5A resale flat with a budget (without ID)

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After 12years, we decided to sell our current home and bought a 5A resale flat. After viewing for at least 5houses, we’ve settled for this house which is nearer to MRT but condition was seriously horrible. (By the way, we are diy buyer doing contra)

Long story short, after receiving about 10quotations, we knew we had to go for a contractor, it can save us 10-20k! 

Theme: “my style” — I see, I like, I buy

My second home should be something simple. I have always wanted the white look (for current house) but with 2babies of couse it’s impossible. So now that they’re in primary schooler, I will try to archieve that look.

Ok, I’ll try.... but er, definitely no white kitchen as I cook everyday. 

 

 

Edited March 11, 2018 by Hanna

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Current resale reno/ condition

kitchen:

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Edited March 4, 2018 by Hanna

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Living:

 

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Toilets:

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Pics from valuation report:

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I have actually started with my renovation works. Should be ready (MUST BE READY) by 27th march or I will have nowhere to stay! I need to hand over keys to new owner of my current house by 28march. Yes, we requested for extention of stay since we were the contra party. 

 

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Laminate/ tiles from Lamitak and Soon Bee Huat.

Edited March 4, 2018 by Hanna

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Went home with samples

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Tampoi Lighting Centre:

Bought —>

25 LED downlights

1 x fan with light (study room)

1 x ceiling light with 4 colour light (kitchen)

3 x ceiling light (bedrooms)

3 x small ceiling light (toilet and store room)

will be going again to grab this grey Elmark 52” ceiling light for living room and T5s.

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Photos of last week hacking works in progression. Took just 3days to complete.

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Edited May 29, 2023 by Hanna

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Electrical works done ✔️

Hacking all done ✔️

Cement screed/ plaster wall done ✔️

Box up toilet piping and hollow walls done ✔️

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Tiles arrived! 

 

Edited June 27, 2018 by Hanna

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All ID exceeded our budget. 

3contractors shortlisted. Arranged for meet up at my house.

Why I picked contractors over IDs? 

Significant savings. All 3contractors quoted me about the same price.

 

...After adding in items last minute (boxing up pipes/ walls, etc), I raised my budget up alittle bit...

.. And alot of touching up as this house was covered with wallpapers. Never buy a house with wallpapers, you might never know what they’re hiding behind it. Holes! Cracks! 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 20, 2018 by Hanna