Fred 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 Hi all, am a new member in this forum. Recently bought a resale flat. (Two 3 rm combine) .They call it 5I model to be exact. It is at original condition and need to renovate. Would like to know if anyone has any pic to share to provide some ideas on how to renovate this kind of flat as it has 2 kitchen/toilets/hall & 4 bedrms. The cost involved for this kind of house model as I believe it require much demolition works. Lastly any recommendation for ID or contractors. I seriously need ideas on how to reconfigure the house. My budget is looking at 40k for reno, not too sure if it is sufficient. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamez 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 Hi all, am a new member in this forum. Recently bought a resale flat. (Two 3 rm combine) .They call it 5I model to be exact. It is at original condition and need to renovate. Would like to know if anyone has any pic to share to provide some ideas on how to renovate this kind of flat as it has 2 kitchen/toilets/hall & 4 bedrms. The cost involved for this kind of house model as I believe it require much demolition works. Lastly any recommendation for ID or contractors. I seriously need ideas on how to reconfigure the house. My budget is looking at 40k for reno, not too sure if it is sufficient.Spamchop and welcome to renotalk Fred! Maybe u can post some pictures of the raw house then the others can see and imagine what u will be doing...If u r interested I can PM u my ID/contractors number... !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
candyprincess 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 hi jus curious, where is ur flat located and hw much did u get it for ??? btw welcome ! !! do attach picss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 welcome to renotalk yes i'm also curious where is your new place first things first, you must decide if you need two kitchensif not you might want to consider changing it into a MBR insteadso you'll have a huge living, 1 kitchen, 4 common BRs and a MBRgood if you have elderly folks who need to have a bathroom in their roomdo post some pix of your new purchase for us to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 Spamchop and welcome to renotalk Fred! Maybe u can post some pictures of the raw house then the others can see and imagine what u will be doing...If u r interested I can PM u my ID/contractors number... Yes. pls email me your ID at manlazy2001@yahoo.com.sg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantona7 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 Spam Chop from Cantona7 Welcome to the right place. I also nvr been to or see any of these unit before, so veri eager to look at ur pics. Btw if u are interested I can pm u my id contact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 hi jus curious, where is ur flat located and hw much did u get it for ??? btw welcome ! do attach picssAt Serangoon Central area, bought for 300 plusK.No pic at the moment as yet to recd the keys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 wow that's really worth ithad my eyes on one such flat but the owner wanted $440k value and $40k COVthat was before the property bubble somemore do you aiming for some basic renovation or to revamp the whole place?have been to see some units where they change the whole configuration Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamez 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 Hello Fred, you've got mail... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christinetan 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 Hi Fred, I get what you mean coz my parents are thinking of selling their JUMBO in woodlands (172 sqm) now which is made of one 4-room and one 3-room back then and i was thinking "wah, the buyer if want to renovate nice nice must hack like xiao lor.." hee... my room was actually a kitchen and so i have a balcony (which was a service balcony previously)If you like the idea of having 2 kitchens, maybe u can make one into a wet cum heavy cooking kitchen and the other into a dry pantry/ laudry area... i think it's quite cool... Hi applefreak... WAH, $440 + 40K! In which area? Really haha... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 hehehe, it's in chinatownnow the prices lagi crazya normal 3-rm with utility is asking $410k that's why i think fred really got himself a good deal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 Hi Fred, I get what you mean coz my parents are thinking of selling their JUMBO in woodlands (172 sqm) now which is made of one 4-room and one 3-room back then and i was thinking "wah, the buyer if want to renovate nice nice must hack like xiao lor.." hee... my room was actually a kitchen and so i have a balcony (which was a service balcony previously)If you like the idea of having 2 kitchens, maybe u can make one into a wet cum heavy cooking kitchen and the other into a dry pantry/ laudry area... i think it's quite cool... Hi applefreak... WAH, $440 + 40K! In which area? Really haha...Thks for sharing your idea, will seriously consider. Do you have any pics to share on your room which has a balcony ? Mine is not as big, only 128sqm. Probably will only have 1 kitchen. Hi applefreak, maybe $440 + 40k is for high floor, prime location plus renovated. Mine is only on 5th floor and already close to 30 yrs. Original state. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 wow that's really worth ithad my eyes on one such flat but the owner wanted $440k value and $40k COVthat was before the property bubble somemore :jawdrop:do you aiming for some basic renovation or to revamp the whole place?have been to see some units where they change the whole configuration I intend to reconfigure the whole place but do not know how high the cost will go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fteocs 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 Hmm I am currently sourcing for Di for my 3rm reno....really depends on what you want to do.If change all floorings, hacking, rewiring and carpentry like kitchen, wardobe, console ....with your floor area....40k dont looks promising....if got ID quote you that or lower you also have to be careful.Enjoy...its tiring really. I dont know about you , I am all alone in the process, so mentally and physically tired.Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted August 1, 2007 hi guess the location played a big partthe flat i was bioing was right above chinatown mrt maybe you want to consider going for a contractorthe only difference between an ID and a contractor is one do design and the other don'tthe cordination, the advice of practicality is all thereme went for contractor coz i want my home to be exactly the way i want it, and not something that 'someone' copied from magazines if you dun mind, maybe you can share some details on the occupant of this flat i.e. age and relationship so that we can give you some suggestions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
