Opinion

The Million-Dollar HDB Price Gap Vs Private Condos: Why Some People Find Them “Affordable” In 2024

You’ve all heard the disgruntled comments by now: with flats costing a million bucks, you may as well buy a condo. Or that joke about how, 20 years from now, you will end up having to sell a condo to…

• 24 Aug 2024
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We Make $200k Per Year And Own A Freehold Condo In Potong Pasir: Is A Leasehold Condo A Better Option Or Would We Lose Money?

Hello, We are a family of three with a daughter. We live in a freehold condo in Potong Pasir. We are happy with our current place but are considering upgrading to a bigger home if we decide to have another…

• 23 Aug 2024
• 12 min read
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Revealing The Most Profitable New Launch Condos Since 2018 (Find Out Which Bedroom Types Earned the Most)

If you are one of those who bought from the bumper crop of new launch condos between 2018 to 2022, you’d be mostly happy with your decision. Prices have risen tremendously since the Covid-19 era, and there have been very…

• 22 Aug 2024
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5 Cheaper Cluster Landed Homes Above 3,000 Sqft (From $2.98m)

For families who require more space in their homes, cluster homes offer an enticing solution.  These homes offer the best of both worlds – generously sized layouts like landed properties, coupled with the amenities and security of a condo lifestyle. …

• 22 Aug 2024
• 9 min read
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5 Most Spacious And Luxurious New Condo Units You Can Still Buy In 2024

While most Singaporeans consider landed properties the cream of the crop, that’s not always the case. When it comes to the highest-end luxury units, the combination of the view, plus the lavish interiors, can easily match that of some bungalows;…

• 21 Aug 2024
• 6 min read
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5 Old But Convenient Mixed-Use Developments You Can Actually Live In (From $1,100,000)

Mixed-use in the past didn’t mean what it does today. Rather than being larger integrated developments, with well-controlled mall spaces, they were often just condo units with a hodge-podge of shop spaces; and the developers certainly didn’t care what shops…

• 20 Aug 2024
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Touring A Tiny Quiet Freehold Landed Enclave Hidden In Newton (Last Sold At $3.73m)

I first discovered these houses when visiting the Chui Huay Lim Club, which is located opposite the houses. (There are a few restaurants in the Club, so you’re not far from good food – there’s also Newton Food Centre 10…

• 18 Aug 2024
• 8 min read
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Should We Sell Our Old HDB Flat In CCK And Buy Another Resale Or Keep For Passive Income?

Hello Stacked Homes I am in my early 50s and my husband is in early 60s. We have a HDB under my name. I am currently unemployed and my husband is still working. He plans to retire in 2 or…

• 16 Aug 2024
• 8 min read
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5 Very Spacious HDB Flats Above 1,300 Sqft (Under $700k)

When it comes to finding a spacious HDB flat that doesn’t break the bank, the search can feel like finding a needle in a haystack – especially when million-dollar flats are dominating the headlines these days.  This week, we take…

• 15 Aug 2024
• 8 min read
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Is The Price Gap Between New Launch And Resale Condos Worse In 2024? Here’s What The Data Says

With new launch prices now averaging $2,200+ psf, it’s unsurprising that attention has turned back toward resale condos. This is when a good number of home buyers get shocked at how much resale condo prices rose as well – we…

• 15 Aug 2024
• 6 min read
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My Journey As A Singaporean Buying A Property In France: Here’s A Step By Step Guide

With me openly sharing my overseas property journey or any sort of real estate advice, I am the most uncomfortable about sacrificing my privacy to deliver more transparency to our readers. I love my privacy, that is beyond a doubt….

• 13 Aug 2024
• 16 min read
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Touring An Affordable Freehold Landed Estate Near Bayshore MRT: What It’s Like To Live At Parbury Avenue (From $3.2m)

Parbury Avenue first came to my attention a few years ago when a classmate first bought a condo there. I was intrigued as she worked in real estate – which made me feel that the area must have “potential”. Mind…

• 11 Aug 2024
• 9 min read
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Should We Get A BTO At 55 As Our Retirement Home?

Hi, In short, we wish to go for BTO at the age of 55.  We have taken 1 time subsidy when we bought our first resale 4 room flat in 1998 and sold in 2003, without paying back the levy….

• 9 Aug 2024
• 8 min read
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5 Rare HDB Flats With A Balcony To Enjoy Scenic Unblocked Views

HDB flats are noted for their compact sizes, functional layouts and efficient design. For this reason, it’s rare to find HDB flats with a balcony.  If you’re big on the lifestyle aspect, having a balcony can greatly enhance the overall…

• 8 Aug 2024
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9 Cheapest Freehold Mixed-Use Developments In 2024 (From $572,000)

Some of the older mixed-use projects aren’t always in the prettiest locations, and some of them are more commercial than they are residential. But that being said, the cheaper mixed-use projects also tend to be among the most affordable properties…

• 6 Aug 2024
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Touring A Freehold Landed Estate Close To 4 Famous Schools At Bukit Timah (From $5.08m)

As every Singaporean interested in property knows, the presence of a nearby school can impact the price of one’s property, either positively or negatively. (Generally, it’s seen as a positive factor when it’s a famous Primary School within 1 km…

• 4 Aug 2024
• 8 min read
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5 One-of-a-Kind Condo Layouts In Singapore You Probably Haven’t Seen Before

Maybe it’s the ABSD, or maybe it’s just high land costs, but most developers play it safe today. This means a lot of condo projects end up being quite cookie-cutter, as no one wants to risk big deviations from the…

• 3 Aug 2024
• 6 min read
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We Own A $1.5m DBSS And Have $300k In Cash: For Retirement Should We Sell To Buy A Condo For Rental Or Another HDB?

Hi Stacked Homes, My husband and I have been following your articles, and some of the advice is very insightful. Thank you for all the continuous great work to create awareness.  My husband is at retirement age at 65, and…

• 2 Aug 2024
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