luckable 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2008 (edited) Hi guys.. We just bought a 3rm ( 1982, 67sqm ) Repossessed Flat ( $130k) from HDB.. Now waiting for the AHG den hope to get the keys in Nov.. Looking for ID now.. The flat condition is quite jialat so we will redo the whole hse.. So far the quotations all is around $34k for Reno, abit over my budget.. The max i can do is $30k.. Pls give me some suggestions.. Thanks.. Below r the flr plan and the pics.. Below is Chong Pang hawker centre.. Living room so small !! :bleah Kitchen.. So Ugly !! :bleah Edited August 9, 2009 by luckable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morning dew 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2008 Spam Chop. 130k only!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel81 1 Report post Posted September 13, 2008 2nd to spam chop! hehe! congrates on ur new home! wao! $130k, good deal! Hope to see more pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted September 13, 2008 (edited) spam chop $130k is a really good deal especially the location is so good $30k is not little for a 3-rm flat maybe you want to consider contractors coz those so-called IDs don't have very good ideas anyway Edited September 13, 2008 by applefreak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingballoons 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2008 congrats on ur new place!!! i used to stay near there! lotsa good food ard there... very convenient to find food and amenities!!! hope to see more pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs Dantes 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2008 Spam Chop!!! Is yours a corner unit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckable 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2008 spam chop $130k is a really good deal especially the location is so good $30k is not little for a 3-rm flat maybe you want to consider contractors coz those so-called IDs don't have very good ideas anyway we did consider contractor before but we have to time to inspect contracter when they work...and my sis say if you dun keep an eye on the contracter...at the end of the day there'll be full of surprise for u! ha! Spam Chop!!! Is yours a corner unit? nah, ours is not corner unit. there's only 4 units on the storey. ours is nearer to the stairs... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted September 14, 2008 actually the only difference between ID and contractor is - ID provides design, contractor don't i used a main contractor for my basic renovation won't say it went without hassle, but i didn't keep an eye on him i only went down to my new place to take photo didn't bother checking workmanship or whatsoever ID firms also full of surprises i've seen cases here and i've heard cases personally Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwerkz 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2008 actually the only difference between ID and contractor is - ID provides design, contractor don't i used a main contractor for my basic renovation won't say it went without hassle, but i didn't keep an eye on him i only went down to my new place to take photo didn't bother checking workmanship or whatsoever ID firms also full of surprises i've seen cases here and i've heard cases personally haha. agree dat. ID can oso give u surprises. so dun be surprise at de end of de day if u dun supervise btw, nice location, but maybe not so nice when u olways get caught in de jam when going n coming hm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkpetter 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2008 Yup. IDs either have their own contractors or sub-contract out to people to do. If you come up with own designs can save a few thousand ba. But great bargain le! mm but think you have to do flooring and walls liao but then a 3-room shouldn't be 30k reno ba even if do floor and wall tiles + cabinets... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luckable 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2008 Yup. IDs either have their own contractors or sub-contract out to people to do. If you come up with own designs can save a few thousand ba. But great bargain le! mm but think you have to do flooring and walls liao but then a 3-room shouldn't be 30k reno ba even if do floor and wall tiles + cabinets... so far we only got a quotation from *****, which is $34K not including window grilles, window, electrical work, haulage & main gate but the proposed design includes false ceiling for living room, dining room, 2 toilets & kitchen and plenty of sliding glass, which cost A LOT! good design but too pricey, dun think can afford it. waiting for some more quotations from other ID. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkpetter 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2008 mmm then they really ... well I think if your budget is about $30k then must aim for quotations to be abt $25k. 5k is for additions after signing of contract. It happens. I've seen "packages" from many places which include all these hacking and tiling of kitchen and bathroom ... for about $20k - $25k... Ya sliding glass more ex... and false ceiling... well I wouldn't do ba. false ceiling can make a place look very small depending on where you do it. Good luck with getting more quotes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
666 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2008 a small 3 room flat & spend so much on reno... anyway IMO if ur really sure u b staying in the 3 room flats for long time then dun mind investing.. coz remind me of my cousin case..thot dun 1 any kids..bought resale 3room.spend a bomb renovating... 4 kids & 7 years later..no space in the house...have to upgrade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blurer23 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2008 (edited) 34k for 3rm reno think its quite high. usually for 1st quotation, they always quote very high, try to slash the price at least 5-8k. And find more ID firms to compare. I spent reno my 4rms flats is much less then 34K. But maybe I never do any hacking so abit cheap. Yes, if you have design, think you look for contractor is more worth it. But if you do not have any design in mind, then maybe you can consult an ID firm. HAPPY RENO! Edited September 14, 2008 by blurer23 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessie 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2008 great locations with great price!!!!!!!!!!! good deal leh!!!!! yes, i agree that 34k for a 3room reno,..is really too high. try to flip thru mag and get ideas,.....and go to contractor, can really save quite alot leh! i am also using a contractor,....and give him my designs......and he's also quite good as advising me save on this or that and also gives me good advises on certain designs. so far i m very happy with his service and also find his ideas quite good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
