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3 tips that can save you from a renovation nightmare
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You can avoid being taken for a ride on renovations if you know the prevailing cost for such work.
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SINGAPORE - Most of us compare prices when we shop online but when it comes to forking out for big-ticket items such as a home renovation, we often stick with the first and only contractor we see.
But getting quotes for such important work makes sense. There are good reasons why government agencies and companies make tender exercises compulsory for most projects – no one likes to be overcharged and you can avoid being taken for a ride if you know the prevailing cost of renovations.
