Property Reviews

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Affordable Freehold Landed Homes Under $3 Million? Touring Tai Keng Estate: Landed Homes In The Largest HDB Town In Singapore

Can you recognise this park? Hint: it’s in the largest HDB town in Singapore and 3 of the last 5 sales were under $3 million. The area we’re visiting today is actually Tai Keng Gardens, as a reader requested a…

• 4 Dec 2022
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Touring Chwee Chian Estate: Freehold Landed Living At The Greater Southern Waterfront

When news of the development of the Great Southern Waterfront was released, there was a lot of buzz about properties in the Pasir Panjang area, such as Kent Ridge Hill Residences. However, did you know that there is also a…

• 27 Nov 2022
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November 2022 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit

Homeowners rejoice – the November 2022 BTO launch has just been announced. It’s clear from the news that HDB is trying to address the concerns of Singaporeans who are in need of a home. From news pieces like 2,000 new…

• 23 Nov 2022
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Touring Gentle Villas: District 11 Landed Living From $3 Million (Near Novena MRT)

Imagine living with this cityscape just a few minutes walk from your main door! Gentle Villas is a landed enclave in District 11, built by Far East in 1995, that first came to my attention during the COVID lockdown. It’s…

• 20 Nov 2022
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I’ve Lived At The Prive EC At Punggol For Nearly 2 Years: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Live There

Executive Condominiums (EC) are a very popular choice in Singapore, and for good reason. It comes with all the facilities that a condo would have, just at a more affordable price, and restrictions such as a 5-year MOP.  For T…

• 16 Nov 2022
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Tenet EC Review: 66m Infinity Pool And Just 3 Bedroom Units And Up, Great For Families

Project: Tenet District: 18 Address: 650 Tampines St 62 Tenure: 99 yrs No. of Units: 618 Site Area: 256,174.5 sqft Developer: Qingjian Realty, Santarli Realty and Heeton Holdings TOP: 2026 As someone who grew up in several neighbourhoods throughout her…

• 14 Nov 2022
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Touring Paya Lebar Crescent Landed Estate: Freehold & Leasehold Homes From $2.3 Million

This week, we’re doing a tour of Paya Lebar Crescent and its nearby streets. I’d actually been to the area a few years ago, when taking my Mom on a jaunt down memory lane (she lived nearby when she was…

• 13 Nov 2022
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November 2022 BTO Launch Overview: 9,540 Units On Offer At Queenstown, Kallang/Whampoa, Bukit Batok, Tengah, Yishun

HDB has ramped up production as promised, and this upcoming launch is where we’re starting to see it. There are nine projects across five HDB towns this time around, with about 9,540 units to accommodate rising demand. In bigger news,…

• 9 Nov 2022
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