Property Reviews

Touring Greenwood/Hillcrest Landed Estate: Freehold Landed Living Near Good Restaurants

Quite a while back, a reader asked for a tour of the Hillcrest area so today we’re headed to the Hillcrest and Greenwood estate for a look. It is part of a well-connected landed enclave between Dunearn Road, Eng Neo…

• 5 Mar 2023
• 12 min read
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February 2023 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit

It’s that time of the year again – the first HDB BTO launch of 2023! Some people may be surprised at the size of this launch, as with 4,428 flats, it is nearly half the 9,655 Build-To-Order flats launched at…

• 28 Feb 2023
• 27 min read
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Touring Century Woods And Woodgrove Estate: Landed Houses From $2.2 Million In An “American” Suburb

A while back, a reader asked for a tour of Century Woods, which is an enclave of ninety-nine 99-year leasehold properties located at Woodgrove View, Marsiling (97 terraces and 2 detached homes, to be exact) that was built in 2002….

• 26 Feb 2023
• 9 min read
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Touring Jervois Ville: Freehold Landed Living In A GCB Neighbourhood (More Affordable Than You Think)

Today, we’re at the Jervois neighbourhood, which is my favourite out of all I’ve toured so far. The first time I realised there were more “affordable” terrace houses in the area was when I visited a work colleague (She actually…

• 19 Feb 2023
• 11 min read
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Terra Hill Review: Freehold Luxury In Pasir Panjang Set On A Slopey Terrain

Terra Hill is a 270-unit freehold development that sits at the cusp of the Greater Southern Waterfront transformation.

• 18 Feb 2023
• 47 min read
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Tampines GreenVerge Review: Self-Sufficient With Ample Facilities But Not The Nearest To An MRT

Project: Tampines GreenVerge HDB Town Tampines Address: Tampines Avenue 12, Tampines Street 61. Lease Start Date: Around 2021 No. of Units: 2,022 Tampines GreenVerge is yet another development in the Tampines Green series that we’re reviewing. I have previously toured…

• 16 Feb 2023
• 24 min read
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Touring Serangoon Landed Homes: Freehold Living In How Sun Drive Near Bartley MRT

A few weeks ago, I toured Tai Keng Villas and Paya Lebar Crescent. After which, a reader expressed interest in the How Sun/Bartley enclave across Upper Paya Lebar road, so that’s where we’re headed today! If you want to get…

• 13 Feb 2023
• 12 min read
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Touring Jalan Kembangan: Freehold Landed Homes Near Kembangan MRT For $3m+

A few weeks back, I covered Frankel Estate in East Singapore and readers asked to see more of the area: specifically, Siglap, Dunbar as well as Kembangan. I didn’t want to bombard you guys with too much of the East…

• 5 Feb 2023
• 11 min read
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Touring Kovan Landed Estate: Affordable Landed Homes From $2.6 Million In D19

The last few landed tours showcased rather expensive areas, such as Ming Teck Park and Faber Hills, so I thought we should look at some more affordable options this week. As it turns out, someone requested that I review other…

• 29 Jan 2023
• 12 min read
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Cairnhill 16 Condo Review: Just 39 Units, Freehold, And With 3.2m High Ceilings

Launched at the end of 2021, Cairnhill 16 hasn’t enjoyed the best of starts. For those who haven’t yet heard, it is a freehold boutique condominium, with just 39 units offered. As the name suggests, this is within the prestigious private enclave of Cairnhill Rise.

• 28 Jan 2023
• 31 min read
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I’ve Lived At Kentish Lodge In Farrer Park For 5 Years: Here’s My Review Of This Small But Convenient Condo

District 8 has always been a melting pot of cultures (especially with the vibrant Little India area), so it’s not surprising that the area offers a wide variety of amenities as well.  The area is also set to be revitalised…

• 25 Jan 2023
• 7 min read
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I’ve Lived At Cashew Heights At Bukit Panjang For 20 Years: Here’s My Review Of This Old But Spacious Condo

For those who are not too familiar with the Bukit Panjang area, this neighbourhood located in the West is well-loved for its abundance of greenery and low-density living.  Its proximity to some of Singapore’s best nature spots like Bukit Timah…

• 17 Jan 2023
• 7 min read
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Touring Jurong Park Landed Estate: An Underrated Freehold Estate With Sweeping Views Near Beauty World

A while back, a reader asked for a review of the Toh Tuck area, and so off I went. But while exploring the area, another lesser-known estate (Jurong Park Estate) caught my eye, so I thought I’d do a tour…

• 15 Jan 2023
• 12 min read
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Touring Faber Hills Estate: A Really Spacious Freehold Landed Enclave In District 5

When I visited West Coast landed estate, someone suggested that I should also check out Faber Hills, which is sort of opposite West Coast (separated by the expressway.) I was rather intrigued as my Mother had worked in West Coast…

• 8 Jan 2023
• 13 min read
• 5

Ikigai Condo Review: A Boutique Freehold Japanese-Inspired Condo In Novena

Moving away from the conventional nomenclature of condo names that affix words like residences or park to their name, Ikigai is a condo that definitely stands out.

• 7 Jan 2023
• 35 min read
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We Review The February 2023 BTO Launch Sites (Queenstown, Kallang/Whampoa, Jurong West, Tengah)

With housing demand still at a peak, we expect fierce competition for this year’s BTO applications. This will be intensified by bank loan rates soaring, and some buyers perhaps reconsidering their decisions to buy an EC or a pricier resale…

• 4 Jan 2023
• 6 min read
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Touring Ming Teck Park A 999-Year Landed Estate That’s Peaceful With Greenery Views

A while back, a reader asked for a tour of Namly Estate, which was quite well-received so, today, I thought I’d cross over to the other side of 6th Avenue and do a tour of Ming Teck Park! My first…

• 26 Dec 2022
• 9 min read
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Touring Spring Park Estate: Freehold Landed Living On Elevated Land Near East Coast Park

Today, we’re touring Spring Park Estate and its neighbours in East Singapore – namely, the houses in between Evergreen Avenue, Bedok South Road, Sennett Road and Upper East Coast Road. (Despite the similar name, the area is not to be…

• 11 Dec 2022
• 9 min read
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