Felixius

Thanks for your insight! Construction coat has gone up sharply in the last 10 years..... It looks more like I would just construct the Attic, stairway to the attic and open up part of the roof for more lights. An A&A job this time.

Hi everyone, Just an update. I’ve completed the purchase of my 2 storey inter-terrace in April 2018 and have a copy of the BCA building plan on hand. Masterplan allows upto max 3 storey. Current built-up area is about 2000 sq ft and I hope to increase to 3000 sq ft. The current structure of the property is still good and design is modern. Its roof is high and actually can allow an attic to be added. By looking at the BCA plan, my premise has drawings of an attic but it was “cancelled” and I guessed that the developer did not create the attic and leave it to respective owners to add on their own..... My friend told me that “attic” is obsolete and most owners would prefer to build a full 3rd storey with roof access. I’m open to ideas. With a tight budget of $300k, kindly advise whether I can (1) create additional space by adding 1 to 1.5 storey via a reconstruction and/or (2) add just an attic via an A&A and/or (3) extend the car porch with balcony access on second floor (existing structure doesn’t have this). If you have a good architect or builder to recommend, please introduce.

After a wait of several months, I’m finally going to exercise the OTP of my 2-storey inter-terrace this month. I have a small budget of $400-500k. If situation permits, I’m planning to add 1-1.5 storey to maximise the buildup area. URA masterplan indicates max 3 storey for landed housing. Condition of the FH inter-terrace is good (built around 1990s) and seller is staying in it. Land area : 1619 sq ft (150.4 sq m) / Current Build up : approx 2000-2100sq ft I have tried asking my seller’s property agent to obtain a copy of the floor/structural plan for my reference, to confirm the actual build up area but he kept telling me that the seller doesn’t have it and his most recent reply is that “please talk to your architect or builder. They know the process of getting the floor plan. We closed a few cases in Dec...” As such, I will be buying the property with no clue of actual build up area and structural details. With an indicative budget of say $400-500k, is it possible to do a reconstruction to add the 1.5 storey? An architect has roughly quoted $600k+ for the job excluding carpentry. Please kindly advise..... (1) Reconstruction Budget of $400-500k to add another 1000-2000 sq ft. Is it achievable? (2) If not, the next alternative is A&A to expand/extend the bedrooms and redo the kitchen area and car porch thereby adding 500-1000 sq ft, what will the indicative cost be?

After a wait of several months, I’m finally going to exercise the OTP of my 2-storey inter-terrace this month. If situation permits, I’m planning to add 1-1.5 storey to maximise the buildup area. URA masterplan indicates max 3 storey for landed housing. Condition of the FH inter-terrace is good (built around 1990s) and seller is staying in it. Land area : 1619 sq ft (150.4 sq m) / Current Build up : approx 2000-2100sq ft I have tried asking my seller’s property agent to obtain a copy of the floor/structural plan for my reference, to confirm the actual build up area but he kept telling me that the seller doesn’t have it and his most recent reply is that “please talk to your architect or builder. They know the process of getting the floor plan. We closed a few cases in Dec...” As such, I will be buying the property with no clue of actual build up area and structural details. With an indicative budget of say $400-500k, is it possible to do a reconstruction to add the 1.5 storey? An architect has roughly quoted $600k+ for the job excluding carpentry. I couldn’t discuss with him further since I do not have the floor plan. I’m in no hurry to proceed wth this plan as i can relook at it 1-2 years later. Please kindly advise (1) Reconstruction Budget of $400-500k to add another 1000-2000 sq ft. Is it feasible? (2) if I go for A&A to expand/extend the bedrooms and redo the kitchen area and car porch thereby adding 500-1000 sq ft, what will the cost be?

Hi all, I managed to zoom into a well-maintained 2-storey inter-terrace with LA 1620sqft and 2200 BUA. According to Masterplan, max 3 storey is permitted. Any idea what is the cost of adding another 1.5 storey to maximise the BUA?

Hi everyone, I'm currently sourcing to acquire a single-storey property with land area about 2,500 sq ft in order to perform A&A (to add 50% to GFA) or to reconstruct into a 2.5-storeys home. According to several fellow members, a budget of $300 psf for reconstruction is achievable in 2017 but it all depends on the design and materials used. Are you able to recommend a reliable architect as well as to advise the budget that I need to set aside for either A&A and reconstruction? It is much appreciated!