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This “Affordable Central” Neighbourhood Has Outperformed Singapore’s Condo Market Over The Past Decade

May 21, 2026 by Joey Peh

Geylang condos outperformed the Central Region over the past decade. Here is what is driving prices across Paya Lebar, Eunos,…

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Sol Acres EC Pricing Review: How Singapore’s Largest EC Has Performed Since Launch

May 19, 2026 by Joey Peh

Sol Acres EC posted 6.65% annualised PSF growth from 2015 to 2025, with three-bedroom sellers averaging over $596,000 in profit…

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Are Bukit Merah And Queenstown Still Worth Paying A Premium For? We Analysed 10 Years Of Condo Prices

May 14, 2026 by Joey Peh

Bukit Merah and Queenstown have nearly closed the price gap with the central region average. Here is what is driving…

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This “Affordable” EC Now Averages Over $1.5K PSF: How Wandervale Performed 10 Years Later

May 12, 2026 by Joey Peh

Wandervale EC posted 8.02% annualised PSF growth from 2016 to 2025, with average seller ROI exceeding 80%. Analysis of its…

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POLLEN COLLECTION 2 2

I Visited A New $4.2 Million 5-Storey Leasehold Landed Project In Seletar — Here’s What Stood Out

May 25, 2026 by Timothy Tay

We review Pollen Collection II, a new 99-year leasehold landed development by Bukit Sembawang in Seletar Hills, covering its unit…

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rental scams singapore

Why Singapore Landlords Still Refuse To Lower Rents — Even When Units Sit Vacant

May 24, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

What’s different about landlords in Singapore, compared to many different countries? The answer, to me, is the degree of tolerance…

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Over 40,000 Daily Commuters Will Ride The RTS in 2027: Is Johor’s Last-Mile Plan Adequate To Avoid Massive Congestion?

May 24, 2026 by Timothy Tay

The RTS launches in January 2027 with 40,000 daily commuters expected from day one. With a RM10 billion e-ART transit…

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The Den Lobby

This Singapore Hospitality Brand Just Opened A Design-Led Hotel In Penang — Built Around A “Social Living” Concept

May 24, 2026 by Sihan Chia

Frasers Hospitality has opened Capri by Fraser in Penang at 31 Jalan Magazine, featuring 248 rooms and residences, heritage-inspired design,…

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Pinetree Hill Buyer Case Study: How a 1st-Time Buyer Bought Her Dream Home At $1.88M After A 2-Year Search

May 20, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A Singaporean doctor in her early thirties spent two years searching for her first property before consulting Stacked partner agent…

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ELTA Buyer Case Study: Why A First-Time Buyer Chose A $2.49M 3-Bedroom Unit

May 12, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A first-time buyer in her late thirties shifted from own-stay to investment after a likely relocation abroad. With a revised…

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Springleaf Residence Buyer Case Study: How A Buyer Chose A $3.2M 5-Bedroom Over A $4.5M Dream Home

May 4, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A second-time buyer with a $3M to $3.3M budget shortlisted Vela Bay, Tengah Garden Residences, Faber Residences, and Springleaf Residence…

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Lentor Mansion Buyer Case Study: How A Family Upgraded From A 2-Bedder Condo To A $3.2M 5-Bedroom Unit

April 28, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

How a Singaporean couple in their mid-forties went from a $2.3 million three-bedder search to buying a 1,485 sq ft…

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POLLEN COLLECTION 2 2

I Visited A New $4.2 Million 5-Storey Leasehold Landed Project In Seletar — Here’s What Stood Out

May 25, 2026 by Timothy Tay

We review Pollen Collection II, a new 99-year leasehold landed development by Bukit Sembawang in Seletar Hills, covering its unit…

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Verdé 2

Verdé Condo Review: Freehold Boutique Living In Joo Chiat With Landed-Style Layouts

May 15, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

We review Verdé, a freehold 18-unit boutique condo at 108 Joo Chiat Terrace by developer MNG, covering its landed-style unit…

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HUDSON PLACE RESIDENCES SCALE MODEL 1

Hudson Place Residences Review: A 327-Unit One-North Condo Priced From $1.4M

May 4, 2026 by Cheryl Teo

We review Hudson Place Residences, a new launch condo in the one-north precinct, covering its location near Biopolis, Fusionopolis, and…

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Paya Lebar Eunos PLQ Mall
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This “Affordable Central” Neighbourhood Has Outperformed Singapore’s Condo Market Over The Past Decade

May 21, 2026 by Joey Peh

Geylang condos outperformed the Central Region over the past decade. Here is what is driving prices across Paya Lebar, Eunos,…

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Pinetree featured image

Pinetree Hill Buyer Case Study: How a 1st-Time Buyer Bought Her Dream Home At $1.88M After A 2-Year Search

May 20, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A Singaporean doctor in her early thirties spent two years searching for her first property before consulting Stacked partner agent…

