Opinion

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
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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
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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
• 7 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
• 7 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
• 9 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
• 15 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
• 6 min read
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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
• 7 min read
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My Aunt Cheated Us Out Of Our Property: An Expensive Lesson Learned On “Trusting” Family Members

There are many reasons for putting your property assets under another person’s name. In some cases, this is a transfer of the property so you can avoid Additional Buyers Stamp Duty (ABSD) on another home; in others, it might be…

• 9 May 2023
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Touring Everton/Blair Road: Freehold Conservation Landed Houses That Are Convenient But Not Near Schools

I’ve always been fascinated by conservation houses and would love to live in one. Of course, I don’t think that it would be possible, given that the ones at Emerald Hill started from about $10 million at the time of…

• 7 May 2023
• 12 min read
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I Sold My Condo And Made $1 Million In Cash/CPF: Should I Buy A New Launch Or Invest In Fixed Income?

Hi guys. First of all, let me say that it has always been a pleasure reading your articles and watching your videos. Love it!!! I would love to see your advice on my current situation and on how to move…

• 6 May 2023
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“I Lost My $10K Deposit And A 300% Property Appreciation” 4 Readers Share Their Missed Property Opportunities

Hindsight is 20/20, but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn from it. From near-misses of bad investments to lost opportunities, we’ve asked people about their top “what if” investments. Here are some stories from investors who could have, or luckily…

• 5 May 2023
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5 Condos With Disappointing Early Sales That Became Profitable Later (Some Had To Discount)

If you are visiting a hawker centre for the first time, how do you decide which chicken rice stall to go for? Is it the photos displayed? How the chicken looks as it is hung up? While that may play…

• 4 May 2023
• 6 min read
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5 Unique Loft Units Under $960K

For those who want something a little different to call home, living in a loft has probably crossed your mind at least once. While it’s not for everyone, its distinctive high ceilings and bigger window panels are charming features that…

• 4 May 2023
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I’ve Lived in A Landed Home In Orchard For 5 Years: Here’s An Insider View On What It’s Like

For most Singaporeans, living right in the middle of our legendary shopping belt is a dream. However, there are downsides we may not have considered; and with ongoing decentralisation, some may even say Orchard is losing a bit of its…

• 1 May 2023
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Touring Chip Bee Gardens: Freehold Landed Homes Among SLA-Owned Residential Near Holland Village

I’ve always loved the Chip Bee enclave of houses near Holland Village but assumed that they were all government-owned properties. One day, I was surfing the property portals and found a house in the area for sale! Apparently, not all…

• 30 Apr 2023
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