The good part about resale flats is they’re already built, and you can move in immediately. The bad part is that, for older flats, wear and tear can cause substantial problems later; and any extensive renovations (which are also more necessary in old flats) can aggravate these problems. If you do decide on an ageing flat nonetheless, you might be..
October 21, 2023 6:00 AMThe good part about resale flats is they’re already built, and you can move in immediately. The bad part is that, for older flats, wear and tear can cause substantial problems later; and any extensive renovations can aggravate these problems.
As for the town council, they’re only responsible if your leak is from the roof of the block , or if your unit is on the second floor and leaking into the void deck. Even so, you’ll be expected to split the bill with the town council. Also look out for cracks, or rust on metal railings. If you have children, remember that corroded metal can cut skin, if they grab at the railing. You might also want to give railings a good shake, to ensure they’re secure.Spalling concrete came into the spotlight in 2020, when a chunk of concrete — from an ageing 45-year-old flat — injured a boy in the toilet. Spalling happens when corrosion of the embedded steel expands and pushes out against the surrounding concrete.
A bigger problem though, is if your window height isn’t permitted. We have the full story here, of a flat buyer who spent around $10,000 because of the windows. The window height must be at least one metre off the floor, and if it isn’t… well, you may need to engage a Professional Engineer if you want to replace it.There’s a misconception that HDB will always replace these for free.
In some older units, the chute is not as well closed up as it should be. This results in cockroaches or other vermin creeping into the kitchen. There’s also a possibility of the garbage chute stinking up your interior.
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