We’re In Our 50s And Own An Ageing Leasehold Condo And HDB Flat: Is Keeping Both A Mistake?
A reader in their late 50s owns two fully paid homes, Windermere and a 5-room flat in Yew Tee. We analyse how both properties have tracked the market, why older homes often move at a slower pace, and how to decide whether to sell one, sell both, or keep the current arrangement.
How A 625-Unit Heartland Condo Launched In 2006 Became One Of 2025’s Top Performers
The Quartz launched in 2006 and ended 2025 as one of the year’s stronger-performing condos. We analyse its pricing, returns, rental yield, and how it compares with nearby projects.
Property Advice
Stacked Pro
VIEW ALLThis 21-Year-Old Condo Didn’t Sell Out Initially, Yet Became A Top Performer
We analysed Kovan Melody’s performance from its 2004 launch through to Q3 2025, examining its price growth, resale profitability, and ROI against nearby condos and same-year peers, and why this 99-year leasehold project emerged as one of the top-performing resale condos in 2025.
How A Once “Ulu” Condo Launched In 1997 Became A Top Performer
We analysed Aquarius By The Park’s performance from 2014 to Q3 2025, examining how a crisis-era Bedok Reservoir condo kept pace with the wider 99-year leasehold market, and how a gradual shift in context influenced its longer-term outcomes.
This 698-Unit Ang Mo Kio Condo Launched At The Wrong Time — And Still Outperformed Peers
We analysed The Panorama’s price performance from 2014 to Q3 2025, examining how an initially overlooked Ang Mo Kio condo began outperforming District 20 peers after 2018, and why headline comparisons do not tell the full story.
Condo Reviews
VIEW ALLCoastal Cabana EC Review: A Unique EC With Sea Views Priced From $1.438M
Project: Coastal Cabana EC District: 17 Address: Jalan Loyang Besar Tenure: 99-year Leasehold No. of Units: 748 Units Site Area: ~305,757 sq ft Developer: Qingjian Realty, Forsea Holdings, ZACD Group, Jianan Capital GFA Harmonised? Yes TOP: Est. Q1 2029 Most...
The Sen Condo Review: Great 2-Bedroom Layouts And Full Facilities Priced From $1.499m
We review The Sen, an RCR condo beside Bukit Batok Nature Park offering resort inspired facilities and practical unit layouts, starting from $1.18m.
W Residences Marina View – Singapore Condo Review: A Luxury Condo Above A 5-Star Hotel From $1.77m
We review W Residences Marina View, a 99-year leasehold by IOI Properties with 37 residential floors above the upcoming W Singapore hotel, blending luxury hospitality with private urban living.
Investing
VIEW ALLWhy We Chose A $1.23 Million 2-Bedroom Unit At Parc Vista Over An HDB: A Buyer’s Case Study
In Singapore’s competitive property market, buyers often find themselves caught between their aspirations and crushing reality. Budget constraints often force compromises and trade-offs, and leave buyers facing numerous tough choices. This case study examines how our team guided a young…
The Biggest Mistake Singaporeans Make When Analysing Overseas Property
Whenever my friends ask how I analyse overseas property, I usually start with the usual layman metrics like rental yields and capital appreciation to gauge potential returns. But for many Singaporeans, buying property abroad isn’t purely about investment. Some are…
Does Buying A One-Bedroom Condo Still Make Sense As An Investment In 2026
Should you buy a one-bedder or two-bedder as a rental asset today? Here’s how to evaluate tenant demand, holding period, and exit strategy, using recent market data.
Property Analysis
I Reviewed A New Launch 4-Bedroom Penthouse At Beauty World
We review the 1,593 sq ft four-bedroom penthouse at 8@BT, looking at how space, layout, and liveability come together in a 158-unit development next to Beauty World MRT.
Why This Once-Ulu Town In Singapore Is Going To Change (In A Big Way)
The upcoming Johor–Singapore rail link could reshape Woodlands beyond travel time, changing cross-border comparisons, town identity, lifestyle routines, and its potential to grow into a northern business hub. Here’s what it could mean for buyers.
