknown: i got my stage 2(H) already. Meaning we are eying on the VP stage soon and then OC.
December 2, 2008 at 2:03 PMsulin: Hi Chee Yong,

I got mine too. Which unit did u get?
December 2, 2008 at 6:49 PMAmelia: Hi, all,

Yeah, I got my 2(h) bill too :)

I visited The Spring quite often these few days. Walked around at the entrance, very nice place. There'll be a pond (and also small fountain?) somewhere near the entrance.

I have a question: Does getting "VP" means getting "OC" too?

Thanks :)
December 3, 2008 at 9:38 AMZulkifli: can we go in and have a look inside. i have been shooed by the guard and the guard even tell me the house only can be completed by March or April.
December 3, 2008 at 10:28 AMUnknown: Obtained VP, get the key from developer, then go in to the building look look see see, until we get CCC/OC/CF whatever name, only we can move in.
December 4, 2008 at 9:56 AMUnknown: Steve,
U said that you love the place but why u want to sell the unit there?
December 4, 2008 at 10:35 AMP: After VP release,We will get OC within 2 weeks from the date of VP.Cheers...
December 4, 2008 at 12:17 PMABAAS: Steve why u want to sell it?
December 4, 2008 at 12:37 PMUnknown: I have another apartment, currently live there, if move out need a lot of RM, with current economic situation, I don't want to commit heavily.....

I tracked this project since early 2007, I've plan so many things on this unit, but now......

:( , want to cry liao...

Just hope that the next buyer will take good care of this unit.
December 4, 2008 at 2:26 PMABAAS: Hopefully you made a good decision bro
December 5, 2008 at 11:11 PM7rock: does anyone know when will IJM build the roof for open space carpark??
December 6, 2008 at 8:13 PMZulkifli: the lawyer wanted to charge me RM350 for disbursement fee (S&P). anybody charge lower than this or not coz i think the charges is only RM200. i didn't pay yet as i need your comment.
December 8, 2008 at 10:48 AMP: Hi Zul,we can ask the lawyer to revise on the price for disbursement fee.I think RM200 is reasonable.
December 9, 2008 at 1:40 AMCereal Killa 2011: Dan, Level 16 TYpe A ferry view going for RM330K. negotiable. no agents pls...
December 9, 2008 at 10:42 AMUnknown: Hi Zul,

I paid RM190 for the disbursement fee. I believe you may negotiate for a better rate with your lawyer.
December 9, 2008 at 8:10 PMLynn: Hi
i paid my lawyer as follow:
1) Fees & disbursement for Property:RM 3,236.43
2) Disbursement for Property: RM190

Am i paid the disbursement fee twice?
December 9, 2008 at 10:37 PMUnknown: OC bila boleh dapat ?. We are already half way thru the 2nd week of DEC...
December 9, 2008 at 11:21 PMMs. Bee: Hai, i called ijm this afternoon. d person in-charged told me dat we probably will get VP end of dis month. At dat time, we will get our key too!!! I cant wait liao!!!hehehe....
December 10, 2008 at 8:04 AMUnknown: Hi Bee,

Get VP before Christmas or after ?
December 10, 2008 at 9:31 AMCereal Killa 2011: VP by end of December? Are the outside covered carparks ready?
December 10, 2008 at 10:11 AMsulin: Hi Bee i dont think we can get VP by Dec 08? The covered carparks have no been erected yet & there are still some materials at the multi level carpark area which have not been cleared.
December 10, 2008 at 10:31 AMABAAS: Yup also think we cant get the VP in December. It probably will take end of january or February.
December 10, 2008 at 11:05 AMUnknown: I heard that IJM is going to open the bumi lots for sale on the 20th Dec. Is this true ?.

By the way, the sales person told me that the covered car park will only be errected after get OC.
December 10, 2008 at 12:09 PMCereal Killa 2011: Erected after OC? What kinda rationale is that? when is CNY 2009? I heard that its good feng shui that u receive your keys before the CNY and not after that....
December 10, 2008 at 2:11 PMZulkifli: thanks for those who reply me....
December 10, 2008 at 3:12 PMsulin: IJM is suppose to have the carpark roof erected before handing over our respective units & not after that. CNY is 26th Jan 2009.
December 10, 2008 at 3:47 PMUnknown: I was told by the salesperson that they can only errect the car park roof after OC. If they do that before OC, then OC cannot approve. I have already confirm with them on this before I bought a unit.

