Property Advice

9 Often Overlooked Costs That Can Eat Into Your Condo Profits

New homeowners often focus on the price of the property, but not the additional fees, stamp duties, and recurring charges. It’s a common mistake to think these “miscellaneous” costs don’t amount to much – in fact, they can sometimes be…

• 21 Sep 2021
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Is There Still Potential For Kingsford Waterbay As The Land Opposite Will Be An Industrial Zone? (And More On OLA)

Question 1 Hi Stacked, What do you think of the capital potential gain for Kingsford Waterbay given the opposite land/forest been earmarked as Lorong Halus light Industrial zone? Also, would the forest at the Sungei Serangoon one day be totally…

• 17 Sep 2021
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10 Useful Tips First-Time Homebuyers Should Know Before Buying In 2021

It’s always a huge challenge when first-time homebuyers ask “what do I need to know?” The Singapore private property market is so unique, and so dynamic, that what you know today may not apply tomorrow; and there’s just so much…

• 11 Sep 2021
• 9 min read
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How Do I Choose The Right BTO At Bidadari?

Hi Stacked Team! As a first timer, I have some questions about choosing the right BTO. My partner and I have been recently invited to select a flat for the Toa Payoh/Bidadari exercise and we were hoping to get some…

• 10 Sep 2021
• 4 min read
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7 Reasons Why Engaging Multiple Property Agents To Sell Your Home Is No Longer Helpful

A common question, why trying to sell your home, is why you wouldn’t just let a few dozen agents try to help you. The first one to get the best deal wins. More agents, more listings, and more exposure –…

• 8 Sep 2021
• 7 min read
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4 Common But Surprisingly Complicated Seller Situations: How Would You Deal With It?

Most people think selling a home is an easy task. It’s just listing your home online, showing people around your house, negotiating with multiple interested parties, and then signing on the dotted line. Easy peasy lemon squeezy, right? I’m not…

• 4 Sep 2021
• 8 min read
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Is This Boutique Freehold Property At East Coast A Good Buy? (And More On The Antares)

Question 1 Hi Stacked, My agent is proactively promoting 77 @ East Coast. Could I have some unbiased views on this property? Looking at the 1+1 or 2 bedders. My agent cited a good location (was looking for East side!),…

• 3 Sep 2021
• 5 min read
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How To Properly Plan Your Timeline When Upgrading To A Resale Condo (Move Once And Avoid ABSD)

One of the main hassles of upgrading that many people don’t think about is the timeline. From getting the sale proceeds of your flat, to being able to move in on the right date, there’s always the risk that you…

• 28 Aug 2021
• 6 min read
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I’m About To Buy Corals At Keppel Bay, Would I Have Buyers Remorse?

Hi Stacked Homes, Thank you for all the articles which are truly relevant and insightful. I am currently at a crossroads and hoping to seek advice from your guys given your expertise and honest opinions. I have recently agreed on…

• 27 Aug 2021
• 6 min read
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6 Often Overlooked Factors When Upgrading From An HDB To A Condo In 2021

When it comes to upgrading your HDB, one of the main concerns is whether to buy a new home first, or sell your existing place first. There are pros and cons to both; and while you may have heard the…

• 24 Aug 2021
• 6 min read
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New EC vs MOP EC vs Privatised EC: Which Is Right For You?

Through our different social media channels, we are able to see on the ground what is the sentiment when it comes to Executive Condominiums (ECs). Some people will insist that only resale ECs are worth buying. Others will only want…

• 23 Aug 2021
• 6 min read
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A Step-By-Step Walkthrough To Check Your BTO For Defects (With Pictures)

While it does seem like an almost impossible task to get a BTO these days (just look at the recent way over-subscribed August 2021 BTO launch), it isn’t all rainbows and sunshine once you actually secure one – there’s still…

• 19 Aug 2021
• 6 min read
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“Buy Now Before Property Prices Rise” 5 Facts You Must Know Before Making A FOMO Property Purchase

Pasir Ris 8 seems to have kicked the proverbial hornet’s nest, with the developer raising prices on some units from $1,400 psf to around $2,000 psf. Now, we’re seeing a slew of text messages claiming that you’d “better buy now”,…

• 4 Aug 2021
• 7 min read
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I Bought A 2 Bedroom At JadeScape, But Am Worried About Its Future Potential. Should I Sell Upon TOP Or Wait?

Question 1 Hi Stacked Homes and team,I’ve been following Stacked Homes’ articles, which are great and have shed some light for me about property investments. I have a dilemma and thought I’d reach out for an alternative view. We purchased a…

• 30 Jul 2021
• 4 min read
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5 Easy Methods To Help Set Your Selling Price When Transaction Volumes Are Low

Setting a selling price is tricky, but it gets worse when there’s nothing to go on. Some developments haven’t seen transactions in years; and this is especially the case with very old projects, or boutique condos (e.g., fewer than 50…

• 26 Jul 2021
• 6 min read
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The Previous Owner Made A Loss On The Unit. Does This Mean There’s A Better Chance To Earn Next Time? (And More)

We get a ton of questions each day, whether it is through Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or email. And unlike a normal Q&A, real estate is something that is really nuanced, and sometimes it really needs a lot of research (and…

• 23 Jul 2021
• 4 min read
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Inheriting An HDB or Condo? Here Are 5 Simple Guidelines To Help You Decide Whether To Sell Or Keep

Most Singaporeans aim to keep property “within the family”. It’s one of the main attractions of buying freehold after all; and your children or grandchildren have a tremendous edge, if they don’t need to pay a mortgage. However, while Singapore…

• 22 Jul 2021
• 7 min read
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6 Potential Money Wasters To Avoid When Buying Property

Property is one of those purchases where “small extra costs” do matter. Even a few extra square feet can run up to thousands of dollars, so the Singapore property market rewards the detail-oriented. However, most new buyers only know to…

• 21 Jul 2021
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