Property Advice

I’ve A $3 Million Budget. Is Riviere Or The Hyde A Better Option?

Hello there, I am an avid follower of Stacked Homes, I really like the content and the videos produced! My wife and I are looking for a new property and we have narrowed it down to the following: 1) 2-bedroom…

• 21 Jan 2022
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Selling Your Property? 6 Key Details To Check For A Smooth Sale

Whether or not you’ve engaged a realtor to sell your property, it pays to keep an eye on the process.  The sale of your home can be a life-changing process; and even a seemingly minor slip-up can become an expensive…

• 20 Jan 2022
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8 Considerations For Newlyweds When Picking A First Home

As if the high cost of a wedding isn’t enough, the purchase of a home is often the next thing to follow. Or sometimes (uniquely reserved for Singapore) you’d need to bite the bullet and get a BTO first before…

• 18 Jan 2022
• 8 min read
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Do Not Agree To An En-Bloc Sale Until You Read These 5 Factors

Despite the blow of cooling measures in December, it doesn’t change the fact that developers are facing depleted land banks today. So we can still expect more interest in collective sales, just don’t be expecting many mega-developments like the last…

• 14 Jan 2022
• 6 min read
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Which Should I Go For: A 2-Bedroom At Hyll On Holland Or A 3-Bedroom At Whistler Grand?

Hello there, Given an option to choose between a 2-bedroom at Hyll On Holland or a 3-bedroom at Whistler Grand, which one would be a better choice? Hey there, Thank you for writing to us and thanks for sharing your…

• 14 Jan 2022
• 4 min read
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L’Viv vs Martin Modern: Which Should I Go For If I Want A 2+Study Or 3 Bedroom Unit?

Hello there, Would like to let you know that I really love the articles on your website. Offers really great professional insights into my property search. I’m looking to buy a 2+s or compact 3-bedroom condo in CCR once selling…

• 7 Jan 2022
• 4 min read
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Love That Apple Store Look? Here Are 6 Takeaways To Incorporate Apple’s Elements In Your Home

Apple is now the first company ever to reach a $3 trillion market cap. And if you’ve been following them closely, that’s a 5,800% gain since the debut of the iPhone. To those struggling to make sense of the numbers,…

• 6 Jan 2022
• 7 min read
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7 Commonly Missed Factors By Homebuyers That Could Be A Real Pain In The Future

I know of a friend who bought a condo a few years back. On paper, it matched all his criteria – the overall location, layout, facilities, and size was great. However, there was a small detail that he did not…

• 4 Jan 2022
• 8 min read
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Buying A Home In 2022? Here’s An 8 Step Preparation List

In light of new cooling measures, and an ever-changing property market, we’ve put together a new preparation list. Whether you’ve already shortlisted properties, or are just beginning to look, the following will help create a smooth transaction. Above all, look…

• 2 Jan 2022
• 6 min read
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8 Key Things Home Buyers Need To Know In 2022 To Be Prepared

2022 is just around the corner, and come January, most home buyers will be re-starting their search. The past two years have been a roller coaster due to both Covid, and rising home prices; so it’s important to dive in…

• 28 Dec 2021
• 7 min read
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5 Steps To Find A Reasonably Priced Resale Flat In 2021

Resale flat prices are now at the highest since the last peak, in May 2013. On the ground, we’ve seen prices rise in both mature and non-mature neighbourhoods; and more than one reader has complained about Cash Over Valuation (COV),…

• 27 Dec 2021
• 6 min read
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Which 3 Bedroom Should I Buy Among Ki Residences, Leedon Green and Hyll on Holland?

Hi Stacked, I have shortlisted my options to Ki Residences, Leedon Green or Hyll on Holland. But can’t decide. I am planning to buy a 3 bedroom. Hey there, Thank you for writing to us and thanks for sharing your…

• 17 Dec 2021
• 5 min read
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9 Cost-Cutting Ways To Keep Renovation Costs Lower For Resale Homes In 2021

In the current Covid-19 environment, buyers are opting for resale units in a bid to be able to move into their homes more quickly. While this removes the risk of construction delays, there’s still the issue of renovations. The same…

• 14 Dec 2021
• 9 min read
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Should I Buy A Centrally Located DBSS Or A Condo In Pasir Ris?

Hello there Stacked Homes, Good day to you. Our 4 room BTO just MOPed after 5 years. Just want to hear your opinion on the next home for us. Will you recommend us getting a DBSS like Natura Loft or getting…

• 3 Dec 2021
• 4 min read
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5 Factors To Negotiate Besides Price When Buying A Resale Flat In 2021

With resale flat prices at an eight-year high, most buyers in 2021 are focused on negotiating the price. While that’s the crux of the purchasing decision, haggling over numbers sometimes draws attention from other things you can negotiate. Sometimes, a…

• 28 Nov 2021
• 5 min read
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For Freehold Condos At Stevens, Will Glyndebourne Or The Equatorial Be A Better Option?

Hi Stacked Homes, Wanted to get your views on freehold condos around Stevens. I noticed that many of those that are launched around 2010 or so (during the recovery period I assume) have been loss-making, such as Glyndebourne, while those…

• 25 Nov 2021
• 5 min read
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A 6 Step Guide To Stage Your Home For Sale Like A Professional (A Real Life Case Study)

It’s a Saturday night. You’re about to go on a first date and have spent hours looking for the perfect outfit. You get your hair styled and slather on some cologne (or perfume, for the ladies). You even spend the…

• 25 Nov 2021
• 8 min read
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5 Tell-Tale Signs To Look Out For When Evaluating A Resale Property Purchase

Property in Singapore is booming.  For some who took the plunge in 2020, they may already have seen paper gains in recent resale transactions in 2021.  Now I’m not here to create more FOMO to encourage you to buy a…

• 16 Nov 2021
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