Just take note that the small model in IJM office also does not have the roof car park.
December 10, 2008 at 4:41 PMUnknown: To obtained OC, the buildings has to be ecxactly same with the approved building plan and layout plan by local council.

Kindly refer to our SPA, see whether in the SPA stated the car park should be covered or not. I believe is not la...
December 11, 2008 at 11:12 AMsulin: Hi Steve,

Yes i do understand the part where IJM needs to do it exactly as the approved building plan & layout by the council. Also i do know that in our SPA it is not stated. Thanks tho.

Hi Ooi,

Did the salesperson at IJM also mentioned what is the time frame in which they will erect the roof or will they not be erecting it after all?
December 12, 2008 at 8:53 AMUnknown: Dear sulin,

Sorry, I did not ask IJM when they will do the carpark roof. Just call them and ask.

I am quite sure they will keep their word. This is one of the reason I buy from branded developers. No doubt it is more expensive but it is worth it because their promises carry weight and their end product have more quality compared with other "cha kai" developers. "Cha kai" developers promises you the stars, moon and wind. I experienced this first hand some years ago.
December 12, 2008 at 5:45 PMPenangites: those who plan to buy sub-sales unit of this project. If u can wait, hold on first, quite number of good units still available directly from IJM once bumi lots are release. Of course don't expect the same as the launching price but at a very competitive market price, could be slightly better than the current sub-sales price or equal - disclaimer: not mean to jeopardise the sub sales market, just share what I've known from a source. The source may or may not accurate. It's up to the individual buyer! Good Luck!
December 15, 2008 at 10:12 AMP: When the bumi lots for sale and how much??
December 15, 2008 at 11:19 AMAnonymous: Dear P,

Only IJM have the answer. Pls call them at 04-2961288.
December 15, 2008 at 11:49 AMsulin: The bumi lots will be open this Saturday 20/12/2008 at their sales office. Heard the price is from RM280k onwards. But pls check with them on the price for confirmation.
December 15, 2008 at 2:15 PMAnonymous: Dear Sulin,

Do you know when we can get OC ?. I thought after OC obtained only can sell bumi lots ?

Thanks.
December 15, 2008 at 5:00 PMAnonymous: Bumi lots confirmed release this Saturday.
Starting price RM260+, all types still available, eg A, B, C, D, E, F, G quite number of excellent units too.
December 15, 2008 at 10:47 PMAnonymous: Ready For The Big Rush?????

Bumi Units Release Price
========================
Many attractive units available

Type A - price from RM281K
Type B - price from RM273K
Type C - price from RM269K
Type D - price from RM281K
Type E - price from RM417K
Type F - price from RM351K
Type G - price from RM386K
December 16, 2008 at 4:55 AMAnonymous: what time does the launching start ? How do we place a booking ?.
December 16, 2008 at 9:42 AMZulkifli: anyone have a good/reasonable quotation for kitchen cabinet here for the spring.
December 16, 2008 at 9:54 AMUnknown: I think they will launch this Sat, at their office, near Tesco.

Will drop by, see you there.
December 16, 2008 at 10:49 AMABAAS: I just spoke to the salesman, he said this saturday they are going to open the bumi quato. Regarding the OC probably nex=xt year january.
December 16, 2008 at 10:59 AMsulin: Hi everyone,

I understand from the sales person that this Sat's release of bumi lots are only available to registered buyers & current owners or any buyers who are not registered cannot attend the release this Sat.

On the kitchen cabinets you can try getting a quotation from a ethnic interior design along gottlieb road same row as tristar heard its quite reasonable.
December 16, 2008 at 5:06 PMAmelia: Hi,

Any of you have the detail layout plan of your unit? The plan that clearly states out measurement of all spaces, and location of power socket.

Thanks :)
December 17, 2008 at 11:09 AMDave: i'm just received sms from IJM, confirmed Bumi lot will launch on this saturday, on queue basis. Anyone interested better be that earlier.
Good luck..!!
December 17, 2008 at 11:19 AMUnknown: ready so good sale ? or just another dirty sale tactic of IJM
December 17, 2008 at 11:20 AMAnonymous: I will be there at 4am.
December 17, 2008 at 11:58 AMUnknown: so many anonymous , IJM staff ?
December 17, 2008 at 12:26 PMUnknown: Good sale or not , you can see from the 1st launching.

