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Are Bukit Merah And Queenstown Still Worth Paying A Premium For? We Analysed 10 Years Of Condo Prices

May 14, 2026 by Joey Peh

Bukit Merah and Queenstown have nearly closed the price gap with the central region average. Here is what is driving…

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This “Affordable” EC Now Averages Over $1.5K PSF: How Wandervale Performed 10 Years Later

May 12, 2026 by Joey Peh

Wandervale EC posted 8.02% annualised PSF growth from 2016 to 2025, with average seller ROI exceeding 80%. Analysis of its…

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Bukit Batok, Bukit Panjang, and Choa Chu Kang Condo Property Prices: Are They Still Affordable in 2025?

May 7, 2026 by Joey Peh

Bukit Batok, Bukit Panjang, and Choa Chu Kang have outpaced the broader market over the past decade, and the buyer…

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Hundred Palms Residences Pricing Review: Can This Top-Performing Executive Condo Still Grow After 100% Gains?

May 5, 2026 by Joey Peh

Hundred Palms Residences posted 10.22% annualised PSF growth from 2017 to 2025, with average seller ROI exceeding 115%. Analysis of…

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London Canary Wharf

London Dock And Sutton Garden Square Launch In Singapore This Weekend With 999-Year Homes From $645K

May 16, 2026 by Sihan Chia

Berkeley Group is launching two London developments for Singapore buyers this weekend: London Dock in Zone 1 from £685,000, and…

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Weave Suite Staycation 7

Weave Suites – Novena Review: Inside The New $9,000-A-Month 2-Bedroom Serviced Apartment In Singapore

May 16, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A two-night stay review of Weave Suites Novena at 12 Shan Road, covering unit layout and sizing in the Two-Bedroom…

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Verdé 2

Verdé Condo Review: Freehold Boutique Living In Joo Chiat With Landed-Style Layouts

May 15, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

We review Verdé, a freehold 18-unit boutique condo at 108 Joo Chiat Terrace by developer MNG, covering its landed-style unit…

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Landscape 155 Kitchener Rd

155 Kitchener Road Freehold Conservation Shophouses Put Up For Sale At $28 Million

May 15, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A pair of adjoining freehold conservation shophouses at 155 Kitchener Road in Jalan Besar is on the market at $28…

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ELTA Buyer Case Study: Why A First-Time Buyer Chose A $2.49M 3-Bedroom Unit

May 12, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A first-time buyer in her late thirties shifted from own-stay to investment after a likely relocation abroad. With a revised…

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Springleaf Residence Buyer Case Study: How A Buyer Chose A $3.2M 5-Bedroom Over A $4.5M Dream Home

May 4, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A second-time buyer with a $3M to $3.3M budget shortlisted Vela Bay, Tengah Garden Residences, Faber Residences, and Springleaf Residence…

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Lentor Mansion Buyer Case Study: How A Family Upgraded From A 2-Bedder Condo To A $3.2M 5-Bedroom Unit

April 28, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

How a Singaporean couple in their mid-forties went from a $2.3 million three-bedder search to buying a 1,485 sq ft…

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How A Clementi HDB Owner Upgraded To A $2.29M 3-Bedroom Condo At One-North Eden: Buyer Case Study

April 20, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A 32-year-old Singaporean couple upgraded from a 4-room Clementi HDB flat after MOP with a budget of around $2M to…

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Verdé 2

Verdé Condo Review: Freehold Boutique Living In Joo Chiat With Landed-Style Layouts

May 15, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

We review Verdé, a freehold 18-unit boutique condo at 108 Joo Chiat Terrace by developer MNG, covering its landed-style unit…

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HUDSON PLACE RESIDENCES SCALE MODEL 1

Hudson Place Residences Review: A 327-Unit One-North Condo Priced From $1.4M

May 4, 2026 by Cheryl Teo

We review Hudson Place Residences, a new launch condo in the one-north precinct, covering its location near Biopolis, Fusionopolis, and…

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VELA BAY SCLAE MODEL 15

Vela Bay Review: 515-Unit Bayshore Condo Launch Next To Bayshore MRT That Starts From $1.2M

April 22, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

We review Vela Bay, a 515-unit new launch condo at Bayshore with direct access to Bayshore MRT, covering its location…

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London Canary Wharf

London Dock And Sutton Garden Square Launch In Singapore This Weekend With 999-Year Homes From $645K

May 16, 2026 by Sihan Chia

Berkeley Group is launching two London developments for Singapore buyers this weekend: London Dock in Zone 1 from £685,000, and…

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Are Bukit Merah And Queenstown Still Worth Paying A Premium For? We Analysed 10 Years Of Condo Prices

May 14, 2026 by Joey Peh

Bukit Merah and Queenstown have nearly closed the price gap with the central region average. Here is what is driving…

