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Is Lentor Central Residences Worth A Look With 3 Bedders Priced From $1.813m?

Once a quiet forested enclave, the URA has strategically mapped out Lentor for 11 residential plots. Seven plots have been launched so far, and today’s launch in question, Lentor Central Residences is the latest entrant to this much-evolved area. Most…

• 22 Feb 2025
• 9 min read
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8 Must-Know Factors For Finding The Best 2-Bedroom Layout In Singapore

With home prices climbing, we may soon see a day when families (at least smaller families) are forced to accept a two-bedder as a norm. But not all two-bedders are created equal: older two-bedders may be huge in terms of…

• 22 Feb 2025
• 6 min read
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The Effect Of Trump’s Policies On Singapore Property: What Could Happen This Time?

The US seems to be undergoing a volatile time, and it’s just the start of their current President’s (the Trump administration) four-year term. So it’s not surprising how many questions we’ve had of late, regarding how all of this is…

• 20 Feb 2025
• 7 min read
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This New Executive Condo Is Just 5-Minutes From Tampines North MRT: Is Aurelle Of Tampines Worth A Look?

Tampines North is certainly having its moment. Hot on the heels of Parktown Residence, the upcoming launch of Aurelle of Tampines signals yet another wave of interest in this fast-developing estate. But while Parktown Residence enjoys the limelight of being…

• 20 Feb 2025
• 6 min read
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A First Look At Aurea, A Luxury Redevelopment Of Golden Mile Priced From $2,750 Psf

For a while now, critics have been all too eager to write off the Core Central Region (CCR)* as yesterday’s news. Yet as we now see in 2025, new upcoming developments suggest that even an “old dog” can bask in…

• 18 Feb 2025
• 8 min read
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How Will Budget 2025 Affect The Singapore Property Market? 8 Key Changes To Note

It’s that time of year again—Budget 2025 was just announced, and many are wondering how it will impact the property market. In this SG60 year, key concerns include the high cost of housing, a volatile global economy, and an ageing…

• 18 Feb 2025
• 7 min read
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Struggling To Find A Resale Condo In 2025? Here’s Why Supply Is Drying Up

If you’re in the market for a resale condo, you may find that your options feel limited in 2025. Wherever you look, there seem to be few available listings, and in some projects, almost no transactions may have occurred in…

• 15 Feb 2025
• 6 min read
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Upgrading To A Condo By 35: Is That Still Possible For The Average Singaporean In 2025?

The idea of upgrading from an HDB flat to a condo is a familiar one for Singaporeans. But given how private property prices rose in the aftermath of Covid, is it still viable? And just as importantly, when does it…

• 11 Feb 2025
• 6 min read
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Resale HDB Or BTO In 2025: Why The Long Wait May Still Be Worth It

Despite high resale flat prices, many of the homebuyers we meet still want to start their property journey with a resale flat. The reasons are varied: from faster upgrading potential, to neighbourhoods they must live in, to simple frustration at…

• 7 Feb 2025
• 6 min read
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How Will CPF Changes In 2025 Affect Your Housing Decisions In Singapore?

Several changes to the Central Provident Fund (CPF) have taken effect from 2025, prompting questions about their impact on housing purchases in Singapore. The effects vary between individuals, depending on their reliance on CPF for housing and the extent of…

• 5 Feb 2025
• 3 min read
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Is It Worth Paying ABSD To Keep Your HDB Flat And Own A Condo In 2025?

If you want to retain your flat – even after you buy a condo unit – it often means paying the 20 per cent ABSD (for Singapore citizens; it’s even higher for PRs). There may be some ways around it,…

• 4 Feb 2025
• 6 min read
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Why Buying A Home You Love (Not One For Profit) May Be A Better Bet In Singapore

When you say you’re not concerned about upgrading and just want a place to enjoy, the response is sometimes eye-rolling and condescension. “So naive,” some people will say, or “So impractical.” But here’s an unpopular opinion: there’s genuine merit in…

• 31 Jan 2025
• 10 min read
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6 Common Things That Can Go Wrong When Buying A Property In Singapore (Without An Agent)

Some homebuyers may feel an agent of their own is unnecessary. Some want to avoid paying commissions (though for private properties, the seller usually pays both agents). Others worry about the buyer and seller agents colluding to raise the price,…

• 31 Jan 2025
• 6 min read
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5 Ways the Finishing of Your Property is More Important Than You May Think

Homebuyers tend to be a pragmatic bunch. Sometimes, this leads to a certain dismissive attitude towards the more “froo-froo” aspects of a property, such as the finishing. For every buyer who cares about the tiling, countertops, light fixtures, etc., there’s…

• 27 Jan 2025
• 4 min read
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Why Buying A Condo Near HDB Flats Could Be Your Best Property Move

Some homebuyers associate the lack of nearby HDB flats (i.e., a low-density area) with luxury. We see this among landed homes, for instance, or in areas like Bukit Timah. But this has also sometimes led to the misconception that being…

• 27 Jan 2025
• 5 min read
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How Property Agents In Singapore Select Their Own Homes (And What You Can Learn)

When buying a home, who better to learn from than the experts? If you’re like many buyers, you may wonder whether your estate agent would follow the same advice they’re giving you. Would they make the same choices they’re encouraging…

• 25 Jan 2025
• 7 min read
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Is The Upcoming 1,193-Unit Parktown Residence In Tampines Worth A Look? Here’s All You Need To Know

Singapore property buyers have an ever-growing appetite for integrated projects—and if there’s another thing they can’t resist, it’s mega-developments.  As such with 1,193 units, Parktown Residence is poised to be Singapore’s largest integrated development to date. While its 545,511-square-foot footprint…

• 23 Jan 2025
• 9 min read
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Why Waiting For Property Cooling Measures May Not Really Mean Cheaper Properties In Singapore

Cooling measures can cause one of two reactions: one group of home seekers rush to buy, because they’re afraid measures like loan curbs or higher ABSD will make a property less affordable. The second group do the opposite: they’d rather…

• 23 Jan 2025
• 6 min read
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