Like many Singaporean couples over the last few years, SX and JA (@122sqm) found it a challenge to find a BTO home. “Despite trying BTO 8 times over the past years, our queue numbers were either out of the range or left with low-level units,” SX said. However, their fortunes took a turn when they chanced upon a resale unit listed on PropertyGuru. Instantly smitten by the unit’s layout, prime location, and unobstructed view of the sprawling Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, it was a case of love at first sight for both of them. It was a 5-room HDB resale flat located at Bukit Panjang and is within walking distance of nearby amenities. There are also plenty of food and transport options available in the vicinity and in proximity to their parent’s place. “We OTP within a week,” SX said. But this is not the end of their story, as their reno journey started with conflicting views on the design...