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Bukit Timah Hill
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This Prime Area In Singapore Still Has Condos Under $2M — Despite Nearby Prices Climbing Much Higher

May 28, 2026 by Joey Peh

Bukit Timah vs Newton: one outpaced the Central Region over the past decade, the other barely moved. Here is what…

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Chestervale
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This Old Bukit Panjang EC Once Had More Losing Sellers Than Winners — But Look At It Now

May 26, 2026 by Joey Peh

Chestervale EC launched in 1997 during the Asian Financial Crisis, saw prices fall for nearly a decade, and took over…

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Paya Lebar Eunos PLQ Mall
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This “Affordable Central” Neighbourhood Has Outperformed Singapore’s Condo Market Over The Past Decade

May 21, 2026 by Joey Peh

Geylang condos outperformed the Central Region over the past decade. Here is what is driving prices across Paya Lebar, Eunos,…

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Sol Acres EC
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Sol Acres EC Pricing Review: How Singapore’s Largest EC Has Performed Since Launch

May 19, 2026 by Joey Peh

Sol Acres EC posted 6.65% annualised PSF growth from 2015 to 2025, with three-bedroom sellers averaging over $596,000 in profit…

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Punggol Northshore 1

A Punggol 4-Room HDB Just Sold For A Record $870,000 — Despite One Major Drawback

May 30, 2026 by Timothy Tay

A 1,033 sq ft four-room flat at Northshore Straitsview in Punggol has sold for $870,000, setting a new resale record…

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SkyParc@Dawson 11 Sign

A 3-Room 678 Sqft HDB Flat Just Sold For $900,000 In Queenstown — Why Buyers Keep Paying More In This Estate

May 29, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A 678 sq ft three-room flat at Block 95 SkyParc @ Dawson has sold for $900,000, setting a new resale…

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GLS Site Hougang

This New Hougang Mega Project Could Launch Above $2,500 PSF — Could Nearby Condos Be A Better Buying Opportunity?

May 29, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

The CapitaLand-UOL consortium won the Hougang Central GLS site for $1.5 billion, with market estimates placing the future residential launch…

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Freehold condos with private pools under $2 million

Here Are 5 Surprisingly Affordable Freehold Condos With Private Pools — From Under $2M

May 29, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week rounds up five freehold condo units with private pools priced under $2 million, spanning…

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Case Studies Case Studies
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Pinetree Hill Buyer Case Study: How a 1st-Time Buyer Bought Her Dream Home At $1.88M After A 2-Year Search

May 20, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A Singaporean doctor in her early thirties spent two years searching for her first property before consulting Stacked partner agent…

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ELTA Buyer Case Study: Why A First-Time Buyer Chose A $2.49M 3-Bedroom Unit

May 12, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A first-time buyer in her late thirties shifted from own-stay to investment after a likely relocation abroad. With a revised…

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Springleaf Residence Model 38

Springleaf Residence Buyer Case Study: How A Buyer Chose A $3.2M 5-Bedroom Over A $4.5M Dream Home

May 4, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A second-time buyer with a $3M to $3.3M budget shortlisted Vela Bay, Tengah Garden Residences, Faber Residences, and Springleaf Residence…

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Lentor Mansion Buyer Case Study: How A Family Upgraded From A 2-Bedder Condo To A $3.2M 5-Bedroom Unit

April 28, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

How a Singaporean couple in their mid-forties went from a $2.3 million three-bedder search to buying a 1,485 sq ft…

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POLLEN COLLECTION 2 2

I Visited A New $4.2 Million 5-Level Leasehold Landed Project In Seletar — Here’s What Stood Out

May 25, 2026 by Timothy Tay

We review Pollen Collection II, a new 99-year leasehold landed development by Bukit Sembawang in Seletar Hills, covering its unit…

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Verdé 2

Verdé Condo Review: Freehold Boutique Living In Joo Chiat With Landed-Style Layouts

May 15, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

We review Verdé, a freehold 18-unit boutique condo at 108 Joo Chiat Terrace by developer MNG, covering its landed-style unit…

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HUDSON PLACE RESIDENCES SCALE MODEL 1

Hudson Place Residences Review: A 327-Unit One-North Condo Priced From $1.4M

May 4, 2026 by Cheryl Teo

We review Hudson Place Residences, a new launch condo in the one-north precinct, covering its location near Biopolis, Fusionopolis, and…

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Bukit Timah Hill
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This Prime Area In Singapore Still Has Condos Under $2M — Despite Nearby Prices Climbing Much Higher

May 28, 2026 by Joey Peh

Bukit Timah vs Newton: one outpaced the Central Region over the past decade, the other barely moved. Here is what…

