Buying

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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How To Spot Cheaper Home Alternatives If You’ve Missed Out On Your First Choice

It’s not uncommon for your first choice to fall through when shortlisting a home. Maybe the seller changed their mind, or the unit got taken off the market. While this can be disappointing, there’s often a silver lining: your fallback…

• 15 Jan 2025
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The First New Launch Condo In 15 Years In Upper East Coast Priced From $1.2m: A Bagnall Haus Preview

Offering 113 freehold units, Bagnall Haus is the first new launch in District 16’s Upper East Coast area in 15 years. Positioned in a landed enclave, it can appeal to those seeking a more private and lower-density lifestyle.  But we…

• 15 Jan 2025
• 14 min read
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Where Are Singapore’s Most Flood-Prone Hotspots And What You Need To Know About Living In These Areas

I’m writing on January 14th 2025, in one of the rainiest months I’ve ever seen in Singapore. It’s a testament to our improved infrastructure that – unlike during my childhood – homes in flood-prone areas haven’t experienced serious disasters. I…

• 14 Jan 2025
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This Homeowner Made $4.3m In Profit In 5 Years: The Best Performing New Launches Since 2018

Five years and one world-shaking epidemic later, the property market is like nothing we’ve ever seen. Realtors back then may have warned you prices would go up, but probably even they didn’t expect something this dramatic. For those who were…

• 19 Dec 2024
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Buying Your First Property After 40 In Singapore: Hidden Risks To Look Out For

Not everyone has the ability to buy their first home at 35 or younger. Circumstances force some to start late, perhaps from their 40s or even after. Whatever the reasons, these buyers may face some additional hazards. It’s not just…

• 12 Dec 2024
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$1M HDB Or Fringe Resale Condo? These 4 Points Will Help You Decide

In the past few years, the gap between a fringe region resale condo and a top-end HDB flat seems to narrow. We’re headed to a point where a buyer might seriously ask the question: is it worth buying a condo…

• 10 Dec 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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