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
Stories 3 Homeowners Share Their Biggest Regrets Selling Their Property At The Wrong Time Three Singapore homeowners recount selling amid cooling measures and Covid, revealing costly timing mistakes and what they'd do differently. Ryan J. Ong · 5 Apr 2023 · 8 min read 825