hi hi. I've been reading all the blogs in here for a few months already, and finally got up the courage to be a member. I just got my place at Toa Payoh, third-hand, but not moving in yet, cos previous owner asked to extend their stay to reno their new place.

Chop Chop.

You've got a big hall there.

yup. I house-hunted between Bishan & Toa Payoh for 3 months before settling for this apartment. Made an offer on the same day that I saw it. House is more than 20 years old, second owner has maintained it very well, so not planning to do anymore than change some light fittings and go over the house with a coat of paint.

At least that's my current plan. Been looking at all the fab reno ideas posted here, and it's been very hard to resist the thought of doing a major overhaul

*welcome welcome*

Wah what a long living!! And you can actually cordon off to make your own service area.. nice nice!!

Time is bad, do necessary item can liao.

Welcome to the big family!!!

Wah, what a long dinning hall !!! Maybe can consider to convert one part to a study room.

hello all. thanks for the warm welcome

Previous owner had already converted the small room along common corridor into study room w glass & wood panelled doors, so I'm leaving it as it it. Long hall is great cos I can have very distinct dining and living area.

Kitchen

I want to replace the pendant light. I love this one, but it doesn't go with the look. This one goes better, but looks so old-fashion!

I don't have many pictures of the the place. The last time I went, jus b4 the 2nd appt, I only took pictures of lights that I need to change.

Living room lights before

Change to

Hehe, mi spam chop too! Congrates on ur new place!

Yeah, looks very big. And ur MBR also big. Yah, it's very hard to resist temptation and do only the necessary. My hb and I are trying to resist well.

spam chop

your new place got a lot of potential leh

can do so many different things to suit different needs

great choice :wub:

yup. I house-hunted between Bishan & Toa Payoh for 3 months before settling for this apartment. Made an offer on the same day that I saw it. House is more than 20 years old, second owner has maintained it very well, so not planning to do anymore than change some light fittings and go over the house with a coat of paint.

At least that's my current plan. Been looking at all the fab reno ideas posted here, and it's been very hard to resist the thought of doing a major overhaul

Hehe, we also looking around Toa Payoh & Bishan areas from January 08. At the end we bought a 4S unit @ Bishan. No choice, we love heartland but bigger units at these areas are very very ex.

One thing about houses @ these area, most of the them are very old... If well maintained, the owner will demand very high COV.

By the way, your unit seems very nice eh... congrate!!!

Edited December 2, 200817 yr by lakaik

the kitchen looks not bad leh .. cant wait to see the pic of whole house

Congrats!! The kitchen really well maintained. Look forward to more pics!

Yap! agree... house in good condition still... I wonder how much is the valuation and the COV?

Yap! agree... house in good condition still... I wonder how much is the valuation and the COV?

hv PM-d u.. it's not a secret, but I guess no need to let pple know if they don't want/need to know

Congrats to your home. I agree with you it good to renovate within one means during this bad times =) I also intend to do minimal reno for my new flat. Is your contractor good? Me still looking around.