What factors do you look out for when buying your first house? How much does it cost to buy a house in SG? Should you go for a central location, or stay near your parents? In this episode of Kaki Stories, join Shawn Thia, Jun Long, and Wen Fang as they share their personal experiences in house-hunting and the preparations they’ve made for it!
Hear Shawn discuss how he chose his resale flat with his wife Xenia, and why you shouldn’t juggle wedding planning and renovation at the same time! Catch Wen Fang as she talks about securing a BTO on her first try and how much effort her partner put in to convince her to go for a 4-room flat. Listen to Jun Long share about his journey of applying for BTO 10 times and why he didn’t give up applying.
Chapters:
0:29 Where did they stay before buying their house?
1:35 When did they know they were ready to start looking at buying a house?
4:17 Top factor when deciding on their home?
5:30 Were there arguments during the home-buying process?
6:48 First reaction when they found out they got a house
7:25 Is it too expensive to buy a house in Singapore?
8:21 What are they most looking forward to doing in their new home?
9:02 Advice for couples looking to get their first home