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Kandis Residence

This 130-Unit Condo Launched 40% Above Its District — And Prices Struggled To Grow

February 24, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Kandis Residence is a 130-unit leasehold condo in a landed enclave in Sembawang, launched in 2017 at prices over 40%…

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River Modern Model 5

River Modern Starts From $1.548M For A Two-Bedder — How Its Pricing Compares In River Valley

February 21, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

River Modern pricing review. Starting from about $2,877 psf, with two-bedders from about $1.548M and three-bedders from about $2.298M. We…

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Artra Condo

This Singapore Condo Has Bigger Units Near The MRT — But Timing Decided Who Made Money

February 17, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

ARTRA is a 400-unit 99-year condo at Alexandra where the biggest gains did not show up at TOP, but built…

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The Unexpected Side Effect Of Singapore’s Property Cooling Measures

February 15, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Thomas Hobbes wrote that people accumulate wealth not out of excess, but out of fear. That’s what comes to mind…

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Kandis Residence

This 130-Unit Condo Launched 40% Above Its District — And Prices Struggled To Grow

February 24, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Kandis Residence is a 130-unit leasehold condo in a landed enclave in Sembawang, launched in 2017 at prices over 40%…

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Stressful situations in buying or selling property

These Freehold Condos Barely Made Money After Nearly 10 Years — Here’s What Went Wrong

February 24, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Freehold condos are often assumed to be safer bets, but 2025 resale data suggests otherwise. Several projects bought from 2014…

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Why Some Singaporean Parents Are Considering Selling Their Flats — For Their Children’s Sake

February 22, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Would you surrender your comfortable but old flat, for the sake of your children?  Or would you call that an…

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River Modern Model 5

River Modern Starts From $1.548M For A Two-Bedder — How Its Pricing Compares In River Valley

February 21, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

River Modern pricing review. Starting from about $2,877 psf, with two-bedders from about $1.548M and three-bedders from about $2.298M. We…

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Parc Vista Case Study

Why We Chose A $1.23 Million 2-Bedroom Unit At Parc Vista Over An HDB: A Buyer’s Case Study

June 3, 2025 by Joshua Ho

In Singapore’s competitive property market, buyers often find themselves caught between their aspirations and crushing reality. Budget constraints often force…

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How We Made $270k From A $960k Condo Bought During COVID: A Buyer’s Case Study

April 16, 2025 by Cheryl Teo

Project Case Study: Penrose Client Details Buyer’s Brief  Challenges they faced First Consultation: A Breakdown   Everyone loves to say, “Buy…

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Why We Bought A 3-Bedder Condo At Penrose: A Buyer’s Case Study

July 8, 2024 by Grady Chew

Project Case Study: Penrose Client Details Buyer’s Brief Challenges they faced First-time home buyers tend to have it rough right…

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Why I Bought A 2-Bedder Investment Property At Leedon Green In District 10: A Buyer’s Case Study

March 20, 2024 by Kenny Sia

Leedon Green is a freehold condo that was completed just this year. It’s one of the newer headline developments in…

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River Modern Model 3

River Modern Condo Review: A River-facing New Launch with Direct Access to Great World MRT Station

February 20, 2026 by Cheryl Teo

We review River Modern, a 455-unit, 99-year leasehold condominium at River Valley Green with direct access to Great World MRT…

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Narra Residences Model 2

Narra Residences Review: A New Condo in Dairy Farm Priced Close To An EC From $1,930 PSF

January 22, 2026 by Cheryl Teo

We review Narra Residences, a 99-year leasehold condominium in Singapore’s Dairy Farm enclave. Our analysis covers pricing context, layout efficiency…

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Newport Residences Model 5

Newport Residences Review: Rare Freehold Development in the CBD with Panoramic Sea Views from $3,012 psf

January 17, 2026 by Matthew Kwan

We review Newport Residences, a 246-unit freehold luxury condo on Anson Road in District 2. Positioned within a mixed-use development,…

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Kandis Residence

This 130-Unit Condo Launched 40% Above Its District — And Prices Struggled To Grow

