And it was booked!

So, last Wednesday, Mr. Fiance & I went to HDB to select our BTO flat! 

I was so excited that I can't even concentrate on my work. (I took half day leave since the appointment was at 2.45 pm) But then along the way I fall asleep coz the journey was just too long. Itulah,  excited sangat sampai ngantuk. Just imagine going to Toa Payoh from Joo Koon, jauhnye mintak ampun. 

We reached 20 mins earlier and took our queue no. Then we patiently waited and staring at the display board, praying and hoping that no one takes our chosen unit. Hahaha.... we are ridiculous like that. Actually, mostly me. Ding Dong. our QUEUE NO. Like a small kid, I was shrieking and go "Eh, kita punya number lah! Kita punya! ohmygosh ohmygosh, tak sabarnya".

As expected, the whole process was short. not really short but short. Maximum around 20-30 mins. Alhamdullilah, we got the block and unit we wanted. $2000 pun melayang macam gitu aje. Rumah punya pasal.... semua pun sanggup. Now we just have to wait for the letter for our next appointment to pay our down payment. 

This part here is crucial. If your AHG is approved, and have sufficient CPF, you should not need to top up CASH. If you calculated and have to top up CASH, get ready your money by then. It will be around 3-4 months after the flat selection. 

Just to share:

Few things to note before going for the flat selection.

1) Have your application form filled and signed by both parties.

2) See if you are eligible for AHG (Additional Housing Grant). If you are, print out the form and fill up.

3) Bring and photocopy all the required documents (we both forget to print out our yearly CPF transcation, lucky for us, the lady let us print ours from her computer. Fail to bring certain documents, you have to go down to HDB again to submit.)

4) Plan which block / unit you prefer and have other options for backup. (Have to decide on that day.)

5) The booking fee (Cash / NETS)

I guess that should be it. Also, in the letter given they will state all the documents that you have to bring along with brochures of the flat that you chose.

Let's wait for the next appointment!

xoxo, 

Fiqah

Salam Ramadan

Bulan Ramadan, bulan yang penuh dengan rahmat. Good things comes to those who wait. We waited, patiently, even after the dissapointment of our first HDB application. Alhamdullilah, we've got a good queue number for our flat selection. It's the big tiga puluh sen you alls... Hehehe... It's at the same location still but only divided by the road. heh heh.

and so... tomorrow is the date where Mr. F & I will be selecting our flats. I am very very very excited. Hopefully, the units we chose are still available. Amin. 

taking this opportunity (even though it's the third week already, hehe), I would like to wish all muslim brothers and sisters a very blessed Ramadan. May Allah bless us all. Amin.

and also taking this opportunity, I would to share my new creation. not that new actually. It's my Smores cupcake which is turned to a tart version. Shall I say that it was a crowd pleaser. Oh, not forgetting, another cake that I craved, VSC with fresh berries. I've seen too many cakes for the past week and I just had to bake it. #ijusthadto . Feast your eyes with these two beautiful desserts.

xoxo,

Fiqah

it should be today...

Today was supposed to be our exciting day. 

The instance I received the email from HDB the first time, I knew we could never make it. But I hold on to that thought and prayed every single day to get that house. Unfortunately we didn't. Truthfully, I kinda lost hope. I really liked the location. I even went down to see the site. Haiss... Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. 

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This is the first email I received after submitting the application. That 343 was such a turn off. You see the no of units available! That is like doubled the original quantity!

Then I was browsing the HDB website and click here, click there, logged in... I saw that we were Invited to select the flat. (I was extra excited at that time).

Then two weeks before today, this email came....

Now I just have to wait for a new opening that interests me. There is one in March, which is this month. But nah, I don't like the location. Why Sembawang? Why Sengkang? Why Yishun? WHYYY

and that is exactly how I'm feeling right now HAHAHAHAHA...

ok. I should get back to work, or maybe internet surfing. hehe. 2 hours more to end work. :D

xoxo,

Fiqah