Stories We Live In A Top Floor Penthouse: Here Are The Pros And Cons About High Floor Living A couple share the real pros and cons of top floor penthouse living in Singapore, from blocked views and lift breakdowns to leaks and privacy. Ryan J. Ong · 23 May 2023 · 7 min read 1.1k
Stories “I Regret Buying 2 Walk-Up Apartments” 4 Biggest Property Investment Regrets And What You Can Learn Four investors share costly property mistakes, from under-capitalised purchases to Geylang walk-ups that barely broke even, and the lessons they offer. Ryan J. Ong · 16 May 2023 · 8 min read 634
Stories 7 Real-Life Reno Regrets As Shown On TikTok 7 real reno regrets from TikTok, from black toilet tiles to sunken sockets, so you know what to check before your own renovation. Ryan J. Ong · 12 May 2023 · 5 min read 56
Stories I Moved From A 9,000 Sqft Landed Home In Bukit Timah To An HDB Flat: Here’s What It Was Like One reader recounts leaving a 9,000 sq ft Bukit Timah landed home for a 4-room HDB flat in Queenstown, weighing space, cost and neighbourhood life. Ryan J. Ong · 11 May 2023 · 8 min read 1.2k
Stories My Aunt Cheated Us Out Of Our Property: An Expensive Lesson Learned On “Trusting” Family Members A family recounts how putting a property under an aunt's name backfired: a secret cash-out refinance left them with no money after the sale. Ryan J. Ong · 9 May 2023 · 6 min read 436
Stories “I Lost My $10K Deposit And A 300% Property Appreciation” 4 Readers Share Their Missed Property Opportunities Four Singapore homeowners recall near-miss deals at Cavenagh House, Chancery Court, Paya Lebar Residences and The Seaview, and what their choices cost them. Ryan J. Ong · 5 May 2023 · 6 min read 1.3k
Stories I’ve Lived in A Landed Home In Orchard For 5 Years: Here’s An Insider View On What It’s Like A long-time resident shares what living in an Orchard landed house is really like: the traffic, best and worst spots, hidden parking gems, and food choices. Ryan J. Ong · 1 May 2023 · 8 min read 657
Stories I’ve Been A Landlord For 18 Years: Here’s Why I Don’t Rent To Singles And Only Families A veteran Singapore landlord of 18 years explains why he only rents to families, from easier rent collection to fewer disputes over damage and utilities. Ryan J. Ong · 16 Apr 2023 · 8 min read 1.4k
Stories My Experience Staying In A Ground Floor Unit: Here Are The Pros And Cons To Know A homeowner shares real pros and cons of ground floor units: lower prices, no lift queues, noise, pests and pet risks to weigh before buying. Ryan J. Ong · 6 Apr 2023 · 9 min read 2.9k