Property Picks

20 Rare Condos That Don’t Sell Many Units Per Year (Which May Not Necessarily Be A Good Thing)

Here’s one of the indicators of a project that is also one of the least helpful to buyers – the number of transactions relative to the number of units. That’s because few transactions can go both ways, either living there…

• 26 Dec 2023
• 5 min read
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7 Surprising Hidden Residential Plots On The Master Plan You May Not Know About

Even in a country as strict as Singapore, it’s hard to rigidly apply urban planning. Somehow or other, buildings still end up in the wrong zones; perhaps due to timing issues (the zoning rules changed while they were still there),…

• 21 Dec 2023
• 6 min read
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13 Oldest Apartments In Singapore (From 1966): Do They Still Appreciate?

Do old condos in Singapore still appreciate in value? A while ago, we looked at the typical age of developments before they go en-bloc; and we concluded that it’s rare for private non-landed projects to last beyond their 40s. But…

• 20 Dec 2023
• 6 min read
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27 HDB Flats With The Best Views In Singapore: Here’s Where To Find Them

What’s the most pleasant part of your HDB flat to gaze at? That’s right, the number of zeros in its resale value. But besides that, you can also consider the windows. While some HDB flats give you an unblocked view…

• 18 Dec 2023
• 7 min read
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10 Cheapest 3-Bedder Resale Condos In 2023 Under $1 Million

An upgrade doesn’t really feel like one, if you end up having to squeeze into a smaller home than your previous flat. So it’s not surprising that HDB upgraders almost always want at least a three-bedder; and it may even…

• 4 Dec 2023
• 7 min read
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10 Biggest One-Bedroom Condos With Maximum Interior Space (From 1,000 Sqft)

In the quest for the perfect one-bedroom condo, size does matter – especially when it comes to liveable, indoor space. In today’s market, it’s easy to be misled by listings boasting spacious one-bedders, only to find out that much of…

• 25 Nov 2023
• 7 min read
• 2

10 Cheapest Dual Key 2-Bedroom Units (Starting From $853k)

Want tenants, but don’t want to pay the 20 per cent ABSD? There’s one alternative still available: the dual-key unit. These homes are split into two sub-units, allowing you to maintain a property count of one, while having a sub-unit…

• 1 Nov 2023
• 7 min read
• 0

Affordable Living Near Paya Lebar: Top 5 Eunos Condos To Consider

Most of us know what Singapore’s property hotspots are. Orchard, Bugis, Meyer, etc. But at today’s prices and home loan interest rates, not everyone can afford to stay in these prime locations. Well, there’s a simple solution: buy one train…

• 30 Oct 2023
• < 1 min read
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23 Convenient Condos With A Fully-Sheltered Walk To The MRT Station

We’ve all been there: unexpected rain showers making your walk to the MRT a tad bit more challenging or the scorching Singapore sun making every step feel like a marathon. While an umbrella might offer some solace, nothing beats the…

• 15 Oct 2023
• 7 min read
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10 Most Profitable Small 1-Bedroom Units In Singapore (Resale Condos Only)

We recently looked at the top-performing shoebox units, among those who bought new. But what about those who bought resale units? These 500 sq. ft. or smaller units can be even cheaper as resale; and coupled with their already low…

• 11 Oct 2023
• 6 min read
• 0

Can Shoebox Units See Strong Capital Appreciation? Here’s Where The Most Profitable Ones Are

Shoebox units, typically around 500 sq. ft. or below, have always been popular due to their accessible price point, representing the lowest barrier to entry for those eyeing condo ownership. Save for ultra-luxurious condos, these small units are usually the…

• 3 Oct 2023
• 6 min read
• 0

10 Most Affordable New Launch Condos With Available Units In 2023 (By Unit Type)

Due to the housing supply crunch in previous years, homes have been selling fast – and the affordable ones require you to move quickly. While the situation now is nowhere near as dire as before (new launches are not selling…

• 30 Sep 2023
• < 1 min read
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Where To Find The Cheapest Freehold Landed Homes In 2022/23 (From $2 Million)

For many Singaporeans, owning a landed home is the pinnacle of property aspirations. Yet, in an era of soaring property prices, it might come as a pleasant surprise that there are still freehold landed homes priced just above $2 million….

• 27 Sep 2023
• 2 min read
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50 Affordable Freehold Landed Homes From $3m In Singapore: Where To Find Them

Ask most property agents in 2023, and they’ll tell you any landed home under $4 million is likely a leasehold (or cluster housing, or a strata-titled unit in a condo.) But our recent checks show that isn’t true. There are…

• 21 Sep 2023
• 2 min read
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10 New Launch Dual Key Units Still Available In 2023 (To “Avoid” ABSD)

With ABSD rates as high as it is (recently increased to 20 per cent from 17), some Singaporeans have started to look for various other options. While going overseas is one possible route, not everyone wants to deal with learning…

• 23 Aug 2023
• 3 min read
• 0

10 Newly Completed Condos In 2023 With Available Developer Units (The Latest List)

If you need to move in immediately but still want something as new as possible, then your best bet is any project that just received its Temporary Occupancy Permit (TOP). It’s admittedly not the cheapest time to buy, and you’re…

• 18 Aug 2023
• < 1 min read
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8 Cheapest 3-Bedder Prime District Condos Under $1.9 Million In 2023

Indeed, they do exist, but these are admittedly few and far between. If you’re okay to consider older resale condos, the following might be a way to live within the prized Core Central Region (CCR), without having to break the…

• 9 Aug 2023
• 2 min read
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10 Less-Known Old Freehold Apartments With Spacious Units

Everyone knows the usual classification of properties in Singapore: condos, HDBs, shophouses, landed homes, etc. But there are certain subsets within each category that perhaps need more explaining (and are harder to find). For example, large freehold condos with big…

• 5 Aug 2023
• 8 min read
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