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[BunniBoi 12]

Northshore Residences I

 

Content :

1. Introduction
2. ID Research
3. Items purchased during SALES! (side track) Updated 4 Mar
4. Tiles, Countertop, Laminates and Vinyl Selection
5. 3D Drawing of my house (version 3/3) Updated 15 Apr
6. Key Collection 
7. Defect checks and City Gas Piping
8. Hacking, Masonry and Piping Works
9. Renovation Completed

 

Edited August 10, 2020 by BunniBoi

[BunniBoi 12]

Introduction

Eco-Friendly Living

Northshore Residence I are designed to fulfill the vision of establishing Punggol as Eco-Town. To support this vision, these developments have numerous eco-friendly features:

• Separate chutes for recyclable waste
• Regenerative lifts to reduce energy consumption
• Eco-pedestals in bathrooms to encourage water conservation
• Rainwater harvesting system to store rainwater for washing of common areas
• ABC Waters design features to clean rainwater and beautify the landscape
• Use of sustainable and recycled products in the development

Smart Solutions

Northshore Residences I will also feature Smart technologies to bring about a more live-able, efficient, sustainable and safe living environment. 

• Smart-Enabled Homes with infrastructure to support easy installation of smart systems
• Smart Car Park Management System to adjust availability of lots for residents and visitors at different times of the day based on demand
• Smart Pneumatic Waste Conveyance System to optimise the deployment of resources for cleaner and fuss free waste deposal
• Smart Lighting which meet the needs of residents while reducing energy comsumption
• Smart Irrigation which saves water while maintaining the extensive landscaped areas for the enjoyment of the residents

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Northshore Residences I

 

Northshore Residences Sites Plan

Floor Plan

My Unit Floor Plan

Proposed Unit Layout by HDB

 

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Edited August 16, 2019 by BunniBoi

[BunniBoi 12]

ID Research

Okay, before I do my research for the ID, I asked myself the following two questions.

1. Will I be staying at this unit for long (my definition of long is more than 10 years)?
2. How much I willing to spend on the renovation?

If I'm not willing to spend too much, I can just do the bare minimal renovation (i.e. all those basic carpentry works and things I need, not want). But if I have certain requirement/design/theme that I want to do, then I must be prepare to spend. nevertheless, I still need to find an ID that is trustworthy so I will have one less thing to worry about (i.e. Kena scammed or cheated). ? 

Anyway, there's many ways to do your own ID research, it can be from online, word-of-mouth, walk-in or exhibition. For me, I prefer to do it online (like most ppl do ?), so I can read their review from their official website & Facebook. It makes it easier for me to choose the ID firm I want to contact.

Note : Do remember to check if they're CASE Trust and HDB Registered (very important to me) and if they have other awards or accreditation it will be a bonus.

Below are the IDs I send my request to (very tiring, keep repeating my requirements to different ID ?); 

1. GC
2. GSID
3. TTDA
4. LS
5. BRS
6. SC
7. SH

Out of 7 IDs, I only meet 5 of them. LS didn't even bother to contact me and BRS I decided to drop after spoken to him on the phone (Coz he keep inject his idea and reject mine ?). I also drop GSID after our 1st meet-up, coz he give me the feeling that he doesn't really interested in taking up my project. The remaining 4 IDs, I have given them my requirement and ask for their quotation. After review their quotations, I've shortlisted GC, SC & SH based on their service, price and responsiveness (drop TTDA coz too expensive). After much thinking and consideration, I finally decide the ID I want to engage is SH. Because three of them were equally good, I have to go down to small small details to eliminate one by one.

So now need to wait for HDB to notify me when I can collect my keys (Praying hard? that I can collect the keys in Nov or Dec 2019). 

That all for now. ?

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Edited December 6, 2019 by BunniBoi

[mmoh 66]

support!

Envy your bedroom lah!

[BunniBoi 12]

13 hours ago, mmoh said:

support!

Envy your bedroom lah!

Why har?? Big har?? 

Edited August 20, 2019 by BunniBoi

[mmoh 66]

21 hours ago, BunniBoi said:

Why har?? Big har?? 

very easy to organise the wardrobe, bed and bedside table.

[BunniBoi 12]

11 hours ago, mmoh said:

very easy to organise the wardrobe, bed and bedside table.

Ah i see...ya...coz very squarish... ?

[mmoh 66]

On 8/21/2019 at 7:14 AM, BunniBoi said:

Ah i see...ya...coz very squarish... ?

also the position of the bathroom door. for me, my bathroom door is in the middle of the wall so I cannot put wardrobe against the wall.

[BunniBoi 12]

11 hours ago, mmoh said:

also the position of the bathroom door. for me, my bathroom door is in the middle of the wall so I cannot put wardrobe against the wall.

Unless you seal your bathroom door, then you will have place your wardrobe against the wall. 

[mmoh 66]

12 hours ago, BunniBoi said:

Unless you seal your bathroom door, then you will have place your wardrobe against the wall. 

I didnt lor, so wardrobe is 90 degree on the other wall, so downgrade to super single bed lor.

