When curtains call for financial diligence

Mr Morgan Neo, Prime Decor Furnishing's senior sales manager, deals with about 80 to 100 customers a month. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
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SINGAPORE - No one wants sunlight flooding his home or prying eyes watching his every move, but blocking it all out can be a surprisingly complicated and pricey affair.

Expect to shell out about $700 to $1,500 to buy and install curtains and balcony door drapes for a Housing Board flat and about $3,000 to $5,000 for condominiums and houses.

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