Getting your keys? Plan the renovation first

TOP (Temporary Occupation Permit) means the building can be occupied. Key collection comes after, on a date your developer or HDB gives you. We never treat a TOP date as your key date.

One to two months before keys for a BTO or condo, and before you sign the lease for an office or shop. That leaves time for design, quotation and approvals so work starts on day one.

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