Homeowner Stories

Living In A Contemporary Mid-Century Black-And-White Bungalow In Singapore

Just like shophouse living, living in a black-and-white colonial bungalow is totally unlike any other forms of dwellings in Singapore. With their dark timber beams and white-washed walls, these homes were once built for high-ranking European families in the 19th…

• 17 Jan 2022
• 7 min read
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An Introvert Buys Property: Getting Prepared To Pull The Trigger (Part 4)

Every journey has to end. And sometimes, as poet T.S. Eliot wrote, it’s not with a bang, but with a whimper. And I certainly felt like whimpering when I made the decision to buy my flat. I’ve read countless articles…

• 11 Dec 2021
• 5 min read
• 1

An Introvert Buys Property: The Ones That Got Away (Part 3)

Buying property for yourself is not just any #treatyoself purchase – you’re imagining how your life could be better. That’s what makes letting go properties you like much tougher, because you’re passing on a version of you that could’ve been….

• 5 Dec 2021
• 7 min read
• 0

An Introvert Buys Property: Finding A Property Agent To Trust (Part 2)

As a self-professed introvert, I’m used to doing things on my own. But after months of fruitless solo property hunting, I finally conceded that I needed a property agent. It was just after Circuit Breaker ended in 2020 when I…

• 24 Nov 2021
• 7 min read
• 5

An Introvert Buys Property In Singapore: Going It Alone (Part 1)

Buying property can be daunting, and more so if you’re single. And even more so if you’re an introvert. In my mid-30s, I felt it was time to take a deep breath and dive into the property market. The government…

• 13 Nov 2021
• 4 min read
• 0

A Single Homebuyers Journey During Covid-19: How I Bought And Built My Own Home

The Singapore property market is known for being tough on single homebuyers; and it’s especially hard to find an HDB flat as a bachelor. Nonetheless, some home buyers do manage to build their ultimate bachelor pad, with a bit of…

• 22 Oct 2021
• 14 min read
• 0

A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: Review Of Waterview Condo + Bedok Reservoir x Tampines Quarry

Last week, I started my journey in search of the best affordable waterfront development in Singapore with a viewing at Waterfront Isle (boasting lovely facilities and sweeping views of Bedok Reservoir). As you can probably tell so far, I’m the…

• 23 Sep 2021
• 8 min read
• 0

A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: My Search For Waterfront Views + Review Of Waterfront Isle

With all the time we’re spending at home thanks to COVID-19, I had briefly entertained the idea of moving to Sentosa when prices fell below the Singapore mainland. Gorgeous views, low-density housing, a closely-knit community (according to online reviews), and…

• 17 Sep 2021
• 9 min read
• 2

A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: My Review Of 1 Canberra EC + The Wider Canberra/Yishun area

Have you heard of the Yishun curse? I hadn’t till this year when I forwarded a Yishun property listing to a good friend who immediately texted back, “NEVER, NEVER move to Yishun.” This friend is usually rather a calm person,…

• 12 Sep 2021
• 9 min read
• 0

A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: List Of 27 ECs With Big Units + Review Of Citylife @ Tampines

Having viewed a number of ECs in the last few weeks, it seems that the developments with a fewer number of units (lower-density) generally tend to be older ones. More recently-built ECs tend to have a larger number of units,…

• 1 Sep 2021
• 9 min read
• 2

A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: My Personal Review Of Windermere EC

As someone wiser than me once said, first impressions can be deceptive, and my viewings at The Esparis and Windermere Executive Condominium (EC) developments last week all but confirmed this. Given The Esparis’ location next to Seashell Park (and hence…

• 26 Aug 2021
• 10 min read
• 2

A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: 4 ECs With Big Units Under $2 Million + The Esparis & The Dew Review

My search for a multi-generational home took an interesting turn last week, when I started considering Executive Condominiums (ECs), a property segment that I hadn’t even known existed prior to this house hunt! In last week’s article, I listed out…

• 18 Aug 2021
• 9 min read
• 0

A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: I Compiled 13 ECs With Big Sizes And Fewer Units (400 And Below)

In my very 1st article for Stacked, I outlined the key criteria I had for selecting my next multi-generational home, one of which was a location within walking distance to cafes and shops and in a neighbourhood that my Mother…

• 10 Aug 2021
• 8 min read
• 0

We Sold Our District 10 Home On Carousell: Here’s How We Did It

Selling your home is one of the most stressful things to manage. In fact, many have told us they enjoy buying far more than selling. As such, most prefer to use a property agent (that way you don’t need to…

• 2 Aug 2021
• 7 min read
• 0

A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: The Pros And Cons Of Buying An Old, Resale Condo With En-bloc Potential

Last week, I concentrated my property hunt in the Pasir Panjang region, and after finding 1 property to shortlist, I decided to expand my search to other areas this week. The 2 condos at Arcadia Road, Arcadia Gardens (also known…

• 1 Aug 2021
• 7 min read
• 4

My Home Renovation Journey: How I Transformed An Old Resale Condo With Odd Corners + Pet Friendly

Renovations are a common headache for first-time home buyers. If you’ve talked to a contractor or interior designer, you probably know how… unpredictable the costs can get. And having pets adds yet another layer of considerations. This week, we talk…

• 29 Jul 2021
• 7 min read
• 0

A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: My Personal Review Of 3 Resale Condos At Pasir Panjang + Tips!

My last article ended with me concluding that our next home would most likely be a resale condo. As my mother and I want to remain in a familiar area, we decided to concentrate our search for a multi-generational home…

• 24 Jul 2021
• 7 min read
• 0

A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: 5 Little-Known Tips To Avoid Ghosts, Floods, And Pests In Your Next Home

In this first-time homebuyer’s journey series, I hope to document down my journey into buying my first home in Singapore. What I’m actually buying may be fairly unique, but the process and decision-making behind it can apply to others too…

• 18 Jul 2021
• 6 min read
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