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HDB Lease Decay In Woodlands Is Accelerating — With One Flat Type Seeing Faster Declines

March 26, 2026 by Joey Peh

Woodlands HDB resale prices don't drop sharply with age, but lease decay affects 3, 4, and 5-room flats very differently.…

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Park Colonial
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This 805-Unit Condo Sold 70% Within Its First Year — Here’s How It Has Performed Since

March 24, 2026 by Joey Peh

Park Colonial was one of 2018's most notable launches, selling over 300 units in a single night ahead of new…

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PINERY RESIDENCES SCALE MODEL 1
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Pinery Residences Starts From $1.486M — How Its Pricing Compares In Tampines

March 18, 2026 by Joey Peh

Pinery Residences pricing review, starting from about $2,340 psf with 2-bedders from $1.486M to 5-bedders from $3.508M. We compare it…

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Twin Vew
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In This 520-Unit Condo, Bigger Units Won — Here’s What The Data Shows

March 17, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Twin Vew was one of 2018’s most talked about launches, but its early momentum did not translate evenly across all…

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Pinery Residences Sales Launch

Two-Bedders at Pinery Residences Sold Out as the Project Sells Over 92% of Its Units at $2,546 PSF

March 29, 2026 by Sihan Chia

Pinery Residences sold 92.5% of its 588 units on launch day, with 544 units moved at an average selling price…

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Over 1,000 Condos In Singapore Are Now Over 30 Years Old — And It Could Change How Buyers Think

March 29, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Recently, there has been a debate about whether the government should step in and provide support to condo Management Corporation…

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551 Bukit Timah Rd

A Chance to Redevelop This Bukit Timah Mixed-Use Site Just Came Up — It Costs $118M

March 27, 2026 by Sihan Chia

Freehold mixed-use site at Bukit Timah Road for sale at $118 million. 18,512 sq ft with written permission for 6…

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Here Are Cheaper 5 Room HDB Flats In The Central Area Still Priced Below $900K

Here Are Cheaper 5-Room HDB Flats In The Central Area Still Priced Below $900K

March 27, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week rounds up five 5-room HDB flats in the Central Area priced below $900,000, spanning…

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Springleaf Residence Model 38

Why I Bought A $1.7 Million 3-Bedder At Springleaf Residence: A Buyer’s Case Study

March 23, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A 36-year-old investment-focused buyer with a $1.7M budget shortlisted Canberra Crescent Residences and Springleaf Residences for a three-bedroom unit. We…

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Parc Vista Case Study

Why We Chose A $1.23 Million 2-Bedroom Unit At Parc Vista Over An HDB: A Buyer’s Case Study

June 3, 2025 by Joshua Ho

In Singapore’s competitive property market, buyers often find themselves caught between their aspirations and crushing reality. Budget constraints often force…

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How We Made $270k From A $960k Condo Bought During COVID: A Buyer’s Case Study

April 16, 2025 by Cheryl Teo

Project Case Study: Penrose Client Details Buyer’s Brief  Challenges they faced So many readers write in because they're unsure what…

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Why We Bought A 3-Bedder Condo At Penrose: A Buyer’s Case Study

July 8, 2024 by Grady Chew

Project Case Study: Penrose Client Details Buyer’s Brief Challenges they faced First-time home buyers tend to have it rough right…

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PINERY RESIDENCES SCALE MODEL 4

I Visited Pinery Residences: A 588-Unit Mixed-Use Condo From $2,378 PSF — Here’s What Stood Out

March 21, 2026 by Matthew Kwan

We review Pinery Residences, a 588-unit mixed-use development in Tampines West with direct MRT access and prices from $2,378 psf,…

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RIVELLE SCALE MODEL 19

I Visited Rivelle EC’s Showflat: A 5-Min Walk To MRT, From $1,796 PSF — Here’s What Buyers Should Know

March 17, 2026 by Cheryl Teo

We review Rivelle, a 572-unit, 99-year leasehold executive condominium at Tampines Street 95, within walking distance to Tampines West MRT…

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Kiara Reserve Residences

What $1.8M Buys You In Phuket Today — Inside A New Beachfront Development

March 1, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

Kiara Reserve Residences is a 46-unit freehold beachfront project along Phuket’s Layan Bay, adjacent to Anantara Layan Phuket Resort. Developed…

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HDB Lease Decay In Woodlands Is Accelerating — With One Flat Type Seeing Faster Declines

March 26, 2026 by Joey Peh

Woodlands HDB resale prices don't drop sharply with age, but lease decay affects 3, 4, and 5-room flats very differently.…

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Park Colonial
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This 805-Unit Condo Sold 70% Within Its First Year — Here’s How It Has Performed Since

March 24, 2026 by Joey Peh

Park Colonial was one of 2018's most notable launches, selling over 300 units in a single night ahead of new…

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Springleaf Residence Model 38

Why I Bought A $1.7 Million 3-Bedder At Springleaf Residence: A Buyer’s Case Study

March 23, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A 36-year-old investment-focused buyer with a $1.7M budget shortlisted Canberra Crescent Residences and Springleaf Residences for a three-bedroom unit. We…

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Singapore Mortgage Rates Dropped 61% In A Year. Is There Still Room To Fall?

