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we spent HOW MUCH on hacking?! 😵 
hacking sounds dramatic (and expensive), so we wanted to share the real numbers behind ours, all in the spirit of cost transparency in this industry! slightly under 10% of our total renovation cost went into hacking — but that’s not the full picture, so here’s what to keep in mind 👇 
🔨 hacking costs this isn't just about the demolition cost. once you hack, you’ll likely need to factor in making good, debris haulage, and building up new walls again — these add up quietly. 📐 PE endorsement (if required) set aside around $500–$600 just in case structural endorsement is needed. we were lucky not to need it, but it’s good to buffer for this! 
💭 is it worth it? as shared in our layout reveal, reconfiguring a BTO layout can be controversial — resale, future plans, and cost all come into play. we ultimately made the call based on our comfort level, lifestyle, and budget, but do weigh all factors carefully before committing. 
based on SGID's estimates, typically Singaporeans spend about 10-20% on hacking for BTO flats and about 20% for resale flats. hope this helps set more realistic expectations if you’re considering hacking too 🫶 let me know what other costs reveal you would like next!
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