angielim

Think it should be 2k including all the patch work..previous owners drilled a lot of holes.. !!

Yeah lor...worried they don't remove properly..then really headache They said inclusive of doors, pipes and other stuff which requires painting...didn't really have much time to check out market rates though.. Near Salvation Army.. Paid around 470k for it...you just bought yours too?

It's in Bishan..they have wallpapers for the WHOLE house! Will cost $700 to remove all of them and another 2k to repaint everything!

Thank you!! I like the way you take your pictures!! Look really pro! How's your reno progressing? Looks like a major overhaul! Errrr.......dunno leh...haven't really decide...having a headache too..since have to keep some of the old decor to cut costs, quite difficult to decide on a design.. !! Will leave the headache to my ID!! Haven't seen any designs from him yet though...still awaiting reno loan's approval! Can save a lot of $$$ on flooring and the stairs lor...but would still like to do it up to my liking...I kinda like modern zen..spacious and not too cluttered..

Yup! 3rd owner! Wahh..you can see that from the pictures! I can't decide about the jacuzzi too.. Think it must be the flash lights making the tiles look brighter..it was renovated 5-6 years back..so actually it looks quite new..they spent 90-100k on renovation and furnishings!!!! Marble flooring, solid wood staircase railings...all fittings and furnishings look really expensive..but not too my taste and liking..it's kinda classical.. But they'll be moving most of the things, including the lightings..so I have to buy a lot of things too... Thank you!! Feeling really excited about doing up the house!! Think all 1st time owners feel the same way right?

Hehee...yeah! Will post more pics soon! Previous owner expected to move out next week...

Same here..forgot about the cleaning part..come to think of it now..may have to be a 'slave' to my house...hhaha

Close-up of cornices..would love to have downlights...but removing them and installing false ceiling will burn a big hole in my pocket..any advice?

hehe...it's 151sqm...can't imagine the cleaning though...can train my muscles Clean them one by one??? It's too high up in the ceiling! Have to buy a super long ladder to do that!

It was bare and the flooring are concrete!! My mum have the photo somewhere i think...must go dig...haha

Kitchen cabinets. Will be removing all the old cabinets.. Will be keeping this chandelier..anyone knows who can I go to to restore it? It looks tarnished and really dusty..anyone has tips on cleaning them? Can't imagine washing the crystals one by one.. 2nd floor landing..common bathroom right in the middle, MBR on the left and 2 bedrooms on the right.. All 3 toilets look like that...kinda dark for me..FSM said dark colours not good for us..advised us to use green and keep it clean and fresh..that means i have to hack all the 3 toilets!! Which means...it's going to cost a bomb! And a waste too...that's a jazzuci!!! With nice shower screens! My ID said they can't keep them if i'm going to hack the wall and floor tiles...anyone did that before? Cornices around the whole house..trying to cut costs..will keep them too..don't really like the colours..maybe white-washing it will look better?

We are going to start renovations early next month for our first house! Now still waiting for previous owner to move out..and waiting for reno loan's approval!! Can't wait to move in! Don't really have chance to take much photos yet..here are some 1st! The layout is quite different from most EM though..the previous owner hacked away the balcony door and the study room on the 1st floor, wished they didn't remove the room..don't wan to spend $ constructing back the room now.. The stairs with a small ledge by the side (where the books are...think will have to build something there to prevent my nieces and nephews to walk on it!) Dining area...the area near the window was the balcony..they removed the sliding doors and extended the dining area..the rubbish chute is near the window..don't really like it to be so far away from the kitchen.. There are 2 different flooring though..the darker tiles covered the area where the balcony used to be, was thinking of building a bar counter here to divide the area..so the floor doesn't look so weird 2nd entrance to the kitchen, can see the common toilet too

My parent's 2nd house is an EM too...it comes without anything..still remembered running up and down the stairs without railings with my bro before renovation started...scaring my parents in the process.. Kinda reminds me of my shildhood years...that's why must buy an EM!!

No leh, I just bought a resale..they will only get the cpf $ back a week after..then they can proceed with the purchase of their flat..that's why they requested to stay for another month or so..to allow them time to renovate their new flat.. My reno can only start later...cos they moving out just before the lunar 7th month...

Anyone can PM me what are the companies to avoid? Thanks!

Anyone saw the news today? "Bad service still key problem with renovation contractors" Can read it here: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin.../274560/1/.html To think that the company has a CaseTrust mark and is also accredited by the Renovation and Decoration Advisory Centre (RADAC)! Anyone knows what's this company?

Thanks Ben!

Received it with thanks! I'll only get my keys in June..and the owners requested to stay for another month or so..I'll just take my time to look around all the IDs all of you recommend! Feeling really excited when I see all your renovated houses!!

Hi! Can someone PM me Kelvin's number? Thanks a lot!

Hi! Can someone PM me Benedict's contact? Thanks a lot!