Renovation

More housing sales, Lunar New Year boost renovation business

The renovation business in Singapore is experiencing a boom, all thanks to the hot property market and coming Lunar New Year. Some contractors have seen business increase by 20 per cent from the last quarter of 2009. The new year period is traditionally a boom time for contractors as homeowners usually want to refurbish in time for the Lunar New Year. But more renovations mean the work takes a longer...

Check before you renovate

Radac’s here to help, but consumers should ensure contractor is accredited first We refer to the letter “Renovation Aggravation” by Raymond Ng (April 29). Radac was set up by the Consumer’s Association of Singapore (Case) in 1986 to provide greater control in the renovation industry. Recognising Radac’s importance, growth and capability, Case’s Central Committee recommended that Radac...

Renovation aggravation

Radac-accredited company refused to use the Radac Standard Contract About three weeks ago, I was sourcing for home renovation contractors. After performing some due diligence and referring to the Singapore National Registry of Accredited Renovators 2007 - a book given to purchasers by the Housing and Development Board (HDB) on the day of the final sales transaction - I contacted a company that was a...

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