Guides for new homeowners

Practical, step-by-step help for BTO key collection, defect checks and renovation handover in Singapore.

How to check for hollow tilesHollow tiles are the most common BTO defect. Here's how to find them with a coin or tile stick in minutes, how to mark and photograph them, and how to get them fixed.BTO defect checklistA room-by-room BTO defect checklist for key collection day. What to test, what to bring, and how to report defects to your Building Service Centre within the first month.Renovation handover checklistA checklist for the handover walk-through with your interior designer or contractor. Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, paint and flooring, plus documents to collect before you pay the last instalment.

Do the whole check on your phoneKeyDay walks you room by room, numbers each defect to match your tape, and builds a PDF report with photos and a labelled floor plan for your BSC or contractor. Free to try; S$19 one-time for the full version.Try KeyDay free