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This “Affordable Central” Neighbourhood Has Outperformed Singapore’s Condo Market Over The Past Decade

May 21, 2026 by Joey Peh

Geylang condos outperformed the Central Region over the past decade. Here is what is driving prices across Paya Lebar, Eunos,…

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Sol Acres EC Pricing Review: How Singapore’s Largest EC Has Performed Since Launch

May 19, 2026 by Joey Peh

Sol Acres EC posted 6.65% annualised PSF growth from 2015 to 2025, with three-bedroom sellers averaging over $596,000 in profit…

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Are Bukit Merah And Queenstown Still Worth Paying A Premium For? We Analysed 10 Years Of Condo Prices

May 14, 2026 by Joey Peh

Bukit Merah and Queenstown have nearly closed the price gap with the central region average. Here is what is driving…

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This “Affordable” EC Now Averages Over $1.5K PSF: How Wandervale Performed 10 Years Later

May 12, 2026 by Joey Peh

Wandervale EC posted 8.02% annualised PSF growth from 2016 to 2025, with average seller ROI exceeding 80%. Analysis of its…

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Why Singapore Landlords Still Refuse To Lower Rents — Even When Units Sit Vacant

May 24, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

What’s different about landlords in Singapore, compared to many different countries? The answer, to me, is the degree of tolerance…

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Over 40,000 Daily Commuters Will Ride The RTS in 2027: Is Johor’s Last-Mile Plan Adequate To Avoid Massive Congestion?

May 24, 2026 by Timothy Tay

The RTS launches in January 2027 with 40,000 daily commuters expected from day one. With a RM10 billion e-ART transit…

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The Den Lobby

This Singapore Hospitality Brand Just Opened A Design-Led Hotel In Penang — Built Around A “Social Living” Concept

May 24, 2026 by Sihan Chia

Frasers Hospitality has opened Capri by Fraser in Penang at 31 Jalan Magazine, featuring 248 rooms and residences, heritage-inspired design,…

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Why Some Of Singapore’s Most Iconic Commercial Buildings Are Becoming Increasingly Difficult To Sell

May 23, 2026 by Timothy Tay

Singapore's office investment market hit a record $14.73 billion in the first quarter of 2026, but strata-titled commercial owners at…

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Pinetree Hill Buyer Case Study: How a 1st-Time Buyer Bought Her Dream Home At $1.88M After A 2-Year Search

May 20, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A Singaporean doctor in her early thirties spent two years searching for her first property before consulting Stacked partner agent…

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ELTA Buyer Case Study: Why A First-Time Buyer Chose A $2.49M 3-Bedroom Unit

May 12, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A first-time buyer in her late thirties shifted from own-stay to investment after a likely relocation abroad. With a revised…

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Springleaf Residence Buyer Case Study: How A Buyer Chose A $3.2M 5-Bedroom Over A $4.5M Dream Home

May 4, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

A second-time buyer with a $3M to $3.3M budget shortlisted Vela Bay, Tengah Garden Residences, Faber Residences, and Springleaf Residence…

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Lentor Mansion Buyer Case Study: How A Family Upgraded From A 2-Bedder Condo To A $3.2M 5-Bedroom Unit

April 28, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

How a Singaporean couple in their mid-forties went from a $2.3 million three-bedder search to buying a 1,485 sq ft…

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Verdé Condo Review: Freehold Boutique Living In Joo Chiat With Landed-Style Layouts

May 15, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

We review Verdé, a freehold 18-unit boutique condo at 108 Joo Chiat Terrace by developer MNG, covering its landed-style unit…

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HUDSON PLACE RESIDENCES SCALE MODEL 1

Hudson Place Residences Review: A 327-Unit One-North Condo Priced From $1.4M

May 4, 2026 by Cheryl Teo

We review Hudson Place Residences, a new launch condo in the one-north precinct, covering its location near Biopolis, Fusionopolis, and…

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Vela Bay Review: 515-Unit Bayshore Condo Launch Next To Bayshore MRT That Starts From $1.2M

April 22, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

We review Vela Bay, a 515-unit new launch condo at Bayshore with direct access to Bayshore MRT, covering its location…

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This “Affordable Central” Neighbourhood Has Outperformed Singapore’s Condo Market Over The Past Decade

May 21, 2026 by Joey Peh

Geylang condos outperformed the Central Region over the past decade. Here is what is driving prices across Paya Lebar, Eunos,…