Aiya, when u see it u will know.

u want to seal 1 of the door?

[BunniBoi 12]

On 8/23/2019 at 8:24 PM, mmoh said:

I didnt lor, so wardrobe is 90 degree on the other wall, so downgrade to super single bed lor.

Aiya, when u see it u will know.

u want to seal 1 of the door?

Yaya...will get to see it soon. 

Yes, I'm going to seal the toilet door at my bedroom. 

Edited August 27, 2019 by BunniBoi

[RyanYTH 87]

Wow nice to see your blog!!
Looking forward to your Key Collection day!
It should be the most magical moment!
All the best for your renovations!! ?

[BunniBoi 12]

13 hours ago, ryanyth said:

Wow nice to see your blog!!
Looking forward to your Key Collection day!
It should be the most magical moment!
All the best for your renovations!! ?

Thanks @ryanyth LOL, no update of my blog since Aug, coz still no news of the key collection. Haiz. ?

I also hope that my renovation will be a smooth sailing one. Cross fingers ?, pray hard ?

[BunniBoi 12]

Items purchased during SALES! (Updated on 4 Mar)

Hello Peeps, so sorry there is no update of my blog since Aug. I'm still waiting for HDB to notify me for the Key Collection (1st Qtr of 2020). So I decided to side track a bit and share some of the things I bought online during the recent sales. HAHA!

• Digital Door Lock – bought it on 27/08/2019.

Bought this digital door lock bundled from Lazada and the bundled consist of a Metal Gate lock (YDR50G) and Push and Pull Door lock (YMI70). The bundle also come with 2 free gifts - YSFT 25ET Safe ($159) + Smoke Detector ($73.9) but the down side of this free gift is that you need to redeem it personally at Kaki Bukit TechPark, within 2 months from the purchase date.

• During the 11.11 – I have bought the following items and I think I save quite a fair bit during the sales.
  • Frap Rainfall shower set at $87.0.
  • Frap Bathroom & Kitchen Tap at $36.70 and $27.90 respectively.
  • Dibea F20 Max Vacuum Cleaner at $188.0
  • Philips Azur Elite Steam Iron at $194.0
  • Philips Essential Ceiling light (Moire 16W) at $27.93 each
  • Philips Water Purifier at $187.11
  • Yeelight Crystal Sensory Mini Ceiling light at $25.90
  • Yale Digital Door Viewer at $131.33
  • Hanging Light for Dining area at $104.50
• During Black Friday Sales –I bought my rice cooker and Stand Mixer, I think I manage to grab a good deal for the Stand Mixer. Happy with my purchase. ?
  • Zojirushi - 1.0L NS-TSQ10 rice cooker at $188.0.
  • KitchenAid - 4.8L Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (Apple Green) at $549.0

A quick update on the things I have bought recently (not from 12.12).?

When I browsed through Gain City Website a couple of days/weeks ago and notice that there's an on-going sale on some of the home appliances.? The price for all the items I've shortlisted seems quite reasonable and within my budget.? On Sunday (5 Jan), I decided to head down to Gain City @ Marina Square to do some shopping. It happens that they are conducting a mini fair on weekends and the price is slightly lower than what it shows in their website (ranging from $10 - $100). So, I decided to place my order for the following items;

Gain City

1. Aircon - Daikin system 2 @ $2,689 (MKS65tVMG)
2. Build-in Oven - Brandt @ $1,249 (BXP6555B)
3. Gas Hob 2 burner - Brandt @ $359 (TG1482B-PUB)
4. Cooker Hood - Brandt @ $399 (AT1490X) new
5. 2 Door Fridge - Samsung @ $799 (RT35K553ASL/SS)
6. Washing Machine (front load) - Ssmsung @ $939 (WW90K6410QW)
7. 55" QLED Smart TV - Samsung @ $1,999 (QA55LS03RAKXXS)
8. 5.1CH Soundbar - Samsung @ $699 (HW-Q60R/XS) new

For item 2 to 5, there's a further discount of $310 in total by Gain City. I'm not sure if my purchase is the cheapest in town but I quite happy with my purchase, at least is much lower than what I have budgeted. ?

Other items purchased; 

1. 2-seater sofa - Bed & Basic @ $517
2. Dining table set - Castlery @ $1,380
3. Ceiling Fan with lights - Eco-Airx @ $569 new

Will update again when I buy more things. 

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Edited March 13, 2020 by BunniBoi

[Cranberries 8]

Hello!

I have been notified to collect my keys this month(Canberra) but I haven't the determination and "courage" to set on my choices and buy items during this year end sales period. 

The only item I got during Black Friday is a bathroom fitting which I had eyed for a long time and the discount was good. 

You must have a good space at your current home to stock up? My mum will "kill" me if I take up her precious storeroom space?

Just sharing my sequence of hdb notifications leading up to key collection for your reference. 

Oct 2019 - received notification to update Further Particulars on MyHdb Page. 

Dec 2019 - received notification to collect keys (hdb will only notify you one week prior to key collection date) 

Thus have you been notified to update your Particulars? That will give a bit of hint when you will be collecting keys.