Condo

Nava Grove Condo Review: Competitive Launch Prices + 80/20 Landscaping

Project: Nava Grove District: 21 Address: 38, 40, 42 Pine Grove Tenure: 99 Years from February 2024 No. of Units: 552 No. of Carpark Lots: 442 Lots Site Area: ~269,552 sq ft Developer: JV between MCL Land and Sinarmas Land…

• 2 Nov 2024
• 47 min read
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Norwood Grand Review: First New Launch Condo Since 2012 And 5-mins From Woodlands South MRT

Norwood Grand marks Woodlands’ first private new launch since 2012 and with just 348 units it has full condo facilities including a 50-metre lap pool and even a tennis court. It is also close to Woodlands South MRT on the TEL line although its Woodlands location means that it holds a niche appeal.

• 9 Oct 2024
• 27 min read
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How Condo En-Bloc Sales Became A Speculative Exit Strategy In Singapore

En-bloc sales and private property go hand-in-hand; some Singaporeans even claim that en-bloc potential is the main advantage of old private homes. But elements of the trend may be newer than you think, and en-bloc sales didn’t quite work the…

• 25 Sep 2024
• 5 min read
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8@BT Condo Review: Good Layouts For An Own Stay Home In A Convenient Location

Project: 8@BT District: 21 Address: 6 & 8 Bukit Timah Link Tenure: 99 Years from 2024 No. of Units: 158 No. of Carpark Lots: 126 Lots Site Area: ~49,633.4 sqft Developer: Bukit Sembawang TOP: Est. Q4 2027 The Beauty World…

• 10 Sep 2024
• 44 min read
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I’ve Lived At Seastrand In Pasir Ris For 4 Months: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like For A Couple

While house-sitting might not be a common practice in Singapore, it does present a useful opportunity to discover different neighbourhoods and environments.  This week, we speak to G who has been house-sitting for an apartment in Seastrand for the past…

• 29 Jul 2024
• 7 min read
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I’ve Lived At The Esparis In Pasir Ris For 7 Years: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like For a Multi-Gen Family

The Esparis at Pasir Ris is situated in quite a unique location. For one, it is tucked within a primarily HDB estate. So your neighbours are mostly HDB blocks, a wet market and interestingly enough, a temple.  Understandably, this might…

• 24 Jul 2024
• 8 min read
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Sora Condo Review: Attractive Prices Starting From $1,850 PSF In 2024 With Jurong Lake Views

Sora is the latest launch in the Jurong area, taking full advantage of the excitement around its widely anticipated transformation. The Jurong Lake District transformation will bring about new homes, offices and economy which are expected to further rejuvenate the already vibrant area.

• 20 Jun 2024
• 37 min read
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Why En-Bloc Sales Will Continue To Be Slow In 2024

If it’s been a while since your last en-bloc sale, you may be surprised at how much can change in a single decade. 2014 to 2024 has been an interesting time; not just because of Covid, but because of the…

• 12 Jun 2024
• 6 min read
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I’ve Lived At Sky Everton For 4 Months: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Live In A New Condo In The City

For those who can recall, 2019 was an interesting year for District 2’s real estate landscape. This included the mega-development Avenue South Residence, the iconic Pearl Bank Apartments revival through the launch of One Pearl Bank and the smaller freehold…

• 17 Apr 2024
• 9 min read
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I’ve Lived At Urban Vista In Tanah Merah For 6 Years: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Live Next To An MRT 

In our previous coverage of Urban Vista, we delved into the factors driving its resale market performance. This time, we shift our focus to what it’s actually like to live there, through the eyes of B and his partner. So…

• 10 Apr 2024
• 6 min read
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Lentor Mansion Review: Largest Lentor Plot With A Unique Black & White Clubhouse And Rare 5-Bedder Units

Project: Lentor Mansion District: 26 Address: 52 – 64  Lentor Gardens Tenure: 99 Years from July 2023 No. of Units: 533 No. of Carpark Lots: 480 Lots Site Area: ~235,370 sqft Developer: Guocoland TOP: Est. 2028 Guocoland’s vision for Lentor…

• 13 Mar 2024
• 40 min read
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I’ve Lived At Northoaks EC In Woodlands For 20 Years: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Live In An Old Executive Condominium

What comes to mind when you think about Woodlands?  Naturally, I’m sure many would associate it with the Causeway and the town they need to get through to get to Malaysia. But for those who haven’t considered Woodlands to be…

• 5 Mar 2024
• 7 min read
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Lumina Grand EC Review: A More Luxurious EC Near ACS Primary In Bukit Batok

Project: Lumina Grand District: 23 Address: Bukit Batok West Avenue 5 Tenure: 99-year Leasehold from 2027 No. of Units: 512 No. of Carpark Lots: 414 Site Area: 178,936 sqft Developer: CDL Zenith Pte. Ltd. TOP: Est. 2027 Nestled beside the…

• 28 Feb 2024
• 32 min read
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Lentoria Condo Review: Smallest Lentor New Launch Within 1 Km To CHIJ St Nicholas

Lentoria is the 4th of 6 GLS sites close to Lentor MRT station that has launched, with 5 of them to be developed by Guocoland, Hong Leong or its affiliated companies.

• 15 Feb 2024
• 29 min read
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I’ve Lived In Whistler Grand For Several Months: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like Staying In A Dual Key Home

One of our readers, A, approached us a while ago about upgrading from a flat to a condo unit. They’ve since moved into Whistler Grand, one of the larger condos at West Coast Vale. This week, we spoke to them…

• 17 Jan 2024
• 6 min read
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The Arden Review: One Of The Cheapest New Launches Of 2023 With 3.2m High Ceilings

Project: The Arden District: 23 Address: 2, 4, 6 Phoenix Road Tenure: 99-year Leasehold from July 2023 No. of Units: 105 No. of Carpark Lots: 105 Site Area: 69,585 sqft Developer: Qingjian Realty TOP: Est. 2027 When I think about…

• 10 Jan 2024
• 42 min read
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I’ve Lived In Woodleigh Residences For 3 Months: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Live In A New Condo Above A Mall

The Woodleigh Residences was one of the most eagerly anticipated projects to be completed in 2023. Although it must be said, it was probably because of the Woodleigh Mall then it was the residential component. Incorporating both a mall and…

• 27 Dec 2023
• 7 min read
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I’ve Lived In Avenue South Residence For 3 Months: Here’s My Review Of What It’s Like To Live In A New Mega Condo 

Located along Silat Avenue, this project is a short walk away from the vibrant Outram Park and Tanjong Pagar, with its key selling points being unblocked views of the Greater Southern Waterfront and city skyline.  When the project was first…

• 18 Dec 2023
• 8 min read
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