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Hi all I recently done with renovation with one ID film with 9.5 score in HomeTrust. It does come with numerical issue where I need to step in to get my renovation done in Aug2025. However, I still haven get back my additional balance until now. Appreciate if anyone can provide me how to get my hard earn money back? th...

So I just got back two sky high quotes from interior design firms X & Y for my 4-room resale HDB around 93sqm, and I'm kinda shocked lah. They're asking for an arm and a leg for basic works! Our requirements are to have flooring, functional kitchen cabinets, some entry way storage, wardrobes for master and have both ba...

Wondering which is more cost effective? For context I'm renovating a 5 room whole house. Got lots of cupboards and beds to throw or otherwise store in rented storage. Anyone who has some experience to share on this? Another option is to sell, but doubt anyone wants them as they're too bulky and need to hire movers.

Hi i am looking to renovate my house but due to not able to get a place to stay during the renovation period has put me off to start renovation. Staying with relatives is not possible and the short team rental place must also be pet friendly. I have spoken to few property agent and all says the same thing minimum must...

Came across a term in my renovation contract that threw me off. It's about a "progressive payment schedule" with 25% deposit upfront. Followed by 40% and 30% and then a final 5% upon completion. Is this standard practice? Feels a bit daunting to navigate as a first-timer. Anything else I should be looking out for?

Hi All, my first post. My question doesn't fit in any of the forum categories so I'm hoping someone who's been through this can share some light. I have an old original 70 year old semi-D (land 4800, build up 1400 estimated). Currently thinking of either A&A (50% additional floor area), reconstruct, or going the full n...

Hey everyone, I finally managed to get a finalised date for collecting the keys of my new flat. Speaking to a few ID now for confirmation and inquiring about getting a reno loan and I realised that the interest rates have gone up quite a bit compared to last year? Last year I remember still have banks offering around 2...

Hi guys, how much more above valuation would u be willing to pay for a well-renovated resale flat? We had encountered a resale flat that we liked very much, but it was quoted more than 60k above the latest transaction. According to the owner, their reno has cost more than 100k, although it was over 10 years ago. The l...

Need some help on an issue here, my designer has proposed the design for our new home and has also recommended a few shops for furniture and appliances. She mentioned that it is not compulsory for me to purchase from these vendors, but will be recommended as they will fit the style and design proposed better. As I am r...

May I ask around if anybody knows if it is common practice for IDs to bill for additional payment after signing contract?  For my home renovation, we had to make a few changes to some of the dimensions during the progress of the works which the ID agreed. However, it wasn't made explicitly clear by the ID that the chan...