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PRO Condo Vs HDB Price Gap Analysis: Singapore Estates Where Resale HDBs Present A Clearer Value Case Than Condos

Some estates show wide HDB vs condo price gaps, making flats the smarter buy. See where staying in HDB delivers the best long-term value.

• 16 Sep 2025
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The New Condos In Singapore With The Most Efficient Layouts In 2025 Revealed – And What To Look Out For

These 2025 condos prove smart layouts beat sheer size—see the most efficient 1 to 4-bedder designs that make compact homes feel spacious and practical.

• 30 Aug 2025
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The Hidden Costs of Hiring a “Cheaper” Agent In Singapore

Fixed fee agents may save you upfront, but hidden costs like underselling, lost time, and missed replacement homes can outweigh the savings when selling property.

• 28 Aug 2025
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The Math Behind Why 30–35 Is The Sweet Spot To Upgrade From HDB To Condo

The golden age to upgrade from HDB to condo in Singapore is 30–35. Beyond 40, loan limits and rising prices make the move harder. Don’t miss the window.

• 20 Aug 2025
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The Ideal Size for Each Room of Your Condo to Actually Feel Liveable Revealed

Ideal condo room sizes in Singapore: living/dining 237–323 sq ft, bedrooms 10–16 sqm, kitchen 5–7 sqm. Find the balance between comfort and function.

• 13 Aug 2025
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5 Mistakes You Make When Comparing Condo Prices – Your ‘Good Deal’ Might Be Hiding a Secret

Common mistakes when comparing condo price trends — from ignoring entry years to using wrong benchmarks, layout data, and starting price context.

• 13 Aug 2025
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We Ranked The Most Important Things To Consider Before Buying A Property In Singapore: This One Came Top 

When choosing a property, there are so many variables and considerations that it’s almost impossible to meet them all. Some of these factors are even contradictory (e.g., wanting to keep prices low, but also wanting a freehold property). Some might…

• 24 Jun 2025
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Why Punggol Northshore Could Be The Next Hotspot In The HDB Resale Market

Northshore’s first MOP flats are hitting the resale market. Read on to see why this young Punggol estate might be one to watch.

• 16 Jun 2025
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How Much Is Your Home Really Worth? How Property Valuations Work in Singapore

Are valuations just a way to approve bigger loans? We unpack how they really work — and why they matter more than you might think.

• 13 Jun 2025
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Why I Had Second Thoughts After Buying My Dream Home In Singapore

Buying your first home isn’t all pride and joy—here’s what hits after the keys are handed over, and how to navigate the emotional weight of it all.

• 11 Jun 2025
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The Surprising Reasons Some Singaporean Buyers Are Choosing Smaller Condo Units (Even When They Can Afford More)

Some buyers can afford more space—but choose less. Here’s why smaller homes sometimes make the most sense, even when budgets say otherwise.

• 2 Jun 2025
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Selling Your Home For The First Time? Here’s a Step-by-Step Timeline To Follow In Singapore

If you think buying your first property was difficult, wait till you come into the even more challenging role of first-time seller. From having strangers traipse through your home to the nerve-racking process of price-setting, it’s described by many as…

• 19 May 2025
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The Ultimate Work From Home Homebuyer Checklist (That Most People Still Overlook)

Ever since COVID, more people have been on Work From Home (WFH) arrangements. This changes up quite a few concerns regarding layout and renovation: besides the need for quiet home offices, for example, certain features you could ignore in the…

• 5 May 2025
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When ‘Bad’ Property Traits Can Be A Bargain For Homebuyers In Singapore

The saying that one man’s floor is another man’s ceiling is most literally applicable in real estate. A clear manifestation of this is how, in many cases, property features considered a serious drawback may appeal to some homeowners, or may…

• 3 May 2025
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The Hidden Risks Of Buying A Landed Home In Singapore: 6 Renovations That Could Be Illegal

Imagine discovering that part of your home—say, your driveway or even your swimming pool—was never supposed to be there.  That was the reality for one couple in Seletar, who unknowingly lived for nearly 15 years on land they didn’t legally…

• 9 Apr 2025
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Why Being The First Seller In A Condo Can Be Risky (And How To Make It Work)

Depending on who you ask, being the first seller in a condo project is either a blessing or a curse. On the one hand, there’s no prior transactions to hamper your price; and buyers may be more open to negotiation….

• 8 Apr 2025
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Why You Should Rethink Using CPF for Your Home Purchase In 2025

Singaporeans can be in two very different schools of thought, when it comes to CPF usage. The first group wants to leave their wallets and bank accounts as untouched as possible, leaving their CPF Ordinary Account (CPF OA) to handle…

• 2 Apr 2025
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Can You Really Sell Your Home For Just $2K In Singapore? Here’s When A Fixed-Fee Property Agent May Work

In recent years, you may have noticed the emergence of a new fee structure among property agents. Rather than charging a typical percentage of the sale price, these agents tend to have a fixed amount (e.g., $5,000 regardless of what…

• 27 Mar 2025
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