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Skypark Kepler Review: JB’s First Banyan-Managed Branded Residence At Lido Waterfront Boulevard

May 20, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Skypark Kepler is JB's first Banyan-managed branded residence within the Lido Waterfront Boulevard masterplan. Here is what it offers, who…

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Why Some Of Singapore’s Most Iconic Commercial Buildings Are Becoming Increasingly Difficult To Sell

May 23, 2026 by Timothy Tay

Singapore's office investment market hit a record $14.73 billion in the first quarter of 2026, but strata-titled commercial owners at…

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The Last 5-Year MOP ECs In Singapore: Where They’ll Launch — And Why Prices Could Surprise Buyers

May 22, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

The last batch of ECs with a 5-year MOP before privatisation covers four upcoming sites: Senja Close, Woodlands Drive 17…

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How Property Progression In Singapore Has Changed In 2026: BTOs, ECs, Resale Flats And Upgrading Strategies

May 14, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Singapore's property ladder still exists in 2026, but rising prices, 10-year executive condominium minimum occupation periods, and tighter financing mean…

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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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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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Three bedders above 1,700 sq ft but under $2 million

Here Are 5 Large 3-Bedroom Condos With 1,700 Sqft+ Space — Under $2M

May 22, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week rounds up five resale three-bedders exceeding 1,700 sq ft and priced under $2 million,…

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Massive HDB flats near MRT stations for under $1 million

Here Are 5 Of The Biggest And Cheapest HDB Flats Near MRT Stations — Under $1M

May 15, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week rounds up five oversized HDB flats near MRT stations, spanning jumbo flats, Executive Apartments,…

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623Collins building

New Melbourne CBD Development 623 Collins Launches From AUD 610K

May 9, 2026 by Sihan Chia

623 Collins is a 42-storey, 320-unit development on Collins Street, Melbourne, priced from S$560,000 for a studio. It incorporates two…

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4 Freehold Terrace Houses Under 1 Strata Title In Novena’s Chancery Hill — On The Market For $35M

May 8, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

Four freehold terrace houses at 7, 7A, 7B and 7C Chancery Hill Walk are on the market at a guide…

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Why Singapore Landlords Still Refuse To Lower Rents — Even When Units Sit Vacant

May 24, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

What’s different about landlords in Singapore, compared to many different countries? The answer, to me, is the degree of tolerance…

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Over 40,000 Daily Commuters Will Ride The RTS in 2027: Is Johor’s Last-Mile Plan Adequate To Avoid Massive Congestion?

May 24, 2026 by Timothy Tay

The RTS launches in January 2027 with 40,000 daily commuters expected from day one. With a RM10 billion e-ART transit…

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The Den Lobby

This Singapore Hospitality Brand Just Opened A Design-Led Hotel In Penang — Built Around A “Social Living” Concept

May 24, 2026 by Sihan Chia

Frasers Hospitality has opened Capri by Fraser in Penang at 31 Jalan Magazine, featuring 248 rooms and residences, heritage-inspired design,…

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Singapore Just Introduced Tougher Penalties For Developers Behind Poorly Built Condo Projects

May 22, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Singapore has introduced two new regulatory frameworks allowing authorities to disqualify developers from GLS tenders and suspend sales on future…

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Treasure Crest

We Own Treasure Crest And Lentoria — Should We Sell, Rent Out, Or Buy Another Property?

May 20, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A Treasure Crest EC couple decoupled to buy Lentoria and now faces a rent-or-sell call. We look at price growth…

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The Cape, eCO Or Q Bay Residences — Which Makes More Sense As A Retirement Home Under $1.5M?

May 13, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A reader comparing three retirement home options on a $1.5M budget: The Cape in the East Coast as a freehold…

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We Have A D'Nest Condo And A Fully Paid HDB EA — Should We Sell Both For Retirement?

We Have A D’Nest Condo And A Fully Paid HDB EA — Should We Sell Both For Retirement?

May 6, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A reader with a D'Nest condo and a fully paid Pasir Ris HDB EA weighs three retirement options: selling both…

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We’re Selling 2 Condos To Buy An Old Executive Maisonette: Will It Become A Problem For Our Kids Later?

April 29, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A couple planning to buy an HDB executive maisonette for retirement asks what happens to the property after they pass.…

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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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“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

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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5 Interesting 5-Room HDB Layout Ideas To Cater For Different Lifestyles

5 Interesting 5-Room HDB Layout Ideas To Cater For Different Lifestyles

November 4, 2022 by Adriano Tawin

For those looking for a bigger living space but are a little tighter on their purse strings, an older resale 5-room HDB is still going to be the best bang for your buck.  Since the last 5-room and 4-room layout...

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My Ageing Parents Stay With Me And Rents Out Their 5-Room HDB: Should They Sell To Buy A Private Or Continue To Collect Rent?

My Ageing Parents Stay With Me And Rents Out Their 5-Room HDB: Should They Sell To Buy A Private Or Continue To Collect Rent?

