Try to install your toilet bowl towards the end of the reno
Install too early at your own risk
Should you opt for the “better” but more expensive ID?
Don’t forget about this important intangible “cost” that you must value
Make sure your renovation payment is paid to a business account
Don’t give the ID the opportunity to run way with your money
How will the 1% GST increase affect my renovation cost now and in 2024?
What we fear is not the 1% GST increase, it’s the subsequent profiteering
Understand your renovation quotation [part 4 of 4]
How renovation firms are “hiding” their profit right now
Understand your renovation quotation [part 3 of 4]
Tiling and carpentry provide a glimpse of how expensive the renovation firm is
Understand your renovation quotation [part 2 of 4]
Make sure every single thing is in black and white. This seems obvious, but this is the most important safeguard for you.
Understand your renovation quotation [part 1 of 4]
You must be prepared to spend at least an hour to analyse each quotation. Refrain from making conclusions based on the final quoted amount.
Why is renovating a condo more expensive than a HDB
You can’t directly compare HDB & condo pricing
How to tell if the renovation firm is more expensive
Tell-tale signs before you even meet them
Not all IDs will oversee your renovation end-to-end
Sometimes, the execution is passed to a project manager
Go for site visits before you renovate
You absolutely must do this before you engage an ID/contractor!