nirvana 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2009 Hi Hi *shy* Been lurking around Renotalk for the longest time in preparation of the renovation of my first home with hubby to be. Have troubled some of you on contacts and referrals and now it is time to share my (little) knowledge back. Bought a condo apartment in May 09 just before the crazy hike in the property market. So considered myself quite lucky. If not, I will still be hunting for one right now and be very demoralised by the prices. Got the keys in July and started to shortlist IDs and Contractors for the renovation. Had the debate with Y on whether we should engage ID and Contractor. With our limited budget of 25-30k, we settled for contractor in the end. However, from our little quest to find the suitable contractor, we realised that there are also contractor who re-packaged themselves to be IDs and charged exorbidant prices. Thanks to Supersimon, we settled for Henry from ID Note as he gave the most reasonable price for everything we want to do. So I officially joined "Hener" club! We are in the first week of renovation and will do more updates! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nirvana 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2009 Here is my floor plan: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supersimon27 2 Report post Posted September 22, 2009 Welcome to the club . Finally start yr R-T blog ... lol So where is yr new place going to be ? how much u bought ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countrylover 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2009 Hi there! Looking forward to more photos of your progress! All the best! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nirvana 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2009 New place at the condo near Kembangan mrt. Bought it at 630k. But it is quite old liao - about 12 years old. So need to overhaul most of the things. Doing everything except hacking of floor and 2nd bedroom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rapister 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2009 hmmm quite lousy layout but ok la, cheap wad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nirvana 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2009 yup, Rapister. It was a good deal. Glad you concur. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supersimon27 2 Report post Posted September 22, 2009 yup, Rapister. It was a good deal. Glad you concur. 600+ k really good price ..... Now HDB can cost ard 700+ K liao wor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rapister 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2009 good deal = low price buy high quality goods sorry dun misunderstand, for example, buy cheap rotten vegetable is not a good deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nirvana 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2009 Of cos never misunderstood you la. For one with such pleasant disposition liked you, can't you detect the sarcasm? Tsk tsk.. I am disappointed with you Rapister. Simon: Ya.. I was comtemplating on HDB around the area but they were going very high even before the market surge in June. So I went for private instead. By the way your baby SOOOO cute! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supersimon27 2 Report post Posted September 22, 2009 Simon: Ya.. I was comtemplating on HDB around the area but they were going very high even before the market surge in June. So I went for private instead. By the way your baby SOOOO cute! Thanks .... Jaden picture was taken 1 month back . When he come back from malaysia next month , I will post more update pic. Stay tune Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rapister 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2009 bad choice man.... no money cannot afford still wan to die die buy property in the end buy rubbish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
latitude 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2009 i'm always looking forward to transformation of old properties here. your layout seems spacious and near mrt - wise choice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gorilla_chow 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2009 hi Nirvana thanks for the contact. will arrange a meeting with your ID over the week. gorilla Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supersimon27 2 Report post Posted September 22, 2009 hi Nirvana thanks for the contact. will arrange a meeting with your ID over the week. gorilla Wow .... another Henner to be ... lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites