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8 Famous Architect-Designed Condos In Singapore: Are They Profitable?

When we think about investing in a condo, we usually consider things like location, price, and amenities. But what about the architect behind the design? Does a big-name architect make a difference to the sales and profits of a condo?…

• 26 Jun 2023
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10 Stunning Condos With Unusually Large Balconies In Singapore

A while ago we reviewed condos with no balconies, for those who find these open-air ledges a waste of space. But for every one person who detests balconies, there’s another who loves them – and this group doesn’t just love…

• 19 Jun 2023
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9 Condos With The Biggest Swimming Pools In Singapore (Including A 160m Whopper!)

Out of all the common facilities in any condo, the pool is king. It’s the main thing a lot of home buyers look for, and the bigger and more elaborate the better. It’s one reason why projects like the Marina…

• 15 Jun 2023
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18 Rare HDB Flats With Balconies: Here’s Where To Find Them

HDB flats can be more unique than you think (just check out some of these rare floor plans here), and there’s one feature that many people often overlook: some HDB flats actually come with balconies! Balconies, typically associated with private…

• 13 Jun 2023
• 7 min read
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Up To $400k In New Launch Condo Discounts: 10 New Launches With Discounts In 2023

Most of the time, new launch condos are cheaper at the start and get pricier as the units get sold out (classic demand and supply). It’s all part of the usual developer strategy, to entice early buyers with early bird…

• 9 Jun 2023
• 5 min read
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5 Commonly Overlooked Condos That Are Very Convenient But In Noisy, High-Density Areas

Are you the sort who always picks function over form? Or perhaps a landlord catering to short-term and more practical tenants? If so, the following properties are worthy of consideration. They aren’t aesthetically pleasing, there’s no nearby green space, and…

• 1 Jun 2023
• 6 min read
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5 Unique Homes In Singapore You Probably Didn’t Know You Could Live In 

Singapore may be small, but there are actually a lot of interesting homes in unsuspecting locations that you might just have never come across. Take, for instance, the landed home on top of International Plaza (in the middle of the…

• 26 May 2023
• 7 min read
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5 Interesting 3 Bedroom New Launch Condo Layouts In 2023

New launches have gotten more creative with their layouts lately, and the keyword seems to be flexibility. 2+1 layouts, with optional studies (or studies that could reasonably be turned into bedrooms), are becoming more common. At the same time, space-efficient…

• 25 May 2023
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20 Cheapest Executive Condos In Singapore In 2023 (From $754 PSF)

Resale condos, and in particular resale ECs, have been on the minds of buyers in 2023. It’s not surprising, given the combination of high-priced new launches, and the lack of upfront ABSD for upgraders (if you buy an EC before…

• 20 May 2023
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10 Interesting Condos With No Balconies (For More Interior Living Space) 

Some people love balconies, the bigger the better. While others loathe them, as they rather have more interior space, and they find that Singapore is just too hot to want to sit outside anyway. For the latter, it can be…

• 18 May 2023
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Where To Find The Cheapest HDB Flats, Condos, And Landed Homes In 2023 (By District)

If you’re house-hunting in 2023, the prices you’re seeing may still be prompting anxiety attacks. New launches are increasingly out of reach (a new high was reached for 2023 so far), even for upgraders; and resale prices are also creeping…

• 15 May 2023
• 7 min read
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6 Ideal 2-Bedroom Condo Layouts That Don’t Compromise On Practicality 

Two-bedders are the most tricky units to work with, in terms of interior space. They can be for young couples, retirees, roommates, or even a single homeowner who just wants more space. This makes it hard to come to an…

• 8 May 2023
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27 New Launch Dual Key Condos To “Avoid” ABSD In 2023

Whether it’s for extended families or rentals, dual key units are one way to split your property and avoid the Additional Buyers Stamp Duty (ABSD). There is, however, a wide range of dual-key layouts; and not all are equal. Some…

• 28 Apr 2023
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7 Huge Developments With Over 1,000 Units You Move Into In 2023

There’s a slew of 1,000+ unit mega-developments that are finally being finished this year; and while most of them are sold out, there’s always a chance that sellers are out there. After all, some of the projects are nearing the…

• 25 Apr 2023
• 9 min read
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44 Rare Landed Homes Within A Condo Development: Here’s Where To Find Them

Some home buyers want to live in a landed unit but don’t want the hassle of maintaining the façade, or their own pool, gym, etc. Besides cluster housing, there is one other solution: you can look for condo projects that…

• 19 Apr 2023
• 7 min read
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19 Cheapest 3-Bedroom Condo Units Under $1 Million In 2023

It may just seem like there’s never a good time to buy a property. From the scares during the pandemic to fears that you are buying at a property market high as everyone scrambled to buy, and to the high-interest…

• 17 Apr 2023
• 6 min read
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7 Rare HDB Flats With Unique Layouts (And Where To Find Them)

HDB flats have gone through several iterations over the years; and in the past decade, they’ve become…well, standardised. Sometimes we miss the early and experimental phases though, where you could find layouts that HDB would probably never consider today. In…

• 13 Apr 2023
• 6 min read
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43 Cheapest One-Bedroom Condo Units In 2023 (Starts From $530k)

For anyone under 35 and single, it’s not the best situation to be in if you are looking for a home to call your own. You can’t buy an HDB or BTO, and as a single income, it can be…

• 10 Apr 2023
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