February 24, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Kandis Residence is a 130-unit leasehold condo in a landed enclave in Sembawang, launched in 2017 at prices over 40%…

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Stressful situations in buying or selling property

These Freehold Condos Barely Made Money After Nearly 10 Years — Here’s What Went Wrong

February 24, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Freehold condos are often assumed to be safer bets, but 2025 resale data suggests otherwise. Several projects bought from 2014…

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River Modern Model 5

River Modern Starts From $1.548M For A Two-Bedder — How Its Pricing Compares In River Valley

February 21, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

River Modern pricing review. Starting from about $2,877 psf, with two-bedders from about $1.548M and three-bedders from about $2.298M. We…

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How I’d Invest $12 Million On Property If I Won The 2026 Toto Hongbao Draw

February 16, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

With the Chinese New Year Toto jackpot hitting $12 million, what can a realistic post-split Group 1 windfall of $4…

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We Review 7 Of The June 2026 BTO Launch Sites – Which Is The Best Option For You?

February 13, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

The June 2026 BTO launch is expected to offer around 6,900 flats across seven sites, with about half classified under…

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Old HDB

Why Some Old HDB Flats Hold Value Longer Than Others

February 8, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Will we see a deluge of cheap flats as 99-year leases come to an end? This commentary examines why older…

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Where To Find Singapores Oldest HDB Flats And How Much They Cost Today

Where to Find Singapore’s Oldest HDB Flats (And What They Cost In 2025)

November 1, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

We analysed where Singapore’s oldest HDB flats are and what they cost today, from 3-room to 5-room units in mature…

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Cheapest 2B2B units in CCR

Where To Find The Cheapest 2 Bedroom Resale Units In Central Singapore (From $1.2m)

May 6, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

One of the common beliefs in the Singapore property market, perhaps thanks to property influencers, is that you should always…

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2 bedroom bloomsbury residences featured

19 Cheaper New Launch Condos Priced At $1.5m Or Less. Here’s Where To Look

May 5, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

With new launches reaching prices of $2,600+ psf, it’s no longer uncommon for the “typical” quantum to reach $1.8 million…

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Where to find the largest two bedder units below $1.8 million

Here’s Where You Can Find The Biggest Two-Bedder Condos Under $1.8 Million In 2025

May 2, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

New launch two-bedders are now reaching – and even pushing past – the $1.8 million mark. And with affordability issues…

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Cheapest 5 room HDB near an MRT

Here Are The Cheapest 5-Room HDB Flats Near An MRT You Can Still Buy From $550K

February 20, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week’s Units of the Week features some of the cheapest 5-room resale HDB flats within walking distance of MRT…

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The Draycott 8

A 40-Year-Old Prime District 10 Condo Is Back On The Market — As Ultra-Luxury Prices In Singapore Hit New Highs

February 19, 2026 by Timothy Tay

More than 20 units at The Draycott, a freehold condominium in prime District 10, have been put on the market…

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Cheapest 4 room flats near an MRT station 

Here Are The Cheapest 4-Room HDB Flats Near An MRT You Can Still Buy From $450K

February 13, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This Units of the Week features some of the cheapest 4-room resale HDB flats near MRT stations in Singapore, including…

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Biggest resale HDB flats that are above 1,700 sq ft

Here Are The Biggest HDB Flats You Can Still Buy Above 1,700 Sq Ft In 2026

February 6, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This Units of the Week features some of the biggest resale HDB flats in Singapore above 1,700 sq ft, including…

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Why Some Singaporean Parents Are Considering Selling Their Flats — For Their Children’s Sake

February 22, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Would you surrender your comfortable but old flat, for the sake of your children?  Or would you call that an…

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Coastal Cabana EC Model 30

Nearly 1,000 New Homes Were Sold Last Month — What Does It Say About the 2026 New Launch Market?

