Property Advice

We Make $324k Per Year: Should We Sell Our 28-Year-Old HDB To Upgrade To A New Launch Or Resale Condo?

Hi team, It’s been a pleasure reading your informative articles and I really enjoy your data-driven approach. My family and I have been staying in a 5 room HDB for more than 5 years (in Boon Keng area) and we…

• 4 Aug 2023
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4 Creative Space-Saving Ideas For A 1-Bedroom Condo Layout

If you haven’t already noticed, homes in Singapore are getting smaller. This trend is not unique to Singapore. In Hong Kong, one of the most densely populated cities in the world, a unique form of artistry has emerged in response…

• 1 Aug 2023
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I Make Less Than $70k Per Year And Own 50% Of A Hillview Condo: Should I Buy Over The Other Half Or Just Sell?

Dear Stacked Homes I currently own a 50% share of a 1+1 condo unit in the Hillview area, which was fully paid for by my dad in 2019. The other 50% is owned by my uncle who is over 55…

• 28 Jul 2023
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We Make $300k Per Year And Are Nearly In Our 50s. Should We Sell Our 22-Year-Old HDB Or Investment Property To Upgrade?

Hi Stacked Homes, I always enjoy reading your detailed analysis and professional advice in response to readers’ questions to support their decision making. This time, I hope you could also help answer my questions. We are approaching our 50s with combined…

• 21 Jul 2023
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We Make $250k Yearly With $1.3m In Liquid Assets: Should We Sell Our 5-Room HDB To Upgrade Or Just Invest In Equities Due To The High-Interest Rates?

Hi Stackedhomes team! Really impressed with all your editorial content and well-thought advice for all the property owners/investors out there. Would like to seek your help considering this situation:- Staying in a resale 5-room HDB flat with spouse, child and…

• 14 Jul 2023
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We Make $294k Per Year: Should We Sell Our 5-Room HDB To Upgrade To A New Launch Or Buy 2 Properties Instead?

Hi. I love how stacked homes does unbiased reviews and advice the general public which is simple to understand coupled with realistic statistics. I would like to seek advice whether which makes more sense to us. My wife and I…

• 8 Jul 2023
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7 Commonly Overlooked Factors To Consider When Visiting A Show Flat In 2023

It was 2017, a time when the property market was in a rather sleepy state. I remember stepping into a show flat, where I was greeted by a tagger with the enthusiasm of a sloth on a lazy afternoon. My…

• 4 Jul 2023
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We Make $28k Per Month And Own A 4-Room HDB: Should We Buy A New Launch Or Just Rent To Be Near Henry Park Primary?

Hello! First of all, thank you so much for all the neutral and highly informative articles on the Singapore property market. They have been of great help for us to understand the market, especially the amount of data analysis you…

• 24 Jun 2023
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I’ve Stayed In 40+ Airbnb Homes: 9 Design Pitfalls I’ve Learned To Avoid

One of the wonders of Airbnb is that, instead of seeing generic hotel rooms, you get to see the inside of actual homes (that is, assuming you rent a place that isn’t just designed for short-term tenants). After way too…

• 20 Jun 2023
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Avoid Homebuying Regrets: 9 Commonly Overlooked Things to Consider Before Buying a Home

There are some housing issues that you can quickly research online, and there are issues which you only learn to spot with experience (or some in-depth expert insight). Rather than cover the usual stuff like defects, checking on the neighbours,…

• 19 Jun 2023
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We Make $500k Per Year: Should We Buy A New Launch 4-Bedder Or A Freehold Landed Property With Legacy Planning In Mind?

Hi! Needless to say, I have really enjoyed the articles and content on Stacked Homes, particularly the home tours of houses with great design and review of new launch condos. The production quality far exceeds the other cookie cutter videos…

• 16 Jun 2023
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How To Get Money Out Of Your Home Without Selling It: 4 Creative Ways To Do It

It’s a story we come across surprisingly often: someone has a fully-paid up flat, condo, or perhaps even a $6 million bungalow (you can read about a real-life story here). However, they lack sufficient income as retirees or are facing…

• 14 Jun 2023
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I’m 51 And Own A 5-Room HDB And 2 1-Bedder Condos. Should I Buy A Landed For Legacy Planning Or Remain Status Quo?

Dear Stacked Homes  I have been following your articles and am really enjoying your valuables insights and thorough analysis on the questions posted by readers. I have been wondering whether I still have runway to adjust my portfolio to prepare…

• 10 Jun 2023
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8 Practical Things You Need To Know Before Starting Your Renovation In 2023

With so many new launch projects being completed in 2023, Interior Design (ID) firms are already braced for a deluge of projects. But you know who else should be getting ready for a lot of calls? CASE, because one of…

• 6 Jun 2023
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How To Avoid A Renovation Nightmare: 8 Must Know Tips To Find The Right Interior Designer

Navigating the world of home renovation can feel like embarking on a treacherous expedition if you’re new to it. Stories of renovation nightmares have become all too real for many unfortunate homeowners. Tales of unfinished jobs or lengthy delays, shoddy…

• 3 Jun 2023
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Should We Buy An Old But Central HDB, Or A Newer One But Located Further Away?

Dear Stacked Homes, I’m sure I’m not alone in this dilemma, but unfortunately my friends have been lucky enough to get BTOs and SBFs, leaving us with nobody to consult on this topic. We’re first-time buyers in our very late…

• 2 Jun 2023
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We Own A 5-Room HDB & A 2-Bedder Condo. With The 15-Month Rule, How Can We Move To An Exec HDB?

Hello! I hope to seek Stacked Homes advice as we are really in a dilemma especially after the change of ruling (15mth after selling pte pty). We are a family of 3 currently residing in a 5 room HDB flat…

• 27 May 2023
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We Make $270k Per Year And Are Upgrading To An EC. How Should We Structure It To Decouple & Buy A Second Property In The Future?

Dear Stacked Homes, My wife and I have enjoyed reading the valuable insights and market analysis which you have provided to other buyers/sellers and finally our time has come. We are in the midst of selling our current HDB and…

• 19 May 2023
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