There’s one big question that every homeowner will face after buying a resale HDB flat – how many structural changes do you want to do to the property? Hack down a wall to have a bigger living? Sure, it’s always nice to have more communal living space. But what if you have kids in the future? What would be the sensible move to make? Shermain and Zhi Hao (@our.commonwealthdreams) faced this exact scenario when it came to renovating their 44-year-old HDB home in Commonwealth Ave West. The couple made their purchase in October 2020 but only received their keys in April the following year due to delays on the seller’s end. They tried the SBF scheme in the area a number of times, but however, they did not get the desired queue number, so they decided to look for a resale instead. “Location and convenience were keys for us as we were getting married,” Shermain said. “We were certain to...