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Chestervale
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This Old Bukit Panjang EC Once Had More Losing Sellers Than Winners — But Look At It Now

May 26, 2026 by Joey Peh

Chestervale EC launched in 1997 during the Asian Financial Crisis, saw prices fall for nearly a decade, and took over…

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Paya Lebar Eunos PLQ Mall
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This “Affordable Central” Neighbourhood Has Outperformed Singapore’s Condo Market Over The Past Decade

May 21, 2026 by Joey Peh

Geylang condos outperformed the Central Region over the past decade. Here is what is driving prices across Paya Lebar, Eunos,…

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Skypark Kepler Review: JB’s First Banyan-Managed Branded Residence At Lido Waterfront Boulevard

May 20, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Skypark Kepler is JB's first Banyan-managed branded residence within the Lido Waterfront Boulevard masterplan. Here is what it offers, who…

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London Canary Wharf

London Dock And Sutton Garden Square Launch In Singapore This Weekend With 999-Year Homes From $645K

May 16, 2026 by Sihan Chia

Berkeley Group is launching two London developments for Singapore buyers this weekend: London Dock in Zone 1 from £685,000, and…

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623Collins building

New Melbourne CBD Development 623 Collins Launches From AUD 610K

May 9, 2026 by Sihan Chia

623 Collins is a 42-storey, 320-unit development on Collins Street, Melbourne, priced from S$560,000 for a studio. It incorporates two…

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How the RTS Link Is Changing the Way Singaporeans Think About Living in Johor Bahru

May 3, 2026 by Timothy Tay

The upcoming RTS link is prompting some Singaporeans to reconsider Johor Bahru as more than a weekend destination. Savills Singapore…

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GLS Site Hougang

This New Hougang Mega Project Could Launch Above $2,500 PSF — Could Nearby Condos Be A Better Buying Opportunity?

May 29, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

The CapitaLand-UOL consortium won the Hougang Central GLS site for $1.5 billion, with market estimates placing the future residential launch…

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View of Singapore Skyline

Why Some Of Singapore’s Most Iconic Commercial Buildings Are Becoming Increasingly Difficult To Sell

May 23, 2026 by Timothy Tay

Singapore's office investment market hit a record $14.73 billion in the first quarter of 2026, but strata-titled commercial owners at…

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Last 5 Year MOP EC 1

The Last 5-Year MOP ECs In Singapore: Where They’ll Launch — And Why Prices Could Surprise Buyers

May 22, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

The last batch of ECs with a 5-year MOP before privatisation covers four upcoming sites: Senja Close, Woodlands Drive 17…

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Where To Find Singapores Oldest HDB Flats And How Much They Cost Today

Where to Find Singapore’s Oldest HDB Flats (And What They Cost In 2025)

November 1, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

We analysed where Singapore’s oldest HDB flats are and what they cost today, from 3-room to 5-room units in mature…

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Cheapest 2B2B units in CCR

Where To Find The Cheapest 2 Bedroom Resale Units In Central Singapore (From $1.2m)

May 6, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

One of the common beliefs in the Singapore property market, perhaps thanks to property influencers, is that you should always…

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2 bedroom bloomsbury residences featured

19 Cheaper New Launch Condos Priced At $1.5m Or Less. Here’s Where To Look

May 5, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

With new launches reaching prices of $2,600+ psf, it’s no longer uncommon for the “typical” quantum to reach $1.8 million…

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Where to find the largest two bedder units below $1.8 million

Here’s Where You Can Find The Biggest Two-Bedder Condos Under $1.8 Million In 2025

May 2, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

New launch two-bedders are now reaching – and even pushing past – the $1.8 million mark. And with affordability issues…

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Freehold condos with private pools under $2 million

Here Are 5 Surprisingly Affordable Freehold Condos With Private Pools — From Under $2M

May 29, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week rounds up five freehold condo units with private pools priced under $2 million, spanning…

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Three bedders above 1,700 sq ft but under $2 million

Here Are 5 Large 3-Bedroom Condos With 1,700 Sqft+ Space — Under $2M

May 22, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week rounds up five resale three-bedders exceeding 1,700 sq ft and priced under $2 million,…

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Massive HDB flats near MRT stations for under $1 million

Here Are 5 Of The Biggest And Cheapest HDB Flats Near MRT Stations — Under $1M

May 15, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week rounds up five oversized HDB flats near MRT stations, spanning jumbo flats, Executive Apartments,…

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623Collins building

New Melbourne CBD Development 623 Collins Launches From AUD 610K

May 9, 2026 by Sihan Chia

623 Collins is a 42-storey, 320-unit development on Collins Street, Melbourne, priced from S$560,000 for a studio. It incorporates two…

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Punggol Northshore 1

A Punggol 4-Room HDB Just Sold For A Record $870,000 — Despite One Major Drawback

May 30, 2026 by Timothy Tay

A 1,033 sq ft four-room flat at Northshore Straitsview in Punggol has sold for $870,000, setting a new resale record…

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SkyParc@Dawson 11 Sign

A 3-Room 678 Sqft HDB Flat Just Sold For $900,000 In Queenstown — Why Buyers Keep Paying More In This Estate

May 29, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A 678 sq ft three-room flat at Block 95 SkyParc @ Dawson has sold for $900,000, setting a new resale…

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Siglap V

Four Rare Freehold Retail Units Have Just Been Put Up For Sale — In A Sought-After Residential Enclave

May 26, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A $13M freehold retail cluster at Siglap V is on the market. The offering comprises four ground-floor commercial strata units…

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Canberra EC

This Canberra EC Will Be The First With A 10-Year MOP And Stricter Financing — Here’s What Future Prices Could Look Like

May 26, 2026 by Timothy Tay

HDB has launched the Canberra Drive EC site in Sembawang, expected to yield about 185 units. It is the first…

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Couple contemplating on property buying

We Have $1.5M–$1.8M For A Second Property — Should We Buy A New Condo Or Resale In 2026?

May 27, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A couple with a $1.5M–$1.8M budget asks whether to buy a new launch or resale second property after decoupling. We…

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Treasure Crest

We Own Treasure Crest And Lentoria — Should We Sell, Rent Out, Or Buy Another Property?

May 20, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A Treasure Crest EC couple decoupled to buy Lentoria and now faces a rent-or-sell call. We look at price growth…

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The Cape Residences Contemplating

The Cape, eCO Or Q Bay Residences — Which Makes More Sense As A Retirement Home Under $1.5M?

May 13, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A reader comparing three retirement home options on a $1.5M budget: The Cape in the East Coast as a freehold…

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We Have A D'Nest Condo And A Fully Paid HDB EA — Should We Sell Both For Retirement?

We Have A D’Nest Condo And A Fully Paid HDB EA — Should We Sell Both For Retirement?

May 6, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A reader with a D'Nest condo and a fully paid Pasir Ris HDB EA weighs three retirement options: selling both…

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Unstable property

We Could Walk Away With $460,000 In Cash From Our EC. Here’s Why We Didn’t Upgrade.

January 23, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

In 2018, a couple bought an Executive Condominium as their first home, expecting to upgrade after MOP. But post-Covid price…

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Untitled Artwork

What I Only Learned After My First Year Of Homeownership In Singapore

December 28, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Homeowners share lessons from the first year of owning a Singapore home, from mindset shifts and maintenance realities to space…

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young people handing keys to elderly

I Gave My Parents My Condo and Moved Into Their HDB — Here’s Why It Made Sense.

December 4, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

If you owned a two-bedder condo unit, would you move back into an older (35+ years) 4-room flat, while your…

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Stressful situations in buying or selling property

“I Thought I Could Wait for a Better New Launch Condo” How One Buyer’s Fear Ended Up Costing Him $358K

November 27, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

A buyer entered nine ballots over four years but lost every chance to indecision. This real story shows how overthinking…

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Inside A Minimalist's Tiny Loft With A Stunning City View 1

Inside A Minimalist’s Tiny Loft With A Stunning City View

May 8, 2025 by Stacked

In this week’s episode, we explore a two-bedroom loft apartment located in the east of Singapore. Spanning approximately 95 square…

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This Beautiful Japanese Inspired 5 Room HDB Home Features an Indoor Gravel Garden 1

This Beautiful Japanese-Inspired 5-Room HDB Home Features an Indoor Gravel Garden

April 27, 2025 by Stacked

In this week’s episode, we explore a Japanese-inspired apartment designed to evoke simplicity, calmness, and a deep connection to nature.…

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A Family’s Monochrome Open Concept Home with Colour Accents 8

A Family’s Monochrome Open-Concept Home with Colour Accents

April 13, 2025 by Stacked

In this week’s episode, we explore a multi-storey family home designed to balance modernity with warmth. The owners spent two…

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A Bright Minimalist Condo Apartment With A Loft 1

A Bright Minimalist Condo Apartment With A Loft

March 30, 2025 by Stacked

In this week’s episode, a minimalist home is designed around the principle of simplicity, where every element serves a purpose.…

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What’s With The Rising Defects In New Launches In 2023?

What’s With The Rising Defects In New Launches In 2023?

April 26, 2023 by Ryan J. Ong

Perhaps it’s due to tough construction issues during the Circuit Breaker, or perhaps it’s just slipping standards due to the rush, but we’ve been hearing an inordinate number of complaints about recent new launches. While we don’t want to point...