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Wandervale
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This “Affordable” EC Now Averages Over $1.5K PSF: How Wandervale Performed 10 Years Later

May 12, 2026 by Joey Peh

Wandervale EC posted 8.02% annualised PSF growth from 2016 to 2025, with average seller ROI exceeding 80%. Analysis of its…

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How Property Progression In Singapore Has Changed In 2026: BTOs, ECs, Resale Flats And Upgrading Strategies

May 14, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Singapore's property ladder still exists in 2026, but rising prices, 10-year executive condominium minimum occupation periods, and tighter financing mean…

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Yishun 10

Yishun 10 Could Be Redeveloped Into Mixed-Use Housing Near Yishun MRT

May 11, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

URA has proposed rezoning Yishun 10 from commercial to residential with commercial at first storey. Here's what Frasers Property's $82.5…

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the crest resale condo

The Crest Vs ARTRA Price Analysis: $400K Gap Between Two Alexandra Condos In 2026

May 1, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

ARTRA averages $1,860 psf while The Crest sits at $1,880 psf, yet comparable units are transacting $420,000 apart. A look…

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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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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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Massive HDB flats near MRT stations for under $1 million

Here Are 5 Of The Biggest And Cheapest HDB Flats Near MRT Stations — Under $1M

May 15, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week rounds up five oversized HDB flats near MRT stations, spanning jumbo flats, Executive Apartments,…

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623Collins building

New Melbourne CBD Development 623 Collins Launches From AUD 610K

May 9, 2026 by Sihan Chia

623 Collins is a 42-storey, 320-unit development on Collins Street, Melbourne, priced from S$560,000 for a studio. It incorporates two…

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7CHW Living Room

4 Freehold Terrace Houses Under 1 Strata Title In Novena’s Chancery Hill — On The Market For $35M

May 8, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

Four freehold terrace houses at 7, 7A, 7B and 7C Chancery Hill Walk are on the market at a guide…

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Here Are 5 Of The Cheapest 5 Room HDB Flats Near MRT Stations Priced From $540K

Here Are 5 Of The Cheapest 5-Room HDB Flats Near MRT Stations Priced From $540K

May 8, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week rounds up five 5-room HDB resale flats near MRT stations, all at unusually low…

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Weave Suite Staycation 7

Weave Suites – Novena Review: Inside The New $9,000-A-Month 2-Bedroom Serviced Apartment In Singapore

May 16, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A two-night stay review of Weave Suites Novena at 12 Shan Road, covering unit layout and sizing in the Two-Bedroom…

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Landscape 155 Kitchener Rd

155 Kitchener Road Freehold Conservation Shophouses Put Up For Sale At $28 Million

May 15, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A pair of adjoining freehold conservation shophouses at 155 Kitchener Road in Jalan Besar is on the market at $28…

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402 North Bridge Road Commercial Building Near Raffles Hotel For Sale At $70 Million

May 13, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A commercial building at 402 North Bridge Road beside Raffles Hotel has been launched for sale at $70 million via…

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30-Year-Old Singapore Investor Buys Ang Mo Kio HDB Coffeeshop After Owning 13 Properties

May 11, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A 30-year-old Singaporean investment director shares how he bought his first coffeeshop in Ang Mo Kio after building a 13-property…

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The Cape Residences Contemplating

The Cape, eCO Or Q Bay Residences — Which Makes More Sense As A Retirement Home Under $1.5M?

May 13, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A reader comparing three retirement home options on a $1.5M budget: The Cape in the East Coast as a freehold…

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We Have A D'Nest Condo And A Fully Paid HDB EA — Should We Sell Both For Retirement?

We Have A D’Nest Condo And A Fully Paid HDB EA — Should We Sell Both For Retirement?

May 6, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A reader with a D'Nest condo and a fully paid Pasir Ris HDB EA weighs three retirement options: selling both…

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Retirement Housing Decisions and Planning

We’re Selling 2 Condos To Buy An Old Executive Maisonette: Will It Become A Problem For Our Kids Later?

April 29, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A couple planning to buy an HDB executive maisonette for retirement asks what happens to the property after they pass.…

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Hundred Palms, Riverfront Residences Or Tampines Trilliant

Hundred Palms, Riverfront Residences Or Tampines Trilliant — Which Is The Better Buy For A Young Family Today?

April 22, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A homebuyer with a young child compares Hundred Palms Residences, Riverfront Residences, and Tampines Trilliant across pricing, capital appreciation potential,…

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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 1

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 1

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 8

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 1

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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The Hard Truth About Buying A Home With Your Partner In Singapore (Most People Don’t Talk About This)

The Hard Truth About Buying A Home With Your Partner In Singapore (Most People Don’t Talk About This)

April 16, 2025 by Cheryl Teo

When my partner and I started discussing marriage, one of the things we brought up was a prenup. Not exactly the most romantic conversation (and maybe even one that rubs some people the wrong way), but a necessary one. Because...