IJM staff also can buy what?

You are from other developer?
December 17, 2008 at 12:32 PMUnknown: 1st launching offcourse good sale ,who are the buyer? IJM staff itself and investor?
u create Bubble , Bubble kill u later
December 17, 2008 at 4:21 PMCereal Killa 2011: Dear Recycleable,

Suggest you go register yourself and line up quietly on Friday night so you dont miss the opportunity again. Try not to disappoint us the second time.
December 17, 2008 at 4:50 PMDave: Hahaha..very funny. Recycleable you think IJM staff so rich ar, can buy so many units??
December 17, 2008 at 5:03 PMAnonymous: recycleable,

If you dun wanna to buy, nevermind. Other people like myself will be there really really early to ensure I get a unit. Was disappointed during the 1st launch. I under estimated penang people and went there too late and got nothing. Once beaten, twice shy. Hahaha.... Now I will be first in the queue.

3am, if u are reading, u are responsible for setting the bar so high.! :-)
December 17, 2008 at 5:12 PMsulin: Hi Amelia,

I got my layout plan with the measurements quite some time ago. U can ask IJM staff to fax you a copy for your layout.
December 17, 2008 at 5:22 PMAmelia: Hi, Sulin,

The one you got is the very detailed one? Including location of power socket? Or just the measurement?
I have a small one, only measurement, and not very in detail.

I thought when buying a house, we should get technical layout plan?

Thank you :)
December 17, 2008 at 11:05 PMAnonymous: 925 sq ft price from RM281K ? own stay maybe.
Imagine, RM281k is the lower floor,if slightly upper floor, easily cross RM330K.

For investment and profit, lets say one bought for RM281K, one must expect to sell at least RM350k to cover the cost and etc.
For 925 sq ft apartment at RM350K, the owner must have a lot of lucks to be able to sell the apartment. Not to mention those who bought the higher floor, maybe the owner have to sell at RM390 (for a 925 sq ft apt)

Good luck to all new buyers of The Spring.
December 18, 2008 at 8:48 AMAnonymous: hahaa... all the negative comments starts again. during the first launch also alot of negative comments. Nearer the soft launch, more and more negative comments surface like mushroom BUT... still all sold out.

Now, bumi lots is out for sale. THE negative comments starts again. Maybe those who gives those comments are afraid of competition so they will try their very best to scare out potential rivals and purchasers.
December 18, 2008 at 9:21 AMAnonymous: Ya. Agree. The price is just being goreng too high by the developer. I am afraid it is harder to sell a 900+ sqf property for 350k +....

But who knows the future development of the Jelutong area, could be a very very good location in future.... that time u can sell really high ....
December 18, 2008 at 9:48 AMAnonymous: I guess majority of owners here are somehow lack of financial wisdom, guess none are good in investment. Don't claim about those bulk buyer, they are buying way off your price.

You goreng the price, let the market goreng you in the upcoming 6-12 months in return. No point for further nonesense arguement, deep in your shaky heart, you know the truth.
December 18, 2008 at 10:12 AMAnonymous: Coffin is cominG U all still dont realise
December 18, 2008 at 10:28 AMUnknown: Lets put this way, if u are purchase for own stay, the price is fine (RM300k ++), consider the location, the quality.

If you are hoping for resale in the future (to breakeven, have to plus interest, legal fees, commission, holding cost etc, say around 35k, purchase @ RM300k+35k, RM335k) you want to sell @ 335k without profit? better don't.

By the way, there are only few units left, from a realiable source.
December 18, 2008 at 1:26 PMAnonymous: To the person who said want to wait at 3am, that person is lying. If he really want to buy the house, he won't tell the world at all. This is just not make sense. That person think we're stupid to believe his lies.
This is not negative comment. Some people just wanted to goreng his house.
And the price is really high. RM400k? Better buy subsale old landed property. Land is scarce now.
December 18, 2008 at 3:51 PMsulin: Hi Amelia,

I only have the detailed measurements plan. I dont think they will give the floor plan with the details of where the power points or wirings will be.

