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Analysing Unprofitable Condos: 6 Reasons Why Urban Vista Has Performed Poorly

It’s been nearly a year since we last wrote our article on the 13 condos with the most unprofitable transactions.  How time flies. I’ve previously gone into further detail with why Stellar RV and The Tennery performed the way they…

• Analysis

26 Feb 2022 | 10 min read

February 2022 BTO Launch: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit

Welcome to the first BTO guide of the year – our February 2022 BTO Launch Guide to help you choose the most suitable unit. This time around is slightly smaller than the November 2021 BTO launch, there will be 3,953…

• BTO

18 Feb 2022 | 30 min read

Villa Marina Review: An Interesting European-Inspired Hideaway For Those Looking For Something Different

As at the time of writing, Villa Marina is 23 years old, so it’s certainly no spring chicken. Maybe it’s a function of its age, but I do believe that Villa Marina has been overlooked by most people mainly because it has such larger-than-life neighbours.

• Condo Reviews

13 Feb 2022 | 21 min read

SkyPeak @ Bukit Batok Review: Spacious Grounds + Good Amenities But Not Near An MRT

Project: SkyPeak @ Bukit Batok HDB Town Bukit Batok Address: 292A-C Bukit Batok East Avenue 6, 293A-D Bukit Batok Street 21 Lease Start Date: Around 2017 No. of Units: 1,430 SkyPeak @ Bukit Batok is the 2nd “Sky” series of…

• HDB Reviews

9 Feb 2022 | 25 min read

Free Car Anyone? 4 Special Types Of New Launch Condo Promotions In Singapore

I recently came across this incredibly fascinating story of how a furniture business does its promotions. Enter Jim McIngvale, better known as Mattress Mack. He owns Gallery Furniture, one of the top furniture retailers in the US, with more than…

• Buying

27 Jan 2022 | 5 min read

Central Horizon Review: Extremely Convenient But Dated Looking

Central Horizon HDB is an interesting development due to its history. Unlike most HDBs today, Central Horizon was actually built in the 1960s and was a landmark of its own.

• HDB Reviews

16 Jan 2022 | 23 min read

Top 10 Most-Read Stacked Articles in 2021

As the year draws to a close (and I think I speak for everyone when I say that it’s been an eventful one). Given that 2021 started with reports of a more contagious strain of the virus in South Africa,…

• Commentary

30 Dec 2021 | 8 min read

36 BTOs That Will MOP In 2022 + Project Review (Mature Estates)

With the pent up demand for homes in Singapore (due to Covid-19 and construction delays) resale HDB prices have been shooting through the roof. While BTO flats may be a more affordable option, it just isn’t feasible for some to…

• Editors' Pick
• Resale HDB

23 Dec 2021 | 9 min read

Forfar Heights (SERS Block) Review: Great Facilities, Amenities And View, But Noisy

Forfar Heights is actually a relatively old estate made up of a total of 5 blocks whose lease started in 2006. As a result of the relocation of the SERS beneficiaries at Tanglin Halt and Commonwealth, several new BTOs were…

• HDB Reviews

21 Dec 2021 | 22 min read

The Ultimate List Of BTOs That Will MOP In 2022 + Project Review (Non-Mature Estates)

With the potential delays in BTO projects due to Covid-19, it’s no surprise that many homeowners have moved towards resale HDBs instead – hence the price increases and new record prices being set every few months. And so, with that,…

• Resale HDB

18 Dec 2021 | 28 min read

The River Vista @ Kallang Review: Great Riverfront Views But Lack Of Immediate Surrounding Amenities

When you think about waterfront HDBs, estates like Punggol and Sengkang may come to mind.

• HDB Reviews

13 Dec 2021 | 21 min read

The Curious Case Of Seahill: Good Rental Yield But Poor Resale Performance

If you are looking for a property for investment, which would you pick: Would you buy a property with a good rental yield but depreciating prices? Or… A property with decent potential for appreciation but a poor rental yield? I…

• Analysis

3 Dec 2021 | 6 min read

Skyline I & II @ Bukit Batok Review: Decent At Most Aspects With Traffic Noise Concerns

At first glance, Skyline I & II @ Bukit Batok probably looks like any other relatively new HDB project, with clean lines and at a towering nearly 40 stories high.

• HDB Reviews

1 Dec 2021 | 25 min read

End-2021 Ultimate New Launch Cheat Sheet (122 Condos Take Up Rate + Breakeven)

We last did our ultimate new launch cheat sheet in April 2021 (see here), and since it’s coming to the end of the year, it seemed timely to provide an update on the amount of stock left if you are…

• Buying

1 Dec 2021 | 47 min read

The Commodore Review: More Exclusive + Surprisingly Premium Fittings For Its Price

The Commodore is located along Canberra Drive in what I would say is arguably the better-situated plot between the two (for now, at least).

• New Launch Reviews

21 Nov 2021 | 34 min read

November 2021 BTO Launch: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit (New PLH Model)

Welcome to the last BTO guide of the year – our November 2021 BTO Launch Guide to help you choose the most suitable unit. This time, there will be 4,501 units across 6 estates on offer including the first Prime…

• BTO

19 Nov 2021 | 31 min read

5 Tell-Tale Signs To Look Out For When Evaluating A Resale Property Purchase

Property in Singapore is booming.  For some who took the plunge in 2020, they may already have seen paper gains in recent resale transactions in 2021.  Now I’m not here to create more FOMO to encourage you to buy a…

• Buying
• Editors' Pick

16 Nov 2021 | 8 min read

Freehold Doesn’t Always Mean It’s Better: A Case Study Between Jardin And Gardenvista

Let’s start with a scenario. Condo A – freehold, nearer to an MRT station, and new. Condo B – leasehold, further away from an MRT station, and 6 years older in age. Now, based on these characteristics, which development do…

• Analysis

9 Nov 2021 | 7 min read