When Should I Start Looking For Renovation Services?

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hi all

1st post here. i am due to collect my hdb resale keys this last week of jan 2013.

have the flwg question:

- when should i look/engage for renovation services? before or after i collect the keys?

i have just started visiting this forum today.

- ID or contractor? which way to go?

- if i set a budget of 20-25k for entire flat renovation excluding electrical appliances/furnishings

is it insufficient or overkill or just about there?

bearing in mind that i have to remove the entire current interior and redo

2 toilets/1 kitchen/1 hall/2 rooms. basically the current house extreme makeover.

4rm 100sqm

- what is a timeless concept for interiors? something that can hopefully last 10-15 years

(is there such design concept?)

- what are the things/procedures to look out for? appreciate any tips/pointers/etc/faq.

- last but not least - any recommendations for reliable ID/contractor?

hope not noob questions. kumsaharmida