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Personally, all else being equal, the difference is the labor costs. Because material costs are only so much, but condo have WAY much more restrictions as compared to HDB. Just take clearing of debris for example; for HDB, u can park those super huge bin and throw everything in it n tow it away at 1 go. For most condos, u cannot do that n u can only utilise the smaller to make multiple trip. Just like driving a conti car, then be prepared to pay more for servicing and maintenance etc.

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I can only say cheap things no good, good things no cheap.. Things like cement, wood, tiles, regardless of design n quality, can only be so cheap. So be careful n good luck in ur reno journey..

Interesting... indeed! If Sibor scraps, then just take the last rate n apply to the remaining loan tenure lor... But alas, I aint no banker. So once again, we r at 'legal ah long's mercy..

As above... - unit is approved for whole unit rental by HDB. - 7-10 mins walk to Woodlands transport hub and Causeway Point (<600m) - opposite stadium and swimming pool for healthy lifestyle - appliances and furnishing are negotiable. Asking for S$2,600 for 2 year lease. Unit just completed reno works as follow: - complete area cleaning - NEW paint - NEW aircon - NEW wc and bathroom sink Click here for location map Priority given to whole family renting the whole unit. Pls pm me to discuss further if you are keen. NO AGENTS PLEASE as I am direct owner. Thank you for your kind understanding.

Best is ask ur manage4 office. If its approved, then u need to find contractor, wjo will do the PE submission for approval by BCA. Good luck..

Actually hor, y must put rug har? Cannot dun put meh? Hehehe

I am a satisfied Amcon customer. Communication was a breeze and charges were clear and transparent. The RMB 50 is per link (i.e per product). For eg, if u are buying the same product, but in different color, as long as u r still within the same link to the product, then it is RMB 50. But if it is different product or model from the same merchant, then it is another RMB 50. Hope this helps.

Hi fyi, Giant is selling at 6.88 only..

Brother kim.. count me in if u guys decided to buy stuffs from TB via Amcone ok.. I also shopping hehe

Congrats bro on ur reno.. looks like everything is progressing swee swee.. Hope u get some nice down lights

Look for private short term rental is the best.. bcos HDB cannot do short term rental.

Like what had been mentioned in Frankman's Tblog, there is a local shipper that goes by the name May Ho from Amcone Express. I'd also recently engaged her service to ship for me. Items should be arriving this week and I will give my feedback after receiving the items.

Buy from Choo Chiang Marketing. MK brand is cheap and good. Mallia for the colored also cheap and good. 15-20! u better not engage this type of ID. Cos this is out-right unscrupulous way of earning more $$.

For down lights, personally, just go Tampoi Lighting in JB. Why? Cos price not too far off as compared to TB. Most important, u can see n test the real thing. Touch wood, if really got problem, going Malaysia is easier than China. Hehe Coming back, I also bought a few things from TB and went thru a private shipper. My stuffs should be arriving in few days time. Will give feedback once I received my stuffs.

Fyi, I bought LED down light from Tampoi Lighting @ Rm69 per pc.

U can try Taobao...

Smart pple will get a few more quotes from contractors n IDs to compare. N u will realise that their prices do not differ by too much. As I mentioned earlier, if I am contractor, I will not quote too cheap as compared to ID. Bcos I know pple like u will compare each n every line. As long as I m not too far off, n if u call me for 2nd or 3rd time, I know it will be a potential hit. Bottom line, there is no end to this cat n mouse race. E mouse will get smarter n outsmart e cat as time goes by n vice versa. Keep that in mind and hope u can hit ur 5-10k savings with MINIMAL effort n quality items..

From the way u 'feel' J, I think u r better off getting contractor. Bcos u r already bias against ID. Bcos contractor will do as what u tell them.

I bought blinds from qoo10. Quality n shipping was good n fast

Bro, My advice is that no harm in getting some quotes from ID n compare lor. If pricing is around ur budget, then u 'tan tio' lor. Hehe

Bro Ang, Congrats on ur new home n wish u a smooth reno man! U can check my t-blog for chio floor trap.. confirm MUCH LESS than $50.. hehe

That is why I NEVER believe in paying such exorbitant prices for a fan!

Here we go again.......

I am sensing "monopoly" in the air which dissuades competition!!