bigkev 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 (edited) Good Day to all loyal patrons of Renotalk.com. Having seen so many reno t-blogs being created, I am tempted to create one here to share my experiences and journey with all. More pics and updates coming right up.... Edited September 17, 2008 by bigkev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RawR 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 Hi bigkev! Welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwerkz 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 Hi bigkev! Welcome! welcome welcome. post more pics to share!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 spam chop camping here to wait for the pictures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel81 1 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 Congrates and welcome! Looking forward to see your new home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nano 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 Spam Spam Chop. waiting to see pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigkev 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 (edited) Let us start the pics rolling: (1) View of main entrance door and door way (2) Another view of the displays in the living room (3) Dining Room (4) A view of Dining Room and balcony (5) Kitchen These are the general and limited pics we took when we went for viewing back in January 2008. More details in the next post. Edited September 17, 2008 by bigkev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigkev 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 (edited) Ok, the long and short of our house buying journey in chronological order: 1) 2006 - 2007 Took part in countless balloting for WIS and SERS. Qualified only for SERS for ulu ulu sembawang end. But the queue number for us was 442/442 meaning last of the lot. Last one to get to choose a unit. So decided against taking the flat. 2) July 2007 ROM. So now can also consider resale. Really wanted to have a place of our own as planning traditional wedding for 2008. 3) 2007- 2008 Went for countless viewings did not manage to secure any. In the midst of it, being pushed around by irresponsible agents with the aim of securing their fees, and not looking into providing a service. Agents from Oran*e T*e especially. Did not agree to even those that we really like, for eg. massionette and EA, as during this period of time if you recall, the property prices are sky high. The cash above valuation the sellers are asking are cut throat at 70k, 80k, displaying take it or leave it attitude. Lan lan suck thumb, think we open bank meh. Start work only 2 years, where got so much spare cash, at most 20k only after scrimming and saving. 4) Jan 2008 Viewed a flat in north part of singapore. Mid floor, 5I, near MRT, 20 yr old flat. Kind of like it when we stepped into the flat. As the flat encompasses the old design, the whole house in squarish, which means easier to design and decorate the house. Not bad, looking around further, we reckon this is not a bad place after all. After some consideration, or dont know whether is it because we are too tired of looking around even further houses or is it we really liked what we saw, WE AGREED ON THE SPOT TO BUY THE HOUSE. As i think the price involve is of a rather sensitive nature, lets just say the price was pretty ok for a 5I near MRT in the north side of Singapore. Our monthly CPF contribution is more than sufficient to cover the monthly installment. 5) May 2008 The keys were handed over to us. But to back track a little, we started sourcing for IDs and contractors for our place. We went to countless ID firms, exhibitions in EXPO, then so happen I chance upon renotalk, that I thanked my lucky stars. Here is really a one stop info counter on whats good and bad, and whos in and whos out in this industry. Its always best to get the real info from the horses mouth. My edited floor plan which incorporates our intial design layout of the house Edited September 17, 2008 by bigkev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs Dantes 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 Spam Chop!!! Any floor plan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmartFool 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 big kev good luck in finding an ID all the best for your reno! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs Dantes 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 Oh, haha! I think we key in the same time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigkev 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 (edited) Well, I should say I did secure an ID way back in March, even before the keys were handed over to us. They are I-deal House. No i did not get their ang pai designers steven and cant remember their other names. I got their supporting crew instead. I was thinking out loud, can i trust the supporting crew??? But of course what matters the most then was, Ideal house was in GST registration transition. Meaning dun have to pay additional GST. That itself can save up a lot of money, rather than give it to govt. Of course other considerations went into place, like whether they can come out with wat we want and such, their service attitude and most importantly price!!!! To be honest, the reason why i signed up with them, its because they even took the trouble to bring me on site to houses that they are currently in the midst of renovating and those that have completed their renovation. It really shows that they have nothing to hide about their teams skills and experience. I was impress with what I have seen, a total of 3 units. I shant disclose the supporting crews name just yet, because the renovation has just started only.......so far i think nothing much to complain about, but more updates tmr....yawnssss. Edited September 17, 2008 by bigkev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigkev 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2008 The start of RENO...... Day 1 Main Entrance to living room Kitchen MBR Balcony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigkev 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2008 Day 2 - Day 4 Living Room Second Bedroom MBR Toilet Second and Third Bedrooms Store room in Kitchen being hacked. To be converted to washing room Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ILoveMyHome 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2008 Careful ! the electrical wires are dangling around ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
