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Rules, planning and hiring
Checklist · 7 min readBTO defects checklist
A room-by-room BTO defects checklist for key collection, how to report defects to the Building Service Centre within 1 month, and what is not a defect.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readBTO defects liability period
How HDB's 1-year defects liability period works for a new BTO flat: when to report, how the Building Service Centre handles repairs, and what comes after.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readBTO renovation sequence
The order of a BTO renovation in Singapore: defects check and permits first, then hacking, wiring and plumbing, carpentry, aircon and painting, cleaning last.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readCondo renovation rules
What rules apply to condo renovations: MCST by-laws and approval, works on common property, appearance and structure, demolition advice, noise and deposits.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readContractor disputes
What to do when a contractor in Singapore does poor work or overcharges: document it, negotiate in writing, then mediation or the Small Claims Tribunals.
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How-to · 7 min readHome fire alarms
Home fire alarm devices in HDB flats: when SCDF requires one, where to place it, what to look for when buying and how to test and maintain it.
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How-to · 7 min readSmell of gas
What to do if you smell gas at home in Singapore: EMA's steps, who to call, what not to touch and who may repair town gas pipes and appliances.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readGST on home services
GST on home service quotes in Singapore: what IRAS says about GST-inclusive prices, how to check registration and what nett or before-GST pricing means.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readHDB EASE programme
HDB's EASE programme for seniors: who qualifies, the grab bars, ramps, slip-resistant treatment and other items it installs, and how to apply online.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readHDB floor tile rules
HDB rules for changing bathroom and floor tiles: when a permit is needed, waterproofing and the 150mm upturn, overlaying tiles and the 3-year rule.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readHDB HIP: what it covers
What the HDB Home Improvement Programme covers, from essential repairs to optional and EASE items, the water test, what you pay, and timing your own renovation.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readHDB renovation hours
HDB's renovation hours for general works, noisy works and DIY jobs in a flat, the days noisy works are banned, and the other site rules to know.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readHDB renovation permit
Which renovation works in an HDB flat need an HDB permit, who applies, what to submit and the work hours to follow, based on HDB's own guidelines.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readHome repair scams to avoid
Common home repair scam patterns in Singapore: door-to-door 'HDB' repairs, deposits that vanish, prices that change on site. How to check, and what to do.
Read the guideChecklist · 7 min readMoving house checklist
A moving house checklist for Singapore: what to do weeks ahead, opening and closing SP Group and City Energy accounts, changing your IC address and move day.
Read the guideChecklist · 7 min readPost-renovation defects checklist
Post-renovation defects checklist for Singapore homes: what to inspect room by room, documents to collect and how to raise defects before the final payment.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readRenovation noise complaints
How to complain about a neighbour's renovation noise in an HDB flat or condo: the allowed hours, who handles feedback and the mediation steps to try first.
Read the guideChecklist · 7 min readResale flat inspection
A resale HDB flat inspection checklist: leaks, pipes, wiring and the DB box, windows, doors and aircon, and when to ask a professional before buying.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readSpalling concrete
Spalling concrete in an HDB flat: why ceilings crack and bulge, who is responsible for the repair, what to do while you wait and how to prevent it.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readTenant and landlord repairs
Who pays for repairs in a rented HDB flat under CEA's tenancy template: the minor repair clause, aircon servicing and repairs, and landlord consent.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readCheck a contractor's UEN and licences
Check a home-service company's UEN on Bizfile, match the licence to the job (LEW, PUB plumber, gas, windows, HDB renovation) and spot gaps before you pay.
Read the guideHow-to · 7 min readHDB repair responsibility
Which repairs an HDB flat owner arranges and pays for, what the Town Council maintains, and how leaks between flats and from common property are split.
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