Property Picks

5 Unusually Designed HDBs Built In The 90s With Unique Layouts

As someone who writes about real estate, I’ve visited more than my fair share of HDB developments in Singapore. While some have been quite conventional, there have been some that have surprised me with just how distinct they are.  So…

• 14 Jun 2022
• 9 min read
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7 Condos That May Benefit From The Upcoming Tavistock & Serangoon North MRT Stations

Two MRT stations on the upcoming Cross Island Line (CRL) will start operations in Q2 this year (both contracts worth a combined $861 million). The Tavistock and Serangoon North MRT stations will solve longstanding accessibility issues, and property buyers are…

• 31 May 2022
• 6 min read
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5 DBSS Projects With The Most Affordable 5-Room Flats (Under $700,000)

Ever since the last record-breaking $1.4 million resale HDB sale in Henderson, the conversation on whether HDB prices are getting out of hand has been all homebuyers can talk about. For some, it’s hard to accept that HDB prices can…

• 28 May 2022
• 10 min read
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6 Interesting Freehold Apartments Under $1,400 PSF You Might Be Able To Buy

Singaporeans have always had a long-drawn obsession with freehold properties. So much so that for some people, there can be no reasoning with them on the freehold vs leasehold debate – even if the argument is backed with reasonable numbers!…

• 25 May 2022
• 7 min read
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7 Like-New Executive Condos That Will MOP In 2022

With home prices at record highs, resale condos are back in the spotlight. None more so than newly MOP-ed Executive Condominiums (ECs), which are at least halfway to full privatisation. There are a couple of things to note, however: An…

• 30 Apr 2022
• 7 min read
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5 Biggest And Cheapest HDB Flats Below $550,000 (Above 1,500 Sqft)

Despite borders opening up around the world, the past 2 years of the pandemic have still taught many that having enough space at home is a luxury worth paying for. While many of us would be having to head back…

• 28 Apr 2022
• 6 min read
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6 Condos With Better Locations Than The Internet Suggests

Thanks to Google maps and street view, it’s quite easy to scout out a condo location these days…or is it? Over time, we’ve found that this is quite unfair to some condos (we’ve made that mistake before) – there are…

• 27 Apr 2022
• 5 min read
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7 Condos That Averaged Over $300k In Profit You Might Not Know About

Whether it’s a legacy or a retirement plan, the motive to buy private housing can often be the return on investment. We know that, for some owner-investors, it’s less about a nice view and a pool; and more about having…

• 23 Apr 2022
• 7 min read
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5 Special HDB Flats With Unique Layouts (And Where To Find Them)

Singapore’s approach to public housing is different from many other countries, and we’re not just referring to its policies. Although it may seem that every HDB block looks the same, our HDB projects are not as “cookie-cutter” as you’d expect…

• 12 Apr 2022
• 5 min read
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6 Spacious Townhouses In Central Singapore That Are Ideal For Families

For many people in Singapore, living in central Singapore is a dream. But as if Singapore isn’t already small enough, its central areas, are even smaller and the housing prices in this area, unfortunately, reflect that. Out of all the…

• 10 Apr 2022
• 13 min read
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5 Nearly New Cheapest 4-Room HDB Flats Under $400,000 (Non-Mature Areas)

Not everyone feels the need for a mature-area HDB flat. If you’re not using the nearby amenities, it’s wasted money; and you may be able to get a far more spacious unit on the fringes. We also know some of…

• 9 Apr 2022
• 5 min read
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Where Can You Find A Newish 5-Room Resale HDB For Under $600,000 In 2022?

As of 2022, the average price of a 5-room resale flat, island-wide, has reached around $612,520. This is the point where home buyers yell “No way”, because everything they’ve seen appears to be well past that price range. The truth…

• 31 Mar 2022
• 6 min read
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6 Lesser-Known Townhouses In North Singapore For More Space

Townhouses are a rare breed of having a landed home feel (and space), without having to compromise on facilities and security. If you’ve been following this series, I’ve recently covered townhouses in the West and East of Singapore. As such,…

• 27 Mar 2022
• 12 min read
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66 New Launch Condos Near Their ABSD Deadline In 2022/23

With home prices at an all-time high, buyers are looking in every possible nook and cranny for a better deal. Here’s a flicker of hope for them: developers close to their ABSD deadline are highly incentivised to move their last…

• 26 Mar 2022
• 6 min read
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An Updated List Of New Launch Condos With Units Left (Broken Down By Unit Type) In 2022

So you’ve been told to “act fast” and buy, but you’re not sure if you’re being told the truth. It’s quite the sales tactic. Fortunately, we’re here to give you back the edge by highlighting which projects are actually about…

• 25 Mar 2022
• 8 min read
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7 Spacious Townhouses In East Singapore For A Good Mix Of Space & Facilities

Ever since the start of my series on landed property in Singapore, there has been a number of requests for reviews of properties in the East, so this week we’ll be looking at 7 townhouses in East Singapore. These span…

• 20 Mar 2022
• 11 min read
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7 Rare Townhouses In West Singapore For Those Looking For Space And Facilities

Given the interest in bigger living spaces we’ve seen since 2020, it seemed appropriate to do a series on townhouses in Singapore. I suppose as, like real landed houses, townhouses (and cluster houses) offer more space, but often at lower…

• 15 Mar 2022
• 11 min read
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10 Generously Sized Condos With Less Units (Only 360 And Below)

Sometimes it’s not just about the land area, but the number of units as well. And so while we’ve covered mega-developments, and bigger-sized ones, here’s an interesting equation to think about: big land developments with a comparatively small number of…

• 8 Mar 2022
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