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New Housing For Low-Income Singles: We Share What Some Older Singaporeans Think

New Housing For Low-Income Singles: We Share What Some Older Singaporeans Think

April 14, 2023 by Ryan J. Ong

We’ve had some time to think of HDB’s new pilot rental housing scheme: the Single Room Shared Facilities units. While this is a new kind of flat, the concept is not entirely new – it’s somewhat comparable to co-living. But...

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Will Rental Rates Drop Soon? Here’s What Landlords (And Tenants) Need To Know

Will Rental Rates Drop Soon? Here’s What Landlords (And Tenants) Need To Know

April 7, 2023 by Ryan J. Ong

As a landlord, if you had the choice between a short and a long lease – which would you choose? On the surface, it seems like such an obvious answer. Who wouldn’t want to have a longer lease? But over...

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Could This Be The Real Reason Why ACS Moved? Uncovering The Future Potential Of Newton/Novena

Could This Be The Real Reason Why ACS Moved? Uncovering The Future Potential Of Newton/Novena

April 4, 2023 by Ryan J. Ong

There’s been a lot of talk over the moving of ACS Primary from its Barker Road location, to Tengah. However, the attention so far has been on brand obsession issues, the age-old complaints of elitism, and the discussion on whether...

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Can You Really Upgrade From A BTO To Landed Property Without Any Additional Cash?

Can You Really Upgrade From A BTO To Landed Property Without Any Additional Cash?

April 3, 2023 by Ryan J. Ong

Property progression is often discussed, and just as often misunderstood, by many home buyers. We blame sales pitches over the years, which have over-simplified it as a way to “get rich with property” while going only into the skimpy details....

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Can Every HDB Flat Be A Valuable Nest Egg For Retirement? Not Everyone Agrees. Here’s Why.

Can Every HDB Flat Be A Valuable Nest Egg For Retirement? Not Everyone Agrees. Here’s Why.

March 27, 2023 by Ryan J. Ong

We’ve heard some angry arguments bounding around lately, both for and against HDB flats as retirement assets. The root of this seems to be a recent incident when it was claimed that “Every HDB flat will be a valuable nest...

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The URA Master Plan Can Make Or Break Your Property’s Potential: Why You Need To Pay Attention

The URA Master Plan Can Make Or Break Your Property’s Potential: Why You Need To Pay Attention

March 17, 2023 by Ryan J. Ong

When it comes to the URA Master Plan, most homeowners are familiar only with big upcoming changes – announcements like the planned move of Paya Lebar Airport, or the development of a Punggol Digital District. These are blasted in the...

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Property Agent Flyers On Your Gate Illegal? 6 Surprising Things You May Not Know About Singapore Property

Property Agent Flyers On Your Gate Illegal? 6 Surprising Things You May Not Know About Singapore Property

March 6, 2023 by Ryan J. Ong

As we near the middle of 2023, a lot of strangeness has surfaced in the property market. From blatant privacy intrusions by agents to new buyers puzzled over key collection times, there are some things that need clearing up. Gathered...

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“So How Much Does It Cost To Build A HDB?” 7 Intriguing Real Estate Data That We Want To Know In Singapore

“So How Much Does It Cost To Build A HDB?” 7 Intriguing Real Estate Data That We Want To Know In Singapore

March 4, 2023 by Ryan J. Ong

Long-time readers of Stacked will know that we love data, and the chance to observe quantifiable trends. Unfortunately, the information isn’t perfect – and in some cases, the data that was once published has now become untraceable. In this list,...

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“How Do They Know Where I Live!?” New Property Agent Tactics Targeting New Condo Owners

“How Do They Know Where I Live!?” New Property Agent Tactics Targeting New Condo Owners

March 2, 2023 by Ryan J. Ong

Imagine this: You bought a new launch condo a while back, and it’s now getting closer to key collection day. You open the mailbox in your current home and are faced with the usual deluge of mail. Out goes the...

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Are Property Prices REALLY To Blame For Our Falling Birth Rates In Singapore?

Are Property Prices REALLY To Blame For Our Falling Birth Rates In Singapore?

March 1, 2023 by Ryan J. Ong

Singapore’s fertility rate was at a record low in 2022, and we’ve seen online discussions and news outlets pin it on housing prices, albeit to varying degrees. Some claim high property prices as the main cause of the falling birth...

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Will Increased Housing Grants End Up Making HDB Resale Flats Pricier?

Will Increased Housing Grants End Up Making HDB Resale Flats Pricier?

February 21, 2023 by Ryan J. Ong

Budget 2023 increased the possible grants for resale flats, by another $30,000. This may benefit over 10,000 first-time homebuyers in the first year. But even on the day itself, commentators from Reddit to the local coffee shop were already saying...

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