Potatoes, my em comes with a squarish yard (balcony) that links to the kitchen and living room. Level 1 has a bedroom too, which has been hecked for dining area. Is this gen 2? Cov for this unit is 20k. Decided to go with it cos I like the place plus low cov.

Finally exercised my option! :-) It's gonna be a long wait for appts. Potatoes, the unit I bought is low floor near Tampines Central. I think it's a good deal, my immediate neighbour just did a valuation and it has gone up by 10k. Next Step: Reno. I have an idea of what I want, thus I do not need an id. Does anyone have good contacts for Reno? Good workmanship, prompt delivery and reasonable costings. Appreciate if you could share the contacts. Cheers!

Did U bought unit at 9xx series low floor? mind tell us how much u bought? cov paid?

Edited March 31, 201214 yr by chrislam

Congrates!

First check with HDB whether your block is fixed with high pressure omps. If yes, then u can have two conpressor

Second, a second aircon unit required a 9k BTU to service a room of 4000x 4000

Hope my research helps.

Hello Everyone,

I am a new EM owner myself, this place is a valuable resource for reno ideas and advice for all embarking on their reno journey.

My reno is expecting to start on 30 April, hope everything will be smooth.

Edited March 31, 201214 yr by EMRENO

Potatoes, my em comes with a squarish yard (balcony) that links to the kitchen and living room. Level 1 has a bedroom too, which has been hecked for dining area. Is this gen 2? Cov for this unit is 20k. Decided to go with it cos I like the place plus low cov.

Yes, that is Gen 2.... Your COV is low.Good for u, so u have more $$$ to renovate your place. U started ur tblog?

Cleong, I just found out that the unit at our blk that is asking for 700k belongs to one of my neighbours. I saw the agent bringing buyers to view the unit. The unit was nicely done up about 3 yrs ago. The couple told me that they spent more than 120k in renovation cost in total........

Potatoes: Any pics to show of this unit?

Potatoes: Any pics to show of this unit?

Pictures only, no link to the listing... Hoping to maintain some degree of privacy of our block number

Edited April 1, 201214 yr by cleong

Pictures only, no link to the listing... Hoping to maintain some degree of privacy of our block number

Thanks for the pics bro. You would make a tidy pile if you sell your unit now ya? I prefer your reno.

But prices still seem to be going strong. An EA in my neighborhood on a relatively high floor just sold for $900k recently. Think is a record for my neighborhood but then the floor area is fairly big at 157 sqm.

Thanks for the pics bro. You would make a tidy pile if you sell your unit now ya? I prefer your reno.

But prices still seem to be going strong. An EA in my neighborhood on a relatively high floor just sold for $900k recently. Think is a record for my neighborhood but then the floor area is fairly big at 157 sqm.

I know what you mean, and thanks but it has after all been lived in for a number of years, which does add to the clutter and dilutes the original design intent of the 100k reno! Plus, design trends have moved on... I just hope that I have made my design timeless enough, but clutter is starting to creep into the house despite my best efforts at throwing stuff out. I mean, you do have to keep receipts and warranty cards don't you???

In any case, we don't plan to realize the paper profits, as we still have another 3 years of Minimum Occupancy Period to see through, and we don't see ourselves upgrading to a smaller and more expensive condominium unit (the next logical upgrade, although I deem it a downgrade in terms of interior quality of living). A landed property is out of our reach too, so it looks like this is a keeper for us. Better to save up for our retirement nest egg.

Edited April 1, 201214 yr by cleong

In any case, we don't plan to realize the paper profits, as we still have another 3 years of Minimum Occupancy Period to see through, and we don't see ourselves upgrading to a smaller and more expensive condominium unit (the next logical upgrade, although I deem it a downgrade in terms of interior quality of living). A landed property is out of our reach too, so it looks like this is a keeper for us. Better to save up for our retirement nest egg.

Wow, u sound exactly like my hubby!! He also said that moving closer to town to stay in a condo with a smaller area would be a downgrade to him, while moving further from town to stay in a bigger area would be a downgrade to me... so it also looks like we will be staying in our unit for a while. My fengshui master predicted that we would move out in a few years tho, so let's see.

I think no matter how timeless the reno is, after a few years of wear and tear the entire place has to be done up again. Read a comment that kitchens only last about 8 years. Dunno how true that is.

Potatoes, I haven't started t-blog. Will do so after I ask for quotations in Jun. Still surfing around for ideas :-)

Wow, u sound exactly like my hubby!! He also said that moving closer to town to stay in a condo with a smaller area would be a downgrade to him, while moving further from town to stay in a bigger area would be a downgrade to me... so it also looks like we will be staying in our unit for a while. My fengshui master predicted that we would move out in a few years tho, so let's see.

I think no matter how timeless the reno is, after a few years of wear and tear the entire place has to be done up again. Read a comment that kitchens only last about 8 years. Dunno how true that is.

Did you guys read about the 200 over dead pigeons found in a Potong Pasir HDB maisonette during reno? Super gross right?

If I stay on the top floor, I'll be super paranoid if my place also got dead things above me man. Super super gross... yucks.

http://news.asiaone.com/print/News/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20120330-336753.html

Pictures only, no link to the listing... Hoping to maintain some degree of privacy of our block number

Not sure if owners mangaed to close at that price.

I agree with adidaem that your reno looks better.

Potatoes, I haven't started t-blog. Will do so after I ask for quotations in Jun. Still surfing around for ideas :-)

June? U still have alot oftime. All the best to your search for your ideal ID.

Did you guys read about the 200 over dead pigeons found in a Potong Pasir HDB maisonette during reno? Super gross right?

If I stay on the top floor, I'll be super paranoid if my place also got dead things above me man. Super super gross... yucks.

http://news.asiaone....330-336753.html

Extremely gross ...... Disgusting!