Buying

Moving In With Your In-Laws? 5 Commonly Overlooked Things To Check To Avoid Regrets

With home prices being so high in Singapore, it’s not uncommon for some of us to move in with our in-laws. But here’s the tricky part: once the move is made (especially if the in-laws pay for part of the…

• 4 Dec 2024
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Are There Better Resale Condo Options Near Emerald of Katong? A Detailed Look At Condos Around And Their Prices

Emerald of Katong (EOK) is the current top-seller in District 15, as one of the main draws was the price: simply put, buyers expected a higher quantum, as District 15 is an expensive area; especially the expat-heavy lifestyle spot of…

• 2 Dec 2024
• 8 min read
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The First New Condo In Toa Payoh In 8 Years: What You Need To Know About The 777-Unit Orie

As we’ve seen from the last few new condos that were launched in areas where there hasn’t been a new launch in a while – the pent up demand is real (See Chuan Park, Norwood Grand). This trend is expected…

• 28 Nov 2024
• 5 min read
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10 Most Profitable Resale Condos In 2024 (One Made $1m In 8 Years)

Resale condos may not have that “new car effect” of owning something brand new, but some property investors will swear by these. There are good reasons for that: not only are you observing the real product (noisy neighbours and all),…

• 26 Nov 2024
• 9 min read
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5 Subtle Details Property Agents Won’t Highlight At A New Launch Show Flat (And Why You Should Ask About Them)

The sales team is happy to answer almost any question at a show flat, but there’s one problem: if you’re an inexperienced buyer, well, you don’t know what you don’t know. And let’s face it, most agents are not going…

• 21 Nov 2024
• 6 min read
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5 Upcoming New Launch Condos To Watch Out For In 2025 (One Is A 1,193-Unit Mega Development)

While there was a bumper crop of 6 new condos launched in early November, a large majority of the choice units have already been snapped up. If you’ve missed out on a good ballot number (or even if none of…

• 20 Nov 2024
• 7 min read
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How Much Can You Save On Your New Home With Recent Interest Rate Cuts In 2024? We Break It Down

We’ve seen significant interest rate cuts among banks, which is good news for homebuyers not using HDB loans. There are also, however, questions about how significant these rate cuts are: if you’re not familiar with home loans, a decrease like…

• 16 Nov 2024
• 4 min read
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6 New Launch Condos Launched In Nov 2024 Priced From $1.14m: Which Should You Pick?

Right after one of HDB’s biggest-ever launches in October this year, the private sector seems to be following up: as we’re writing this in November, there are 6 new launches that have been making the rounds – Chuan Park, Emerald…

• 5 Nov 2024
• 11 min read
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This New EC Will Have 3-Bedders Priced From $1.29m: What You Need To Know About Novo Place

Tengah is a new town, so there will be a lot of “firsts” over the coming years. At the helm is a new Executive Condominium (EC), which will be in the Plantation Way area of Tengah. Built to blend into…

• 31 Oct 2024
• 9 min read
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Will The 846-Unit Emerald Of Katong Be Priced Cheaper? Here’s All You Need To Know About This Upcoming New Condo

For everyone who thought District 15 was facing an oversupply of new launches (Grand Dunman, Tembusu Grand, and The Continuum), well, here’s a fourth new contender: Emerald at Katong. It’s a confident move from developer Sim Lian: with so many…

• 24 Oct 2024
• 6 min read
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5 Less-Known Issues To Consider Before Buying A Mega-Development Condo In Singapore

Love or hate them, mega-developments are an undeniable part of Singapore’s property market landscape. With population growth and the redevelopment of large, older plots, these expansive projects will only become more common. On paper, they offer plenty of benefits –…

• 23 Oct 2024
• 6 min read
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Is The Upcoming 552-Unit Nava Grove Worth A Look? What You Need To Know About Pinetree Hill’s Direct Rival

It’s not every day that you see two new launch condos popping up right next to each other in quick succession. Nava Grove, located just beside Pinetree Hill (perhaps a little too close for some), is launching at a busy…

• 21 Oct 2024
• 6 min read
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10 Condos With The Highest Density: A Look At The Most Crowded Condos In Singapore

We tend to focus just on the square footage of our units; but there’s more to spaciousness than that. If you’ve ever had the sense of condo blocks being too “closed in,” or of too many residents being packed into…

• 8 Oct 2024
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Is Chuan Park Residences The Next Hot Mega Development? Here’s What You Should Know

When the former Chuan Park was sold in an en-bloc, there was immediate attention: this was a sizeable land plot right next to Lorong Chuan MRT station. That’s a big deal, as this station happens to be situated between the…

• 5 Oct 2024
• 5 min read
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6 Potential Risks Of Buying A One-Bedroom Apartment In Singapore: What You Need To Look Out For

In an environment of rising interest rates and high prices, one-bedroom condos are often seen as a tempting buy due to their lower quantum. For many, they represent the most affordable form of private property ownership and a potential foot…

• 2 Oct 2024
• 5 min read
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Why Your 1,200 Sq Ft Condo Feels Cramped: The Overlooked Impact of a Poor Floor Plan

When buying a condo, most people zero in on the obvious – location, proximity to transport, top schools, or the tenure. However, one critical factor that often gets sidelined can drastically affect your living experience and even your condo’s resale…

• 26 Sep 2024
• 5 min read
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Should You Buy A Bigger HDB Or Smaller Condo For $1 Million In 2024?

With more central area flats reaching the million-dollar mark (or at least around $800,000), there’s reason to reconsider small or far-flung condo units. Whilst you could potentially get a small resale condo for around a million, does that compare to…

• 12 Sep 2024
• 8 min read
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“My Dad’s Agent Used Misleading Data To Pressure Him To Sell His HDB” 4 Pushy Sales Tactics You Need To Know

While real estate is a much more regulated industry these days, there are always the grey areas of…well, let’s call them “aggressive negotiation tactics.” A number of buyers have even told us they dislike going to show flats or calling…

• 17 Aug 2024
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