Inside A $80k Stylishly Renovated 4-Room HDB + Hougang RiverCourt Tour Hougang RiverCourt was launched in the November 2015 BTO exercise alongside projects in Bukit Batok, Choa Chu Kang, Punggol, Sengkang and Toa Payoh (Bidadari). At first glance, Hougang RiverCourt doesn’t seem to stand out – it’s in a non-mature estate… 25 Nov 2022 < 1 min read 0
Inside A Unique Combination Of A Bakery & Home In A HDB Shophouse This week, we visit a really rare home – a HDB shophouse at Everton Park. Homeowners Cedric and Jody found a unique gem that would fit their requirements, a shop space below for a bakery with a residential space above…. 23 Nov 2022 < 1 min read 0
Inside A $68k Modern Victorian 4-Room HDB + Matilda Sundeck Tour Matilda Sundeck is a recently completed HDB project in Punggol. It’s got a fascinating history that pays homage to a century-old bungalow in Punggol that had a reputation for being “haunted”. The home was once owned by one of the… 22 Nov 2022 3 min read 0
Inside A Beautifully Restored 1929 Terrace House At River Valley This week, we tour a beautifully restored terrace house at Hoot Kiam Road. This road is named after Song Hoot Kiam, who is reputedly the forefather of the oldest Straits Chinese Family in Singapore. Untouched for a decade, this was… 20 Nov 2022 3 min read 0
Inside A Remarkable Transformation Of A Multi-Gen House In Singapore This week, we visit a Terrace landed home in Upper Changi. Built on a land size of 2,131 square feet and 3,918 square feet of built-up space, the home was designed to house a multi-generational family spanning 3 generations (and… 20 Nov 2022 2 min read 0
Inside A $50k Cafe-Inspired 4-Room HDB + Bendemeer Light Tour Bendemeer Light was launched in the 2012 May BTO exercise alongside 5 other projects – Two in Punggol, one in Choa Chu Kang, one in Sengkang and another in the Kallang/Whampoa estate (same as Bendemeer Light). Prices of both the… 18 Nov 2022 < 1 min read 0
Inside An Unusual $90k Overhaul Of A HDB Maisonette With A Bold Coloured Kitchen This week we visit a spacious 1,582 sq ft HDB Executive Maisonette in Simei. For homeowners Ernest and Karen (along with their dog Scooter), they valued a maisonette for the split-level layout as it affords more privacy and space unlike… 16 Nov 2022 < 1 min read 0
Inside A 1,206 Sqft Modern French Home With Feng Shui Elements This week, we visit an older boutique condo located in the Katong area. Homeowners Andy and Wynn decided to design their 1,206 square feet condo into something a little more unusual – a modern french themed home. They also had… 14 Nov 2022 2 min read 0
Inside A Reimagined Penthouse With A Gorgeous Loft Centrepiece This week, we visit a very distinctive penthouse transformation in Jurong. Set over 2,300 square feet, Shing Hui of L Architects set out to redefine what a penthouse home really means. The word “penthouse” is actually made out of 2… 13 Nov 2022 3 min read 0
Inside A Spacious 3,681 Sqft Penthouse At The Parc Condominium In this week’s Insider Tour, we check out a unit in the West at The Parc Condominium! For those interested in history, this 659-unit freehold development is the new development that has taken place of the previous Westpeak condo. This… 10 Nov 2022 2 min read 0
Inside A Stylish $150k Renovated Home With A Balcony Designed For Cats This week, we visit a stylishly designed home at Rivertrees Residences in Fernvale. Homeowners Joslyn and Eugene have transformed the space into one that is on the darker, more sultry side but still kept light with the cement screed walls… 9 Nov 2022 < 1 min read 0
Inside A $60k Rustic Scandi 4-Room HDB At Ghim Moh Edge Ghim Moh Edge was launched in November 2012, with prices at that time (excluding grants) of $99k for studio apartments, 3-room flats from $242k and 4-room flats from $366k. It’s located at Commonwealth Avenue West and Ghim Moh Link, and… 8 Nov 2022 < 1 min read 0
Inside A Light-Filled Landed Home With A Surprising Interior This week, we visit one of the most uniquely designed homes that were specially built for a family with two young daughters. Designed by Gwen Tan of Formwerkz Architects, it was conceptualised based on the brief from the family: the… 7 Nov 2022 2 min read 0
Inside A Unique 1,377 Sqft Transformation Into A Characterful HDB Home This week, we visit a 5-room resale HDB in Ang Mo Kio that has been completely transformed. Homeowners Joy and Shyan were particularly inspired from South America, with lots of curvature on the walls and furnishing. The entrance of the… 6 Nov 2022 3 min read 0
Touring A $80k Renovated Scandi 3 Bedroom Home At Seastrand In this week’s Insider Tour, we check out a unit all the way in the East at Seastrand. As a condo located in Pasir Ris, you aren’t far away from nature with areas like Pasir Ris Park and the beach… 3 Nov 2022 2 min read 1
Inside A Bauhaus-Inspired Black & White Walkup Apartment In The East This week is a special episode as we tour a black and white walkup apartment that was built in the 1960s. Nicole (better known as @ncwong on Instagram), and Clinton moved into their 1,000 square feet home and had to… 31 Oct 2022 2 min read 0
Inside A Striking Modern Brutalist HDB Maisonette Home This week, we visit one of the most unique homes that we’ve toured yet. It’s a 1,680 square-foot HDB Maisonette, and the size and layout have really given homeowners Alfred and April free rein to exercise their creativity here. Much… 30 Oct 2022 3 min read 0
Inside A $60k Modern Farmhouse 2 Bedroom Home At Grandeur Park Residences Grandeur Park Residences is a recently completed 720-unit condo development located at Bedok South Avenue 3. It’s got a convenient location that’s very close to Tanah Merah MRT station on the East-West line. Designed by ADDP Architects LLP, it offers… 29 Oct 2022 2 min read 0