I BOUGHT a condominium unit and collected my keys last month.
When I saw the actual unit, I was disappointed as it was very different from the show-flat in the developer's sales office.
Some walls were not displayed in the show-flat, so the sitting room was smaller than I thought as part of it turned out to be balcony space.
Also, some doors were not included in the display unit. In my apartment, the junior master bedroom door swings into the frame of the adjoining bathroom door.
When I pointed out this design flaw to the developer, I was told there was nothing to be done about it except install a stopper.
Another major problem
was that the developer had laid marble tiles for the washbasin and shower areas in the bathroom of the master bedroom.
Considering how the bathroom will get wet when one is using it, there is always the risk of slipping on the marble floor.
I asked the developer if this was safe, and was told it had been approved by the Government.
Despite my complaints, the developer said it would not change the tiles. Instead, it suggested I use anti-slip mats or hire a contractor to roughen the floor.
This is on top of the
smaller issues, such as
uneven floor tiles on the balcony and uneven timber flooring.
I bought the unit as I thought the developer was reputable and produced high-quality units. I was clearly wrong.
I hope there will be stricter rules on show-flats, and that home buyers will be more cautious before purchasing a home.
Tsang Ngai Wing Guen (Ms)
When I saw the actual unit, I was disappointed as it was very different from the show-flat in the developer's sales office.
Some walls were not displayed in the show-flat, so the sitting room was smaller than I thought as part of it turned out to be balcony space.
Also, some doors were not included in the display unit. In my apartment, the junior master bedroom door swings into the frame of the adjoining bathroom door.
When I pointed out this design flaw to the developer, I was told there was nothing to be done about it except install a stopper.
Another major problem
was that the developer had laid marble tiles for the washbasin and shower areas in the bathroom of the master bedroom.
Considering how the bathroom will get wet when one is using it, there is always the risk of slipping on the marble floor.
I asked the developer if this was safe, and was told it had been approved by the Government.
Despite my complaints, the developer said it would not change the tiles. Instead, it suggested I use anti-slip mats or hire a contractor to roughen the floor.
This is on top of the
smaller issues, such as
uneven floor tiles on the balcony and uneven timber flooring.
I bought the unit as I thought the developer was reputable and produced high-quality units. I was clearly wrong.
I hope there will be stricter rules on show-flats, and that home buyers will be more cautious before purchasing a home.
Tsang Ngai Wing Guen (Ms)
