Simon Tang_Money-Saving Value-Boosting Pitfall-Busting Handbook_Must-Read Pre-Renovation Guide_Hong Kong & Macau Exclusive

Author: Simon Tang Publisher: Bright Light Culture Size: 150mm x 210mm Pages: 240 pages ISBN: 978-988-8884-58-8 [Synopsis] Why does the word "renovation" often bring to mind the phrase "falling into a trap"? Because renovation is a "tough battle" involving hundreds of decisions, and most aspects lack standards and are chaotic. From construction methods to material selection, from quotation clauses to supervision processes, from acceptance standards to disputes over additional fees, not to mention design revisions and planning—every step of renovation is fraught with hidden pitfalls. It's nearly impossible for ordinary people to master all the tricks in a short period. How can one easily control the outcome of a renovation? The purpose of this book is to help homeowners avoid these traps. The benefits of avoiding traps can be seen in three ways: saving/optimizing expenditure, mitigating losses from pitfalls, and enhancing the final result. The author will guide you through debunking four major renovation myths, helping you find the right direction amidst the fog. Then, step-by-step, follow the "blueprints" in the book to build your own "four pillars of pitfall prevention." From doing your homework and gathering company intelligence to selecting a suitable renovation company, and then using templates to aid decision-making, each stage will leave you feeling informed and in control. This is not just a collection of online knowledge. It is a methodology built upon the author's over a decade of hands-on experience from countless renovation cases, combined with his professional ability to transform complex knowledge into an actionable system. Renovation no longer has to be a source of frustration for your wallet. Now, it's your turn to take charge of the entire process! [About the Author] Simon Tang Principal of the Renovation Academy and Co-founder of Renovation Biz Tech Limited. Simon holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (First Class Honours) from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and a Master of Arts in Philosophy from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He previously worked in investment banking and corporate consulting. In 2014, he founded the social media page "Renovation Trap Directory," sharing practical renovation experiences and pitfalls, attracting over 100,000 followers. He subsequently established popular courses such as "Renovation Pitfall Prevention Class" and "Home Repair DIY Master Class," with cumulative enrollment exceeding 30,000 students. Simon organizes industry experience into knowledge beneficial to both the trade and ordinary families. He shares insights and answers questions on major television, radio, newspaper, and online media over a hundred times annually, and is the author of "Renovation Trap Buster Handbook" and "50 Questions on Home Repair and Renovation." In terms of industry contributions, Simon initiated the "Renovation Charter" to bridge the gap between industry practices and consumer expectations. He also teaches the "Certificate in Quality Renovation Service Management Course" at the Hong Kong Productivity Council, enhancing the professional service standards of the industry. Simon also serves in multiple public roles, including as a renovation industry consultant for the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators and a director of the Hong Kong Association of Decorators and Designers, continuously providing industry information to public institutions, research departments, mass media, and industry associations to promote healthy industry development.