February 16, 2026 by Timothy Tay

Nearly 1,000 new private homes were sold in January 2026, marking the strongest month since October and signalling a rebound…

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The Unexpected Side Effect Of Singapore’s Property Cooling Measures

February 15, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Thomas Hobbes wrote that people accumulate wealth not out of excess, but out of fear. That’s what comes to mind…

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prime region HDB flats

The Most Expensive Resale Flat Just Sold for $1.7M in Queenstown — Is There No Limit to What Buyers Will Pay?

February 13, 2026 by Timothy Tay

A 1,313 sq ft 5-room Premium Apartment Loft at SkyTerrace @ Dawson has set a new national resale record after…

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Executive Condo vs HDB

We Can Buy Two HDBs Today — Is Waiting For An EC A Mistake?

February 11, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A same-sex couple is weighing whether to wait for an Executive Condominium or pursue alternative HDB strategies for self-stay and…

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5 room flat or 4 room flat HDB

I’m 55, Have No Income, And Own A Fully Paid HDB Flat—Can I Still Buy Another One Before Selling?

February 4, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Downsizing from a fully paid HDB 5-room flat to a resale 4-room can be a smart way to manage lease…

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We’re Upgrading From A 5-Room HDB On A Single Income At 43 — Which Condo Is Safer?

January 28, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A single-income family in their early 40s is upgrading from a 5-room HDB and choosing between Savannah Condopark and The…

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Windermere

We’re In Our 50s And Own An Ageing Leasehold Condo And HDB Flat: Is Keeping Both A Mistake?

January 7, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A reader in their late 50s owns two fully paid homes, Windermere and a 5-room flat in Yew Tee. We…

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Unstable property

We Could Walk Away With $460,000 In Cash From Our EC. Here’s Why We Didn’t Upgrade.

January 23, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

In 2018, a couple bought an Executive Condominium as their first home, expecting to upgrade after MOP. But post-Covid price…

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What I Only Learned After My First Year Of Homeownership In Singapore

December 28, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Homeowners share lessons from the first year of owning a Singapore home, from mindset shifts and maintenance realities to space…

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I Gave My Parents My Condo and Moved Into Their HDB — Here’s Why It Made Sense.

December 4, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

If you owned a two-bedder condo unit, would you move back into an older (35+ years) 4-room flat, while your…

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Stressful situations in buying or selling property

“I Thought I Could Wait for a Better New Launch Condo” How One Buyer’s Fear Ended Up Costing Him $358K

November 27, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

A buyer entered nine ballots over four years but lost every chance to indecision. This real story shows how overthinking…

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Inside A Minimalist’s Tiny Loft With A Stunning City View

May 8, 2025 by Stacked

In this week’s episode, we explore a two-bedroom loft apartment located in the east of Singapore. Spanning approximately 95 square…

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This Beautiful Japanese-Inspired 5-Room HDB Home Features an Indoor Gravel Garden

April 27, 2025 by Stacked

In this week’s episode, we explore a Japanese-inspired apartment designed to evoke simplicity, calmness, and a deep connection to nature.…

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A Family’s Monochrome Open-Concept Home with Colour Accents

April 13, 2025 by Stacked

In this week’s episode, we explore a multi-storey family home designed to balance modernity with warmth. The owners spent two…

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A Bright Minimalist Condo Apartment With A Loft

March 30, 2025 by Stacked

In this week’s episode, a minimalist home is designed around the principle of simplicity, where every element serves a purpose.…

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Does The “Sell One, Buy Two” Strategy Still Work In 2025? 3 Real Stories From Singapore Homeowners

Does The “Sell One, Buy Two” Strategy Still Work In 2025? 3 Real Stories From Singapore Homeowners

July 7, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Did the “Sell One, Buy Two” strategy actually work? We spoke to homeowners who tried it — here’s what they learned from the experience.

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“If We Sell, We’ll Never Have A Home This Big Again”: What Singaporean Parents Do After The Kids Move Out

“If We Sell, We’ll Never Have A Home This Big Again”: What Singaporean Parents Do After The Kids Move Out

June 14, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

What do homeowners do when the kids move out? From passing it down to rightsizing, we explore how Singaporeans navigate this next chapter.

