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HDB Resale Prices Have Fallen For Two Straight Quarters — Here’s One Buyer Trend That Helps Explain Why

06 Jul 2026 by Sihan Chia

HDB resale prices fell 0.3% in 2Q2026, the second consecutive quarterly decline, as younger resale flat transactions hit a six-year low. 16 towns saw prices drop while 10 posted gains,…

HDB Resale Prices Have Fallen For Two Straight Quarters — Here’s One Buyer Trend That Helps Explain Why

We Analysed How Executive Condominiums Have Performed Since Launch — Here Are The 3 Biggest Lessons We Found

July 6, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Study of Singapore's executive condominiums finds early buyers usually see the biggest gains, but resale ECs still hold value through…

A $5.5 Million Home Purchase Was Caught In An Inheritance Dispute — What Every Singapore Homebuyer Can Learn From It

July 5, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A $5.5 million Siglap home purchase got tangled in an inheritance dispute after the previous owner's widow contested his will,…

I Compared Johor And Batam As Housing Alternatives For Singaporeans — One Market Had More Upside Than I Expected

July 4, 2026 by Melody Koh

Singapore's growing ferry links to Johor and Batam have sparked fresh interest in cross-border property, but data shows infrastructure and…

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Chiltern Park Review: Why This Serangoon Condo Had The Most Profitable Two-Bedders Over The Past 10 Years

July 2, 2026 by Joey Peh

Chiltern Park recorded Serangoon's strongest two-bedder returns over the past decade, averaging 43.92% ROI and $456,523 profit across 10 transactions.…

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This Pasir Ris EC Launched From Around $500K — Here’s How It Has Performed 13 Years Later

June 30, 2026 by Joey Peh

In this article, we’ll unpack the performance of an Executive Condominium (EC) in Pasir Ris that made waves among buyers…

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We Analysed 2-Bedroom Condos In Pasir Ris: Here’s The Strongest Performer

June 25, 2026 by Joey Peh

For some Singaporeans, Pasir Ris might feel like one of the most ‘ulu’ towns in Singapore. For those who have…

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This Punggol EC Grew From $922 PSF To $1,449 PSF After MOP — But That’s Not The Most Interesting Part

June 23, 2026 by Joey Peh

Waterwoods EC launched in 2013 into one of Singapore's most competitive EC clusters, and its growth has lagged the wider…

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Where to Find Singapore’s Oldest HDB Flats (And What They Cost In 2025)

November 1, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

We analysed where Singapore’s oldest HDB flats are and what they cost today, from 3-room to 5-room units in mature…

Where To Find The Cheapest 2 Bedroom Resale Units In Central Singapore (From $1.2m)

May 6, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

One of the common beliefs in the Singapore property market, perhaps thanks to property influencers, is that you should always…

19 Cheaper New Launch Condos Priced At $1.5m Or Less. Here’s Where To Look

May 5, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

With new launches reaching prices of $2,600+ psf, it’s no longer uncommon for the “typical” quantum to reach $1.8 million…

Here’s Where You Can Find The Biggest Two-Bedder Condos Under $1.8 Million In 2025

May 2, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

New launch two-bedders are now reaching – and even pushing past – the $1.8 million mark. And with affordability issues…

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I’ve Lived At Seastrand In Pasir Ris For 4 Months: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like For A Couple

July 29, 2024 by Cheryl Teo

While house-sitting might not be a common practice in Singapore, it does present a useful opportunity to discover different neighbourhoods…

I’ve Lived At The Esparis In Pasir Ris For 7 Years: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like For a Multi-Gen Family

July 24, 2024 by Cheryl Teo

The Esparis at Pasir Ris is situated in quite a unique location. For one, it is tucked within a primarily…

I’ve Lived At Sky Everton For 4 Months: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Live In A New Condo In The City

April 17, 2024 by Cheryl Teo

For those who can recall, 2019 was an interesting year for District 2’s real estate landscape. This included the mega-development…

I’ve Lived At Urban Vista In Tanah Merah For 6 Years: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Live Next To An MRT

April 10, 2024 by Cheryl Teo

In our previous coverage of Urban Vista, we delved into the factors driving its resale market performance. This time, we…

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How We Upgraded From A DBSS Flat To A $1.7 Million 2-Bedroom Condo: A Buyer’s Case Study

June 23, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A couple in their mid-30s sold their Clementi DBSS flat at $710,000 upon MOP and upgraded to a $1.7M 2-bedder…

The Sea-View Condo We Wanted Wasn’t On The Market — So We Contacted 60 Owners: A Buyer’s Case Study

June 17, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A couple in their early 30s bought a sea-view unit at Ripple Bay in Pasir Ris after their agent ran…

Why We Bought A Million-Dollar HDB Instead Of A Condo After Having A Baby: A Buyer’s Case Study

June 8, 2026 by Sihan Chia

An early-30s couple renting in the East bought a 4-room corner unit at Bedok South Horizon for $1.01 million as…

Why We Bought An Older Resale Condo Instead Of A New Launch With A $2.5 Million Budget: A Buyer’s Case Study

June 5, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A couple in their mid-40s upgraded from a five-room Bukit Batok BTO to a 1,927 sq ft three-bedroom unit at…

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I Toured This New Lentor Condo With A 200m Pool, Strata Landed Homes And Family-First Layouts — Here’s What Stood Out

July 3, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A review of Lentor Gardens Residences, Lentor's first non-PPVC condo, covering its 200-metre pool, unit mix, strata-titled landed terraces, and…

I Visited The First Condo In Singapore’s Newest Waterfront Residential District — Is The First-Mover Advantage Worth It?

