Property Advice

I’m 51 And Own A 5-Room HDB And 2 1-Bedder Condos. Should I Buy A Landed For Legacy Planning Or Remain Status Quo?

Dear Stacked Homes  I have been following your articles and am really enjoying your valuables insights and thorough analysis on the questions posted by readers. I have been wondering whether I still have runway to adjust my portfolio to prepare…

• 10 Jun 2023
• 13 min read
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8 Practical Things You Need To Know Before Starting Your Renovation In 2023

With so many new launch projects being completed in 2023, Interior Design (ID) firms are already braced for a deluge of projects. But you know who else should be getting ready for a lot of calls? CASE, because one of…

• 6 Jun 2023
• 6 min read
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How To Avoid A Renovation Nightmare: 8 Must Know Tips To Find The Right Interior Designer

Navigating the world of home renovation can feel like embarking on a treacherous expedition if you’re new to it. Stories of renovation nightmares have become all too real for many unfortunate homeowners. Tales of unfinished jobs or lengthy delays, shoddy…

• 3 Jun 2023
• 8 min read
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Should We Buy An Old But Central HDB, Or A Newer One But Located Further Away?

Dear Stacked Homes, I’m sure I’m not alone in this dilemma, but unfortunately my friends have been lucky enough to get BTOs and SBFs, leaving us with nobody to consult on this topic. We’re first-time buyers in our very late…

• 2 Jun 2023
• 11 min read
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We Own A 5-Room HDB & A 2-Bedder Condo. With The 15-Month Rule, How Can We Move To An Exec HDB?

Hello! I hope to seek Stacked Homes advice as we are really in a dilemma especially after the change of ruling (15mth after selling pte pty). We are a family of 3 currently residing in a 5 room HDB flat…

• 27 May 2023
• 12 min read
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We Make $270k Per Year And Are Upgrading To An EC. How Should We Structure It To Decouple & Buy A Second Property In The Future?

Dear Stacked Homes, My wife and I have enjoyed reading the valuable insights and market analysis which you have provided to other buyers/sellers and finally our time has come. We are in the midst of selling our current HDB and…

• 19 May 2023
• 11 min read
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We Own A Freehold 1-Bedroom Investment Unit In District 10: How Long Would It Take To Profit $700k?

Hi Ryan, Thanks for sharing insightful property content to Singapore homeowners. I chance upon your website when searching for the latest property cooling measures. Reading your articles, I understand you offer non-biased opinion and honest recommendation without selling any services,…

• 13 May 2023
• 15 min read
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7 Real-Life Reno Regrets As Shown On TikTok

Interior design is one of those things where the obvious… just isn’t. It’s seldom a big design feature that ends up being a regret, but rather the small issues like wall socket placements or door frames. Perhaps these become issues…

• 12 May 2023
• 5 min read
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8 Overlooked Factors Your Property Agent May Not Mention When Choosing Your Home In 2023

There have been some changes to marketing strategies over the years, and it pays for home buyers to know them when picking units. While we’ve somewhat covered this topic before, consider this an update based on what we’re increasingly seeing…

• 10 May 2023
• 6 min read
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I Sold My Condo And Made $1 Million In Cash/CPF: Should I Buy A New Launch Or Invest In Fixed Income?

Hi guys. First of all, let me say that it has always been a pleasure reading your articles and watching your videos. Love it!!! I would love to see your advice on my current situation and on how to move…

• 6 May 2023
• 15 min read
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7 Unique Layout Ideas For A 5-Room Point Block HDB

Congratulations. You’ve bought your 5-room HDB flat in a housing market where prices only seem to go in one direction (which is up). Now comes the fun (or hard part, depending on which side of the fence you sit on)…

• 2 May 2023
• 7 min read
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I’m Looking To Upgrade From An HDB To Condo For $1.5 Million. Should I Get A Freehold 3 Bedder Or Dual Key Condo?

Hi Stacked Homes I have enjoyed reading your articles and liked your insights in property. Thanks for doing this great work that helps in making decisions. We are a family with 2 children (elder daughter is 15 yrs, and younger…

• 29 Apr 2023
• 15 min read
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Adding An Extra Room To Your Home? Here Are 6 Important Things To Note

While removing partitions used to be the more common fad, the reverse is now true. From families seeking to add another room, to landlords making the most of the roaring tenant market, more owners are adding partitions. But while it…

• 24 Apr 2023
• 7 min read
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5 Clever Tricks To Make Your Small Home Look Bigger

Small homes can be really tricky to design, mainly because it’s really challenging to be able to remain practical (eg. having enough storage), but yet still look good.  Many people don’t realize this, but there are a lot of visual…

• 24 Apr 2023
• 5 min read
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I’m Stuck With An Old Condo I Bought Last Year That Isn’t Earning Much Rent: Should I Continue Renting It, Sell Or Just Move In?

Hi I have been reading your articles and found the analysis very informative. Last year, I have been looking for a condo to invest or stay.  After a few rounds of unsuccessful ballots for new launches, in 2nd half of…

• 22 Apr 2023
• 11 min read
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We Make $280k Per Year And Are In Our 40s. Can We Afford To Decouple And Buy A Second Property?

Hi Stacked Home, I enjoy reading your posts on property development as they provide neutral points of view based on factual information.  I noticed you have also helped to answer some of your readers’ questions on their property investments. I…

• 14 Apr 2023
• 10 min read
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I’m An LGBT Person Under 35 With An Income Between $7k to $10k: Should I Rent While Waiting For HDB Or Buy A Resale EC?

Dear Ryan, I came across the article you had written for a couple contemplating to upgrade to a condo from their current 4BR flat. It was helpful to see the chart where you compared purchasing a property at a lower…

• 8 Apr 2023
• 15 min read
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We Ask An Interior Designer For The Best Tips On The Right Flooring Material

Flooring is always going to be one of the biggest costs in any renovation project, but that cost can vary a lot too. Likewise, some homeowners lament the cost of “fixing the floor” as often as every three years, whereas…

• 5 Apr 2023
• 8 min read
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