Property Advice

We Make $300k Per Year And Own An EC. Should We Sell And Buy 2 Condos?

Greetings to the Stackedhomes team! We have been following your great analysis posts and beautifully curated videos, which have been very helpful to the aspiring property upgraders and home seekers. Kudos and please keep up the great work! As we…

• 1 Apr 2023
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Should We Upgrade To A Bigger But Older HDB Or Wait For An EC?

Hi Ryan, Have been reading your articles from stacked for the past few years. It gives me good information on things to look out for as we look for a flat. Currently, in a dilemma, staying at a small 4…

• 24 Mar 2023
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How To Hunt For Affordable Landed Homes In The East: A Seasoned Landed Home Specialist Shares Her Tips

There’s always been much debate between the East and West in Singapore, but other than food Singapore’s East side is also well-known for high-rent and luxurious landed housing. Some of the most popular low-density enclaves can be found on this…

• 23 Mar 2023
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6 Best Unique Colour/Material Combinations That Go Surprisingly Well Together For Your Home

The very first time I had popiah, ice cream, and coriander together, I was quite blown away.  On the menu, it read like a chef’s drunken misadventure in the kitchen to come up with such a creation. It sounds very…

• 22 Mar 2023
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We Want To Convert Our Living Room Into A 4th Bedroom: How Can We Avoid It Being Too Dark?

Ever since we covered this HDB home that cleverly fashioned a guest/study room out of their living room space, we’ve had many questions from people looking to do the same with their homes. For the sake of those who haven’t…

• 21 Mar 2023
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We Own 2 Condos In D10 And Make $400k Per Year: For Primary School Reasons, Should We Sell One To Move Or Just Rent?

Dear Stacked Homes I have a daughter who will enter primary school in six years, and my wife is an alumni of MGS. However with the recent changes, it is no longer a sure bet that we will get a…

• 18 Mar 2023
• 9 min read
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Should You Forfeit Your BTO Selection? 5 Things To Consider First Before Doing So

With the new rules on backing out at BTO selection, we’ve begun to hear more of this question lately. Some buyers may end up between the proverbial rock and a hard place: should you be uncomfortable for many years in…

• 14 Mar 2023
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We Make $400k Per Year And Live In A HDB. Should We Upgrade To A Landed Now Or Buy 2 Condos And Upgrade Later?

Dear Stacked Homes My wife and I are avid readers of your site. We appreciate your candour and good advice (and writing!). We’re in a bit of a predicament and would appreciate some advice. Background: we are in our early…

• 10 Mar 2023
• 11 min read
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6 Interesting 4-Room HDB Layout Ideas For DINK Couples

Until that magical time comes when we can specify the type of layout we want in our BTO flat, there will always be the need to reconfigure a space because of our lifestyles.  And perhaps it’s as a result of…

• 6 Mar 2023
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We Make $10k Per Month And Are In Our 50s. Should We Sell Our 4-Room HDB To Upgrade To A Condo Or EC?

Hello, Thank you for all the insightful articles.  We are in a dilemma with some property decision and hope you can advise us.  We live in a 4-room resale HDB which we bought for $388k. Husband is 51 years old and…

• 3 Mar 2023
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10 Interesting Apartment Decor Ideas For A One-Of-A-Kind Space

One of the best things about having your own home is being able to decorate it to make it truly your own. Here’s how I changed my own space from this: To this: To be sure, decorating a house is…

• 1 Mar 2023
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5 Things Developers Should Build To Attract The Modern Homebuyer In Singapore

Apart from the unanimous chant of “lower prices,” or “more storage” that is. Considering how high new launch prices have gone, buyers have every right to be more discerning and demanding. Certain trends from before – such as boasting a…

• 25 Feb 2023
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We Have $750k Cash: Should We Buy An HDB In Cash To Avoid The High Interest Or Buy A $2m Condo With A Loan?

Dear Stackedhomes Team, Thank you for the valuable insights and articles in recent years, I have enjoyed them over the past 5 years. I am at a crossroad selecting my first property purchase – a Resale HDB or a Private Property….

• 24 Feb 2023
• 12 min read
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5 Most Durable Materials To Choose For Your Forever Home

Ever wondered why some renovations can cost up to $100K when it looks the same as a $50K one that you’ve seen before? Well, with renovation projects, it’s usually more than meets the eye, and a lot of it has…

• 22 Feb 2023
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6 Key Things HDB Upgraders Should Know Before Buying A Condo In 2023

With recent policy tweaks and a much pricier property market, upgrading in 2023 might be a bit of a challenge. Here’s a look at how you might go about doing it smoothly. Whether you’re looking at a new launch or…

• 20 Feb 2023
• 8 min read
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We’ve Saved About $1m In Cash + CPF And Own 2 Condos: Should We Sell Both Or Rent For Now?

Good Day Team, We have always read your content with interest which are helpful for the common folks. As such we will like to share our situation and appreciate your advice on what is the next best option. We are…

• 17 Feb 2023
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The Essential Guide For First-Time Homebuyers: How To Pick The Right Property

Location, location, location. Coined by Harold Samuel in 1944, this famous mantra has been uttered many times over the years whenever someone is asked about what makes a good property. But is it really just all about location? For example,…

• 15 Feb 2023
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I’m 32 With A Budget Of $950k: Which Of These 2-Bedroom Condos In Tampines Is Best As A Rental Investment?

Dear stacked homes,  I would like to seek your kind advice on housing matters. I am 32 and married. I do not own any existing properties and have a budget of 950k. Have sought an IPA to confirm that I…

• 11 Feb 2023
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