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“My Neighbour Was Stealing Water From The Carpark” 7 Craziest Arguments We’ve Heard At Condo AGMs

From stolen carpark water to maid pool rules, we round up seven of the pettiest, most divisive disputes residents have witnessed at condo AGMs. Ryan J. Ong · 11 Dec 2023 · 9 min read 556

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“Our Parents Became Our Next Door Neighbours” The Awkward Truth About Living Next To Our Parents

One couple shares life after their parents bought the flat next door: help with childcare, shared dinners, and the privacy trade-offs of living so close. Ryan J. Ong · 17 Nov 2023 · 6 min read 187

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“I Regret Buying A 2 Bedder Condo” 5 Young Couples Share Their Biggest Regrets

Five young couples reveal why their 2 bedroom condo in Singapore became a burden, from thin walls to poor rental returns and slow resale. Ryan J. Ong · 7 Nov 2023 · 10 min read 1.3k

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“I Regret Waiting For The Cooling Measures To End” 4 Homebuyers Share Their Property Investment Mistakes

Four Singapore homebuyers reveal costly property investment mistakes, from waiting out ABSD hikes to selling too soon, and the lessons learned. Ryan J. Ong · 23 Oct 2023 · 6 min read 677

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A Young Architect Couple’s 40-Year-Old HDB Maisonette Transformation: How They Created A “House In The Sky”

An architect couple renovates a 40-year-old Potong Pasir maisonette on a $100k budget, using verandahs and open stairs to create a bright "House in the Sky". Stacked · 21 Sep 2023 · 5 min read 808

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We Lived In A 2,000 Sqft SLA-Managed “Penthouse”: The Surprising Reality Of Living In One

One tenant's account of renting a 2,000 sqft SLA walk-up penthouse in Pasir Panjang for $1,800 a month, from bare-bones fittings to sea-view balconies. Ryan J. Ong · 12 Sep 2023 · 8 min read 571

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“I Waited 7 Years For My HDB Maisonette” 5 Homeowners Share Their Regrets

Five HDB maisonette owners reveal renovation costs over $130,000, a seven-year wait, stair injuries and lease decay worries behind their regrets. Ryan J. Ong · 11 Sep 2023 · 7 min read 3.3k

The Hidden Downsides Of Living In A Boutique Condo: 5 Things Owners Wish They Knew Before Buying

Boutique condo owners reveal downsides: cliquish family-run committees, high maintenance fees, en-bloc risks and less privacy than expected. Ryan J. Ong · 7 Sep 2023 · 6 min read 948

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I Regret Buying A DBSS: 5 Homeowners Share Their Biggest Regrets

Five DBSS homeowners reveal real regrets: bad service yard designs, MOP delays, stuffy toilets and renovation costs that doubled their budget. Ryan J. Ong · 30 Aug 2023 · 7 min read 555