Stories Why This Singapore Homeowner Wakes At 5AM To Commute – And Has Zero Regrets Three Singapore homeowners on why they endure long commutes, from a 5am start to prioritising location, lifestyle and family over being near the office. Ryan J. Ong · 20 Apr 2025 · 5 min read 283
Stories “We Treated Our Flat As A Liability” How One Couple Paid Off Their HDB In 15 Years Paying off your mortgage early isn’t for everyone, but for these homeowners, it made sense. Here’s how they approached it. Ryan J. Ong · 18 Apr 2025 · 5 min read 332
Stories Why This Architect Chose A Dual-Key Condo (Even Though He Was Set On A BTO) What can you do with a compact dual-key unit? Architect RJ reimagined his into a flexible, efficient home. Ryan J. Ong · 16 Apr 2025 · 7 min read 501
Stories I Owned A Store In My Condo In Singapore For 10 Years: And Here’s Why I’d Never Recommend It Today Ever wondered what it’s like to run a minimart right downstairs from your own home? Ryan J. Ong · 13 Apr 2025 · 6 min read 2.5k
Stories “We Spent Just $5k On Reno” Why Some Buyers Are Skipping Big Renovations In 2025 While most homebuyers in Singapore budget heavily for renovations, some have managed to move in with minimal work. Ryan J. Ong · 1 Apr 2025 · 6 min read 494
Stories Why More Singaporeans Are Upgrading To Bigger HDB Flats Instead Of Condos In 2025 Some homeowners are rethinking upgrading, choosing bigger HDB flats over condos. Rising prices and changing needs are shaping this shift—here’s why. Ryan J. Ong · 21 Mar 2025 · 6 min read 1.9k
Stories The Surprising Truth About Dual-Key Homes In Singapore: 3 Homeowners Share Their Stories Three homeowners reveal why they chose a dual key HDB or condo unit, from housing in-laws to renting to family, plus the real drawbacks they faced. Ryan J. Ong · 13 Mar 2025 · 5 min read 315
Stories “Why I Bought My Property Even Though I Might Lose Money” Singaporean Homeowners Share Their Stories Three Singaporean owners explain why they bought homes unlikely to profit, from a decaying lease to a $70,000 overpaid resale flat for family. Ryan J. Ong · 13 Jan 2025 · 8 min read 934
Stories The Surprising Property Deals That Closed On Christmas Day In Singapore Christmas Day property deals in Singapore reveal surprising gains and losses, from Icon Residence to Hillview Park, with real prices and holding periods. Ryan J. Ong · 24 Dec 2024 · 7 min read 160