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We Compared Lease Decay Across HDB Towns — The Differences Are Significant

February 12, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Which HDB estates see the steepest price drops once lease decay sets in? This Stacked Pro analysis breaks down where…

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Artra Condo Singapore

This Singapore Condo Skipped 1-Bedders And Focused On Space — Here’s What Happened 8 Years Later

February 10, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

ARTRA is a 400-unit leasehold condo at Alexandria that launched with larger homes, no one-bedders, and a family-oriented positioning near…

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Old HDB

Why Some Old HDB Flats Hold Value Longer Than Others

February 8, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Will we see a deluge of cheap flats as 99-year leases come to an end? This commentary examines why older…

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We Analysed HDB Price Growth — Here’s When Lease Decay Actually Hits (By Estate)

February 5, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

When does HDB lease decay actually start to affect resale prices? This Stacked Pro analysis shows why prices do not…

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Narra Residences Review: A New Condo in Dairy Farm Priced Close To An EC From $1,930 PSF

January 22, 2026 by Cheryl Teo

We review Narra Residences, a 99-year leasehold condominium in Singapore’s Dairy Farm enclave. Our analysis covers pricing context, layout efficiency…

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Newport Residences Model 5

Newport Residences Review: Rare Freehold Development in the CBD with Panoramic Sea Views from $3,012 psf

January 17, 2026 by Matthew Kwan

We review Newport Residences, a 246-unit freehold luxury condo on Anson Road in District 2. Positioned within a mixed-use development,…

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Coastal Cabana EC Model 7

Coastal Cabana EC Review: A Unique EC With Sea Views Priced From $1.438M

December 9, 2025 by Cheryl Teo

Project: Coastal Cabana EC District: 17 Address: Jalan Loyang Besar Tenure: 99-year Leasehold No. of Units: 748 Units Site Area:…

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HDB Flats Singapore

We Compared Lease Decay Across HDB Towns — The Differences Are Significant

February 12, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Which HDB estates see the steepest price drops once lease decay sets in? This Stacked Pro analysis breaks down where…

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Artra Condo Singapore

This Singapore Condo Skipped 1-Bedders And Focused On Space — Here’s What Happened 8 Years Later

February 10, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

ARTRA is a 400-unit leasehold condo at Alexandria that launched with larger homes, no one-bedders, and a family-oriented positioning near…

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Tropicana Breezehill Type A 5

What Under $200K Buys In Malaysia Today — From Freehold Apartments to Beachfront Suites

February 8, 2026 by Timothy Tay

Tropicana unveiled new show units for three developments in Malaysia, Skypark Kepler in Johor Bahru, Breeze Hill in Genting Highlands,…

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Old HDB

Why Some Old HDB Flats Hold Value Longer Than Others

February 8, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Will we see a deluge of cheap flats as 99-year leases come to an end? This commentary examines why older…

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Tampines Neighbourhood

We Analysed HDB Price Growth — Here’s When Lease Decay Actually Hits (By Estate)

February 5, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

When does HDB lease decay actually start to affect resale prices? This Stacked Pro analysis shows why prices do not…

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AERIAL VIEW OF PUNGGOL DIGITAL DISTRICT

Why Early Buyers In New Housing Estates May See Less Upside In 2026

February 2, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Can first-mover advantage still work in a decentralised Singapore? Earlier buyers in towns like Punggol and Woodlands benefited from years…

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Where To Find Singapores Oldest HDB Flats And How Much They Cost Today

Where to Find Singapore’s Oldest HDB Flats (And What They Cost In 2025)

November 1, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

We analysed where Singapore’s oldest HDB flats are and what they cost today, from 3-room to 5-room units in mature…

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Cheapest 2B2B units in CCR

Where To Find The Cheapest 2 Bedroom Resale Units In Central Singapore (From $1.2m)

May 6, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

One of the common beliefs in the Singapore property market, perhaps thanks to property influencers, is that you should always…

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19 Cheaper New Launch Condos Priced At $1.5m Or Less. Here’s Where To Look

May 5, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

With new launches reaching prices of $2,600+ psf, it’s no longer uncommon for the “typical” quantum to reach $1.8 million…

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Where to find the largest two bedder units below $1.8 million

Here’s Where You Can Find The Biggest Two-Bedder Condos Under $1.8 Million In 2025

May 2, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

New launch two-bedders are now reaching – and even pushing past – the $1.8 million mark. And with affordability issues…

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Biggest resale HDB flats that are above 1,700 sq ft

Here Are The Biggest HDB Flats You Can Still Buy Above 1,700 Sq Ft In 2026

February 6, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This Units of the Week features some of the biggest resale HDB flats in Singapore above 1,700 sq ft, including…

