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Property Prices May Get Even More Expensive In 2023: Why New Land Betterment Charge Rates Will Affect Prices

When it comes to new launch prices, most Singaporeans are quick to pick up on the most obvious factors like…

• 26 Sep 2022
• 7 min read
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A $13k Condo Renovation Breakdown: How This Creative Homeowner Self-Designed & Decorated Their 732 Sqft Home

Renovating a relatively small space can be quite challenging. You have to be creative with your design choices in order…

• 24 Sep 2022
• 14 min read
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7 Ways To Avoid ABSD Legally In Singapore (Updated For 2022)

Remember back in the 1990s? Those were the days when Singapore property investors strutted around, explaining how every home they…

• 22 Sep 2022
• 10 min read
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6 New MRT Stations On The Cross Island Line: How Will It Impact Property Prices?

If you haven’t heard already, the Cross-Island Line (CRL) will begin the phase two roll-out in 2023. This phase will…

• 21 Sep 2022
• 8 min read
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Are Foreigners Really The Major Cause Of The Rise Of Property Prices In Singapore?

Whenever private home prices start to soar in Singapore, there’s a tendency to look toward foreign buyers. We were, for…

• 20 Sep 2022
• 6 min read
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6 Reasons Why Lentor Modern Sold 84% Of Its 605 Units During Launch

Despite rising interest rates and cooling measures, Lentor Modern had a phenomenal showing during its launch weekend: 508 units were…

• 19 Sep 2022
• 10 min read
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What I Regret Most After Buying My First Home: We Share 7 Most Common Regrets From Readers

The first time buying a home is an unforgettable experience. It’s a mix of anxiety and excitement, and almost always…

• 17 Sep 2022
• 11 min read
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How I Lost $5,400 In A Rental Scam In Singapore: Here’s My Story And How These Scammers Work

The property rental market is booming in 2022, and tenants are fighting tooth and nail for affordable accommodation. This sort…

• 16 Sep 2022
• 8 min read
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6 Essential Factors To Think About Before Buying Your First Rental Property

Some Singaporeans are fortunate enough to have an alternative home; these range from singles who can continue living with parents,…

• 14 Sep 2022
• 8 min read
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Tour A Pinnacle@Duxton Home Transformation: How A Couple With A $65k Reno Budget Created A Cosy Home

As a young couple, it’s always an incredibly exciting time when you’ve managed to secure your first home.  But once…

• 13 Sep 2022
• 10 min read
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Unaffordable Homes In Singapore Are Causing The Younger Generation To Rent: Is This A Good Idea?

In a recent PropertyGuru survey, two-thirds of Singaporeans aged 22 to 29 said they’re renting because home ownership is still…

• 12 Sep 2022
• 9 min read
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50 New Launch Condos With Units Remaining (Updated September 2022)

New launch condo units are still moving fast, despite the increasingly higher prices. If you’ve been keeping a close watch…

• 12 Sep 2022
• 15 min read
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We Reveal How Much Property Agents In Singapore Are Really Making: Here’s A Detailed Breakdown

With commission rates of around 2 per cent (it can even be 3 to 4 per cent for new launches),…

• 11 Sep 2022
• 10 min read
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I Have A 5-Room HDB With Columns That Can’t Be Removed And Are An Eyesore. Are There Any Better Layout Ideas?

Dear StackedHomes, I plan to renovate my 5-room HDB apartment but have no clue how to make the house spacious…

• 10 Sep 2022
• 5 min read
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Tour An Old 1978 HDB Transformation: How A Couple Created A Minimalist Expansive Home

There’s one big question that every homeowner will face after buying a resale HDB flat – how many structural changes…

• 7 Sep 2022
• 10 min read
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How Bad Is The Price Gap Between Resale HDB Flats And Private Condos In 2022?

While we’ve seen a record number of million-dollar flats, private home prices have also reached new peaks in 2022. In…

• 7 Sep 2022
• 6 min read
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I Used To Work In The Interior Industry: Here Are My 6 Insider Tips To Help You Find The Right ID

Did you know in 2021 there were 1,300 complaints against renovation contracts in Singapore? While that may not sound like…

• 6 Sep 2022
• 12 min read
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Your East Coast Sea View May Disappear: How The Long Island Reclamation Could Affect You

An old plan resurfaced in a URA exhibit this June, and it’s worth paying attention to – especially if you…

• 5 Sep 2022
• 6 min read
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