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This “Affordable Central” Neighbourhood Has Outperformed Singapore’s Condo Market Over The Past Decade

May 21, 2026 by Joey Peh

Geylang condos outperformed the Central Region over the past decade. Here is what is driving prices across Paya Lebar, Eunos,…

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Sol Acres EC Pricing Review: How Singapore’s Largest EC Has Performed Since Launch

May 19, 2026 by Joey Peh

Sol Acres EC posted 6.65% annualised PSF growth from 2015 to 2025, with three-bedroom sellers averaging over $596,000 in profit…

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Are Bukit Merah And Queenstown Still Worth Paying A Premium For? We Analysed 10 Years Of Condo Prices

May 14, 2026 by Joey Peh

Bukit Merah and Queenstown have nearly closed the price gap with the central region average. Here is what is driving…

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This “Affordable” EC Now Averages Over $1.5K PSF: How Wandervale Performed 10 Years Later

May 12, 2026 by Joey Peh

Wandervale EC posted 8.02% annualised PSF growth from 2016 to 2025, with average seller ROI exceeding 80%. Analysis of its…

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POLLEN COLLECTION 2 2

I Visited A New $4 Million 5-Storey 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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rental scams singapore

Why Singapore Landlords Still Refuse To Lower Rents — Even When Units Sit Vacant

May 24, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

What’s different about landlords in Singapore, compared to many different countries? The answer, to me, is the degree of tolerance…

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Over 40,000 Daily Commuters Will Ride The RTS in 2027: Is Johor’s Last-Mile Plan Adequate To Avoid Massive Congestion?

May 24, 2026 by Timothy Tay

The RTS launches in January 2027 with 40,000 daily commuters expected from day one. With a RM10 billion e-ART transit…

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The Den Lobby

This Singapore Hospitality Brand Just Opened A Design-Led Hotel In Penang — Built Around A “Social Living” Concept

May 24, 2026 by Sihan Chia

Frasers Hospitality has opened Capri by Fraser in Penang at 31 Jalan Magazine, featuring 248 rooms and residences, heritage-inspired design,…

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Pinetree Hill Buyer Case Study: How a 1st-Time Buyer Bought Her Dream Home At $1.88M After A 2-Year Search

May 20, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A Singaporean doctor in her early thirties spent two years searching for her first property before consulting Stacked partner agent…

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ELTA Buyer Case Study: Why A First-Time Buyer Chose A $2.49M 3-Bedroom Unit

May 12, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A first-time buyer in her late thirties shifted from own-stay to investment after a likely relocation abroad. With a revised…

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Springleaf Residence Buyer Case Study: How A Buyer Chose A $3.2M 5-Bedroom Over A $4.5M Dream Home

May 4, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A second-time buyer with a $3M to $3.3M budget shortlisted Vela Bay, Tengah Garden Residences, Faber Residences, and Springleaf Residence…

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Lentor Mansion Buyer Case Study: How A Family Upgraded From A 2-Bedder Condo To A $3.2M 5-Bedroom Unit

April 28, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

How a Singaporean couple in their mid-forties went from a $2.3 million three-bedder search to buying a 1,485 sq ft…

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POLLEN COLLECTION 2 2

I Visited A New $4 Million 5-Storey 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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Verdé 2

Verdé Condo Review: Freehold Boutique Living In Joo Chiat With Landed-Style Layouts

May 15, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

We review Verdé, a freehold 18-unit boutique condo at 108 Joo Chiat Terrace by developer MNG, covering its landed-style unit…

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HUDSON PLACE RESIDENCES SCALE MODEL 1

Hudson Place Residences Review: A 327-Unit One-North Condo Priced From $1.4M

May 4, 2026 by Cheryl Teo

We review Hudson Place Residences, a new launch condo in the one-north precinct, covering its location near Biopolis, Fusionopolis, and…

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This “Affordable Central” Neighbourhood Has Outperformed Singapore’s Condo Market Over The Past Decade

May 21, 2026 by Joey Peh

Geylang condos outperformed the Central Region over the past decade. Here is what is driving prices across Paya Lebar, Eunos,…

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Pinetree featured image

Pinetree Hill Buyer Case Study: How a 1st-Time Buyer Bought Her Dream Home At $1.88M After A 2-Year Search

May 20, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A Singaporean doctor in her early thirties spent two years searching for her first property before consulting Stacked partner agent…

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Skypark Kepler Review: JB’s First Banyan-Managed Branded Residence At Lido Waterfront Boulevard

May 20, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Skypark Kepler is JB's first Banyan-managed branded residence within the Lido Waterfront Boulevard masterplan. Here is what it offers, who…

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Why Some Of Singapore’s Most Iconic Commercial Buildings Are Becoming Increasingly Difficult To Sell

May 23, 2026 by Timothy Tay

Singapore's office investment market hit a record $14.73 billion in the first quarter of 2026, but strata-titled commercial owners at…

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The Last 5-Year MOP ECs In Singapore: Where They’ll Launch — And Why Prices Could Surprise Buyers

