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Is HDB Building In Secret?

HDB's Sin Ming BTO plans leaked via Reddit before official word, hinting 984 new flats and raising fresh doubts about the outdated Built-To-Order system. Ryan J. Ong · 14 May 2023 · 5 min read 659

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Should You Be Buying 1 Euro Homes In Italy?

1 euro homes in Italy sound tempting, but steep stairs, uneven roads and restoration costs make them a lifestyle buy, not a financial one. Ryan J. Ong · 7 May 2023 · 6 min read 155

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A $100 Billion Dollar City Turned Into A Ghost Town

Forest City, Malaysia's $100 billion ghost city, has 500 residents for 700,000 planned. Ryan J. Ong · 30 Apr 2023 · 7 min read 7.1k

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Should You Be Buying A $33k House In Japan?

Buying a house in Japan for $33k sounds tempting, but rural decay, poor upkeep and few jobs explain why prices stay so low. Ryan J. Ong · 23 Apr 2023 · 6 min read 597

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How Would Old People Affect The Future Master Plan?

Old people in Singapore will shape the next Master Plan, from HDB ageing schemes to why resale flats may struggle once parents pass theirs down. Ryan J. Ong · 16 Apr 2023 · 6 min read 269