Hi All,

I have just booked a 3-room flat through HDB's Monthly Balloting Exercise last week.

16 Feb 08 - Booked a 3-room flat under Monthly Balloting Exercise.

Now its a waiting game.... Anyone has any idea how long does it take to get the keys for the new flat?

Any recommendations for an ID?

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usually it'll take max 3mths for you to get the keys if it's an existing block

Hi All,

I have just booked a 3-room flat through HDB's Monthly Balloting Exercise last week.

16 Feb 08 - Booked a 3-room flat under Monthly Balloting Exercise.

Now its a waiting game.... Anyone has any idea how long does it take to get the keys for the new flat?

Any recommendations for an ID?

wow ur lucky!!

hi neighbour

welcome to reno t-blog

hi neighbour

welcome to reno t-blog

Thanks... I can't wait to get the keys to my flat and begin the reno...

Any advice on how should I embark on the reno journey? What to look out for when choosing an ID/Contractor etc etc...

Any advice would help! Thanks in advance!

Thanks... I can't wait to get the keys to my flat and begin the reno...

Any advice on how should I embark on the reno journey? What to look out for when choosing an ID/Contractor etc etc...

Any advice would help! Thanks in advance!

these factors are headache: need to chose between some of it

1) Cost

2) getting along well with ID/contractor

3) Worksmanship

eg. if u found someone good in point 2 and 3, but point 1 is high, u may think twice

eg. if u found someone good in point 1, ie cheapest quote, point 3 may pull your decision down

its not easy to find someone with 1+2+3

its advisable u get many quotes to compare. i have some friends who got 20over quotes to compare. some get abt 10quotes. getting quotes is tiring

the rest of the advice, some other forum members will help u.

Thanks... I can't wait to get the keys to my flat and begin the reno...

Any advice on how should I embark on the reno journey? What to look out for when choosing an ID/Contractor etc etc...

Any advice would help! Thanks in advance!

hi neighbour,

welcome. finally found someone in 3-room. which block are you in?

my advise to you is to start early. give yourself lots of time so that you will not be rushed into decisions. get plently of quotes. it's easy nowadays with email. then slowly go thru their quotes. meet as many IDs/contractors as your time permit. it's a long and tedious journey. but you will feel a sense of achievement after everything is completed. !!

Hi Neighbour,

I am at Blk 26A, 19th Floor. I saw your 3D pics, its very nice. Hope to see your reno works turn out well.

I went to the flat and saw house agents are already advertising to rent/buy a flat there? I thought we need to wait at least 5 years before even considering of selling..... Most people have not even move in yet.. hahaha... CrazY Property Market nowadays!

I just got my HLE and AHG today... wonder how much longer for the keysss..........

Edited March 1, 200818 yr by tingkap

I just got my HLE and AHG today... wonder how much longer for the keysss..........

Call up HDB to pester them to give u a key collection date which is normally within 1 to 2 weeks.

If they refuse, tell them u have to go oversea and hope to get the keys before u leave SG.

Hmm if i remember right, you'd may need to wait at least a week after getting your AHG that is. 'Cos after AHG is credited into the account, it takes time to prepare all the necessary paperwork for the appointment date. It was like this for me also but the wait for the notification really took so long that I literally was looking for letters in the mailbox everyday.

I only found out abt my notification online as the mail reaches you later at a date before the key collection appointment. I think you'd should check online at the HDB site where you'd can log in with your singpass better. Or at least check with the officer in charge

Welcome TINK!!

Do remember, get as many quotes as possible.

Good Luck!!

HAPPY

Hi Neighbour,

I am at Blk 26A, 19th Floor. I saw your 3D pics, its very nice. Hope to see your reno works turn out well.

I went to the flat and saw house agents are already advertising to rent/buy a flat there? I thought we need to wait at least 5 years before even considering of selling..... Most people have not even move in yet.. hahaha... CrazY Property Market nowadays!

ha... we are in the same blk.

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Edited March 1, 200818 yr by makemefly

YAY!

Looked up HDB website and saw the status...

Your appointment to sign the Agreement for Lease and Take Possession of the new flat is on 25 Mar 2008

The heat is on... got two quotes from 2 IDs... trying to get more... any recommendations?