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I Owned A Store In My Condo In Singapore For 10 Years: And Here’s Why I’d Never Recommend It Today

I Owned A Store In My Condo In Singapore For 10 Years: And Here’s Why I’d Never Recommend It Today

April 13, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

It’s not uncommon to find some small convenience stores, clinics, cafes, etc. within the grounds of some condo projects. Not enough to consider them mixed-use, but enough to provide small amenities; usually to condos that are (or were) further from...

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“We Saved Money By Living Above An MRT” 5 Homeowners Share The Good And Bad About Integrated Developments

“We Saved Money By Living Above An MRT” 5 Homeowners Share The Good And Bad About Integrated Developments

April 1, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Integrated projects, like mega-developments, are currently an “in” thing in the Singapore property market. However, not everyone shares the same opinion: for every resident who loves having a 24-hour hot pot or NTUC right downstairs, there’s another who loathes the...

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The Surprising Truth About Dual-Key Homes In Singapore: 3 Homeowners Share Their Stories

The Surprising Truth About Dual-Key Homes In Singapore: 3 Homeowners Share Their Stories

March 13, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Dual-key units are undeniably a niche property type, with many developers struggling to move these units in recent new launches. However, our research shows that – contrary to certain beliefs – dual-key units aren’t worse for resale gains (they just...

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Why Some Homebuyers Stay Away From Top-Floor Properties In Singapore

Why Some Homebuyers Stay Away From Top-Floor Properties In Singapore

January 14, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Top-floor units are often associated with luxury and price premiums. But as they say, one man’s ceiling is another man’s… Okay, that cliché doesn’t work here. The point is: not everyone appreciates top-floor units. This is a minority view, as...

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“Why I Bought My Property Even Though I Might Lose Money” Singaporean Homeowners Share Their Stories

“Why I Bought My Property Even Though I Might Lose Money” Singaporean Homeowners Share Their Stories

January 13, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Is your property a way to make money, or just a roof over your head? Well, the most honest answer from most Singaporeans is “Why not both?” But every now and again, we encounter true owner-occupiers; genuine home buyers as...

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The Surprising Property Deals That Closed On Christmas Day In Singapore

The Surprising Property Deals That Closed On Christmas Day In Singapore

December 24, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

Does anyone sell their home on Christmas? The answer appears to be yes! Some surprisingly profitable transactions occur on Christmas day, so maybe someone got a gift-wrapped new condo. Not literally, because that would take a lot of wrapping paper....

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My Search For A Better Old Folks Homes In Singapore: A Review Of A Spa-Like Retirement Home In London

My Search For A Better Old Folks Homes In Singapore: A Review Of A Spa-Like Retirement Home In London

December 22, 2024 by TJ

Some time ago, I wrote an article about my search for a better retirement home (as compared to what we currently have in Singapore.) It seems I’m not the only middle-aged Singaporean concerned about his/her housing situation post-retirement, as the...

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Why We Chose A Ground-Floor Condo In Singapore: The Unexpected Perks Beyond Price

Why We Chose A Ground-Floor Condo In Singapore: The Unexpected Perks Beyond Price

December 18, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

Most Singaporean property buyers associate higher floors with better value. It’s why “all-floors-same-price” promotions are a favourite sales tactic when sales are slow, and if the price stays the same most people would choose a high-floor unit. Some buyers believe...

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I Stayed in Quincy House Singapore for 2 Nights: Here’s My Experience Living in A Brand New Serviced Residence in Holland V

I Stayed in Quincy House Singapore for 2 Nights: Here’s My Experience Living in A Brand New Serviced Residence in Holland V

December 17, 2024 by Cheryl Teo

Remember when coffee shops were just quick pit stops for caffeine? Over time, they’ve transformed into curated spaces with distinct personalities: from matcha bars, animal-themed cafes, and even HDB-inspired hangouts. I recently came across an HDB-themed café and couldn’t help...

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How My Home Loan In Singapore Was Rejected (And How I Fixed It)

How My Home Loan In Singapore Was Rejected (And How I Fixed It)

December 14, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

It’s not just the festive season, it’s also home loan season: with interest rates cooling a bit, quite several Singaporeans are seeking to refinance into cheaper mortgages. At the same time, we’re seeing strong transaction volumes as condo sales pick...

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“I Said No to My Condo’s En-Bloc Sale” Why These 3 Singaporeans Said No To En-Bloc Millions

“I Said No to My Condo’s En-Bloc Sale” Why These 3 Singaporeans Said No To En-Bloc Millions

December 5, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

Most Singaporeans see their condo’s en-bloc sale as a windfall. For many, it may even be a planned exit strategy: ask around, and some investors will tell you it’s the specific reason they like older condos (i.e., buy cheaper because...

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