The Landed Series: 3 Things I Regret After Rebuilding My Landed Home

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.Two years into living in the landed home he rebuilt, Harvey Chia shares the three things he wishes he'd done differently. Not tips and tricks this time. The real regrets, with the real numbers on what it would have cost to get them right.The channel has always covered what to spend on after you buy a landed home. This episode flips it: what Harvey actually skipped, why he skipped it, and how his lifestyle changed enough to make him wish he hadn't.Regret one is solar panels. He walks through the real economics: a 15–20 kWp system at current EMA benchmarks, roughly a five-year payback, and the twist that changed everything. After crossing over to an electric vehicle and charging at home for a fraction of what petrol cost him, the solar savings suddenly justify themselves. Regret two is the smart home he decided wasn't necessary, and why the peace of mind of leaving the house on one tap turns out to be worth the outlay. Regret three is the one almost nobody talks about: an exterior lighting scheme that lets a well-designed home present at its best after dark, not just in daylight.The throughline: the advice we give is real, because your lifestyle can change faster than you expect. Build for the home you'll grow into, not just the one you move into.This isn't a podcast of knowledge. It's a podcast of deal-making.----------------------------------------------CHAPTERS0:00 Intro: Three Regrets, Two Years In0:53 Regret 1: Skipping Solar Panels1:13 What a Landed Solar System Actually Costs2:29 The Lifestyle That Made Solar Feel Unnecessary3:03 The EV Twist: Charging at Home Changed the Maths4:32 How the Petrol Savings Justify Solar on Their Own6:16 Regret 2: Not Doing a Smart Home6:45 Why It Felt Skippable During the Build7:03 The Peace-of-Mind Case for Smart Home9:21 What Solar Plus Smart Home Costs Together10:20 Regret 3: The Exterior Lighting Scheme11:57 Why the Advice We Give Is Real12:59 Over to You: Share Your Own Regrets----------------------------------------------Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests. The discussion is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. While the insights shared are based on personal perspectives and experiences, they should not be taken as professional or financial advice.A team from SRI Pte Ltd Agency Registration Number: L3010738A