Protect Your Renovation Payments. The Safest Way to Renovate in Singapore.
Handshake keeps your money safe at every stage. Payments are released to your designer only when you approve the work.
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Handshake is the preferred way for Singapore homeowners to pay for renovations safely.
Funds are secured in reputable custodian banks like DBS and under MAS regulations.
Funds are secured in reputable custodian banks like DBS and under MAS regulations.
Don't let your dream home become a nightmare
We’ve all heard the stories of "ghosted" clients, vanished contractors, and unfinished homes.
Don't let your dream home become a nightmare
We’ve all heard the stories of "ghosted" clients, vanished contractors, and unfinished homes.
Handshake is here to help.
Your Renovation Journey with Handshake
Our flexible milestone-based escrow holds and releases funds only when conditions are met. Ensuring transparency, trust, and timely payments.
Join & Approve Project
Your designer invites you to join your project on Handshake. All milestones and payment stages are clearly outlined and approved by you
Securely Deposit Funds
You deposit your renovation funds into a DBS custodian account at each payment milestone. Funds are only released when you approve the work.
Track, Approve & Relax
As work progresses, you review and approve each completed milestone until your renovation is complete. Full control and safety at every step.
Its that simple. Your renovation payments, protected and completely in your control.
Beyond Payment Protection, A safer, modern way to manage your renovation
Payments Are Always Protected
Your funds are held in a MAS-regulated DBS custodian account and released only when you approve completed milestones.
Total Visibility & Control
Track timelines,updates and approvals in one dashboard. See exactly where your money is going
All Your communication in One Place
“He said, she said” ends here. All messages, photos, and updates are centralised within Handshake. You and your designer stay aligned every step of the way.
Earn Miles on Your Renovation
Pay your renovation milestones via Credit Card to earn miles for your next holiday. We also offer Paynow and Bank transfer.
A platform you can trust
MAS Regulated Fund Flows
All deposits on Handshake are MAS regulated, ensuring your payments remain fully protected.
Trusted Custodian Banks
All deposits are safeguarded in dedicated custodian accounts with DBS.
Segregated Accounts
Handshake maintains fully segregated client accounts, meaning your renovation funds are always isolated and secure from start to finish.
Ready to renovate with peace of mind?
Protect your payments, track progress, and manage your entire renovation in one secure place
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Handshake.
How does Handshake protect me as a Homeowner?
Handshake’s Interior Design Protection module makes renovation payments safe and secure for both homeowners and interior design firms.
Funds are held in a MAS-regulated escrow account and released progressively based on agreed project milestones, giving both sides full visibility and accountability throughout the renovation process.
This ensures homeowners are protected against incomplete or delayed work, while interior designers enjoy assured payments once each stage is completed - creating a smoother, more transparent renovation experience for everyone involved.
What else does Handshake provide beyond escrow?
Beyond secure escrow, Handshake offers a full suite of tools to help you manage your transactions and payments seamlessly:
- Milestone tracking & approvals: keep every stage transparent and accountable.
- Shared file uploads & chat: centralise project communication and documentation.
- Integrated payment and communication: connect and transact with your interior designer in one place. No more fragmented channels, lost invoices, or missed payment reminders.
What if there is a dispute?
In the event of a dispute, funds are safely held - while the issue is resolved. No party can access the funds unilaterally, ensuring fairness for both sides.
Handshake provides structured dispute resolution options such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, each with clear timelines, pros, and cons outlined in advance. Our goal is to help both parties reach a mutual resolution quickly and transparently, after which funds are released accordingly.
Is Handshake secure?
Absolutely. Handshake complies fully with MAS regulations and partners only with licensed financial institutions to safeguard your funds. All transactions and data are protected with enterprise-grade encryption and security protocols, ensuring your money and information remain secure at every step
Do I need to pay to use Handshake?
There are no setup or account fees for homeowners using Handshake.
A small transaction fee applies when using the platform, but this can be covered by you, your interior designer, or shared - depending on your arrangement.
Our goal is to make renovation payments simple, transparent, and secure, without adding unnecessary costs.
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