If it is for own stay, then it is worth rebuilding, especially you like the area. Buying an old house and rebuild can be more costly than a brand new condo

I just did a rebuild for a 50 y/o single storey semi-d two years ago (with bigger built up area), not a good experience to deal with contractor

Yes for own stay definitely is good especially in KL Area nowadays which is impossible to get landed.

Considering the space and PSF, definitely will be better than new Condo. Even 500-550psf, 1400sqft condo cost around 700k-770k.

Its hard to deal with contractor especially when there are so many details that we are not familiar with was not clarify and in the end of the day lead to Variation etc.

Lucky enough, I got to deal with a good friendly contractor in late 20s. So many things can be discuss, give and take.

Good to hear that you have found a nice contractod, please share some images, once the rebuild is completed.

Interesting topic, parking.

Parking

Care to share the estimation of total cost ? I am planning to convert 30 years old single storey to double storey too.

got more photos how it build from ground?

Looking excited for the outcomes, enjoy the process ! Cheers

I'm in the same predicament.
Looking for the legal way to convert single story to double story with the least amount of middleman involved.

This post has been edited by unohoo22: Jul 17 2017, 11:00 PM

Yes can, if you dont mind, you may PM me, will share with you.

Let me check, should have, will upload later.


Yea, basically if you have cash, the total amount is same with a new launch condo of 1400-1600 sqft.

Yes, worrying that all the hidden cost, lengthy process of getting approval etc. Better get people with proven experience to get it done. More reliable and affordable. Unless you are in that industry and know how to do it yourself.

im looking to do something similar
but havnt found the suitable house yet.
do mind if i pm you to get more info such as quotation and plan for the rebuild?
thank you.

joining to see the progress

parked here to learn

interesting..look for 1sty auction prop and do total conversion..this would be a good guideline..

park

No problem, can PM me once you found your house

cool.. good to see some progress but i would recommend to use red clay bricks instead of sand bricks esp the exterior walls..

i have done one of my house last year.. now going to reno second one to double storey.. will pm u on the cost..

Correct, we requested for Red Bricks, they did a mistake, so some part of the downstair since already lay, then leave it as sand bricks, but the rest of the house all red clay bricks.

parking =)

can you pm me as well on the cost? Thanks a lot