Property Analysis

Year-end Review: Top 10 Most Shared Stacked Homes Posts in 2019

As part of our year-end review at Stacked Homes (the first being our top 10 transactions post), we have decided to look back on the year to review the work we’ve done. 2019 has been an incredible year for Stacked…

• 1 Jan 2020
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A Behind the Scenes: ‘What Really Caused Singapore’s Impending Property Oversupply’?

Singapore has a property oversupply. And it isn’t going away anytime soon.

• 27 Dec 2019
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Year-End Review: Top 10 Most Expensive/Cheapest Property in Singapore 2019

As the year draws to a close, here at Stacked Homes we thought it’d be fitting to end off with a top 10 post of the most expensive and cheapest property transactions of this year. It’s been an interesting year to…

• 26 Dec 2019
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Resale Condo vs New Launch vs HDB Resale: A Case Study On Which Is The Best Option

Of the numerous large-scale purchasing options we go through in life, setting aside the downpayment for your new house has to rank up there as one of the most impactful.

• 13 Dec 2019
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Ultimate Guide to Master Plan 2019

Now if I were in the shoes of Back to the Future’s superstar, Marty McFly – the first thing I would probably do would be to head straight for the Toto counter.

• 3 Dec 2019
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How The Endowment Effect Is Hurting Your Property Decision Making – Case Study Of A Rental Investor

Despite property being such a big ticket item (especially in Singapore), it is frankly quite astounding when you hear the reasons why some people made the purchase they did. “Oh, I bought this because my friend said it will have good rental…

• 29 Nov 2019
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The Essential Guide to Integrated Developments: An In-Depth Analysis of 14 Exclusive Projects

If you have read our latest review on Sengkang Grand Residences, you might have realised the lure of integrated developments.

• 22 Nov 2019
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Long Commute Vs High Rent: Is It Worth Paying More Rent For Shorter Travelling Times?

You leave work at 6 pm, get home by 610 pm, and you are in and out of the gym by 7 pm. Your friend calls you to ask if you want to grab some dinner. You look at your…

• 19 Nov 2019
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We Analysed 22 Recent HDB MOP Estates To Find Out Which Has Made The Most Money

Most investors and property agents are inclined to delve into the condominium market.

• 12 Nov 2019
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Singapore’s Top 10 Condo Developers Ranked According To Their Appreciation Statistics – An Insider’s Peek!

Many of us are drawn in by the news of up and coming condo stunners everywhere we go. Massive units. Large green spaces. One-of-a-kind facilities. Take the RoyalGreen. Bird’s nest tennis court, roof-top jogging track… it’s easy to see why…

• 6 Nov 2019
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Singapore Noise Levels: 10 Noisiest Neighbourhoods That Might Make You Consider Noise-Cancelling Headphones

If you are at home right now, what are the chances that some foreign sound is making its way into your ears? Could you be listening to the sound of the next MRT train swooshing into the platform at this…

• 22 Oct 2019
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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