After going thru months of flat "hunting", finally found an unit which meet my ideal location except it is much older than me Reading lot of other's blogs their experience of sharing their new home. I will like to share my too . After 1st appointment with HDB The 1st thing I did was purchased the flat layout online. and try to think how shall I layout my toilet and kitchen with the limited area. At the same time, looking for contractors. In the end I got 3 contractors (1 from friends' recommendation, 1 from LEDs lightning's boss and 1 from Renotalk). While waiting for 2nd appointment, the only important things is to do "home appliances homework". There's always electrical appliances sales held at Expo ( 1-2 times quarterly or shopping mall). Expo is like my once in month hanging up place There's furniture fair, BHG/JL/Robinson/Metro Sale.... "SALE". 2nd appointment I had my 2nd appointment with HDB not long ago. Immediately, the next day after collected my keys collections I arranged to have my 3 shortlisted contractors to view my place, took measurement, told them what I have in mind for toilet, kitchen layout and my budget. And fast enough, they are able to provide me their details quotation next day. Having a tough decision who shall I select as all pricing, material they provided are very closed and all 3 are friendly people. In the end, I choose a lady contractor who got to know her thru' a LEDs lightning boss. Agreement signed! 1st deposit done... hacking next, more updates coming up. *PS: It is important to know your neighbour. They will help you to decide to have air-con install in the living room