November 4, 2022 by Stacked

Hi there, Background:My ageing parents own a 28year old 5room HDB in yishun, location is pretty good, right next to junction 9 & within walking distance to northpoint.My parents are staying with me & we had been renting out the...

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We Own A 4-Room HDB And An Investment Condo. Should We Sell Both To Upgrade Or Keep For Rental?

We Own A 4-Room HDB And An Investment Condo. Should We Sell Both To Upgrade Or Keep For Rental?

October 28, 2022 by Stacked

Hello RyanThank you for all the insightful articles.We are in a dilemma with some property decisions and hope you can share with us your thoughts. Both my spouse and I are in mid 40s. We have three children (aged 16,...

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We Make $220k Per Year And Our Executive Condo Just Reached MOP: Is It The Right Time To Sell Now To Move?

We Make $220k Per Year And Our Executive Condo Just Reached MOP: Is It The Right Time To Sell Now To Move?

October 21, 2022 by Stacked

Hi Stackedhomes, I’ve been an avid reader of your portal and absolutely love your content. Your portal has enriched my knowledge and inspired me to seek out a journey in Singapore’s property market. I’m kinda stuck in dilemma right now,...

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10 Illegal HDB Renovations You May Not Be Aware Of (Beware A $5,000 Fine)

10 Illegal HDB Renovations You May Not Be Aware Of (Beware A $5,000 Fine)

October 18, 2022 by Adriano Tawin

It’s always fun to see how creative HDB homeowners can get with their homes. But while it’s fun to be creative on the various aspects you’d like to have installed in your home, it’s important to know the guidelines to...

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We Make $15k Per Month And Own An Executive Apartment In Queenstown: Should We Keep It Or Sell To Upgrade To A Condo?

We Make $15k Per Month And Own An Executive Apartment In Queenstown: Should We Keep It Or Sell To Upgrade To A Condo?

October 14, 2022 by Stacked

Hi Stacked Homes!  You guys are an amazing trove of information for all things related to home buying/selling, with articles that are clear and easy to understand/digest. I appreciate the amazing work the team has put in to make this...

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We Own An Executive Maisonette And A Condo. Should We Sell Our EM To Buy Another Condo? Or Sell Both To Buy A Landed?

We Own An Executive Maisonette And A Condo. Should We Sell Our EM To Buy Another Condo? Or Sell Both To Buy A Landed?

October 7, 2022 by Stacked

Hi stackedhomes! I have been following and reading your articles religiously as I enjoy the different perspectives that you bring to the table. We are currently in a tricky property situation and would appreciate your professional advice.Here is a summary...

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5 Interesting 4-Room HDB Layout Ideas To Utilise Your Space Better

5 Interesting 4-Room HDB Layout Ideas To Utilise Your Space Better

October 4, 2022 by Adriano Tawin

Despite all the complaints that people may have about HDBs in Singapore, there’s a lot to admire about how different people have customised their homes to suit their lifestyle. It is quite fascinating to see just how creative some homeowners...

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We Are In Our 50s With $5m Assets & Earn $480k Per Year. Should We Keep Our Condo And Decouple Or Sell It To Purchase A Landed Home?

We Are In Our 50s With $5m Assets & Earn $480k Per Year. Should We Keep Our Condo And Decouple Or Sell It To Purchase A Landed Home?

September 30, 2022 by Stacked

Hi Ryan,  We have been avid readers of your Stacked Home articles, thank you for writing and sharing your knowledge with all.  We are in a dilemma with some of our property decisions and would like to seek your advice....

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We Make $350k Per Year And Are Both 30. Which Of These 3 Condos Is Best With Primary Schools In Mind?

We Make $350k Per Year And Are Both 30. Which Of These 3 Condos Is Best With Primary Schools In Mind?

September 23, 2022 by Stacked

Hi Stacked Homes Happy to say I am an avid follower and reader of your site as it provides really helpful insights to home ownerships in Singapore. I am reaching out to you in hopes that you might provide a...

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A Case Study On The Old Normanton Park: 3 Little Known Factors To Think About Before Buying A Home

A Case Study On The Old Normanton Park: 3 Little Known Factors To Think About Before Buying A Home

September 21, 2022 by Darryl

Normanton Park’s en-bloc sale in 2017 was a bittersweet occasion for my wife and her family. Sad on the one hand because it meant goodbye to a childhood home; elation and relief on the other as the stars had aligned...

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We Are In Our 50s With $1 Million In Cash Staying In A 5-room HDB. Should We Sell Our HDB To Buy A Condo?

We Are In Our 50s With $1 Million In Cash Staying In A 5-room HDB. Should We Sell Our HDB To Buy A Condo?

September 16, 2022 by Stacked

Dear Stacked homes, I have been reading your articles and find them very helpful thus would like to seek your advice.We are currently living in a 5 room HDB flat. Our total family income is 18k. We are around 50...

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