Property Reviews

I’ve Lived At Daintree Residence In Upper Bukit Timah For 2 Months: Here’s My Review Of This New Condo

Daintree Residence was expected to have a rocky start, as it launched in July 2018 – the first condo to launch after a round of cooling measures, when market analysts predicted buyers pulling back. Nonetheless, the developer remained confident of…

• 18 Jul 2023
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Touring Goodlink Park: Freehold Landed Living From $3.26 Million (Friendliest Estate I’ve Visited)

A while back, a reader asked for a review of the Goodlink Park landed estate, near Chong Pang Hawker Centre. I’m sorry it took me so long to get around to it, but this brings me to the first point…

• 16 Jul 2023
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Pinetree Hill Review: 88% Land For Facilities + Unblocked Views In Ulu Pandan

Putting the quiet Ulu Pandan neighbourhood back into the residential spotlight, Pinetree Hill is the first major new launch in the neighbourhood in the past 14 years.

• 12 Jul 2023
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Touring Mount Emily: Freehold Landed Conservation Shophouses And Terrace Homes On Top Of A Hill In District 9

A month ago, I saw a notice advertising the sale of a freehold residential conservation shophouse at Niven Road. As I mentioned in my Blair Road walkabout, I’ve always loved heritage homes, so I thought I’d check out the area…

• 9 Jul 2023
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I’ve Lived At Parc Esta At Eunos For 4 Months: Here’s My Review Of What This New Mega Development Is Like

Paya Lebar has become a new commercial hub, and that’s affected its neighbours like Eunos and Geylang in a big way. So it was no surprise that, when Parc Esta launched, buyers scrambled for a project that was one train…

• 4 Jul 2023
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Touring Highgate Park Estate: Rare Freehold Terrace Houses In District 21 Near Beauty World

D21 has been the talk of the town with the launch of Reserve Residences, which sold over 70% of its units during its launch. Moreover, given the previous request for tours around the Toh Tuck area, I decided it was…

• 2 Jul 2023
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Grand Dunman Review: A Rare Mega Development Close To MRT With 1:1 Carpark

Grand Dunman will gather interest as D15’s first mega development since Mandarin Gardens in a relatively low density neighbourhood. With 2 other new launches in the vicinity, will Grand Dunman stand out as the closest development to an MRT station and with some units boasting sea views in the distance? 

• 1 Jul 2023
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Hill House Review: A 999-Year Boutique Condo With A Rooftop Pool In River Valley

Located in a quiet cul-de-sac along Institution Hill, Hill House offers residents a serene abode within Singapore’s vibrant District 9. However, it has slightly smaller units and its boutique nature means that it won’t appeal to a wide audience.

• 28 Jun 2023
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Touring Lorong 101-108 Changi: Affordable Freehold Landed Homes From $3.38 Million (Can Build Up To 5 Stories)

When I first heard of Lorong 101–108 Changi, I thought the area would be in a super “ulu”, semi-industrial area. However, I was pleasantly surprised after visiting the neighbourhood as it is right next to Joo Chiat and, as such,…

• 25 Jun 2023
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Touring University Walk Landed Estate: Freehold Terraces And Leasehold Semi-D’s Near Botanic Gardens & MRT

I recently toured conservation houses, which appear to appeal to only a very niche segment of property buyers. Today, I’ll be exploring another niche property type: 99-year leasehold landed housing! For freehold lovers, don’t worry, there are freehold houses nearby…

• 18 Jun 2023
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Touring Tai Hwan Estate: Affordable Freehold Landed Living From $3.6 Million In District 19

A few articles back, I did a tour of the Li Hwan Estate. Whilst touring the area, I noticed that the neighbouring Tai Hwan estate actually looked better! So, today, I thought I’d head back to see if that impression…

• 11 Jun 2023
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Park Central @ AMK DBSS Review: Close To Mall, MRT And Amenities But Needs Better Maintenance

Project: Park Central @ AMK DBSS HDB Town Ang Mo Kio Address: 588A-D Ang Mo Kio Street 52 Lease Start Date: July 2011 No. of Units: 578 Park Central @ AMK is a Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS) development…

• 7 Jun 2023
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Stirling Residences Review: A Surprisingly Quiet But Convenient Location At Queenstown

As the new kid in this mature block, Stirling Residences aims to be a standout place to live while reaping the benefits of a mature estate. 

• 31 May 2023
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May 2023 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit

BTO launches are always an exciting time for homeowners, and this latest May 2023 BTO launch is no different. There are more units launched this time as compared to the previous February 2023 BTO launch, and we’re looking at 5,495…

• 30 May 2023
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A Detailed Tour Of Joo Chiat And Katong In 60 Photos: Here’s Why This Charming Neighbourhood Is So Popular

I’m sure many of you readers also share this love for the neighbourhood or have heard this phrase from friends who firmly believe that ‘east side, best side’.  For those who cannot comprehend the mass infatuation, it’s tough to put…

• 29 May 2023
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Adora Green DBSS Review: Great Views, Amenities And Affordable Albeit Far From MRT

Project: Adora Green DBSS HDB Town Yishun Address: Yishun Avenue 11 Lease Start Date: September 2013 No. of Units: 806 Adora Green is the first and only DBSS in Yishun. It sounds special when phrased this way, but you should…

• 24 May 2023
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Touring Everton/Blair Road: Freehold Conservation Landed Houses That Are Convenient But Not Near Schools

I’ve always been fascinated by conservation houses and would love to live in one. Of course, I don’t think that it would be possible, given that the ones at Emerald Hill started from about $10 million at the time of…

• 7 May 2023
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Touring Chip Bee Gardens: Freehold Landed Homes Among SLA-Owned Residential Near Holland Village

I’ve always loved the Chip Bee enclave of houses near Holland Village but assumed that they were all government-owned properties. One day, I was surfing the property portals and found a house in the area for sale! Apparently, not all…

• 30 Apr 2023
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