Investing

Is Buying Early At A New Launch Condo Always Better? Here’s What The Data Shows

A common attitude toward new launches is that “earlier is better.” We’ve been ingrained in thinking that the sooner we buy, the lower the price, due to developer discounts or early bird pricing. But before you rush to put down…

• 28 Apr 2025
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PRO We Analysed 8 Years Of 1-Bedroom Condo Data In Central Singapore: Here’s What Investors Should Know

Should you still invest in 1 bedroom condos in the CCR? Here’s what 8 years of data reveals for property investors.

• 22 Apr 2025
• 6 min read
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PRO Where You Can Buy A Resale 3-Bedder For The Price Of A New 2-Bedder In 2025

In some districts, a resale 3-bedder now costs about the same as a new 2-bedder. We break down where you can find these units.

• 22 Apr 2025
• 6 min read
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PRO Why 3-Bedders May Be The Smarter Investment (Over 2-Bedders) In 2025: Here’s The Breakdown

The upgrade from 2 to 3 bedrooms may be closer than you think. We break down whether it’s worth the stretch.

• 22 Apr 2025
• 7 min read
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PRO Which Singapore Regions Offer The Best Value For Two-Bedder Condos Today? (Resale vs New Launch)

We unpack how prices of 2 bedders have surged in the 10 years—and where smart buyers might still find value today.

• 22 Apr 2025
• 7 min read
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How We Made $270k From A $960k Condo Bought During COVID: A Buyer’s Case Study

Project Case Study: Penrose Client Details Buyer’s Brief  Challenges they faced First Consultation: A Breakdown   Everyone loves to say, “Buy when the market is down.” It’s the golden rule of investing, the advice everyone claims they’d follow. But in reality?…

• 16 Apr 2025
• 6 min read
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Why Your Property May Not Be As Profitable As You Think: 5 Ways To Calculate Your Returns 

Many of us are aware that property goals differ between buyers, and that owner-occupiers have different requirements from investors. But even among investors, the goals for a property can differ significantly. One of these is the various metrics investors use…

• 15 Mar 2025
• 4 min read
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Are Older HDB Maisonettes And Jumbo Flats Worth the Premium? A Deep Dive Into Pricing Trends

In recent years, executive maisonettes and jumbo flats have been known to defy gravity and logic, in terms of market returns. These tend to be among the oldest HDB flats, which aren’t even produced anymore. But despite the lease decay,…

• 10 Mar 2025
• 5 min read
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Should You Buy A Bigger Or Smaller 1 Bedder As An Investment? The Data May Surprise You

As some of our readers may know, one of the things we like to do at Stacked is to test common sayings in the Singapore property market. One such saying is that investors – in particular landlords – should always…

• 7 Feb 2025
• 4 min read
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What Can We Learn From The Worst Performing Freehold Condos In Singapore In 2024?

Some Singaporeans still insist on buying freehold properties, if for no reason beyond a sense of permanence (one that isn’t well-founded, as many freehold condos tend to go en-bloc just like leasehold counterparts.) This sometimes creates the impression that freehold…

• 18 Jan 2025
• 5 min read
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Are Ground Floor Condo Units Less Profitable In Singapore?

In the Singapore property market, most people would gravitate towards a higher floor unit. This is even clearly reflected in developer pricing, where we expect that the higher floor units will come at a premium. But we’ve also discovered that…

• 7 Jan 2025
• 4 min read
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10 Pandemic Property Losses That Turned Into Huge Profits Later (One Could’ve Made $2.5 Million More)

Covid was an unprecedented time, and the news was dominated by naysayers and pessimists. Beyond just pessimism, of course, there were real crises in certain market segments, which saw some people scrambling for funds. The combination of the two led…

• 4 Jan 2025
• 4 min read
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Where 2024’s Most Profitable Resale Property Deals Were In Singapore (One Made $36 Million!)

While new launches stole the limelight for 2024 (and might for the coming year as well), the resale market has been as active as ever. With the number of new launches we’re seeing, it’s unsurprising there’s a bit of a…

• 30 Dec 2024
• 5 min read
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The Mystery Behind This Freehold Condo On Top Of A Mall: Why Katong Regency Isn’t As Profitable As You Might Think

Given the rise of Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ) and the prominence of District 15 (RCR), any properties in the area should be doing well. And if there is anything that Singaporeans love in their condo developments: it is the trifecta…

• 24 Dec 2024
• 6 min read
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7 Surprising Condos That Are Profitable Despite Not Being Near An MRT Station

Here’s the thing about profitable condos, it’s never really down to just one reason. A lot of people mistakenly believe that it needs to be near an MRT, or it has to be freehold – for it to be a…

• 23 Nov 2024
• 12 min read
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What I Learned From Buying A Property In France: The Reality (And Risks) To Know

I wrote this before I got my keys to my soon-to-be cool studio apartment in France, but I really have to say, I am incredibly lucky that the process has been relatively smooth sailing without much unexpected nasty surprises and…

• 23 Oct 2024
• 9 min read
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Should You Buy An Old Tiong Bahru HDB In 2024? Here’s A Breakdown Of The Performance

Tiong Bahru is unusual as far as HDB enclaves go. Some of the flats here are among the oldest in Singapore, and predate the HDB era; the housing board’s predecessor, SIT, is known for having built larger and less standardised…

• 19 Sep 2024
• 4 min read
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Why Some Old 99-Year Condos Can Still Be Worth Investing In: Here’s The Math

There’s no shortage of biases in the Singapore property market. Some long-time investors swear by freehold properties, while others prefer resale homes, finding new launch prices too steep. And if you’ve spoken to a property agent, you’ve likely heard the…

• 14 Sep 2024
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