March 27, 2026 by Timothy Tay

Singapore's 3M SORA dropped 61% in under a year, but rates have stabilised since January. Here's what homeowners still on…

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1. The Orie Model 3

Two Rare Layouts At The Orie From $1.49M — With 95% Of Units Already Sold

March 26, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A closer look at two notable layouts at The Orie: the 1-Bedroom + Study with a study that can be…

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PINERY RESIDENCES SCALE MODEL 1

Pinery Residences Starts From $1.486M — How Its Pricing Compares In Tampines

March 18, 2026 by Joey Peh

Pinery Residences pricing review, starting from about $2,340 psf with 2-bedders from $1.486M to 5-bedders from $3.508M. We compare it…

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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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Here Are Cheaper 5 Room HDB Flats In The Central Area Still Priced Below $900K

Here Are Cheaper 5-Room HDB Flats In The Central Area Still Priced Below $900K

March 27, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week rounds up five 5-room HDB flats in the Central Area priced below $900,000, spanning…

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Here Are Rare HDB Flats With Unusually High Ceilings Now On The Market From $830K

March 20, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

HDB flats are a lot less cookie-cutter than you may think. True, many are built to a certain standard, like…

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D9 Freehold Condos

Here Are Spacious Freehold Homes With Over 2,400 Sq Ft On The Market From $5M

March 13, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This Units of the Week features five freehold homes in District 9 with over 2,400 sq ft, highlighting a housing…

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Here Are Some Of The Cheapest Newly MOP 4 Room HDB Flats You Can Still Buy

Here Are Some Of The Cheapest Newly MOP 4-Room HDB Flats You Can Still Buy

March 6, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This Units of the Week features five newly MOP 4-room HDB flats that remain relatively affordable despite their age. Newly…

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Pinery Residences Sales Launch

Two-Bedders at Pinery Residences Sold Out as the Project Sells Over 92% of Its Units at $2,546 PSF

March 29, 2026 by Sihan Chia

Pinery Residences sold 92.5% of its 588 units on launch day, with 544 units moved at an average selling price…

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Over 1,000 Condos In Singapore Are Now Over 30 Years Old — And It Could Change How Buyers Think

March 29, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Recently, there has been a debate about whether the government should step in and provide support to condo Management Corporation…

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551 Bukit Timah Rd

A Chance to Redevelop This Bukit Timah Mixed-Use Site Just Came Up — It Costs $118M

March 27, 2026 by Sihan Chia

Freehold mixed-use site at Bukit Timah Road for sale at $118 million. 18,512 sq ft with written permission for 6…

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GLS Dover Drive

Dover Dr GLS Sees Top Bid of $951M — Launch Prices Could Exceed $3,100 PSF

March 26, 2026 by Sihan Chia

The Dover Drive GLS tender closed with a record top bid of $951 million, or $1,556 psf ppr, setting a…

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We Own A 2-Bedder Condo In Our Early 30s: Should We Upgrade To A New Launch Or Resale With $2.2M?

March 25, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A couple in their early 30s with a budget of $2.2 to $2.5 million is deciding between a new launch…

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Tanglin View

What A Family Of 5 Can Really Buy With $2 Million In Newton And Redhill

March 18, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A family of five with a budget of around $2 million is deciding between Amaryllis Ville and Tanglin View. We…

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ELTA

Should I Pay $500K More For A New Launch — Or Buy A Resale Condo Instead?

March 11, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A Singaporean buyer based overseas is deciding between a new four-bedroom unit at ELTA for about $3.4M and a resale…

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Q&A Sophia Rd price trend

These Freehold Condos Near Orchard Haven’t Seen Much Price Growth — Here’s Why

March 4, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Sophia Road in District 9 looks prime on paper, with mostly freehold condos and MRT access. Yet price growth has…

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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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We Own A 2-Bedder Condo In Our Early 30s: Should We Upgrade To A New Launch Or Resale With $2.2M?

We Own A 2-Bedder Condo In Our Early 30s: Should We Upgrade To A New Launch Or Resale With $2.2M?

March 25, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A couple in their early 30s with a budget of $2.2 to $2.5 million is deciding between a new launch and a resale condo across the west to central corridor. We compare what each option buys today, the true cost of renting during construction, price appreciation trends across relevant districts, and which areas offer the best liquidity for a four to five-year holding period.

