23 October 2013

Building Bridges

Though this is not Penang Second Link nor Hong Kong's Tsing Ma.

Its just a small little bridge in Taman Mas. This big gesture by Gabungan Persatuan Penduduk Taman Putra Prima President Kong Kok Meng has provided much convience to many motorcyclists and pedestrians to cross over Taman Mas form Taman Mas Industrial estate.

22 October 2013

Community Police meet Residents programme

Taman Putra Prima Phase 8A have invited our committee to join their Community Police meet Residents programme

The event was held on 22nd October at Jati Corner Taman Mas

The event was attended by 7 committee members from phase 8A , our President and secretary.

Ketua Balai S/Insp Aziz (Officer in Charge) & Tim Ketua Balai /Mjr Yunus ( Dep OC) & their team of 8 members from Balai Polis Taman Putra Perdana ( Tmn Putra Prima ) attended.

Mr Kong (President of Phase 8A) announced on behalf of their committee that phase 8A will sponsor a unit 1.5hp York air conditioner to Balai Polis

20 October 2013

Mistakes When Selling Your Home

Selling your home can be one of the most exciting times in your life. An opportunity to move to a new location and hopefully make a profit from the sale of your home is important. Before you get too excited about seeing the “Sold” sign out on your lawn there are several common mistakes that many home sellers make.
From when to sell to not hiring a Realtor they trust to not knowing the current housing market conditions – all of these and more can lead to a frustrating time for you & your family.  Take a look at these 10 mistakes home sellers make and try to avoid them when possible.

1. Selling your home before you’re ready:

Putting your house on the market can be thrilling and exciting but it can also be a mental, physical and emotional experience that can go on for weeks or months if you’re not ready. Before you decide to throw up the “For Sale” sign, examine why you are ready to move, talk it over with your family and friends and neighbors if necessary. If you need to make a “Pros” and “Cons” list to weigh the alternatives, do so to ensure you are really ready to sell your home.

2. Entering the housing market blindly:

Over the last few years the housing market has gone through historic lows due to the global economy, but experts say it is beginning to come back. Before selling your home you still need to examine your local and neighboring communities housing market statistics. If you live in a high-demanded area for tourists, executives or that is has prime real estate value in terms of worth then your outlook could be better than a neighboring community that has 1/3 of their properties on the market, and has for the last 6 months.

3. Choosing to sell your home “By-Owner” without research:

You probably have heard examples of homeowners selling their homes by themselves or For Sale By Owner (FSBO) and raking in plenty of profits from the sale. While this scenario isn’t unheard of – the behind the scenes reality is that research needs to be done first. Knowing how to show your home to perspective buyers, knowing how to relate to Realtors, understanding the legalities of selling your home and other factors will come into play. Ensure you do your research before embarking on selling your home yourself.

4. Not trusting your own instincts when hiring a Realtor:

While hiring a Realtor can be a major plus when selling your home, remember that you probably know your home better than anyone. Trust your instincts when it comes to personal decisions about your home. A Realtor should be able to help you price your home, research comparable properties that have sold and that are currently on the market, etc.. If your Realtor is asking you to sell your home in a way that doesn’t suit your style, personal preferences or beliefs, consider hiring one that will work better with you. There are plenty of real estate professionals that can suit your needs.

5. Hiring a Realtor based on personal preference:

We all may have a Realtor in the family or know one that is a friend of a friend. While this may be great on a personal level, ensure you research their history of selling homes in your area. While knowing your Realtor personally may be an advantage it can also be disadvantage when you disagree on selling tactics and other important home decisions. Check their professional background before hiring.

6. Over customizing your home for your neighborhood’s worth

We all love to have the latest trends in technology in our home’s right? Remember there is a limit when upgrading your home past the “norm” for your neighborhood. Upgrading your kitchen and master bath are two rooms you will most likely get a higher return on investment. Keep in mind – a 50,000 renovation doesn’t equate to raising your asking price the equivalent amount. When making renovations try and stay in-line with your neighboring houses that may become the competition in future years.

7. Pricing your home based on how much profit you’d like to make

There is no doubt that pricing your home can be a tricky effort if you aren’t armed with the right information. While it may seem a challenge these factors should come into the decision: What price have comparable homes sold for in your area? How long has it been since a comparable house has sold in your area? What is the condition of your home and what amenities does it have? Lastly, have a professional appraiser assess the value of your home before you formulate your asking price. Don’t arbitrarily pick a price based on how much you’d like to profit from the home sale.

8. Letting your emotions rule your head in negotiating with buyers

Let’s face it; you have put your heart and soul into your home. You’ve raised a family in your home, upgraded amenities and it now has sentimental value to you and your family. When negotiating price and other factors with potential buyers, your personal emotions should remain out of it. Your home is for sale and soon someone else will own it. Remember it is now a commodity and should be considered as such.

9. Not disclosing problems or past history of your home

You’re trying to sell your home – so you don’t want to disclose that you had a major water leak in the upstairs bathroom 5 years ago, right?  Wrong! When selling your home don’t try to keep the home’s past history a secret. A home inspector could locate the problem(s) later into negotiations or the past history could affect the safety of the future homeowners. Be honest and take care of all repairs before attempting to sell your home.

10. Trying to sell your home before it’s physically ready

While you may be anxious to get your home sold, don’t rush making repairs, cosmetic upgrades, planting attractive curb appeal or even home staging your home before putting it on the market. The home selling market is competitive and if you want the shortest time possible on the market, take your time and replace old carpet, aging appliances, and any other home improvement that will make your home a welcoming abode that any home buyer would love to make an offer for!Freshome readers tell us what common mistakes you’ve made when selling your home!

18 October 2013

Dialogue with MPS

JPP Taman Mas/Taman Putra Prima have organised a dialogue with Majlis Perbandaran Sepang to be held

Date 26th October 2013
Time 9.00 am
Venue Jln PP 2/5, Putra Prima Commercial Square
(KFC college hostel)

This event will be attended by
^Our Councillor M Pulanthiran
^All Pengarah/Pegawai from MPS
^Residents Association/Kaw Rukun Tetangga Committee members from :-
        all phases in Tmn Putra Prima
        Tmn Mas
        Kg Sri Aman Mas
        Meranti Jaya
        Desa Hitam
        Tasik Prima

Our invited guest
MPS OSC Council member Santokh Singh
Tn Hj Borhan Aman Shah

This dialogue session is for Majlis Perbandaran Sepang to introduce each department/division and their scope of work.  Q & A session will a good time for residents to seek clarification on issues.

****ALL RESIDENTS ARE INVITED**

MPS sprucing up our Taman

Majlis Perbandaran Sepang have awarded a 2 years contract for landscaping.  It starts on 1st October 2013.
The new team started work at Jalan Putra Prima Utama . On second week,  they started work in our phase.
Work been going on since.  Much is to be done.
A visit to playground yesterday

14 October 2013

DENGGI FEVER

14th October 2013
DENGGI FEVER ALERT!
 
There was a report that a resident in Phase 2A died due to DENGGI FEVER about a month ago. We were inform by Dr Mahendren of Klinik Dr Nagendram that there have been 5 cases of DENGGI FEVER referal from his clinic to Hospital in Sept and Oct. (Exact breakdown in which phases to update soon)

Residents are advice to perform some aedes prevention around your house and advice your neighbours. Water storage (none drinking water) you may use salt. Even a spoon full of water can breed mosquito. So leave NO water containment. Taman Mas Aedes Prevention Gotong Royong

 
Below a talk on DENGGI FEVER by Dr Vengkata Prathap, Emergency Physician , A&E dept of Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah,Klang


Below Aedes Prevention tips