Mayb you could ask IJM?
December 18, 2008 at 4:24 PMAnonymous: To Anonymous above,
I think you're the one does not have investment sense and maybe don't even have money to invest. :p
December 18, 2008 at 5:02 PMUnknown: Dear anonymous

RM400k can't buy landed property in Island nowadays, if yes, bad location, need another RM250k to renovate.

If you have 650k, invest in Perai la, got 2 storey bungalow with gated facilities.
December 18, 2008 at 7:51 PMAnonymous: Dear Steve, sorry if I give you impression that it is RM400k. I was meant to say RM400k~RM500k.

But still, if I were to buy RM4xxk leasehold condo, I will look more.... ;) Since recession is going to be worst next year, I'm sure there's more fire sale next year from investor who burnt their finger.
December 18, 2008 at 7:58 PMAnonymous: To King

I'm not saying that person who want to come at 3am does not have investment sense. I'm just saying that if he really want to fight with others to get a unit, why tell other his strategy of queuing as early as possible? Unless he want to create unreal demand...

Anyway, I hope you're not the person who said want to queue at 3am. ;)
December 18, 2008 at 8:39 PMAnonymous: That person might be afraid to queue at 3am alone ma... that's y he is asking people to join him. Nowadays it's dangerous to be alone in the wee hours.

Anyway, it does take alot of effort to wait at 3am. Not everyone can do it even if they want to.
December 18, 2008 at 11:06 PMAnonymous: See u there, pal. I'll be there at 2am with pillow bought from Tesco.
December 18, 2008 at 11:15 PMAnonymous: Do count me in mate. Will go to Tesco until 1am, then go for midnite snack... Then maybe have a short snooze then BINGO. Time for the queue.

Reserve a place for me will ya. I am the one wearing red. "ang ang bo hi lang"
December 18, 2008 at 11:18 PMAnonymous: For those who intend to buy The Spring,
Type A, B, E, F and G layout are nice, esp. Type A and E, among the best.

Type C and D not worth buying, the layout are the worst, esp. on the master bedroom, if u put up a queen size bed, doubt u can even move around. The above layout won't tell u much, u'll know what I'm trying to say when u visit the actual unit.

The above is solely for the benefit of genuine buyer. Of course, if you're an investor, don't think u care much.
December 18, 2008 at 11:44 PMAnonymous: Thank you for the info. Frankly speaking SPRING is still worth to buy because it comes with 2 free car park side by side. You already save RM30K.
December 19, 2008 at 12:13 AMAnonymous: Wow, suddenly a lot of IJM staff and investor posting here.

To IJM staff:
Can I get some discount? :P
December 19, 2008 at 7:58 AMAnonymous: I really hope IJM does not increase the price by RM10K at the very last minute. It happened at the soft launch in May.

Well, tomorrow is THE DAY...in Normandy, oops sorry...at IJM.
December 19, 2008 at 10:05 AMAnonymous: does anyone know how much type A10th floor during soft launch?
December 19, 2008 at 1:27 PMAnonymous: Did anyone know that The Spring is one of the award winning project from IJM??
December 19, 2008 at 2:02 PMAnonymous: Nope... where did you get the information from ?. Any supporting website ?
December 19, 2008 at 7:27 PMAnonymous: Fast fast. All IJM staff and investor. Talk more good things about The Spring so that tommorow more people will go and increase the price two to three fold.

I'm The Spring investor. Just tell more about The Spring goodness. If price increase tommorow, I can sell mine higher next week.... wow!

Maybe I should go tommorrow and see who missed out and I can sell them at RM10k higher.... ;)
December 19, 2008 at 10:48 PMAnonymous: Hi guys

I'm already there now. Planning to wait until office open for sales. Now got 20 people in front of me. Erm... seems like the sales will be good...
December 19, 2008 at 10:50 PMAnonymous: Now i'm going to Tesco first to buy pillow! Those who miss out this last chance will regret over time. :-)
December 19, 2008 at 11:10 PMAnonymous: Come to think of it, Spring RM269K is still cheap because got free 2 car park. Surin, Oasis and Times Square also around that price.

