Property Picks

19 Unique BTO Layouts You Can Find In Singapore (For Those After Something A Little Different)

There’s always this perception that HDB BTO flats are boring, but the truth is – HDB flats are less “cookie cutter” than many of us assume. From the ‘60s to the present, flats have evolved to match trends and lifestyles;…

• 19 Jun 2021
• 12 min read
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Here’s Where You Can Find The Biggest 5-Room HDB In All 26 Estates

By now it’s no secret that HDB flats have shrunk over the years. In fact, the size difference between a 4-room unit built in the 1980’s (average of 1,130 sq. ft.) is not far off from a 5-room unit today…

• 17 Jun 2021
• 7 min read
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10 Mega-Sized Condos In Singapore For Families That Need Space (800,000 Sqft And Up)

One of the silver linings of the pandemic is the rediscovery of time for people. Less commuting has resulted in people spending more time at home, and through that, many are reevaluating what their needs are from a home. Chief…

• 13 Jun 2021
• 11 min read
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5 New Launch, 4-bedroom Condos In The CCR For Under $2,500 PSF (2021)

The Core Central Region (CCR) is never going to be the most affordable area for homes. But the Singapore private property market is nothing but diverse; and even in this region, there are new launches that – comparatively speaking –…

• 7 Jun 2021
• 10 min read
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7 Penthouse Units At $1.5 Million Or Under In 2020/21 For More Spacious Living

Waking up with a penthouse view is on many a bucket list; or just having a living room you could play tennis in. Unfortunately, most Singaporeans are priced out of these high-end properties. But as we’re fond of pointing out…

• 4 Jun 2021
• 10 min read
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50 BTO Flats That MOP In 2020/2021 (We Sieve Out The Most Affordable Ones)

With BTO flats seeing delays of a year or longer, it’s no surprise that resale flats are back in vogue. However, resale flats aren’t just more expensive; they come with the issue of lease decay. And for home buyers who…

• 24 May 2021
• 5 min read
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8 New Launch Condos With High Ceiling Loft Units

There’s just something about high ceiling loft units that immediately evoke a sense of grandness to a space. While you could say it is a bit of a niche product (not everyone is willing to pay the premium for one),…

• 22 May 2021
• 9 min read
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5 New Launch 1,000+ sq ft Units Under $1.3 Million For Families That Need Space

When it comes to new launches, finding a total price of under $1.3 million is easy enough; but it often comes at the cost of living space. Most of the time, you’d end up with a squeezy 1+1 or two-bedder…

• 14 May 2021
• 9 min read
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10 Sensational Ultra Luxury Million Dollar Property Transactions In 2021 (So Far)

I recently learned that Bugatti has created a USD$300,000 pool table. Yes, a pool table that costs as much as a HDB flat in Singapore – let that sink in.  To be fair, it isn’t all about being flash. It’s…

• 9 May 2021
• 9 min read
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A Detailed List Of 287 Freehold Condos With En Bloc Potential In 2021 (Part 2)

“Instant Millionaire From Collective Sale” With headlines such as the above, is it really any surprise that Singaporeans are always after properties that have en bloc potential? That collective sale windfall is something that always grabs the attention, and even…

• 8 May 2021
• 46 min read
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Most Affordable Resale HDB Flats You Can Buy For Those Aged Under 30

If you want a BTO flat these days, it can feel like there are flaming hoops to jump through. Coupled with oversubscribed flats and recent Covid-19 construction delays, you may be better off looking for a resale flat instead.  “But…

• 5 May 2021
• 11 min read
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10 Cheapest New Launch Condos In 2021 For Families (3 Bedroom Units)

Singapore’s property market is on fire right now, despite the Covid-19 situation. Every day we hear more whispers about impending cooling measures, which in turn drives higher sale volumes. It’s hard for a bargain hunter to catch a break right…

• 1 May 2021
• 9 min read
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23 New Launch Condos That Will Reach TOP In 2021/22 (For Those In A Hurry To Move)

There are just some people that don’t like buying just from a showflat model – they need to see the actual product. Some others may have time constraints and need to move in by a certain date – this could…

• 30 Apr 2021
• 7 min read
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An Ultimate List Of 287 Freehold Condos With En Bloc Potential In 2021 (Part 1)

With most of the en-bloc sites from 2017 completed and sold, there’s a real chance of the en-bloc cycle starting up again in 2021. This is compounded by modest Government Land Sales (GLS) sites for at least 1H 2021, as…

• 29 Apr 2021
• 62 min read
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2021 Ultimate New Launch Cheat Sheet (116 Condos Take Up Rate + Breakeven)

When we did our last ultimate new launch cheat sheet in February 2020 (view here), I don’t think many people would have predicted then how the property market would have moved as much as it had in the past year….

• 24 Apr 2021
• 43 min read
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9 Upcoming Luxury New Launch Condos In 2021: High-End Market Picking Up?

March 2021 saw a surge in new condo sales; 1,293 units as opposed to 645 in February. Now that alone isn’t surprising – the Chinese New Year period is usually slow, so the month after always sees a big surge…

• 23 Apr 2021
• 7 min read
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13 Top Rental-Yielding Condos Near Grade A Office Hubs

Remember when being “near the office” almost always meant living near the CBD? That’s less of a certainty these days; and the Circuit Breaker in 2020 could be the final catalyst. The plans to decentralise the CBD were made as…

• 12 Apr 2021
• 11 min read
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Where To Find The Cheapest 5-room HDB Flats In Singapore

With Covid-19 still hampering the economy, some homeowners may be opting for prudence; that could mean getting a larger resale flat, instead of a condo. But if your intent is still to upgrade to private housing at some point, then…

• 7 Apr 2021
• 7 min read
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