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HDB rental rules in 2018: Everything you need to know to rent out your HDB

With the high prices of property in Singapore, it is no wonder that many Singaporeans turn to rental as a means to supplement their income or pay off their mortgage. In 2016, the number of HDB flats that were rented…

• Rent

10 Apr 2018 | 2 min read

HDB resale price: How much can you make selling your BTO after MOP?

Around this time last year, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong cautioned resale HDB flat buyers that not all old HDB flats will automatically be eligible for the Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS). This sparked a huge debate online and…

• BTO

4 Apr 2018 | 5 min read

HDB resale portal – Easier resale HDB transactions in 2018?

If you have always thought of buying or selling your own HDB, there is no better time to do that because as of 1st January 2018, the new HDB resale portal has been launched in Singapore. With nearly 30 percent…

• Resale HDB

12 Feb 2018 | 3 min read

Ultimate HDB room rental guide in 2018 (Part 2)

Now that you have found a room through our Ultimate guide (Part 1), here is part 2 to guide you through to completion. Finding a suitable room to rent is probably the harder part of the room rental process so…

• Rent

6 Feb 2018 | 8 min read

The Ultimate HDB Rental Guide 2018 (Part 1)

Whether you are an expat or Singaporean, looking for a HDB room rental can be tedious work. There is a whole multitude of options out there and sometimes it can be hard to find exactly what you want. Fear not,…

• Rent

13 Jan 2018 | 7 min read

Punggol HDB: BTO and resale prices you need to know from 2008

Punggol used to be one of the oldest settlements in Singapore, and was a sleepy rural town located close to the riverside. It was known as a waterfront locale with great seafood and visited mainly by watersports enthusiasts. Under the…

• BTO

4 Jan 2018 | 5 min read

HDB rental eligibility: Everything you need to know for fuss free rental

Renting out your HDB flat or room can help with creating a constant stream of passive income. This can be used to help pay for daily expenses or even go towards contributing for your monthly mortgage payments. It is little…

• Rent

27 Dec 2017 | 3 min read

Jumbo Flats: Everything you need to know about them

Jumbo flats are pretty much a rarity in Singapore. If you are on the look out for your dream home and are browsing through ads daily, you might have come across a HDB listing and wonder did the owner enter…

• Resale HDB

2 Dec 2017 | 3 min read

Are you able to afford an average HDB resale flat?

So, how much do you need to earn to afford that resale flat? Singapore’s HDB affordability has been put into question time and time again. This article is meant to give you an overview of the minimum gross household income…

• Resale HDB

20 Oct 2017 | 2 min read

Resale HDB: Are 5 year old HDB flats the best option for first time buyers?

Are 5 year old HDB flats the best option? Many young couples in Singapore have started their lives together by applying for BTO flats, with the Government pushing out how affordable BTOs can be in certain locations. No doubt BTO…

• Resale HDB

24 Sep 2017 | 4 min read

Renting in Singapore: 8 essential tips you need to know for worry free renting

“Cheap rent in Singapore” this is probably the first thing that most people wanting to rent in Singapore will google for. Definitely rent in Singapore can get very expensive compared to most of its neighbours, but there are affordable options…

• Rent

13 Aug 2017 | 6 min read

Resale HDB prices for June 2017!

According to HDB, resale volume for HDB has fallen by 11.6 percent from last month of May. In total, 1,753 flats were sold in June as compared to 1,984 in May. If we were to compare to last year June…

• Resale HDB

8 Aug 2017 | < 1 min read

3 tips you absolutely need to know before using your CPF to buy your HDB

Even though Singaporeans talk about CPF all the time whether it be their appreciation or grudges for it, it still comes to a shock to many when they discover things that were not communicated to them upon purchasing their home….

• Resale HDB

28 Jul 2017 | 3 min read

The Ultimate Guide to buying a resale HDB flat in 2017

For the majority of Singaporeans, applying for a BTO would be a common route to take when looking for their first matrimonial home. However, with a wait of 3 to possibly even 5 years for the flat to be ready…

• Resale HDB

14 Jul 2017 | 20 min read

This infographic shows you resale HDB statistics from 2016/2017

Are you surprised at the results? If you have anymore interesting statistics you would like to showcase, share it with us on https://www.facebook.com/stackedhomes/

• Resale HDB

15 May 2017 | < 1 min read

Reflections on HDB prices in Singapore

Too expensive to move out? Moving out of your parent’s house right out of college is a pretty common phenomenon in the U.S. And sure enough the fact that many of us Singaporeans choose to live with our parents until…

• Resale HDB

8 May 2017 | 3 min read

You won’t believe what an average 3-room HDB flat can get you around the world

In this light-hearted article, we explore what an average 3-room HDB home owner in Singapore can buy around the world. Taking only price into consideration gives a lot of flexibility in finding some of the most beautiful homes. According to…

• Property Picks

21 Apr 2017 | 4 min read

Is an agent really the best way to sell your HDB? Here are 6 points to help you decide

Not many home sellers in Singapore are aware that they are able to sell their HDB without an agent. There are even others that have secured buyers but may think that the paperwork is a tough process, and that it…

• Selling

5 Apr 2017 | 4 min read