IN FOCUS: ‘It was a nightmare’ – Why are renovations still such a minefield for home owners?
Altogether, timelines have had to be extended. “Before COVID, a resale flat would’ve taken one-and-a-half to two months, but now we need at least three months,” said Mr Yea.
Carpentry used to take seven to 10 days, but now the minimum lead time is 20 days, he added.
On the other hand, wages have shot up by 30 to 50 per cent. “Everyone is asking for a higher salary because of supply and demand. There’s a lot of demand but not enough supply.”
The price of all materials, such as wood and cement have also risen in the past one…Continue Reading