By the way, I am quite sure there will not be any new projects next year. So, the resale market should be good. Less supply indirectly means more demand!. Don't be the odd one out.
December 19, 2008 at 11:29 PMAnonymous: I just been told by my Tesco friend that no one is there yet. Someone is lying....!!!!
December 20, 2008 at 9:19 AMAnonymous: Wow, fully sold out all the unit. Thanks everyone for start queueing last night. I'm able to sell my Type D for RM298,000 to lucky buyer because he queue a bit behind and unable to buy the bumi lot. I still have Type A and Type E. I'll wait for OC before selling.
December 20, 2008 at 10:05 AMAnonymous: I can't imagine so many people queuing up so early in the morning at 5am after all the rumours of recession. At 7am, there were around 60 people already.

I did not listen to the negative comments and went very early. I magnage to get a unit myself.... YIPPEEEE....
December 20, 2008 at 10:39 AMgwsc: congratulations to all successful buyers/sellers.
btw, recession is really coming to town, not just rumours.
December 20, 2008 at 10:59 AMUnknown: I don't think there will be other similar condominium (other tan Summer Place) launch next two years in surrounding location.

The demand for 250-350k condominium is there, just that the scarcity of viable land, & the future economic has delay the developers plan.
December 20, 2008 at 11:43 AMAnonymous: how many bumi unit available for buyer today? it is fully sold out?

i would think if buy for own stay, the spring stil a good buy.

no matter how bad the economic, we stil need a home for our family. and dun under estimate penangites buying power, some of them hv lot of saving. haha
December 20, 2008 at 12:23 PMAnonymous: I went there just now. All sold out. Got some sub sales seller around there selling Type B for RM325k. I should go there last night. Now I regretted. :(
December 20, 2008 at 3:23 PMUnknown: Which floor of type c with selling price RM269k for today bumi lot launching?
December 20, 2008 at 5:59 PMAnonymous: Wow.... again this project really hot selling.!! You guys buying cakes or what..:D
December 20, 2008 at 11:45 PMP: What is the total unit for bumi lot release today?
December 21, 2008 at 1:33 AMAnonymous: Hi All,
I was one of the earlier person who came to queue up thinking lots of ppl will be here.
Truely, till 7am, less than 10ppl r there.

2ndly, i heard IJM is not gonna try converting the land to freehold due to changes of different political party.

Well, anyway i bought a unit for myself today. Type C. hopefully, the place will b a boom like bayswater
December 21, 2008 at 3:10 AMAnonymous: Surprisingly the 1st person queue up at 11pm on 19-12-2008 for buying The Spring .
December 21, 2008 at 3:15 AMAnonymous: The 1st person is coming from JB.Means that Penang Property still like a hot cake.
December 21, 2008 at 3:23 AMAnonymous: around 100 units
December 21, 2008 at 7:37 AMAnonymous: if i am not mistaken, the total is 80 units
December 21, 2008 at 2:47 PMAnonymous: When can we get OC or at least VP ?. 1st when I bought in May, I was told we would get OC in Oct 2008. After that, Nov, then Dec. NOW end of JAN 2009 !!!

What else next ?. APRIL 2011 ?
December 21, 2008 at 8:33 PMAnonymous: The staff told me that March the O.C will be approve.So late to get the O.C because Penang State Goverment allow them to apply freehold on 20-12-08. This information is true.Not believe just call IJM. Once the O.C approve wanna apply for freehold is not easy.
December 21, 2008 at 10:28 PMAnonymous: ai ya.... the day ijm start selling spring, the day freehold can't be converted. This is because if only just one buyer dun want to convert, the conversion can't be done. All buyers must agree on the conversion.

For apartment, that is the case because the land is shared by all buyers. For landed property, a different story.
December 21, 2008 at 11:21 PMAnonymous: doesnt make sense at all to convert a sold leasehold apartment project into freehold as it will attract conversion premium which the existing leasehold buyers might not willing to fork out. Unless the State Govt allows conversion WITHOUT a premium, (which is highly unlikely) and IJM picks up the administrative costs, I really dont see the reason on why the OC takes so long....
December 22, 2008 at 8:47 AMAnonymous: I agree with you friend. OC is taking too long. I heard Birch Plaza have already gotten their VP. Why is ours taking such a long time when others so fast ?.

I feel conned because at the time when I made the purchase, the salesman said OC in OCT. If he is not sure he should have said so.....
December 22, 2008 at 9:23 AMgwsc: Not just The Spring, Pinang Court 2 and Desa Pinang 2 (both under IJM) have been completed for more than 6 months. Wonder why it takes such a long time to obtain OC.

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