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Hi Petunia, have you gotten your TOP? Wondering how long the process takes from the start of application.

Anyone has comments on sharp? I am eyeing the bi-directional door model...

Mulling over the 3 multifunction models Brandt has. Anyone has reviews to share? Inclined to go for FP867. Also, I hear that it is not advisable to place oven near fridge. But contractor says ok. Can I get some advice here? Confused

I read somewhere in this forum about contractors not registered with bca but are building hses. Maybe that explains why so cheap!! If this is true, soooo scary. But seriously, my understanding is all builders/contractors have to be bca registered, otherwise the archi can't pass through the documentation submission to bca. Construction work cannot start until bca approves. Thks chaorui for your input. No choice, have to use micro piles n indeed piling is quite extensive in my case as soil condition is poor. A big part of most rebuilding cost goes to the building structure including roof. So, even for a hse of say 3500sf built-in with reasonable fittings, I agree it's difficult to rebuild at 0.5m (final price) by today's prices (unless u hv connections). 1m appears to be the norm now judging by a few friends' feedback and city girl's experience.

I am rebuilding a 2.5 storey semi-d, land size 3000sf, built-in around 4200sf. Original hse was demolished and piling was done. My archi charges a flat rate of 60k. Building cost is abt 1m including demolishing. This works out to be 240psf. 20% of the quote went into piling. My agreement was inked 1 year ago. My understanding is current construction cost hovers around 400-500psf based on earlier news articles abt the construction industry. My quotation is final unless we choose materials that were not spec during our planning process. The risk in any building project is cost spiralling out of control. Thus, be wary when you get relatively low quotes as most contractors, as someone here said, will want to secure their pipeline. Try to be as specific as possible when requesting a quote. This way you can better compare the rates and also avoid any misunderstandings in the building process. A friend, also in the process of reconstruction, engaged a all in one ID co to provide design and building services. Rates were cheap but he was so frustrated during the design stage that he terminated the service. Time was wasted. As I am in the process of rebuilding, I am in fact interested to hear from experienced owners, how long they took to complete their house. Happy rebuilding

Hi Ivy, I would also like the good n bad list. Pls pm me? Thanks. I'm looking for a master for new house but feeling quite 'lost'. Like many others, i do not want to overdo things but simply want to ensure no major sha qi in the house for peace of mind.