Property Advice

8 Key Things To Note When Right-Sizing From A Condo To An HDB In 2025

Whether you planned the move from the beginning, or your finances have changed, it’s time for you to switch back down to an HDB flat. This doesn’t just involve lifestyle changes: it may also mean regulatory hurdles like the waiting…

• 27 Feb 2025
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8 Must-Know Factors For Finding The Best 2-Bedroom Layout In Singapore

With home prices climbing, we may soon see a day when families (at least smaller families) are forced to accept a two-bedder as a norm. But not all two-bedders are created equal: older two-bedders may be huge in terms of…

• 22 Feb 2025
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How To Renovate A 4-Room HDB Flat For A Family With Three Kids In Singapore

A few days ago, a reader pointed out an interesting conundrum: the renovations on various websites, for big families, tend to be for other countries. And for Singapore sites, the nicest reno features all tend to show a big condo…

• 18 Feb 2025
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Is It Worth Paying ABSD To Keep Your HDB Flat And Own A Condo In 2025?

If you want to retain your flat – even after you buy a condo unit – it often means paying the 20 per cent ABSD (for Singapore citizens; it’s even higher for PRs). There may be some ways around it,…

• 4 Feb 2025
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6 Common Things That Can Go Wrong When Buying A Property In Singapore (Without An Agent)

Some homebuyers may feel an agent of their own is unnecessary. Some want to avoid paying commissions (though for private properties, the seller usually pays both agents). Others worry about the buyer and seller agents colluding to raise the price,…

• 31 Jan 2025
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5 Ways the Finishing of Your Property is More Important Than You May Think

Homebuyers tend to be a pragmatic bunch. Sometimes, this leads to a certain dismissive attitude towards the more “froo-froo” aspects of a property, such as the finishing. For every buyer who cares about the tiling, countertops, light fixtures, etc., there’s…

• 27 Jan 2025
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Why Buying A Condo Near HDB Flats Could Be Your Best Property Move

Some homebuyers associate the lack of nearby HDB flats (i.e., a low-density area) with luxury. We see this among landed homes, for instance, or in areas like Bukit Timah. But this has also sometimes led to the misconception that being…

• 27 Jan 2025
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How Property Agents In Singapore Select Their Own Homes (And What You Can Learn)

When buying a home, who better to learn from than the experts? If you’re like many buyers, you may wonder whether your estate agent would follow the same advice they’re giving you. Would they make the same choices they’re encouraging…

• 25 Jan 2025
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Should You Sell Your Own Home In Singapore? 7 Key Factors To Consider Before You Try

It can be tempting to try and sell your own home in Singapore. Skipping the property agent means you can save the usual two per cent commission, which, on higher-priced properties, can add up to a significant amount. However, in…

• 22 Jan 2025
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6 Reasons Why Some Properties In Singapore Are Difficult To Sell (Even In A Hot Market)

If there’s one thing property agents dread, it’s telling sellers their home will be a tough sell. After all, if they’re too blunt about it, the seller’s response may be to dismiss their lack of confidence and find someone else….

• 21 Jan 2025
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With $700k In Cash, Should Our First Condo Be New Launch Or Resale?

Hi Ryan / Stacked, I’ve been a long time reader of Stacked and have enjoyed the many wonderful analysis pieces by Ryan. I have been giving some thought to my situation and was wondering if it was possible to get…

• 17 Jan 2025
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How To Spot Cheaper Home Alternatives If You’ve Missed Out On Your First Choice

It’s not uncommon for your first choice to fall through when shortlisting a home. Maybe the seller changed their mind, or the unit got taken off the market. While this can be disappointing, there’s often a silver lining: your fallback…

• 15 Jan 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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