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In this video, I talk about my experience with renovating my 2room HDB flat in 2021 and working with an interior designer. Back when I was embarking on this project, I knew absolutely nothing, so I hope this can help clarify some of the processes and steps if you're starting your renovation journey too.
➡ Notion template ($5)
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OTHER YOUTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONED:
– Part 1: How I Bought a Resale HDB ➡ • How I Bought a Resale HDB at 24 y/o a...
– Part 2: (this video!)
– Part 3: House Tour ➡ • My Minimalist 2Room HDB Flat | House...
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
1:17 Consolidating finances
2:15 Research & Plan
7:45 Get quotes from interior design firms
14:06 Make lists of what you need
16:56 Summary of costs
18:04 Other important things to take note
20:14 Timeline for renovation & movingin
22:47 Notion template
25:16 Learning points
Alas, this video is not sponsored, and all opinions are my own.
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Floor plan:
– Official HDB floor plan: https://services2.hdb.gov.sg/webapp/B...
– How to read HDB floor plan: https://qanvast.com/sg/articles/howt...
✏ Useful lists & resources:
– Qanvast: https://qanvast.com/sg
– Seedly: https://blog.seedly.sg/category/home...
Hiring an ID:
– 5 Reasons Why You Should Hire An ID! (Chiouhuey): • 5 Reasons Why You Should Hire An ID!
– Qanvast free quotes: https://qanvast.com/sg/quoterequest
⚡ Utilities:
– How to set up utilities with SP group: https://blog.seedly.sg/spservicesut...
– Open Electricity Market (OEM): https://blog.seedly.sg/electricityre...
WiFi:
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Home insurance :
– Seedly’s Home Insurance comparison: https://blog.seedly.sg/homeinsurance...
– NTUC Income Enhanced Home Insurance: https://www.income.com.sg/enhancedho...
Update your address:
– Update ICA: https://www.ica.gov.sg/documents/ic/u...
Recommended companies:
Interior Design company: Obsessed Design Studio (ID name: Shu)
– Website: https://www.obsessed.com.sg/
– Qanvast page: https://qanvast.com/sg/interiordesig...
– Instagram: / obsesseddesignstudio
Movers: Shalom Movers
– Website: https://shalom.com.sg/
Curtains & Blinds: Blinds Guru
– Website: https://blindsguru.com.sg/
– Facebook: / blindsgurusg
✏ RESOURCES:
– Budget Template (go to "File → Make a copy" to be able to edit the template) ➡ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
– Homebuying and Renovaton Notion template ➡ https://payhip.com/b/mMWzY'>https://payhip.com/b/mMWzY
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