Our home is under renovation. We are living there. Imagine the mess and inconvenience with the ongoing work! I have been planning to renovate the house for years. Then came the outbreak of Covid-19. When the pandemic finally stabilized, the two children were sitting for their public exams. At times, I would frown at the discolored ceilings and chipped doors. One day, I … [Read more...]
Renovation do’s and don’ts
Here is an abstract of the interview by Lisa Ang from Property $ense. … [Read more...]
6 ways to add value to your property
We are fortunate to have Andrew Esmonde-White, COO and Co-Founder of Kluje, to speak in the upcoming Smart Landlords vs Smart Tenants Education Seminar. Below is a blog post from Andrew where he shares with property owners how smart touch-ups can add value to their properties. 6 ways to add value to your property (by Andrew Esmonde-White) In the current market, it’s all … [Read more...]
Dealing with renovation contractors (part II)
There are other tips of managing your working relationship with renovation contractors. Some of them I learned from experience, others simply by trial and error. Be firm with contractors I echo with the advice in Margaret Heffernan’s The Naked Truth: A Working Woman's Manifesto on Business and What Really Matters, Once you’ve hired a contractor and negotiated a budget, … [Read more...]
Dealing with renovation contractors (part I)
Are you renovating your house to make it in time for Chinese New Year? I have done four major renovations and countless fixing projects for my properties in Singapore. Over the years, I manage to find at least one good electrician, plumber, carpenter, handyman, etc. But for whatever reason – perhaps it's because I'm unlucky, or maybe it's simply the nature of the business - … [Read more...]