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We Make $350k Per Year And Are Both 30. Which Of These 3 Condos Is Best With Primary Schools In Mind?

Hi Stacked Homes Happy to say I am an avid follower and reader of your site as it provides really helpful insights to home ownerships in Singapore. I am reaching out to you in hopes that you might provide a…

• 23 Sep 2022
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A Case Study On The Old Normanton Park: 3 Little Known Factors To Think About Before Buying A Home

Normanton Park’s en-bloc sale in 2017 was a bittersweet occasion for my wife and her family. Sad on the one hand because it meant goodbye to a childhood home; elation and relief on the other as the stars had aligned…

• 21 Sep 2022
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We Are In Our 50s With $1 Million In Cash Staying In A 5-room HDB. Should We Sell Our HDB To Buy A Condo?

Dear Stacked homes, I have been reading your articles and find them very helpful thus would like to seek your advice.We are currently living in a 5 room HDB flat. Our total family income is 18k. We are around 50…

• 16 Sep 2022
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I Have A 5-Room HDB With Columns That Can’t Be Removed And Are An Eyesore. Are There Any Better Layout Ideas?

Dear StackedHomes, I plan to renovate my 5-room HDB apartment but have no clue how to make the house spacious and functional. It’s a combination of two 3-room to one 5-room apartment. It’s a mirror image and HDB has converted…

• 10 Sep 2022
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We Make 300k Per Annum. Should We Pay ABSD For A 2nd Property For Investment When We Own A 5-Room HDB?

Hi StackHomes, Foremost, thank you for your insightful articles and unbiased views on residential matters provided to the community and I believe many had benefited from it. Owning an investment property is an aspiration of many and to be honest,…

• 9 Sep 2022
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I Used To Work In The Interior Industry: Here Are My 6 Insider Tips To Help You Find The Right ID

Did you know in 2021 there were 1,300 complaints against renovation contracts in Singapore? While that may not sound like a very scary number, that number is only increasing as we’ve already had 807 complaints in the first half of…

• 6 Sep 2022
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We Make $190k Per Year. Should We Sell Our Punggol EC For $650k Profit Or Hold On & Rent It Out?

Hi Stacked Homes I have been following your articles for some time now because they are always provided good insights. Recently, your article, ”We make $180k per annum. Should we sell our EC for $650k profit to buy 2 condos…

• 2 Sep 2022
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8 Different 5-Room HDB Layout Ideas To Make The Most Use Of Space

Some people have the impression that HDBs in Singapore is boring. It all looks the same on the outside, and well, how different can the layouts really get? I for one, beg to differ. As someone who has been to…

• 26 Aug 2022
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We Make $18k Per Month And Are In Our Late 20s: Should We Get A New Launch, Resale Condo, Or Resale HDB?

Hi StackedHomes, I started reading your content a year ago and really enjoyed the articles on home renovation case studies and analysis on new condos. Now that my partner and I (late 20s) are currently looking to buy our first…

• 26 Aug 2022
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10 Genius IKEA Hacks We Found On TikTok, Instagram, And Reddit

IKEA is undoubtedly the most popular furniture brand in the world. Just how popular? Well, in IKEA’s own words – it is estimated that every five seconds, one BILLY bookcase is sold somewhere in the world.  And if you didn’t…

• 23 Aug 2022
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We Make $510k Per Year And Own A Landed Home. Should We Redeem Our $1m Loan, Decouple To Buy Another Property, Or Rebuild?

Hi Ryan, I saw your article at Stackedhomes and would like to seek your advice on a few questions. Background.My wife (49 years old) and I (53 years old) and we have 3 school going kids of which the eldest…

• 19 Aug 2022
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9 Amazing Illusion Tricks To Make A Small Space Look Bigger

I recently saw this amazing illusion exhibit online. It’s incredible isn’t it, just how these illusions can play tricks on your mind to make you perceive something totally different. Some people may call it deceptive, but if done in the…

• 16 Aug 2022
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We Make $180k Per Annum. Should We Sell Our EC For $650k Profit To Buy 2 Condos Or Just A Bigger HDB?

Hello Stacked, I enjoyed all the videos and articles produced by Stacked. It is very enriching and informative, especially to newbies like myself when it comes to residential issues. I hope to consult you on the best solution for my…

• 12 Aug 2022
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10 Common Misconceptions About Home Buying In 2022 (You Don’t Want To Get These Wrong)

If you last bought a home a decade or more ago, today’s property market might give you a headache. A lot has changed since then, so brace yourself for some major differences. On top of that, there are some age-old…

• 11 Aug 2022
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We Are Looking To Upgrade From An HDB To A Condo: Will Kingsford Waterbay, Boathouse Residences or Riversails Be Better?

Dear Stacked Homes, We are your silent follower and we love your articles! We are looking to upgrade from a 4rm HDB to a private 2+Study or compact 3 bedroom. Which one of the following are more worth buying for…

• 5 Aug 2022
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The Secret To A Successful Renovation Process: 6 Ways To Better Manage Expectations With Your ID

Every few months, there seems to be at least one negative story about Interior Designers (IDs) or contractors. It’s unfortunate that the relationship between IDs, contractors, and homeowners tends to be quite adversarial – sometimes it seems like homeowners have…

• 3 Aug 2022
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I’m A Retiree With $700k Looking To Settle Down: Is A Dual-Key Condo Or HDB Better?

Hello, Stacked!  I’m an avid reader of your site and I really enjoy the in-depth articles. Kudos to you all. Even though I have left several comments on different articles over the years, none have ever appeared under the discussion….

• 29 Jul 2022
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How To Prevent Renovation Nightmares: 9 Key Details To Look Out For In A Renovation Contract

Renovations can be one of the most stressful parts of home ownership. No doubt you’ve heard many horror stories over the years: home buyers blindsided by unexpected costs, terrible workmanship and delays, and – in worst-case scenarios – the contractor…

• 24 Jul 2022
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