May 22, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

The last batch of ECs with a 5-year MOP before privatisation covers four upcoming sites: Senja Close, Woodlands Drive 17…

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How Property Progression In Singapore Has Changed In 2026: BTOs, ECs, Resale Flats And Upgrading Strategies

May 14, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Singapore's property ladder still exists in 2026, but rising prices, 10-year executive condominium minimum occupation periods, and tighter financing mean…

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Where To Find Singapores Oldest HDB Flats And How Much They Cost Today

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…

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Cheapest 2B2B units in CCR

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…

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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…

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Where to find the largest two bedder units below $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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Three bedders above 1,700 sq ft but under $2 million

Here Are 5 Large 3-Bedroom Condos With 1,700 Sqft+ Space — Under $2M

May 22, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week rounds up five resale three-bedders exceeding 1,700 sq ft and priced under $2 million,…

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Massive HDB flats near MRT stations for under $1 million

Here Are 5 Of The Biggest And Cheapest HDB Flats Near MRT Stations — Under $1M

May 15, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week rounds up five oversized HDB flats near MRT stations, spanning jumbo flats, Executive Apartments,…

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623Collins building

New Melbourne CBD Development 623 Collins Launches From AUD 610K

May 9, 2026 by Sihan Chia

623 Collins is a 42-storey, 320-unit development on Collins Street, Melbourne, priced from S$560,000 for a studio. It incorporates two…

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4 Freehold Terrace Houses Under 1 Strata Title In Novena’s Chancery Hill — On The Market For $35M

May 8, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

Four freehold terrace houses at 7, 7A, 7B and 7C Chancery Hill Walk are on the market at a guide…

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Why Singapore Landlords Still Refuse To Lower Rents — Even When Units Sit Vacant

May 24, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

What’s different about landlords in Singapore, compared to many different countries? The answer, to me, is the degree of tolerance…

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Over 40,000 Daily Commuters Will Ride The RTS in 2027: Is Johor’s Last-Mile Plan Adequate To Avoid Massive Congestion?

May 24, 2026 by Timothy Tay

The RTS launches in January 2027 with 40,000 daily commuters expected from day one. With a RM10 billion e-ART transit…

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The Den Lobby

This Singapore Hospitality Brand Just Opened A Design-Led Hotel In Penang — Built Around A “Social Living” Concept

May 24, 2026 by Sihan Chia

Frasers Hospitality has opened Capri by Fraser in Penang at 31 Jalan Magazine, featuring 248 rooms and residences, heritage-inspired design,…

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Singapore Just Introduced Tougher Penalties For Developers Behind Poorly Built Condo Projects

May 22, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Singapore has introduced two new regulatory frameworks allowing authorities to disqualify developers from GLS tenders and suspend sales on future…

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Treasure Crest

We Own Treasure Crest And Lentoria — Should We Sell, Rent Out, Or Buy Another Property?

May 20, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A Treasure Crest EC couple decoupled to buy Lentoria and now faces a rent-or-sell call. We look at price growth…

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The Cape Residences Contemplating

The Cape, eCO Or Q Bay Residences — Which Makes More Sense As A Retirement Home Under $1.5M?

May 13, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A reader comparing three retirement home options on a $1.5M budget: The Cape in the East Coast as a freehold…

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We Have A D'Nest Condo And A Fully Paid HDB EA — Should We Sell Both For Retirement?

We Have A D’Nest Condo And A Fully Paid HDB EA — Should We Sell Both For Retirement?

May 6, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A reader with a D'Nest condo and a fully paid Pasir Ris HDB EA weighs three retirement options: selling both…

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Retirement Housing Decisions and Planning

We’re Selling 2 Condos To Buy An Old Executive Maisonette: Will It Become A Problem For Our Kids Later?

April 29, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A couple planning to buy an HDB executive maisonette for retirement asks what happens to the property after they pass.…

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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…

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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…

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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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Stressful situations in buying or selling property

“I Thought I Could Wait for a Better New Launch Condo” How One Buyer’s Fear Ended Up Costing Him $358K

November 27, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

A buyer entered nine ballots over four years but lost every chance to indecision. This real story shows how overthinking…

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Inside A Minimalist’s Tiny Loft With A Stunning City View

May 8, 2025 by Stacked

In this week’s episode, we explore a two-bedroom loft apartment located in the east of Singapore. Spanning approximately 95 square…

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This Beautiful Japanese Inspired 5 Room HDB Home Features an Indoor Gravel Garden 1

This Beautiful Japanese-Inspired 5-Room HDB Home Features an Indoor Gravel Garden

April 27, 2025 by Stacked

In this week’s episode, we explore a Japanese-inspired apartment designed to evoke simplicity, calmness, and a deep connection to nature.…

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A Family’s Monochrome Open-Concept Home with Colour Accents

April 13, 2025 by Stacked

In this week’s episode, we explore a multi-storey family home designed to balance modernity with warmth. The owners spent two…

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A Bright Minimalist Condo Apartment With A Loft 1

A Bright Minimalist Condo Apartment With A Loft

March 30, 2025 by Stacked

In this week’s episode, a minimalist home is designed around the principle of simplicity, where every element serves a purpose.…

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Why Are There So Many Millon Dollar HDB Flats Still?

