Property Advice

Are You Overspending On HDB Renovations? Why You Should Rethink Custom Cabinetry

I think many of my ID and contractor friends might kill me for writing this, but one of my biggest pet peeves of BTO and HDB renovations in Singapore is the amount of needless custom carpentry that is not only…

• 7 Jan 2025
• 7 min read
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We Bought A New $2.2m Condo In River Valley: Is It Better To Sell Now Or Rent It Out?

Hi Team, Thank you for the years of amazing content at Stacked Homes. Always such informative articles and detailed analysis. We are currently faced with a decision which we’d love to have your opinion on if you also find it…

• 27 Dec 2024
• 11 min read
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Is A $1.3M Budget Enough For A Freehold 2-Bedroom Condo In 2024 (A Closer Look At Noma)

Hi Ryan, Lovely to e-meet you! I’m a new subscriber of yours and love your deeply insightful property content that can be easily understood, even for users like me who are new in this property purchase journey. I am looking…

• 13 Dec 2024
• 7 min read
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Buying Your First Property After 40 In Singapore: Hidden Risks To Look Out For

Not everyone has the ability to buy their first home at 35 or younger. Circumstances force some to start late, perhaps from their 40s or even after. Whatever the reasons, these buyers may face some additional hazards. It’s not just…

• 12 Dec 2024
• 6 min read
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$1M HDB Or Fringe Resale Condo? These 4 Points Will Help You Decide

In the past few years, the gap between a fringe region resale condo and a top-end HDB flat seems to narrow. We’re headed to a point where a buyer might seriously ask the question: is it worth buying a condo…

• 10 Dec 2024
• 6 min read
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Should We Keep Our 4-Room Queenstown BTO Or Give It Up For A Resale HDB/Condo?

Hello Stackedhomes,  I have been a huge fan of your page since 2020, especially reading the stories of couples from all walks of life and seeing you curate solutions that best fit their needs. The time has come for my…

• 6 Dec 2024
• 9 min read
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Moving In With Your In-Laws? 5 Commonly Overlooked Things To Check To Avoid Regrets

With home prices being so high in Singapore, it’s not uncommon for some of us to move in with our in-laws. But here’s the tricky part: once the move is made (especially if the in-laws pay for part of the…

• 4 Dec 2024
• 6 min read
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I Have A Monthly Income Of $10K: Should I Buy A Tiny 1-Bedder Condo Or An Old But Centrally-Located Resale HDB?

Hi team,  Thank you so much for providing great insight and articles over the years!  I am really hoping you could give me some advice on my current situation. I am torn between this 2 My goal is eventually be…

• 29 Nov 2024
• 6 min read
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We Make $400k Per Year And Own A Bidadari HDB: Should We Look At 2 Properties Instead Of 1 Freehold Landed?

Hi Stacked Homes!  Thank you for writing these interesting articles! It has been very helpful.   I’m writing to seek some advice on our next home purchase. My family of three (with another one on the horizon) is currently living in…

• 22 Nov 2024
• 8 min read
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5 Subtle Details Property Agents Won’t Highlight At A New Launch Show Flat (And Why You Should Ask About Them)

The sales team is happy to answer almost any question at a show flat, but there’s one problem: if you’re an inexperienced buyer, well, you don’t know what you don’t know. And let’s face it, most agents are not going…

• 21 Nov 2024
• 6 min read
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How Much Can You Save On Your New Home With Recent Interest Rate Cuts In 2024? We Break It Down

We’ve seen significant interest rate cuts among banks, which is good news for homebuyers not using HDB loans. There are also, however, questions about how significant these rate cuts are: if you’re not familiar with home loans, a decrease like…

• 16 Nov 2024
• 4 min read
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I Own A Million Dollar HDB Flat At Tiong Bahru: Should I Sell Now For A New Launch Condo?

Hi, I am currently a Singapore PR looking at the possibility to upgrade from HDB to a 3-bedroom condo for better capital appreciation and potentially beef up my retirement funds from the sale of the condo in the future. I’m…

• 15 Nov 2024
• 7 min read
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7 Top Tips For First-Time BTO Buyers: What You Need To Consider In 2024

When it comes to BTO flats, a lot of the shortlisting process has to be in our minds: we can’t see the actual view, we don’t know who the neighbours are, and we hope the amenities will turn out to…

• 13 Nov 2024
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We Have $600k In Cash: Should We Wait 15 Months For An HDB Or 2 Condos Instead?

We are a couple in our early 40s who had just sold our condo (joint name). Currently we are staying in a rental unit as we would like to purchase a resale hdb which we can only do so after the 15 months waiting period.

• 1 Nov 2024
• 8 min read
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I Own A 4-Room 1985 HDB: Should I Sell To Buy A PLH BTO In Kallang Instead?

Hi, I wish to seek advice on whether to get a second BTO or stay at my current one. I’m in my mid 30s and currently own a 4-room flat from 1985, with less than $150k remaining on the mortgage….

• 25 Oct 2024
• 8 min read
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5 Less-Known Issues To Consider Before Buying A Mega-Development Condo In Singapore

Love or hate them, mega-developments are an undeniable part of Singapore’s property market landscape. With population growth and the redevelopment of large, older plots, these expansive projects will only become more common. On paper, they offer plenty of benefits –…

• 23 Oct 2024
• 6 min read
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Is It The Right Time To Sell Our $1.5m 5-Room BTO For An EC/Condo?

Hi stacked homes, Always enjoy your thorough analysis on different properties and scenarios.  Would like your advice on what’s my next step in property journey since my current 5 room hdb in Central location is already mop.  Agent approached us…

• 18 Oct 2024
• 8 min read
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How Much Does The Unit Mix Matter When Buying A One-Bedder Condo?

In the Singapore property market, there are many persistent beliefs about shoebox (one-bedder) units, which are tough to prove. However, one thing is for sure – the demand is certainly there given it still is the cheapest entry into the…

• 18 Oct 2024
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