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We Own A 5-Room HDB & A 2-Bedder Condo. With The 15-Month Rule, How Can We Move To An Exec HDB?

Hello! I hope to seek Stacked Homes advice as we are really in a dilemma especially after the change of ruling (15mth after selling pte pty). We are a family of 3 currently residing in a 5 room HDB flat…

• 27 May 2023
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5 Unique Homes In Singapore You Probably Didn’t Know You Could Live In 

Singapore may be small, but there are actually a lot of interesting homes in unsuspecting locations that you might just have never come across. Take, for instance, the landed home on top of International Plaza (in the middle of the…

• 26 May 2023
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5 Interesting 3 Bedroom New Launch Condo Layouts In 2023

New launches have gotten more creative with their layouts lately, and the keyword seems to be flexibility. 2+1 layouts, with optional studies (or studies that could reasonably be turned into bedrooms), are becoming more common. At the same time, space-efficient…

• 25 May 2023
• 6 min read
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5 Lesser-Known Freehold 3-Bedroom Condos Under $1.5M

Given the choice, most Singaporeans generally prefer to own a freehold home. Needless to say, that unfortunately will always come at a premium.  That said, if you are set on a freehold condo or plan to have a long-term hold,…

• 25 May 2023
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We Spend Our $3k Rent Budget (While Waiting For Our BTO) On Travelling The World Instead: Here’s How We Do It

Given the wait times for a BTO flat in Singapore, many Singaporeans have to look for alternative accommodation in the meantime. This usually comes in the form of having to stay at their parent’s/in-law’s place or having to rent for…

• 24 May 2023
• 7 min read
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We Live In A Top Floor Penthouse: Here Are The Pros And Cons About High Floor Living

Great views, fresher air, a (theoretically) pest-free environment… it’s no wonder the higher you go, the pricier your home gets. But what’s it really like living at the literal top? Rather than just trust the sales pitch, we spoke to…

• 23 May 2023
• 7 min read
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How I Picked My Co-Living Apartment: My Experience Booking Hmlet, Figment, & Coliwoo

Hello again! Last week, in the first unvarnished and objective article documenting the experience of co-living/moving out in Singapore, I compared renting and co-living and found that co-living made more financial sense for me. This week, we’re looking at the…

• 21 May 2023
• 9 min read
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20 Cheapest Executive Condos In Singapore In 2023 (From $754 PSF)

Resale condos, and in particular resale ECs, have been on the minds of buyers in 2023. It’s not surprising, given the combination of high-priced new launches, and the lack of upfront ABSD for upgraders (if you buy an EC before…

• 20 May 2023
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We Make $270k Per Year And Are Upgrading To An EC. How Should We Structure It To Decouple & Buy A Second Property In The Future?

Dear Stacked Homes, My wife and I have enjoyed reading the valuable insights and market analysis which you have provided to other buyers/sellers and finally our time has come. We are in the midst of selling our current HDB and…

• 19 May 2023
• 15 min read
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10 Interesting Condos With No Balconies (For More Interior Living Space) 

Some people love balconies, the bigger the better. While others loathe them, as they rather have more interior space, and they find that Singapore is just too hot to want to sit outside anyway. For the latter, it can be…

• 18 May 2023
• 11 min read
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5 Most Affordable 4-Room HDB Flats In Central Singapore Under $525K

We recently showcased the most affordable 5-room HDB units in central locations in Singapore. This week, it’s time to look at the most popular variant, the 4-Room HDB. Likewise, these units are located in central locations to find the sweet…

• 18 May 2023
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Is The CCR Really Undervalued Right Now? Here’s What The Price Gap Between The CCR And RCR/OCR Look Like

One of the recent questions we’ve been asked pertains to Core Central Region (CCR) condos. A trending sales pitch is to claim prices in the Outside of Central Region (OCR) and the Rest of Central Region (RCR) are not too…

• 17 May 2023
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“I Regret Buying 2 Walk-Up Apartments” 4 Biggest Property Investment Regrets And What You Can Learn

Property investments don’t always go smoothly, but it’s often the success stories you hear about. In reality, not everyone manages to sell for a record gain after five years and upgrade; and not every rental property ends up being worth…

• 16 May 2023
• 9 min read
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Where To Find The Cheapest HDB Flats, Condos, And Landed Homes In 2023 (By District)

If you’re house-hunting in 2023, the prices you’re seeing may still be prompting anxiety attacks. New launches are increasingly out of reach (a new high was reached for 2023 so far), even for upgraders; and resale prices are also creeping…

• 15 May 2023
• 10 min read
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My Search For The Perfect Co-Living Company In Singapore: A Non-Sponsored Overview On Hmlet, Figment & Coliwoo

A few years ago, I moved back from the UK to Singapore. As all Singaporean Singles know, getting your own place when you’re unmarried is prohibitively expensive, due to the many BTO restrictions singles face. Since I’ve covered this in…

• 14 May 2023
• 12 min read
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We Own A Freehold 1-Bedroom Investment Unit In District 10: How Long Would It Take To Profit $700k?

Hi Ryan, Thanks for sharing insightful property content to Singapore homeowners. I chance upon your website when searching for the latest property cooling measures. Reading your articles, I understand you offer non-biased opinion and honest recommendation without selling any services,…

• 13 May 2023
• 19 min read
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I Moved From A 9,000 Sqft Landed Home In Bukit Timah To An HDB Flat: Here’s What It Was Like

What’s the biggest home you’ve ever seen? If you’re like most Singaporeans, it’s probably no more than 2,000 to 3,000 sq. ft. But this week, we talked to someone who grew up in a massive 9,000+ sq. ft. home but…

• 11 May 2023
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5 Most Affordable 5-Room HDB Flats in Central Singapore Under $780K

This week, we have narrowed down five 5-room HDB units located in central locations (like Bishan and Toa Payoh) under $780,000 that might be a practical choice for those who are in need of space and working with a tighter…

• 11 May 2023
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