Why Are There So Many Millon Dollar HDB Flats Still?

September 10, 2023 by Ryan J. Ong

We’ve broken the record for million-dollar flats again, as of August 2023. Well, they did say National Day is a time to reflect on what makes us Singaporean; and at this point, million-dollar flats are on par with chicken rice,...

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This “Unpopular” Scheme May Be The Secret To Retiring In Your HDB: What The Lease Buyback Scheme Is All About

This “Unpopular” Scheme May Be The Secret To Retiring In Your HDB: What The Lease Buyback Scheme Is All About

September 4, 2023 by Ryan J. Ong

In a recent Straits Times report, it said that more senior citizens are using the Lease Buyback Scheme (LBS). About 2,860 seniors used the scheme in 2022, up from 2,790 the year before. To be clear, these are still rookie...

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How Property Developers Use Gold To Sell Property In China

How Property Developers Use Gold To Sell Property In China

September 3, 2023 by Stacked

Get a gold bar with your property purchase in China Imagine you’re in China right now, where the real estate bubble just popped. A bunch of companies have gone under, and the government is pretty nervous. They’re afraid that if...

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How Property Valuations Quietly Dictate Singapore’s Housing Prices

How Property Valuations Quietly Dictate Singapore’s Housing Prices

August 27, 2023 by Stacked

I like to think of property valuation as a sort of fortune telling.  Sometimes, I think property valuation is less like a science, and more like throwing a deck of tarot cards at a ceiling fan, and then reading whatever...

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Why The New Prime, Plus & Standard HDB Classification Makes Sense And How It Impacts Singaporeans

Why The New Prime, Plus & Standard HDB Classification Makes Sense And How It Impacts Singaporeans

August 21, 2023 by Ryan J. Ong

The big news for the National Day Rally 2023 is the new classification of HDB flats, to prime, plus, and standard. This will replace the old system of mature versus non-mature estates, which we’ve used since around 1992. More importantly...

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10 Foreigners Owning 105 Properties: What Happens Next?

10 Foreigners Owning 105 Properties: What Happens Next?

August 20, 2023 by Stacked

I could never sell a superlux property to anyone. By this I mean the cream-of-the-crop properties, like Good Class Bungalows (GCBs) and penthouses and the like. Even if I were a realtor, and I had a shot at such deals,...

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Is The Property Market Going To Slow Down? 5 Reasons Why Only 53 New Units Moved This Weekend

Is The Property Market Going To Slow Down? 5 Reasons Why Only 53 New Units Moved This Weekend

August 16, 2023 by Ryan J. Ong

For home buyers, at least, the weekend following National Day may be a happy one. New launch sales for three properties, on the 12th and 13th of August 2023, were at a crawl. According to more than one realtor, at...

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This Man Created A Nice Community Corner In An HDB Void Deck, And It Was Shut Down. Why?

This Man Created A Nice Community Corner In An HDB Void Deck, And It Was Shut Down. Why?

August 13, 2023 by Stacked

HDB projects becoming the “elevator music” of residential properties. You know the type of songs: you hear them playing in lifts, or call-waiting devices, or on any album by a boy band between 1990 to 2010.  Music that’s pleasant, inoffensive,...

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Is It Still Worth Investing In A Condo Given The High PSF?

Is It Still Worth Investing In A Condo Given The High PSF?

August 6, 2023 by Stacked

I was looking at some regrets on getting a condo on a Reddit thread lately, about whether a condo is still a good investment.  You can see it here. And reading through it, I noticed a few good points, but...

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Is Singapore’s Property Market Slowing Down? What Top Developers Are Hinting

Is Singapore’s Property Market Slowing Down? What Top Developers Are Hinting

July 30, 2023 by Stacked

When buyers spy developer caution, they know their time is coming.  If you are looking out for a home and want to get an insight into the market, one of the best ways is to look at what the developers...

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The Fascinating Story Of How We Ended Up With So Many Trees In Singapore

The Fascinating Story Of How We Ended Up With So Many Trees In Singapore

July 23, 2023 by Stacked

How Singapore became a garden city I came across this excerpt that was posted from Lee Kuan Yew’s memoirs, where he talks about how the emphasis on trees came about in Singapore. He visited both Paris and London, and was...

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The Rise Of Young Condo Owners: The Great Wealth Transfer In Singapore

The Rise Of Young Condo Owners: The Great Wealth Transfer In Singapore

July 16, 2023 by Ryan J. Ong

While property prices seem to be on the high, I’m noticing something else that’s low – the age of condo buyers. 20-something condo buyers I initially chalked up as “crypto-millionaires” that I still see despite that scene having died down....

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