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I’ve Lived In Braddell View For 14 Years: What It’s Like To Live In Singapore’s Largest Residential Site

I’ve Lived In Braddell View For 14 Years: What It’s Like To Live In Singapore’s Largest Residential Site

May 30, 2025 by Cheryl Teo

After 14 years living in Braddell View, one family shares the highs, quirks, and enduring charm of life in one of Singapore’s largest HUDC estates.

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Why These Buyers Chose Older Leasehold Condos—And Have No Regrets

Why These Buyers Chose Older Leasehold Condos—And Have No Regrets

May 28, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Why did three homeowners buy older leasehold condos despite the stigma? Their stories reveal surprising advantages—and trade-offs—they accepted.

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Why We Chose A $2.7M 4-Bedder At Lentor Mansion Over A Resale Condo

Why We Chose A $2.7M 4-Bedder At Lentor Mansion Over A Resale Condo

May 21, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

In 2025, high prices for new launch condos have resulted in more families choosing resale projects. This was not the case for NM, however, who settled for a Lentor area condo after much consideration. Their process was quite analytical and...

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Why We Chose A Walk-Up Apartment (Yes, With No Lift) For Our First Home

Why We Chose A Walk-Up Apartment (Yes, With No Lift) For Our First Home

May 12, 2025 by Gail Lau

When SL and her spouse picked their first home, they selected something a little less common: not a flat or a condo, but an old-school walk-up apartment, with a fantastic Holland V location and greater privacy. Their story explains why...

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How a 57% Rent Spike Drove Flor Patisserie Out — And What It Says About Singapore’s Retail Scene

How a 57% Rent Spike Drove Flor Patisserie Out — And What It Says About Singapore’s Retail Scene

May 10, 2025 by Gail Lau

In 2001, Singapore abolished the Control of Rent Act—a move that changed the landscape for commercial tenants. In 2025, a beloved Japanese-inspired bakery named Flor Patisserie announced the closure of its Siglap Drive outlet after facing a 57% rent increase...

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Buying A Walk-Up Apartment In Singapore? Don’t Overlook The Shops Below – Here’s Why

Buying A Walk-Up Apartment In Singapore? Don’t Overlook The Shops Below – Here’s Why

April 29, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

It’s not uncommon to have commercial spaces below walk-up apartments. These are often overlooked by buyers, who typically focus on other details like layouts and nearby transport; but that can be a mistake. The type of commercial business downstairs also...

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I Almost Sold My Home In Singapore—Here’s Why I’m Glad I Rented It Out Instead

I Almost Sold My Home In Singapore—Here’s Why I’m Glad I Rented It Out Instead

April 24, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

The blunt truth is, most Singaporeans are not enticed by the idea of renting out their home. Some are intentional, dedicated landlords for sure – but for the majority, the thought of chasing rental income, dealing with tenants, having strangers...

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Why This Singapore Homeowner Wakes At 5AM To Commute – And Has Zero Regrets

Why This Singapore Homeowner Wakes At 5AM To Commute – And Has Zero Regrets

April 20, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

When you’re buying a property, what’s one of the first things you look for? Besides schools, we bet its proximity to work. No one relishes the thought of living an hour or more away from their workplace, and making that...

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“We Treated Our Flat As A Liability” How One Couple Paid Off Their HDB In 15 Years

“We Treated Our Flat As A Liability” How One Couple Paid Off Their HDB In 15 Years

April 18, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Paying off the home loan early isn’t the universally right move for everyone: it can tie up a lot of money in a property asset. But there are homeowners who aim to do just this, and some have ambitious goals...

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Why This Architect Chose A Dual-Key Condo (Even Though He Was Set On A BTO)

Why This Architect Chose A Dual-Key Condo (Even Though He Was Set On A BTO)

April 16, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Dual-key units are something of a niche property. On the one hand, having a subunit opens up many different possibilities. On the other hand, some might complain that it restricts interior design possibilities and uses more space for utilities. This...

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