Opinion

How My Home Loan In Singapore Was Rejected (And How I Fixed It)

It’s not just the festive season, it’s also home loan season: with interest rates cooling a bit, quite several Singaporeans are seeking to refinance into cheaper mortgages. At the same time, we’re seeing strong transaction volumes as condo sales pick…

• 14 Dec 2024
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Is A $1.3M Budget Enough For A Freehold 2-Bedroom Condo In 2024 (A Closer Look At Noma)

Hi Ryan, Lovely to e-meet you! I’m a new subscriber of yours and love your deeply insightful property content that can be easily understood, even for users like me who are new in this property purchase journey. I am looking…

• 13 Dec 2024
• 7 min read
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5 Unique HDB Flats with Balconies That Are Still Spacious (Above 1,150 Sqft)

Not everyone likes having a balcony in their home, but for those who do and have a budget – these are quite rare to come by in an HDB flat. This week, we’re zooming in on five HDB flats that…

• 12 Dec 2024
• 7 min read
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Where To Find The Biggest And Cheapest 3-Bedroom Condos In 2024 (From $1,410,000)

If you’re willing to look further out, you may be surprised how affordable the price can still be for a resale condo even in 2024. This is helpful when HDB upgraders find themselves priced out of even fringe region new…

• 11 Dec 2024
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What $11.3 Million Buys You In Katong: A Closer Look At Prime Freehold Landed Homes In Singapore

Some time back, we visited Swanage Road in Katong, where you can find terrace houses located within walking distance of many cafes, restaurants, shops, Chung Cheng High School, and Tanjong Katong Girls’ School. (Landed houses can sometimes be rather removed…

• 9 Dec 2024
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3-Bedroom New Launch Condo Units You Can Still Buy In 2024 (From $1.248M)

Don’t you hate that feeling when you see a suitable new launch condo with remaining units, get excited, and then find the “remaining units” are gazillion-dollar penthouses? That seems to happen all the time in our fast-moving property market. Plus,…

• 7 Dec 2024
• 6 min read
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Should We Keep Our 4-Room Queenstown BTO Or Give It Up For A Resale HDB/Condo?

Hello Stackedhomes,  I have been a huge fan of your page since 2020, especially reading the stories of couples from all walks of life and seeing you curate solutions that best fit their needs. The time has come for my…

• 6 Dec 2024
• 9 min read
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“I Said No to My Condo’s En-Bloc Sale” Why These 3 Singaporeans Said No To En-Bloc Millions

Most Singaporeans see their condo’s en-bloc sale as a windfall. For many, it may even be a planned exit strategy: ask around, and some investors will tell you it’s the specific reason they like older condos (i.e., buy cheaper because…

• 5 Dec 2024
• 4 min read
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5 Spacious Yet Cheapest Executive Apartment HDBs From $670k 

For those looking for bigger-sized HDB flats, Executive Apartments are the ones to go for as they share similarities with 5-room flats but offer a little extra in the form of a dedicated study, catering to larger families or anyone…

• 5 Dec 2024
• 8 min read
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5 Under-The-Radar Freehold Walk-Up Apartments Near An MRT Station (From $1,180,000)

If you like affordable private residences and loathe maintenance fees, walk-up apartments may be the way to go. The problem is that walk-up apartments aren’t always in the most convenient areas: they’re sometimes near inaccessible landed enclaves or far from…

• 4 Dec 2024
• 5 min read
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Retiring On A Cruise Ship In Singapore For $4.4k Per Month: Does It Make Sense?

To many, living on a cruise ship after retiring, and touring the world sounds like a dream. It’s somewhat similar to being on a permanent holiday! The fact that it comes with a thriving social scene, which many people lack…

• 1 Dec 2024
• 9 min read
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Why Did Some Condos Fail To Appreciate During Singapore’s Pandemic Property Boom? Here’s What We Found

As a collective whole, most properties in Singapore tend to appreciate. This may be a result of many different factors, such as increasing land prices, the addition of better infrastructure, or broader economic growth (among many other reasons). This was…

• 30 Nov 2024
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I Have A Monthly Income Of $10K: Should I Buy A Tiny 1-Bedder Condo Or An Old But Centrally-Located Resale HDB?

Hi team,  Thank you so much for providing great insight and articles over the years!  I am really hoping you could give me some advice on my current situation. I am torn between this 2 My goal is eventually be…

• 29 Nov 2024
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5 Cheapest Executive Maisonette HDBs You Can Buy In 2024 (From $725k)

While modern HDBs tend to follow a more standard, cookie-cutter approach, some older public housing has a certain charm. Think landed HDBs and the ever-iconic HDB maisonettes. This week, we’re exploring five of the most affordable Executive Maisonettes (EMs) currently on…

• 28 Nov 2024
• 8 min read
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What $1.4M For A One-Bedder at Emerald Of Katong Gets You: Here Are Some Surprising New Launch Comparisons

As we near December, Emerald of Katong (EOK) is the best-selling launch of 2024, and perhaps a few years to come. It’s been a while since a project as big as EOK sold out 99 per cent of its units…

• 27 Nov 2024
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5 New Condo Dual Key Units That Are Still Available In 2024 (From $2,116,000)

Dual-key units are the preferred option for multi-generational family living, or for landlords who want to both stay and rent out parts of the unit. The problem is, that developers are hesitant to build too many of these: they cater…

• 25 Nov 2024
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We Make $400k Per Year And Own A Bidadari HDB: Should We Look At 2 Properties Instead Of 1 Freehold Landed?

Hi Stacked Homes!  Thank you for writing these interesting articles! It has been very helpful.   I’m writing to seek some advice on our next home purchase. My family of three (with another one on the horizon) is currently living in…

• 22 Nov 2024
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5 Cheapest Yet Spacious HDB Flats Above 1,300 Sqft In November 2024

This week, we’re uncovering some of the more spacious HDB flats without the hefty price tag. Imagine over 1,300 square feet of living space, all starting from $570,000. What’s even better? Each home is just a short stroll away from…

• 21 Nov 2024
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