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We Own A JB House, A Punggol Condo, & A Executive HDB: Should We Sell Both Our HDB And Condo Or Rent Them Out For Retirement?

Hi. I am 65  years old and doing part time and probably fully retired next 2 years. My wife will be retired too in couple of years.  Currently staying in a 2 bedroom condo in Punggol (River Isle) with balanced mortgage…

• 1 Dec 2023
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We Have $1.8m In Cash & $1.1m In CPF: Should We Buy A 4 Bedder Condo And Small Investment Condo Or Commercial Unit?

Dear Stacked Homes Being an avid reader of your materials, I was wondering if you provide some (free) advice on our situation: 01. We are already in the process of selling our current joint-named property. 02. The following will be…

• 24 Nov 2023
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7 Key Details To Watch Out For When Working With Your Interior Designer

When it comes to new homes, the design and construction of the home is one of the main areas where people lose their cool, or get disappointed. There’s a real “asymmetry of information” issue here, as the world of contractors,…

• 21 Nov 2023
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7 Commonly Overlooked Questions New Condo Buyers Need To Ask At The Showflat (To Prevent Future Regrets!)

The problem with new launch condos is that there’s nothing solid to inspect. You’re mostly going on brochures, trust, and a show flat; and if you’ve never bought from a developer before, you may not even know what to ask….

• 21 Nov 2023
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We Bought A $1.6m Braddell View Unit Hoping For En Bloc: Should We Convert It To A Dual Key For Rental Or Rightsize To A BTO Instead?

Hi Ryan Good Day! Recently started to c ur U tube. Would like some advice. We currently hold a sizeable unit at Braddell View (BV). Bought a couple of years ago hoping for the enbloc, which of course did not materialise. It…

• 18 Nov 2023
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Is It Worth Buying A High-Ceiling Condo Unit?

High ceilings are among the most impressive features of a home. They make your place look bigger, they’re great for ventilation, and some are even high enough that you can include a mezzanine floor. But at the same time, there…

• 14 Nov 2023
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5 Unspoken Problems To Consider Before You Buy A Mega Development Condo

In the world of mega-developments, the oft-repeated concern is the ‘lack of privacy.’ However, this barely scratches the surface of potential issues. Marketing materials and real estate agents, wary of upsetting developers and sellers, typically avoid delving into these deeper…

• 11 Nov 2023
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We Own A 3-Room HDB And Make $23k Per Month: Should We Buy An Executive HDB And An Investment Condo Or Just 2 Condos?

Hi Stacked Homes team! We absolutely LOVE your content and videos and we made it a weekly thing to catch up on home tours and articles from you guys. Really love the balanced approach that your team provides to Singaporean…

• 10 Nov 2023
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6 Important Things You Cannot Overlook On A Condo Site Plan Before You Buy

One difference between experienced property buyers and newcomers is where their attention goes: first-time buyers tend to focus on the model and the well-decorated show flat, whereas seasoned buyers spend more time on the floor plans and site plans. These…

• 4 Nov 2023
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We Are Planning For Retirement With Passive Rental Income In Mind: Should We Invest In A Newer Leasehold Condo Or Older Freehold One?

Hi Stacked Homes, Thank you for all the great and insightful articles. My wife and I have been enjoying reading and watching contents from Stacked Homes, not to mention learning how to apply all the calculations. We are currently contemplating…

• 3 Nov 2023
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7 Key Points To Consider Before Buying An Old Landed Property In Singapore

Unless you’re tearing down the entire house to rebuild, old landed properties can have their share of issues. Some landed homes date back to the 1950s and before; and some were built in an era long before BCA, URA, or…

• 30 Oct 2023
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We Have A $1.1 Million Budget And Want To Retire In A 3-Room HDB In Marine Parade: Should We Buy A New Launch Before Downgrading?

Hey Ryan, I have been following your YT channel very closely and have to say that it is extremely insightful unlike other property YT channel Me and my partner ( we are in our late forties) have been looking around…

• 27 Oct 2023
• 11 min read
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7 Must-Know Things To Look Out In A Floor Plan Before You Buy A New Launch Condo

The floor plan is, ironically, both the most boring and important part of picking a unit. We know the show flat is much more attractive – but remember your unit isn’t going to have the staged lighting or pricey decor…

• 25 Oct 2023
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Buying An Old HDB Flat? Here Are 7 Crucial Things To Check Before You Buy

The good part about resale flats is they’re already built, and you can move in immediately. The bad part is that, for older flats, wear and tear can cause substantial problems later; and any extensive renovations (which are also more…

• 14 Oct 2023
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We Own An EC In Punggol That Has Appreciated: Should We Sell To Buy A Resale Condo Or New Launch?

Hi There,  Been an avid reader of your condo reviews and condo analysis article. Love the No BS data driven, fact based approach. You guys have been my go-to source for knowledge on real estate investing.  Am in an interesting…

• 13 Oct 2023
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We Own A 5-Room HDB In Punggol: If We Want To Keep Our Property As A Trust For Our Kids, Should We Buy A Freehold Or New Leasehold Condo?

Hi Ryan, I’m not sure if you have the time- I live in a resale 5rm HDB in Punggol since 2009 when I got married. Young and not financially savvy, we took a HDB loan and just let it run….

• 6 Oct 2023
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We Own An HDB Executive Apartment And Are In Our 60s: Should We Right-Size To A BTO Or Resale HDB?

Dear Ryan, As usual, you and your Team continue to amaze me with the wide range of posts weekly – be it review of landed housing estates, HDB largest and cheapest flat and the issues faced by landlord! :):):) I…

• 29 Sep 2023
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We Are In Our 20s With $17k CPF And Are Saving Up $60k For A HDB: Should We Get A 3-Room Flat?

Hello, I hope you are doing well.  I’ve been a follower of Stacked for a long time now, and have enjoyed the content from the beginning. I am writing today to seek some help with my slightly odd situation regarding…

• 22 Sep 2023
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