While it does seem like an almost impossible task to get a BTO these days (just look at the recent way over-subscribed August 2021 BTO launch), it isn’t all rainbows and sunshine once you actually secure one – there’s still work to do when you finally collect your keys! We have covered this briefly before in our BTO defects checklist article (see here), but we figured it would be useful to do a complete walk-through to help you check through your newly built BTO flat on your own! Before we start, here’s a snippet of what you need to know: Once you collect your keys, you will be asked to fill in the Defects Feedback Form. This allows you to check for defects, and immediately report it to the on-site Building Services Centre (BSC). Although you’re advised to report defects within seven days, the actual Defect Liability Period (DLP) is 12 months...