June 10, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A review of One Marina Gardens, the first condo in Marina South's planned 16-plot precinct, covering its unit layouts from…

I Visited A New $4.2 Million 5-Level Leasehold Landed Project In Seletar — Here’s What Stood Out

May 25, 2026 by Timothy Tay

We review Pollen Collection II, a new 99-year leasehold landed development by Bukit Sembawang in Seletar Hills, covering its unit…

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June 2026 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit

June 17, 2026 by Joey Peh

The June 2026 BTO launch offers seven projects across Bukit Merah, Bishan, Ang Mo Kio, Sembawang, and Woodlands, spanning Prime,…

February 2026 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit

February 4, 2026 by Sean Goh

The February 2026 BTO launch is expected to offer around 4,600 flats across Bukit Merah, Sembawang, Tampines, and Toa Payoh.…

October 2025 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit

October 15, 2025 by Sean Goh

Get the full breakdown of the October 2025 BTO launch including prices, layouts, and the best stacks to pick across…

July 2025 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit

July 23, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Here's a look at the July 2025 BTOs on offer, their location/floor plan pros and cons, best stacks, afternoon sun…

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We Could Walk Away With $460,000 In Cash From Our EC. Here’s Why We Didn’t Upgrade.

January 23, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

In 2018, a couple bought an Executive Condominium as their first home, expecting to upgrade after MOP. But post-Covid price…

What I Only Learned After My First Year Of Homeownership In Singapore

December 28, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Homeowners share lessons from the first year of owning a Singapore home, from mindset shifts and maintenance realities to space…

I Gave My Parents My Condo and Moved Into Their HDB — Here’s Why It Made Sense.

December 4, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

If you owned a two-bedder condo unit, would you move back into an older (35+ years) 4-room flat, while your…

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Here Are 5 Of Singapore’s Biggest And Rarest HDB Flats With 1,700 Sqft+ Space

July 3, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week features five HDB flats above 1,700 sq ft, including Executive Maisonettes, Executive Apartments, and…

Here Are 5 Of The Cheapest Freehold 3-Bedroom Condos — From Under $1.7M

June 26, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week features five freehold three-bedroom condos above 1,000 sqft asking below $1.7 million, across Flora…

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I Visited A New $4.2 Million 5-Level Leasehold Landed Project In Seletar — Here’s What Stood Out

May 25, 2026 by Timothy Tay

We review Pollen Collection II, a new 99-year leasehold landed development by Bukit Sembawang in Seletar Hills, covering its unit…

Why Singaporean Families Are Looking At This Landed Enclave From Around $4M

December 21, 2025 by TJ

Explore Fowlie Road, a low-density landed enclave in Katong near East Coast Road, offering park access, Tanjong Katong Primary nearby,…

We Toured A Quiet Freehold Landed Area Near Reputable Schools — Where Owners Rarely Sell

December 14, 2025 by TJ

A few weeks back, we visited the landed houses on Dyson Road. One reader commented on the proximity of the…

We Toured a Freehold Landed Area Buyers Overlook — It’s Cheaper (and Surprisingly Convenient) From $3.2M

December 7, 2025 by TJ

Today, we’re back East again. I always enjoy the landed tour walkabouts in the East, as the residents tend to…

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The RTS Could Transform Woodlands Property — But With Different Implications For Buyers And Landlords

The RTS Link changes the Woodlands property calculus differently for buyers and landlords. With JB rents running 75% cheaper and…

Why The ‘Safer’ HDB Loan Isn’t Always The Smarter Choice

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4 Unique Singapore Condos Where You Can Live In A Conserved Heritage Building—And Still Enjoy Modern Facilities

Four Singapore condos, Avenue South Residences, Springleaf Residence, The Continuum, and Grand Duchess at St Patrick's, each preserved a conserved…

The Room That Changed the Most in Singapore Homes: What Happened to Our Kitchens?

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Is Singapore’s Rental Market Really Softening? We Break Down The 2024 Numbers By Unit Size

Most landlords and agents agree that, with housing supply stabilising after Covid, the rental market is set to soften. But…

The Cheapest Condos For Rent In 2024: Where To Find 1/2 Bedders For Rent From $1,700 Per Month

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