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HDB Flats With Unblocked Views

Here Are The Rare HDB Flats With Unblocked Views That Hardly Come Up for Sale

January 30, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This Units of the Week features reader-submitted HDB flats with unblocked views, from park and landed-facing greenery to high-floor city…

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Three bedroom units under $1.7 million that are in newer condos

Here Are The Cheapest Newer 3-Bedroom Condos You Can Still Buy Under $1.7M

January 23, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Looking for a three-bedroom condo under $1.7 million in a newer development? This Units of the Week shortlist features resale…

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Cuppage Terrace Singapore

Orchard Road’s Most Unlikely $250 Million Property Is Finally Up for Sale — After 20 Years

January 21, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Cuppage Terrace is up for sale at a guide valuation of $250 million. This On the Market piece looks at…

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An Older HDB Executive Maisonette Just Sold For $1.07M — And It Wasn’t In A Mature Estate

February 12, 2026 by Timothy Tay

A 1,549 sq ft Executive maisonette at 205A Compassvale Lane has sold for a record $1.07 million, or $691 psf,…

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Why The Feb 2026 BTO Launch Saw Muted Demand — Except In One Town

February 11, 2026 by Timothy Tay

The February 2026 BTO sales exercise attracted 29,295 applicants for 4,692 flats across six projects in Bukit Merah, Sembawang, Tampines,…

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One Of The Last Riverfront Condos In River Valley Is Launching — From $2,877 PSF

February 10, 2026 by Timothy Tay

River Modern is GuocoLand’s riverfront condominium in prime District 9. The 455-unit development comprises two 36-storey towers with 2- to…

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When A “Common” Property Strategy Becomes A $180K Problem

February 8, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

What sort of advice do you expect a realtor to give, when it comes to your property transaction?  Sometime back,…

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We Can Buy Two HDBs Today — Is Waiting For An EC A Mistake?

February 11, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A same-sex couple is weighing whether to wait for an Executive Condominium or pursue alternative HDB strategies for self-stay and…

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5 room flat or 4 room flat HDB

I’m 55, Have No Income, And Own A Fully Paid HDB Flat—Can I Still Buy Another One Before Selling?

February 4, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Downsizing from a fully paid HDB 5-room flat to a resale 4-room can be a smart way to manage lease…

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We’re Upgrading From A 5-Room HDB On A Single Income At 43 — Which Condo Is Safer?

January 28, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A single-income family in their early 40s is upgrading from a 5-room HDB and choosing between Savannah Condopark and The…

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Windermere

We’re In Our 50s And Own An Ageing Leasehold Condo And HDB Flat: Is Keeping Both A Mistake?

January 7, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A reader in their late 50s owns two fully paid homes, Windermere and a 5-room flat in Yew Tee. We…

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Unstable property

We Could Walk Away With $460,000 In Cash From Our EC. Here’s Why We Didn’t Upgrade.

January 23, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

In 2018, a couple bought an Executive Condominium as their first home, expecting to upgrade after MOP. But post-Covid price…

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What I Only Learned After My First Year Of Homeownership In Singapore

December 28, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Homeowners share lessons from the first year of owning a Singapore home, from mindset shifts and maintenance realities to space…

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I Gave My Parents My Condo and Moved Into Their HDB — Here’s Why It Made Sense.

December 4, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

If you owned a two-bedder condo unit, would you move back into an older (35+ years) 4-room flat, while your…

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Stressful situations in buying or selling property

“I Thought I Could Wait for a Better New Launch Condo” How One Buyer’s Fear Ended Up Costing Him $358K

November 27, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

A buyer entered nine ballots over four years but lost every chance to indecision. This real story shows how overthinking…

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Inside A Minimalist’s Tiny Loft With A Stunning City View

May 8, 2025 by Stacked

In this week’s episode, we explore a two-bedroom loft apartment located in the east of Singapore. Spanning approximately 95 square…

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This Beautiful Japanese Inspired 5 Room HDB Home Features an Indoor Gravel Garden 1

This Beautiful Japanese-Inspired 5-Room HDB Home Features an Indoor Gravel Garden

April 27, 2025 by Stacked

In this week’s episode, we explore a Japanese-inspired apartment designed to evoke simplicity, calmness, and a deep connection to nature.…

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A Family’s Monochrome Open-Concept Home with Colour Accents

April 13, 2025 by Stacked

In this week’s episode, we explore a multi-storey family home designed to balance modernity with warmth. The owners spent two…

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A Bright Minimalist Condo Apartment With A Loft 1

A Bright Minimalist Condo Apartment With A Loft

March 30, 2025 by Stacked

In this week’s episode, a minimalist home is designed around the principle of simplicity, where every element serves a purpose.…

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Is The $16,000 Executive Condo Income Ceiling Still Relevant In 2025?

