Life Of A Building Manager

Being "Jack of All Trades and Master of All!"

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According to The Cooperator New Jersey - A Day In The Life Of A Property Manager : "No matter what the size of their portfolio, a property manager must wear a great many professional hats"

In this write-up, the "building manager" termed here refers to the one who maintain and manages the building (in this context, high-rise is referred to). Building manager can be an Executive, Property Manager or Facility Manager.

Like it or not, building manager would have to master these skills & knowledge of expertise

Responsibilities of A Building Manager Includes:

- overseeing day to day operations to ensure that the building is well maintained (eg. cleanliness, security, landscape, facilities, machinery etc)

- enforce House Rules and Strata Management (Maintenance & Management) Regulations 2015

- financial & budget management

- credit control on defaulters

- supervises the operation team

- handling complaints from residents/ office occupants

- handling contractors' renovation

- decorating the building for each festive season

- organizing events for the community

- producing & presenting monthly property management report

- dealing with various suppliers in carrying out maintenance and upgrades of the building

- forward recommendations to Client for approval

- conducting Annual General Meeting

- renewal of contracts with service providers

- renewal of certificates

What is it like being a building manager? As for me...
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For more insights of what is it like in the life of a building manager, this link can be referred. 
https://njcooperator.com/article/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-property-manager/full#cut

If you are in this line, I would like to appreciate of all that you have done, in order to upkeep the building for the residents &/or office occupants' comfort. Building management is no easy job. Though we may make mistakes, we learnt from it. If you felt there's no one thanking you or notice your effort made, i just like to say Thank You for trying to make the community a better place to live. As long you are doing what is right.

Note : This is a personal view & sharing on the writer's experience - working as a young building manager, with position held as Property Executive for over 3 years experience. 

The writer welcomes feedback from those who are in this property management line to share their experience together. 

Who's Leading in A Relationship?

And so the Word says:

"Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful." - Psalm 1:1

It is important on who you be together with.

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When I was chewing my breakfast infront of Facebook, I was distracted to an unexpected prayer for my future. It was a blessing from my mom. God knows what happened to my decisions.

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The Lord the one that appointed Eve and presented to Adam.

"Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate" 
- Mark 10:9

When God joined two together, there shall be a purpose, and not going nowhere. Not to fill a void, but both shall complement one another. It is rather a process of growing, letting go & letting God to lead, that when one is ready, God appoints at the right time and presents to you.



**There'll be different reactions/ understanding towards this subject matter.


but Let those who have ears let them hear
(If you are ready to listen, click on this link)
It's on the subject of relationships. whether you are single, married, divorced, or other 

A Great Journey

What started at the beginning, 

little did i know that we would end up in good bonding~

Thanks Amelia, you have been a wonderful support & motherly friend to me. And Kimberley whom always be so understanding

Company Annual Dinner - The Great Gatsby

 

Great time in First Aid training!

Days spent in Johor together

I enjoy eating with you boss James. 'Blowing water' with you at lunch table is always fun.

And thanks Steven for your many guidance & assistance! 

Thanks Lee, for always looking after me! God bless u Lee!

And thanks Buddy! You have been a great supportive &help John! 

I really appreciate it

~I had a Great Journey with All Of You~

THANK YOU

Till then, Adiós!

Buying A Used Car in Malaysia

Note : This is a personal view & sharing on the writer's experience - on buying used car with direct owner

Q: Why buy a used car?
- it can save you about 50% of the cost of a new car
- new car depreciates fast
- you won't be so easily freak out when something minor hit/ scratch your car (if its' a used car)

You can actually get a good deal, if you manage to source for a good condition used car. However, buying used car can be time consuming and its procedure can be complex. If you are getting a loan, the used car loan interest rate can be higher than those of the new car.

(I) Things to consider for buying used car
- what car model you want
- your budget
- buying from car dealer or direct owner
- locations (for easier viewing & test drive) 

Buying from car dealer may save you the hassle, but you may not able to know the history of the previous car owner. Whilst buying from a direct owner, you get to view the car at his house/ chat with the direct owner to find out his job, background & reason of selling. From there it gives you some idea on how well the owner take cares of the vehicle, how often the vehicle being driven etc.

(II) Schedule for car viewing
- Examine the car
- Interview the seller
- Ask for test drive
- Have a look at the grant (registration card)
- Find out if the car is still on loan and how much is the outstanding balance.
- Negotiate a price
- Pay a booking fee (about RM500) & sign a simple earnest money receipt agreement. Get a copy of it, together with the registration card.

(III) Process of Hire Purchase Loan
If you are buying with Hire Purchase Loan.

1. Enquire from a few banks to find out : the requirements, interest rates, max. loan amount, max. loan tenure period, car market price & if the bank does interbank settlement (for direct owner that still has outstanding loan balance). Bring along the registration card copy.

2. Submit application to bank (hire purchase department) with the following:
- your I/C photocopy
- driving licence photocopy
- latest 3 months payslip
- EPF / 3 months bank statement
*Public Bank loan approval takes about 2- 3 days

If you (buyer) still have outstanding with PTPTN, you need to pay it off & get a clearance letter then pass it to the bank.
Public Bank does not do interbank settlement. Since I apply HP loan with Public Bank, the direct owner (seller) still has outstanding loan balance with the car, so seller need to pay it off & get a clearance letter then pass the letter to Public Bank.


(IV) Puspakom Inspection
- seller has to bring the vehicle to Puspakom for inspection to get B5 & B7 report.
- Once B5 & B7 report "Lulus" is out, seller has to pass it to your bank
*note that buyer has to pay for the Puspakom inspection which cost RM 95.40 include GST6%. (RM30 B5 + RM60 B7).

(V). Buyer make payment & sign documents at the bank
- Insurance for the car
- Hire Purchase Decreasing Term Assurance (insure for the loan)
- Downpayment (eg. 10% deposit of the car selling price)
- Transfer fee (around RM 450)
*Bank will update buyer on when to start paying for the monthly installment.

(VI). Ownership transfer at JPJ

JPJ @UTC Pudu Sentral office hour (for ownership transfer)
Monday to Sunday:  8.30am - 5.00pm

- seller & buyer meet at the JPJ, bringing along
> original & photocopy of I/C (MyKad)
> JPJ K3 form (can get from JPJ/ download online - buyer & seller details in 1 form)
> original grant (vehicle registration card)
> original B5 report
> original road tax stickers (if seller intend to terminate it)
- the car cannot be transferred to you if seller still has any summons on the car
- pay RM 100 for ownership transfer (borne by buyer)
- pay RM 50 for hire purchase ownership (borne by buyer)
- if seller terminate the road tax, buyer can purchase road tax RM 90 on the spot.
- JPJ will issue a new grant to you, which you need to pass it to the bank

At this point, you can start driving the car if the seller agrees to it.

(VII). Bank Disbursement to seller  
Within a few days, your bank will then disburse the total car selling price to the seller.

FRIENDLY NOTE:
+ It's a courtesy for both buyer & seller to update one another on the progress (eg. status of the loan, Puspakom inspection done etc)
+ It's good to consider if you feel comfortable buying from the seller, in the event there's problem with the car, you can still try to talk to seller in good terms. Likewise for seller.


Hope you find this post informative  :)


>>> You might be interested to read: How to choose a good used car?