Buying

The Hidden Factor Most Buyers Are Ignoring When Buying A Home: Here’s Why Layouts Are So Important

For anyone looking to buy a home, the focus often gravitates towards location, price, and size—key factors that undoubtedly influence the decision-making process. However, there’s another crucial aspect that deserves equal, if not more, attention but is frequently overlooked: the…

• 9 Mar 2024
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This Up-And-Coming Area Has 5 New Condos In Just 2 Years: Is Lentor Mansion Still Worth A Look?

Lentor has been a hotspot since 2022, with the launch of projects like Lentor Modern and Lentoria. The next project in this area, however, will be the largest in terms of land area to date (around 21,887 sqm.) Given the…

• 23 Feb 2024
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Can You Afford To Upgrade To A Condo In 2024?

With Chinese New Year over, it’s house-hunting season again; but it’s no surprise that buyers are a little bewildered. If you’ve been away from the property scene for a few years, the prices today are nothing short of stunning –…

• 20 Feb 2024
• 7 min read
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44 Upcoming New Launch Condos In 2024 (Starting From $1,402)

2024 won’t be seeing the same scarcity issues in the aftermath of COVID-19 – predictions range as high as over 11,600 new units, spread across some 38 new launches. These are just the larger projects too, and may not include…

• 13 Jan 2024
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5 Surprising Reasons Why Some New Launch Condos Sell Better Than Others

In a real estate market where HDB upgraders and first-time buyers are grappling with affordability issues, it’s interesting to witness certain new launch condos defy the odds and still achieve good sales figures. While factors like price point and buyer…

• 12 Jan 2024
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So When Was The Actual Best Time To Buy A Property In Singapore? Here’s A Look At What History Tells Us

“When is the best time to buy a property?” echoes as one of the most perennial questions in the world of real estate, often shadowed by the equally common “when is the best time to sell your property?” This week,…

• 2 Jan 2024
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5 Important Details That Aren’t Obvious On Your Condo Floor Plan

Wise property buyers spend more time looking at the floor plan than the show flat; but even this isn’t a perfect way to catch everything. There are important elements that may be left out of the floor plan – and…

• 11 Dec 2023
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6 Surprising Property “Red Flags” That Are Bad For Some, But Good For Others

This is the most ideal topic to use the old “one man’s floor/another man’s ceiling” saying because it’s true: not every property “downside” is universally bad for all buyers. There are even cases where buyers go out of their way…

• 7 Dec 2023
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3 Upcoming Executive Condos (EC) That Will MOP In 2024 (One Already Recorded $630k In Profit)

With new launch private condos reaching around $2,100+ psf, it’s not surprising buyers are turning to the Executive Condominium (EC) and resale market. The prize picks for the coming year may be resale ECs just reaching their fifth year –…

• 29 Nov 2023
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7 Commonly Overlooked Questions New Condo Buyers Need To Ask At The Showflat (To Prevent Future Regrets!)

The problem with new launch condos is that there’s nothing solid to inspect. You’re mostly going on brochures, trust, and a show flat; and if you’ve never bought from a developer before, you may not even know what to ask….

• 21 Nov 2023
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Is It Worth Buying A High-Ceiling Condo Unit?

High ceilings are among the most impressive features of a home. They make your place look bigger, they’re great for ventilation, and some are even high enough that you can include a mezzanine floor. But at the same time, there…

• 14 Nov 2023
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5 Unspoken Problems To Consider Before You Buy A Mega Development Condo

In the world of mega-developments, the oft-repeated concern is the ‘lack of privacy.’ However, this barely scratches the surface of potential issues. Marketing materials and real estate agents, wary of upsetting developers and sellers, typically avoid delving into these deeper…

• 11 Nov 2023
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6 Important Things You Cannot Overlook On A Condo Site Plan Before You Buy

One difference between experienced property buyers and newcomers is where their attention goes: first-time buyers tend to focus on the model and the well-decorated show flat, whereas seasoned buyers spend more time on the floor plans and site plans. These…

• 4 Nov 2023
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7 Key Points To Consider Before Buying An Old Landed Property In Singapore

Unless you’re tearing down the entire house to rebuild, old landed properties can have their share of issues. Some landed homes date back to the 1950s and before; and some were built in an era long before BCA, URA, or…

• 30 Oct 2023
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7 Must-Know Things To Look Out In A Floor Plan Before You Buy A New Launch Condo

The floor plan is, ironically, both the most boring and important part of picking a unit. We know the show flat is much more attractive – but remember your unit isn’t going to have the staged lighting or pricey decor…

• 25 Oct 2023
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The Ultimate List Of Executive Condos (ECs) In Singapore: Here’s Where To Find All 76 Of Them

With new launches currently averaging over $2,000 psf, even HDB upgraders may find themselves priced out. This is where the Executive Condominium (EC) may come in handy as a stepping stone. For families that need three or four-bedder units, ECs…

• 9 Oct 2023
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4 Hottest New Residential Land Plots To Keep An Eye On In 2023

There seems to be a real commitment from the Government to moderate property prices, with more supply being constantly ramped up. Despite the recent addition of 8 pretty attractive GLS sites, they have gone ahead with the release of some…

• 13 Sep 2023
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5 More Affordable Little-Known Freehold Landed Estates (Prices From $2.55 Million)

When it comes to landed property in Singapore, a few neighborhoods like Nassim, Cluny Park, and for those familiar with the eastern side – Frankel and Opera Estates, often steal the spotlight. Those are the famous ones, but there are…

• 31 Aug 2023
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