Is The $16,000 Executive Condo Income Ceiling Still Relevant In 2025?

January 13, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

“False ceiling” is now a term we can apply to an interior design feature, and the cash minimums for Executive Condos (ECs). Right now the income ceiling to buy one is $16,000 per month, up from $14,000 (the previous ceiling...

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Would You Pay $900k For A 3-Room HDB? Let’s Break It Down

Would You Pay $900k For A 3-Room HDB? Let’s Break It Down

January 5, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

How much more would you pay for a very new (i.e., around five years old) resale flat?  You might figure it’s at a premium, since (a) you can move in immediately and skip the construction time, and (b) the lease...

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$900k Sale Of 3-Room HDB Flat In Bidadari Sets A New Record In 2024: Here’s Why

$900k Sale Of 3-Room HDB Flat In Bidadari Sets A New Record In 2024: Here’s Why

January 2, 2025 by Ryan J. Ong

Usually, when a resale flat comes close to $1 million, the expectation is that it’s a big older flat; hence the higher square footage and quantum. Or perhaps we’d expect a rare DBSS unit, or other such “special” flats. But...

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Are More Property Cooling Measures Coming to Singapore In 2025?

Are More Property Cooling Measures Coming to Singapore In 2025?

December 29, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

Thanks to a recent newspaper article, many people are asking if new cooling measures have already kicked in.  Which is disappointing for so many reasons, not least being that so few read beyond the headline these days. Some of you...

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Why This Potential New Singapore Property Rule Could Be A Good Thing For You In 2025

Why This Potential New Singapore Property Rule Could Be A Good Thing For You In 2025

December 22, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

“I’m not sure I want the ‘old bird’ agent,” was the phrase that surprised me this week. In most situations, people would want a veteran on their side. Most of us prefer the older and more experienced doctor, the 20-year...

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3 “Secret” Upcoming HDB Sites That Have Already Started Construction (But Not Yet Announced)

3 “Secret” Upcoming HDB Sites That Have Already Started Construction (But Not Yet Announced)

December 16, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

Good news for potential homeowners: several upcoming HDB sites are already under construction, even though they’ve yet to be officially announced. This early progress means shorter build times could be on the horizon for these projects. While launch dates and...

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The Surprising Changes In Singapore Property Market Trends In 2024

The Surprising Changes In Singapore Property Market Trends In 2024

December 15, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

Maybe there’s a use for those shuttered stores in old, empty malls. Integrated and mixed-use projects aren’t a new concept in Singapore; but here’s a spin we’re seeing in the US: turning some of those closed-down stores into small, single-bedder...

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10 Upcoming GLS Sites In 2025 (Including 3 EC Sites): Which Sites Hold The Most Promise For Buyers?

10 Upcoming GLS Sites In 2025 (Including 3 EC Sites): Which Sites Hold The Most Promise For Buyers?

December 9, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

Given the recent increased demand for new launches (and how many units were quickly sold), it seems reasonable to conclude that there are still a healthy number of buyers out there looking for their next home. So besides the upcoming...

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This Secret Hack Gets You The Best New Launch Units In Singapore

This Secret Hack Gets You The Best New Launch Units In Singapore

December 9, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

There’s a secret exploit for getting the exact unit you want at a launch  Here’s the thing, the real secret to getting a profitable property (other than identifying the right one) is to get a good ballot number. You may...

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Why The $16,000 Income Ceiling For Executive Condos Is Too Low

Why The $16,000 Income Ceiling For Executive Condos Is Too Low

December 1, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

The minimum down payment on an EC can be more than 25 per cent. Consider this: as of 2024, ECs have an income ceiling of $16,000 per month. Now along with this income ceiling, there’s a Mortgage Servicing Ratio (MSR)...

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The Differing Sale Tactics Of Chuan Park And Emerald of Katong

The Differing Sale Tactics Of Chuan Park And Emerald of Katong

November 24, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

Fast or slow: what’s the best way to sell a condo?  The answer seems obvious right? But not quite. Speed does count to some extent: condo developers work within tight time constraints – if the project isn’t completed and sold...

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Why Are New Launch Condos In Singapore Selling Like Hotcakes Again?

Why Are New Launch Condos In Singapore Selling Like Hotcakes Again?

November 17, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

I’m told that US politics is badly affected by the “echo chamber,” but perhaps our property market is as well.  The echo chamber effect happens when algorithms match you up to people with similar views and concerns, so you end...

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