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Pinetree Hill Buyer Case Study: How a 1st-Time Buyer Bought Her Dream Home At $1.88M After A 2-Year Search

May 20, 2026 by Sihan Chia

A Singaporean doctor in her early thirties spent two years searching for her first property before consulting Stacked partner agent…

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Skypark Kepler Review: JB’s First Banyan-Managed Branded Residence At Lido Waterfront Boulevard

May 20, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Skypark Kepler is JB's first Banyan-managed branded residence within the Lido Waterfront Boulevard masterplan. Here is what it offers, who…

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Why Some Of Singapore’s Most Iconic Commercial Buildings Are Becoming Increasingly Difficult To Sell

May 23, 2026 by Timothy Tay

Singapore's office investment market hit a record $14.73 billion in the first quarter of 2026, but strata-titled commercial owners at…

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The Last 5-Year MOP ECs In Singapore: Where They’ll Launch — And Why Prices Could Surprise Buyers

May 22, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

The last batch of ECs with a 5-year MOP before privatisation covers four upcoming sites: Senja Close, Woodlands Drive 17…

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How Property Progression In Singapore Has Changed In 2026: BTOs, ECs, Resale Flats And Upgrading Strategies

May 14, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Singapore's property ladder still exists in 2026, but rising prices, 10-year executive condominium minimum occupation periods, and tighter financing mean…

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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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Three bedders above 1,700 sq ft but under $2 million

Here Are 5 Large 3-Bedroom Condos With 1,700 Sqft+ Space — Under $2M

May 22, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week rounds up five resale three-bedders exceeding 1,700 sq ft and priced under $2 million,…

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Massive HDB flats near MRT stations for under $1 million

Here Are 5 Of The Biggest And Cheapest HDB Flats Near MRT Stations — Under $1M

May 15, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

This week's Units of the Week rounds up five oversized HDB flats near MRT stations, spanning jumbo flats, Executive Apartments,…

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623Collins building

New Melbourne CBD Development 623 Collins Launches From AUD 610K

May 9, 2026 by Sihan Chia

623 Collins is a 42-storey, 320-unit development on Collins Street, Melbourne, priced from S$560,000 for a studio. It incorporates two…

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4 Freehold Terrace Houses Under 1 Strata Title In Novena’s Chancery Hill — On The Market For $35M

May 8, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

Four freehold terrace houses at 7, 7A, 7B and 7C Chancery Hill Walk are on the market at a guide…

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Why Singapore Landlords Still Refuse To Lower Rents — Even When Units Sit Vacant

May 24, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

What’s different about landlords in Singapore, compared to many different countries? The answer, to me, is the degree of tolerance…

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Over 40,000 Daily Commuters Will Ride The RTS in 2027: Is Johor’s Last-Mile Plan Adequate To Avoid Massive Congestion?

May 24, 2026 by Timothy Tay

The RTS launches in January 2027 with 40,000 daily commuters expected from day one. With a RM10 billion e-ART transit…

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The Den Lobby

This Singapore Hospitality Brand Just Opened A Design-Led Hotel In Penang — Built Around A “Social Living” Concept

May 24, 2026 by Sihan Chia

Frasers Hospitality has opened Capri by Fraser in Penang at 31 Jalan Magazine, featuring 248 rooms and residences, heritage-inspired design,…

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Renovations floorplans

Singapore Just Introduced Tougher Penalties For Developers Behind Poorly Built Condo Projects

May 22, 2026 by Ryan J. Ong

Singapore has introduced two new regulatory frameworks allowing authorities to disqualify developers from GLS tenders and suspend sales on future…

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Treasure Crest

We Own Treasure Crest And Lentoria — Should We Sell, Rent Out, Or Buy Another Property?

May 20, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A Treasure Crest EC couple decoupled to buy Lentoria and now faces a rent-or-sell call. We look at price growth…

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The Cape, eCO Or Q Bay Residences — Which Makes More Sense As A Retirement Home Under $1.5M?

May 13, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A reader comparing three retirement home options on a $1.5M budget: The Cape in the East Coast as a freehold…

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We Have A D'Nest Condo And A Fully Paid HDB EA — Should We Sell Both For Retirement?

We Have A D’Nest Condo And A Fully Paid HDB EA — Should We Sell Both For Retirement?