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What A Family Of 5 Can Really Buy With $2 Million In Newton And Redhill

What A Family Of 5 Can Really Buy With $2 Million In Newton And Redhill

March 18, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A family of five with a budget of around $2 million is deciding between Amaryllis Ville and Tanglin View. We compare affordability, layout trade-offs, long-term price performance, location prospects, and whether convenience or investment fundamentals should take priority.

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Should I Pay $500K More For A New Launch — Or Buy A Resale Condo Instead?

Should I Pay $500K More For A New Launch — Or Buy A Resale Condo Instead?

March 11, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A Singaporean buyer based overseas is deciding between a new four-bedroom unit at ELTA for about $3.4M and a resale four-bedroom unit at Clavon for about $2.9M. We analyse pricing, rental potential, opportunity costs, and projected returns to compare the two options.

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These Freehold Condos Near Orchard Haven’t Seen Much Price Growth — Here’s Why

These Freehold Condos Near Orchard Haven’t Seen Much Price Growth — Here’s Why

March 4, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Sophia Road in District 9 looks prime on paper, with mostly freehold condos and MRT access. Yet price growth has been subdued, sometimes trailing the wider CCR. We analyse why new launches did not lift surrounding resale prices and why larger units have held up better.

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We Sold Our EC And Have $2.6M For Our Next Home: Should We Buy A New Condo Or Resale?

We Sold Our EC And Have $2.6M For Our Next Home: Should We Buy A New Condo Or Resale?

February 25, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A mid-40s couple who sold their EC is choosing between a new launch three-bedroom and a resale four-bedroom in Tampines. We compare the real trade-offs behind “newness”, including liveability, risk, and what recent performance in the area suggests. The key question is whether paying more for a new launch improves outcomes, or whether entry price and holding comfort matter more for a 10-year horizon.

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We Can Buy Two HDBs Today — Is Waiting For An EC A Mistake?

We Can Buy Two HDBs Today — Is Waiting For An EC A Mistake?

February 11, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A same-sex couple is weighing whether to wait for an Executive Condominium or pursue alternative HDB strategies for self-stay and long-term asset optimisation. We analyse recent EC performance after MOP, the new-launch price gap versus private condos, resale HDB price and rental yield trends, Prime and Plus 2-room Flexi restrictions, and ownership structuring considerations to assess which path makes more sense in today’s market.

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I’m 55, Have No Income, And Own A Fully Paid HDB Flat—Can I Still Buy Another One Before Selling?

I’m 55, Have No Income, And Own A Fully Paid HDB Flat—Can I Still Buy Another One Before Selling?

February 4, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Downsizing from a fully paid HDB 5-room flat to a resale 4-room can be a smart way to manage lease decay and unlock capital, but sequencing matters. We break down when buying first and selling later is viable without a loan, and why selling first often provides a safer transition for a 55-year-old homeowner with no employment income.

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We’re Upgrading From A 5-Room HDB On A Single Income At 43 — Which Condo Is Safer?

We’re Upgrading From A 5-Room HDB On A Single Income At 43 — Which Condo Is Safer?

January 28, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A single-income family in their early 40s is upgrading from a 5-room HDB and choosing between Savannah Condopark and The Eden at Tampines. We compare layouts, pricing, historical performance, and liveability to assess which condo makes more sense as a long-term home with the option to rightsize later.

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We’re In Our 50s And Own An Ageing Leasehold Condo And HDB Flat: Is Keeping Both A Mistake?

We’re In Our 50s And Own An Ageing Leasehold Condo And HDB Flat: Is Keeping Both A Mistake?

January 7, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

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.

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Should We Buy An Old 99-Year Leasehold Condo To Live In: Will It’s Value Fall When The Lease Runs Out?

Should We Buy An Old 99-Year Leasehold Condo To Live In: Will It’s Value Fall When The Lease Runs Out?

December 24, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

A reader is considering a 99-year leasehold condo next to Parkway Parade, now 25 years into its lease. We analyse lease decay, long-term price performance, and how older condos like Cote D’Azur compare to nearby freehold and leasehold projects for own stay buyers.

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We Own A $800K 1-Bedder And A $1.1M 3-Bedder: Is It Possible To Upgrade To A 4-Bedder Condo?

We Own A $800K 1-Bedder And A $1.1M 3-Bedder: Is It Possible To Upgrade To A 4-Bedder Condo?

December 19, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

A couple with three children plans for a home upgrade using a $1.6M budget while avoiding rental downtime. We break down three possible upgrade paths, the trade offs involved, and what families should consider when timing a sale and purchase.

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I Own A 55-Year-Old HDB Flat, But May Have To Sell — Can I Realistically Buy A Freehold Condo With $700K?

I Own A 55-Year-Old HDB Flat, But May Have To Sell — Can I Realistically Buy A Freehold Condo With $700K?

December 10, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

I am at a state of not knowing what is the next step. My husband, who is a Singapore citizen, just passed away recently. I am a Singapore PR and married to him for more than 30 years; I turn...

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