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Renovation gone wrong: Family forked out over S$130,000, then their contractor ‘went missing’
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· September 18, 2026
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Unexpected extra charges, unusual payment requests and stalled work that dragged for months ended in a costly loss for this Singaporean family. CNA’s Money Mind finds out the renovation red flags worth heeding.
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Key points CNA’s Money Mind finds out the renovation red flags worth heeding. Unexpected extra charges, unusual payment requests and stalled work that dragged for months ended in a costly loss for this Singaporean family. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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