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[pirated]

jetsetter:

Yes marble, granite will have water seeping thru from the ground. Had to engage pp to do chemical washing to remove those ugly patches. I'm aware of proper waterproofing, as I've done partial A&A before. Just worried abt wood warping due to fluctuations of ground temp.

600x600 matte homogenous tiles can be another alternative for a more contemp look.

Anyway, this shd be under Renotalk. OT...

Is a common misconception about seepage of groundwater to the marble. Honest contractors would have used water proofing cement on the ground slab and further water proof it before laying the marble. Also the marble should be painted with sealant before laying.

About timber warping - it is due to kiln dried fast drying timber instead of naturally dried timber which takes longer production time.

To cater for temperature fluctuations the gaps between the tiles or timber cannot be too tight and the right type of glue is important for timber

[jetsetter]

pirated:

Only 999 years ... as if you live to a thousand years ... for you 888 years good enuf

Are you cursing me?

For $3-3.5mil I meant. There're some F/H landed of that same amt too. And some fire sales in that range too! :torchme:

[pirated]

jetsetter:

pirated:

Only 999 years ... as if you live to a thousand years ... for you 888 years good enuf

Are you cursing me?

For $3-3.5mil I meant. There're some F/H landed of that same amt too. And some fire sales in that range too! :torchme:

Choi! Blessing u 888!

F/H landed $3.5m considered cheap if the land is not less than 1800 sqft, esp if there is at least two storeys on it. These days every one tends to max out on the permissible built up area, with attic as big as a 4 room HDB flat

[Coolkidsrock2]

jetsetter:

pirated:

Only 999 years ... as if you live to a thousand years ... for you 888 years good enuf

Are you cursing me?

For $3-3.5mil I meant. There're some F/H landed of that same amt too. And some fire sales in that range too! :torchme:

Semi-d even and still negotiable. :imcool:

[MrsKiasu]

Any idea what is the cost of tearing down an existing house, say a 2 storey house with about a 2000sqft built in area?


The $350psf to $450psf is only for building a new home, I believe.

If can get $1k psf of land, for a 1800sqft land and a new house with built in of 2000sqft. The cost will be $1.8m (land) + 2000psfx$450psf = $2.7m (before adding cost of tearing down)? If that is the case, then it is a good price compared to many condos ...or were there any mistakes in my calculations

[pirated]

MrsKiasu:

Any idea what is the cost of tearing down an existing house, say a 2 storey house with about a 2000sqft built in area?


The $350psf to $450psf is only for building a new home, I believe.

If can get $1k psf of land, for a 1800sqft land and a new house with built in of 2000sqft. The cost will be $1.8m (land) + 2000psfx$450psf = $2.7m (before adding cost of tearing down)? If that is the case, then it is a good price compared to many condos ...or were there any mistakes in my calculations

Cost of demolishing is included in the psf building cost

[jetsetter]

pirated:

MrsKiasu:

Any idea what is the cost of tearing down an existing house, say a 2 storey house with about a 2000sqft built in area?


The $350psf to $450psf is only for building a new home, I believe.

If can get $1k psf of land, for a 1800sqft land and a new house with built in of 2000sqft. The cost will be $1.8m (land) + 2000psfx$450psf = $2.7m (before adding cost of tearing down)? If that is the case, then it is a good price compared to many condos ...or were there any mistakes in my calculations

Cost of demolishing is included in the psf building cost

I suppose with that kind of land area (1600-1800sqft typical for inter-terr), and plot ratio up to 3, A&A should cost you $1 mil thereabt (incl arch, PE, QS etc)??? Am I right?

If it's extensive Recon (adding GFA), maybe $600k-1 mil in today's mkt?

If it's just simple Recon, not sure half a mil can \"gao dim\" these days.

[Coolkidsrock2]

Is foundation necessary for a 2-3 storey landed? Is it included in the indicative range you provided? If No, how much more?


I have seen land on slopes with very high retaining walls. Presume got to check the condition of this very carefully.

Any other funny things that we need to look out for which may increase costs substantially?

[jetsetter]

pirated:

F/H landed $3.5m considered cheap if the land is not less than 1800 sqft, esp if there is at least two storeys on it. These days every one tends to max out on the permissible built up area, with attic as big as a 4 room HDB flat

Yes, most livable ones I viewed were around this $3-4 mil range too. But we're starting to see some \"lelongs\" at ~$2+mil for more dilapidated or early 1980s type of ppties released in the market. I think ppty prices will be falling further.

Maxing out is very common these days and many are blatantly violating BCA regulations by extending their patio, awnings to the edge of their fence, esp those backyard to backyard terraces.

[jetsetter]

Coolkidsrock2:

Is foundation necessary for a 2-3 storey landed? Is it included in the indicative range you provided? If No, how much more?


I have seen land on slopes with very high retaining walls. Presume got to check the condition of this very carefully.

Any other funny things that we need to look out for which may increase costs substantially?

Better have foundation! So many MRT and road tunnels being dug by govt.

Need to run soil tests. Structural enggr will take care of it.

I'm curious abt basement carpark costs.