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Singapore Vs Vienna Public Housing: Is Vienna Doing It Better Than Singapore (And What Can We Learn)

Vienna social housing vs Singapore public housing: how waitlists, income limits, rent control and tenancy rules compare, and lessons Singapore could learn. Ryan J. Ong · 21 Jun 2023 · 11 min read 1.2k

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Property Cooling Measures In Singapore: Will 60% Foreigner ABSD Really Affect Singapore’s Property Market?

April 2023's cooling measures doubled foreigner ABSD to 60%. Ryan J. Ong · 27 Apr 2023 · 6 min read 1.4k

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3 Surprising Upcoming Changes That May Affect Property Prices (And En Bloc) In 2023

GFA harmonisation kicks in from 1 June 2023, ending oversized air-con ledges and strata void tricks, but may push developers to raise prices instead. Ryan J. Ong · 19 Apr 2023 · 5 min read 4.6k

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New Housing For Low-Income Singles: We Share What Some Older Singaporeans Think

HDB's new single room shared facilities scheme explained, with older Singaporeans sharing what they really think of this rental housing option. Ryan J. Ong · 14 Apr 2023 · 5 min read 208

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The URA Master Plan Can Make Or Break Your Property’s Potential: Why You Need To Pay Attention

The URA Master Plan's quiet zoning changes can affect en-bloc potential, amenities and property value. Here's why homeowners should check it often. Ryan J. Ong · 17 Mar 2023 · 6 min read 1k

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6 Unusual Rules That Have Shaped How Condos Have Been Built (For Better Or Worse)

From PES rules to ABSD deadlines, see why Singapore condos share similar designs, plus what shapes condo carpark counts and blocked-view stacks. Ryan J. Ong · 13 Mar 2023 · 8 min read 479

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Slimmer Chance Of Getting A BTO If You Cancel The First Time: Here’s What Singaporeans Think

HDB's new rule cuts BTO first-timer chances after skipping selection once. Ryan J. Ong · 7 Mar 2023 · 7 min read 260

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Are Property Prices REALLY To Blame For Our Falling Birth Rates In Singapore?

We use the 3-3-5 rule and median income to test if housing really drives Singapore's falling birth rates, or if lifestyle choices matter more. Ryan J. Ong · 1 Mar 2023 · 9 min read 391

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Will Increased Housing Grants End Up Making HDB Resale Flats Pricier?

Budget 2023's higher HDB resale grants could add $30,000 to prices. Ryan J. Ong · 21 Feb 2023 · 6 min read 385