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10 Condos With The Highest Density: A Look At The Most Crowded Condos In Singapore

We tend to focus just on the square footage of our units; but there’s more to spaciousness than that. If you’ve ever had the sense of condo blocks being too “closed in,” or of too many residents being packed into…

• 8 Oct 2024
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26 Cheapest One-bedder Condo Units In Each District In 2024 (From $545,000)

We recall a time called the shoebox craze, when one-bedder condo units were as low as $600,000 (brand new!) Those days are long past though, with many new one-bedders today reaching beyond the $1.2 million mark – something that would…

• 7 Oct 2024
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Looking For A High-Floor HDB Flat? Here Are The Cheapest Options In 2024 (From $490,000)

Most of us know Pinnacle @ Duxton is a great way to live 50 storeys above ground. But that’s not too useful for most of us, who would struggle to afford the million-dollar (or close to a million-dollar) price tag…

• 4 Oct 2024
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52 Condos With Unique Duplex Units In Singapore

Whether it’s the appeal of a high ceiling or just an intergenerational home with a high floor view, there’s an undeniable appeal to maisonette units. As of 2024, there’s definitely a scarcity factor: few developers build such unique units anymore,…

• 1 Oct 2024
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Which Resale Executive Condos Are The Cheapest In 2024? We Break It Down By Bedroom Type

The housing supply crunch may be over, but as we keep hearing, it’s hard to tell. New launches and resale condos alike are still pricey, leaving one remaining option: the Executive Condominium (EC). Due to their lower price point, ECs…

• 19 Sep 2024
• 9 min read
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5 Cheapest 3-Bedder Family Condos Under $1.1 Million In 2024

The typical 4-room HDB flat is about 960 to 1,000 sq. ft. So in the minds of most Singaporeans, this size is defined as “family sized” or “three bedders”, at the very least. If you were to buy a new…

• 11 Sep 2024
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10 Unique Condos With Private Pools That Won’t Break The Bank (From $1.088m)

These days, private pools in condo units have become a rarity. Rising construction costs and smaller units often mean there just isn’t enough room for one; or that homeowners aren’t willing to give up precious square footage (after all, there’s…

• 10 Sep 2024
• 6 min read
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7 Rare Freehold Condos You Didn’t Know Existed In Singapore’s Prime Areas

Freehold developments in Singapore are often seen as elusive treasures, especially in areas where most buyers wouldn’t expect to find them. Locations like the Central Business District (CBD) or Orchard Road are more known for their high prices and leasehold…

• 9 Sep 2024
• 7 min read
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Where To Find 1 Bedder Condos With The Best Rental Yields In 2024 (From $555,000)

It’s an old saying that one-bedders are better for rental, and bigger units are better for resale gains. Whether it’s true or not, one fact remains: with high property costs and ABSD rates, most new property investors are going to…

• 31 Aug 2024
• 5 min read
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Where To Find Affordable Old Condos With Good Rental Yields In 2024 (From $545,000)

Old projects go hand-in-hand with somewhat better rental yields. It’s usually inevitable because older projects tend to cost less. But even among the more seasoned developments, there are a few that manage to stand out – and with some landlords…

• 27 Aug 2024
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5 Unique But Practical HDB Layouts And Where To Find Them

You may think all HDB flats are broadly similar, and they kind of are from the outside (although that’s not true of HDB’s older, cooler, experimental phase). What affects us isn’t the exterior of our block though – it’s literally…

• 26 Aug 2024
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5 Most Spacious And Luxurious New Condo Units You Can Still Buy In 2024

While most Singaporeans consider landed properties the cream of the crop, that’s not always the case. When it comes to the highest-end luxury units, the combination of the view, plus the lavish interiors, can easily match that of some bungalows;…

• 21 Aug 2024
• 6 min read
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5 Old But Convenient Mixed-Use Developments You Can Actually Live In (From $1,100,000)

Mixed-use in the past didn’t mean what it does today. Rather than being larger integrated developments, with well-controlled mall spaces, they were often just condo units with a hodge-podge of shop spaces; and the developers certainly didn’t care what shops…

• 20 Aug 2024
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5 Unusual HDB Layouts From The Past That Are Hard To Find Today

HDB flats have been around since the 1960s, and we’ve seen many changes besides flat size. Before we had alternatives like DBSS flats, HDB undertook many experimental approaches – some of which laid the groundwork for today’s flats, and some…

• 15 Aug 2024
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9 Cheapest Freehold Mixed-Use Developments In 2024 (From $572,000)

Some of the older mixed-use projects aren’t always in the prettiest locations, and some of them are more commercial than they are residential. But that being said, the cheaper mixed-use projects also tend to be among the most affordable properties…

• 6 Aug 2024
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5 One-of-a-Kind Condo Layouts In Singapore You Probably Haven’t Seen Before

Maybe it’s the ABSD, or maybe it’s just high land costs, but most developers play it safe today. This means a lot of condo projects end up being quite cookie-cutter, as no one wants to risk big deviations from the…

• 3 Aug 2024
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21 Condos With Landed Homes That Foreigners Can Buy In Singapore

Without SLA permission, foreigners can’t usually buy landed homes on the mainland. There is, however, an alternative in the form of strata-titled landed property: these provide a way to experience landed living, without having to buy in Sentosa Cove or…

• 1 Aug 2024
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7 “New” Condos You Can Buy Direct From Developer To Move In Right Away In 2024

If you’re searching for a home in Singapore and face tight timelines or an urgent need to move, opting for a resale property is usually your best option. However, finding the right resale condo or home can be challenging. The…

• 30 Jul 2024
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