Should you opt for the “better” but more expensive ID?
Don’t forget about this important intangible “cost” that you must value
Make sure your renovation payment is paid to a business account
Don’t give the ID the opportunity to run way with your money
How will the 1% GST increase affect my renovation cost now and in 2024?
What we fear is not the 1% GST increase, it’s the subsequent profiteering
Understand your renovation quotation [part 4 of 4]
How renovation firms are “hiding” their profit right now
Understand your renovation quotation [part 3 of 4]
Tiling and carpentry provide a glimpse of how expensive the renovation firm is
Understand your renovation quotation [part 2 of 4]
Make sure every single thing is in black and white. This seems obvious, but this is the most important safeguard for you.
Understand your renovation quotation [part 1 of 4]
You must be prepared to spend at least an hour to analyse each quotation. Refrain from making conclusions based on the final quoted amount.
Why is renovating a condo more expensive than a HDB
You can’t directly compare HDB & condo pricing
How to tell if the renovation firm is more expensive
Tell-tale signs before you even meet them
Not all IDs will oversee your renovation end-to-end
Sometimes, the execution is passed to a project manager
Go for site visits before you renovate
You absolutely must do this before you engage an ID/contractor!