May 6, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A reader with a D'Nest condo and a fully paid Pasir Ris HDB EA weighs three retirement options: selling both…

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We’re Selling 2 Condos To Buy An Old Executive Maisonette: Will It Become A Problem For Our Kids Later?

April 29, 2026 by Hailey Khoo

A couple planning to buy an HDB executive maisonette for retirement asks what happens to the property after they pass.…

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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 1

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 8

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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96 Million-Dollar HDBs Sold In June: Who Is Buying?

96 Million-Dollar HDBs Sold In June: Who Is Buying?

July 14, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

Some time ago, I mentioned that prices of certain resale flats are likely to go higher because of the Plus and Prime flats. At least for the near term. So it’s not too surprising that the number of million-dollar HDB...

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A Worrying New Property Scam May Be Coming To Singapore…

A Worrying New Property Scam May Be Coming To Singapore…

July 7, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

There’s a pessimistic saying that criminals are faster at adopting tech than governments.  I like to believe that’s not true, but my experience so far has taught me otherwise. Case in point: someone at Stacked recently had a family member...

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I Wouldn’t Count Too much on ABSD-related discounts this year…

I Wouldn’t Count Too much on ABSD-related discounts this year…

June 30, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

I wouldn’t count too much on ABSD-related discounts this year. If you’ve never heard of it, an ABSD discount is when a developer comes close to its five-year deadline for completing and selling 90 per cent of the units. If...

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This Hasn’t Happened In The Singapore Property Market In 20 Years…

This Hasn’t Happened In The Singapore Property Market In 20 Years…

June 23, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

Zero bids for a GLS site, I never thought I’d see the day. This GLS site at Upper Thomson, next to Springleaf MRT station, has attracted a record-breaking zero bids from developers. This is a 53,729 sqm site, with a...

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Another 2,000 New Homes To Come: What Does This Mean For Prices?

Another 2,000 New Homes To Come: What Does This Mean For Prices?

June 16, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

You know how Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman form the trinity of DC comics? We have something exactly like that in the property market, and it’s about to go big. URA is planning for close to 2,000 new homes in...

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Does This Mean The Foreigner ABSD Is Going To Be Lowered Soon?

Does This Mean The Foreigner ABSD Is Going To Be Lowered Soon?

June 9, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

Why do we have so many new land plots for sale in prime areas right now? For those who have been keeping track of new land releases in Singapore, it may seem like  bit of a puzzle why the government...

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The Costly Mistake Of Buying The Wrong Property In Singapore In 2024

The Costly Mistake Of Buying The Wrong Property In Singapore In 2024

June 2, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

The high cost of getting your property purchase wrong in Singapore. Do you need to wait a few more years to afford a condo? Or are you just unsure? Then you may just want to wait. There are people –...

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Finally, The First HDB In Bukit Timah In 40 Years…

Finally, The First HDB In Bukit Timah In 40 Years…

May 26, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

HDB seems locked in a constant battle with what Singaporeans call “the rich people areas.”  HDB seems to view enclaves – be it ethnic enclaves, or areas defined by a certain socioeconomic strata – as areas that need to be...

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Will The New HDB Resale Listing Portal Really Cut Out Agents?

Will The New HDB Resale Listing Portal Really Cut Out Agents?

May 20, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

If I were a good property agent, I’d be pretty happy with the HDB resale portal. In fact, I’d want it to be bigger and have all the listings. Far from a threat of being “cut out”, the resale portal...

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$2 Million Dollar HDB: Is The Agent Really To Blame?

$2 Million Dollar HDB: Is The Agent Really To Blame?

May 12, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

If you have an unrealistic boss, ask a realtor how to cope. The often-overlooked benefit(?) of being a property agent is that, after a while, you learn to accommodate a wide range of delusions. Realtors have, for instance, the ability...

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Is This The Right Way To Cut Property Agent Numbers?

Is This The Right Way To Cut Property Agent Numbers?

May 5, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

One way to lower prices is to take out the middleman, right? It used to be a no-brainer for me. But over the years, I’ve been forced to admit that some middlemen (and related fee collectors) are indispensable. Like when...

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Can Your HDB/Condo Really Last 99 Years?

Can Your HDB/Condo Really Last 99 Years?

April 28, 2024 by Ryan J. Ong

Have you considered what your condo or HDB flat will look like, after 99 years? This question is partly inspired by Life After People, which is a series I highly recommend. And while the scenario isn’t quite the same, one...

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