I am We are so excited!!! We just placed a deposit to purchase an apartment!!
We didn't intend to do so. Yesterday, after lunch, we just planned to go for grocery shopping. But Jay said why not go "apartment looking" again (lately, "apartment looking" has been one of our hobby for the weekend, we will go to open houses to see the old apartment, and also new developers to see the showroom). We didnt' held up high hopes to get anything, but well, it is a hobby, so why not. So far we have seen many apartments, either the location is great, but prices is way beyond our budget. Or within budget, but the apartment is a crappy one. Or within budget, but the developer offers yucky appliances quality. It was very depressing everytime we go "apartment looking", because by then we realized how poor we are. The money we have in KL and Shanghai worth like peanuts over here after the conversion rate. Sigh.
Anyway, so we went to see these apartment, new developing. Phase 3. I like developers that is not building phase 1, because by going through Phase 1, all the possible mistakes you would have made, would be made and you would have learnt from your mistake and do a better job in next phases.
Out of 10 scores, this is how this property scores (in my view lah):
Location: 7.5
Price: 8.5
Appliances quality: 9
Sales person's service and attitude: 9.5
Techi-ness of the house: 9
neighborhood: 8.5
size: 5 (1 bedroom with a den)
So, of course we like it so much! We went back home to grab the cheque to pay as deposit right away.
Then, when we finally made it to buy grocery, we were so excited and yet tired... Hubby said, "what happened just now? Didn't we just wanted to buy some vege and fruits only?? Look at what we have done!" hahahhaa....
I hope we made a good choice. It is estimated to be completed in Summer 2012. One year to go... The apartment is only 1 bedroom (that's all we can afford now). Baby is not in picture... or like hubby said, "if it comes, it will have to share room with us for first 1-2 years. Don't care liao." hahahaha....
Hope the loan part is no issue lah:) Will update soon. Very excited and nervous.
Monday, March 07, 2011
Grocery shopping vs. Apartment buying
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4 comments:
Am feeling so excited for you! I like going to look at property showhouses too. I like small units because they are easy to maintain. Can't wait to read more posts about the rest of your apartment buying journey! Congrats!
I know how you feel. It was like when we first went apartment-hunting before we got married. All the anxiety and excitement! I believe if baby comes, still can fit in. Closer and better. Haha! Now wait until you start thinking about renovation and buying furniture. Another phase of excitement...
Well well, congratulations on your purchase :) Finally you have a home you can call your own.
hey, congrats!!
christine
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