Property Analysis

We analysed 87 en bloc condos. Here’s what we learnt.

En bloc condos were all the rage in 2017 and 2018, which isn’t surprising at all given that you could potentially make double what your property was actually worth.

• 7 Oct 2019
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Top 10 Condo Appreciation Developments In The Past 5 Years

With the highest capital gain on our condo appreciation list at 76.1% in the past 5 years, it’s no surprise that many Singaporeans believe that owning a property is the key to success, or to achieve wealth. After all, on…

• 25 Sep 2019
• 4 min read
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Climate Change in Singapore: How to Live Green in a Rental Apartment

After the National Day Rally 2019 speech, it is clear that climate change is one of the most important challenges facing Singapore. In short, as in island nation (not to mention, low lying), Singapore is extremely vulnerable to the effects…

• 20 Aug 2019
• 2 min read
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13 Best Practices When Living with Roommates

With housing prices the way they are in cities across the world (read: expensive and climbing), it’s almost inevitable that most of us will live with roommates at some point. Roommates have their benefits: someone to come home to at…

• 12 Jun 2019
• 6 min read
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5 Condo facilities we wished condos in Singapore would have!

Condo facilities in Singapore are just so cookie-cutter. Admittedly there are some really luxurious standouts, like the Scotts Square swimming pool, or the resort-like one at the Leedon Residence. But in general, the condo facilities department in Singapore needs some…

• 9 May 2019
• 3 min read
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5 Instagram accounts that you absolutely have to follow for cleaning inspiration

Getting back your rental deposit at the end of your tenancy can sometimes be a hugely contentious issue in Singapore.

• 18 Apr 2019
• 2 min read
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Singapore VS Toronto: Luxury Condo Living in 2 Major Cities

Over the past few years, there has been an increasing trend and interest in luxury real estate. The dream home is no longer a red-brick house with a white picket fence, but a sleek, and modern penthouse with stunning views…

• 11 Apr 2019
• 3 min read
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Best Condo Nearest Each Downtown Line MRT Station For Rent

The Downtown line was actually announced all the way back in 2005 to be the fifth MRT line to be introduced into Singapore’s MRT network.

• 9 Apr 2019
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Rental Yield Singapore: Top 10 condos with the highest rental yield

If you are a landlord in Singapore, your aim would no doubt be to maximise your rental yield.

• 2 Apr 2019
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22 most expensive condo for rent in Singapore in 2018

If you are looking for a condo for rent in Singapore in 2019, we have some good news ahead for you.

• 25 Mar 2019
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Rental Security Deposit: What to do if the landlord won’t return it

The rental security deposit can be a hugely contentious issue when it comes to renting in Singapore.

• 12 Mar 2019
• 2 min read
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Top 9 Tips to Find Pet Allowed Rentals in Singapore

As a modern and savvy renter, what is more important than affordable apartments in Singapore? If you are extremely attached to your pet, no doubt bringing your pet along for the move would be one of your top priorities to…

• 21 Feb 2019
• 5 min read
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Rental DIY: 5 removable products all tenants should buy for peace of mind!

Renting a home can sometimes be a sad scenario. Living in another country far away from home, in a rental home that is only temporarily yours.

• 9 Feb 2019
• 3 min read
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Living in Singapore Pros and Cons: Should you move?

Considering a move to Singapore? Moving abroad can be a difficult process, and if you have done so before, you’d know that every country has its pros and cons.

• 28 Jan 2019
• 4 min read
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3 reasons you’d want to be living in Tiong Bahru

Living in Tiong Bahru is almost a perfect representation of what its like if you want to get a taste of something local yet having great convenience.

• 18 Jan 2019
• 3 min read
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Failed En Bloc in 2018

If 2017 and the first half of the year of 2018 was any indication of how things would play out, the en bloc market was prepped for big things further down the road. Every older property in Singapore seemed to…

• 14 Jan 2019
• 2 min read
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Singapore Residential Rental Market 2018 – Is this the best time to rent?

The Singapore residential rental market has been on the downtrend since 2013. Despite the rising property prices earlier this year (before the cooling measures in July), the Singapore residential rental market has not been in good shape.

• 27 Dec 2018
• 3 min read
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Can you pay rent with credit card in Singapore?

Paying your rent day. That has got to be one of the least favourite days of the month for every tenant out there. Having to write that cheque (if your landlord is still old fashioned) or seeing your bank account…

• 30 Nov 2018
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