Property Advice

I Own A 4-Room 1985 HDB: Should I Sell To Buy A PLH BTO In Kallang Instead?

Hi, I wish to seek advice on whether to get a second BTO or stay at my current one. I’m in my mid 30s and currently own a 4-room flat from 1985, with less than $150k remaining on the mortgage….

• 25 Oct 2024
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5 Less-Known Issues To Consider Before Buying A Mega-Development Condo In Singapore

Love or hate them, mega-developments are an undeniable part of Singapore’s property market landscape. With population growth and the redevelopment of large, older plots, these expansive projects will only become more common. On paper, they offer plenty of benefits –…

• 23 Oct 2024
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Is It The Right Time To Sell Our $1.5m 5-Room BTO For An EC/Condo?

Hi stacked homes, Always enjoy your thorough analysis on different properties and scenarios.  Would like your advice on what’s my next step in property journey since my current 5 room hdb in Central location is already mop.  Agent approached us…

• 18 Oct 2024
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How Much Does The Unit Mix Matter When Buying A One-Bedder Condo?

In the Singapore property market, there are many persistent beliefs about shoebox (one-bedder) units, which are tough to prove. However, one thing is for sure – the demand is certainly there given it still is the cheapest entry into the…

• 18 Oct 2024
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We Make $500k Per Year And Own 2 Condos: Should We Sell Both To Buy A Landed Or Cluster Home?

Hello Stacked Homes My wife and I are avid readers of your articles – big thanks again for the insightful articles which are very refreshing for the local real estate scene. Grateful if we could get your thoughts on our…

• 11 Oct 2024
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Should We Sell Our Bishan DBSS And Pay $1m More To Upgrade To A Condo?

Hi there! We’ve always been reading your articles at stacked homes and appreciate the insights given. Hope you can help shed some light on our situation too! We are a couple in our early 40s and own a 5 room…

• 5 Oct 2024
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6 Potential Risks Of Buying A One-Bedroom Apartment In Singapore: What You Need To Look Out For

In an environment of rising interest rates and high prices, one-bedroom condos are often seen as a tempting buy due to their lower quantum. For many, they represent the most affordable form of private property ownership and a potential foot…

• 2 Oct 2024
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We Own 4 Properties (Bought Before ABSD) What Are Our Best Moves In Today’s Property Market?

Hi Stacked Homes, I have been reading your articles which I find interesting and objective. I am particularly interested in those articles providing analysis and advice to people who wrote in. Your analysis on various scenarios and situations helped me…

• 27 Sep 2024
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Why Your 1,200 Sq Ft Condo Feels Cramped: The Overlooked Impact of a Poor Floor Plan

When buying a condo, most people zero in on the obvious – location, proximity to transport, top schools, or the tenure. However, one critical factor that often gets sidelined can drastically affect your living experience and even your condo’s resale…

• 26 Sep 2024
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We Make $27k Per Month And Own An HDB And Condo: Should We Sell The HDB To Buy Another Resale?

Dear Stacked homes, Thanks for all the valuable information you have provided. I would like to ask for your advice on our situation. We are a mid-40 couple with 3 young children. We have a combined income of approx 27k…

• 20 Sep 2024
• 9 min read
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We Own An Ang Mo Kio BTO And Have $150k In Cash: Can We Afford To Buy 2 Condos Or Should We Upgrade To An EC?

Hi Ryan, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and StackHome for providing Singaporeans with in-depth analyses of the Singapore property market. I really appreciate the content you guys are producing. I am currently facing a dilemma…

• 13 Sep 2024
• 7 min read
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Should You Buy A Bigger HDB Or Smaller Condo For $1 Million In 2024?

With more central area flats reaching the million-dollar mark (or at least around $800,000), there’s reason to reconsider small or far-flung condo units. Whilst you could potentially get a small resale condo for around a million, does that compare to…

• 12 Sep 2024
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We Own A 3-Bedder At Treasure At Tampines: Should We Sell To Buy 2 Properties Or A Bigger Unit?

Hi, We are a married couple earning 100k each. We own a business earning 100k annually. Husband and wife around mid-thirties. We just bought a 3B3B condo at Treasure at Tampines with 99-1 in in 2024. Wife 99.  Investment about…

• 6 Sep 2024
• 11 min read
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Should You Buy An Older Resale HDB Flat If You Are In Your 20s/30s?

Older resale flats may be spacious, but lease decay and age are major concerns. Whilst the most crucial issue is to not outlive the flat, there are other factors as well: older resale flats could have more maintenance issues, and…

• 2 Sep 2024
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Can We Afford To Upgrade From An EC To A Landed Home?

Hi, thanks for the quick response.  I would like to share my story and seek Stacked Home advice.  My family is currently staying in an EC, we bought during the 2015 launches in the north, the EC was MOP in…

• 30 Aug 2024
• 11 min read
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We Make $200k Per Year And Own A Freehold Condo In Potong Pasir: Is A Leasehold Condo A Better Option Or Would We Lose Money?

Hello, We are a family of three with a daughter. We live in a freehold condo in Potong Pasir. We are happy with our current place but are considering upgrading to a bigger home if we decide to have another…

• 23 Aug 2024
• 12 min read
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Should We Sell Our Old HDB Flat In CCK And Buy Another Resale Or Keep For Passive Income?

Hello Stacked Homes I am in my early 50s and my husband is in early 60s. We have a HDB under my name. I am currently unemployed and my husband is still working. He plans to retire in 2 or…

• 16 Aug 2024
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How Do You Decide What’s The Right Price To Sell Your HDB Flat In 2024?

The resale flat market may be at a crucial turning point: from the introduction of the HDB resale flat listing service (so you can sell your flat on your own), to the recent news of a $1.73 million flat which,…

• 14 Aug 2024
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