3 Upcoming Executive Condos (EC) That Will MOP In 2024 (One Already Recorded $630k In Profit) With new launch private condos reaching around $2,100+ psf, it’s not surprising buyers are turning to the Executive Condominium (EC) and resale market. The prize picks for the coming year may be resale ECs just reaching their fifth year –… 29 Nov 2023 6 min read 1
7 Commonly Overlooked Questions New Condo Buyers Need To Ask At The Showflat (To Prevent Future Regrets!) The problem with new launch condos is that there’s nothing solid to inspect. You’re mostly going on brochures, trust, and a show flat; and if you’ve never bought from a developer before, you may not even know what to ask…. 21 Nov 2023 7 min read 0
Is It Worth Buying A High-Ceiling Condo Unit? High ceilings are among the most impressive features of a home. They make your place look bigger, they’re great for ventilation, and some are even high enough that you can include a mezzanine floor. But at the same time, there… 14 Nov 2023 5 min read 0
5 Unspoken Problems To Consider Before You Buy A Mega Development Condo In the world of mega-developments, the oft-repeated concern is the ‘lack of privacy.’ However, this barely scratches the surface of potential issues. Marketing materials and real estate agents, wary of upsetting developers and sellers, typically avoid delving into these deeper… 11 Nov 2023 6 min read 0
6 Important Things You Cannot Overlook On A Condo Site Plan Before You Buy One difference between experienced property buyers and newcomers is where their attention goes: first-time buyers tend to focus on the model and the well-decorated show flat, whereas seasoned buyers spend more time on the floor plans and site plans. These… 4 Nov 2023 5 min read 0
7 Key Points To Consider Before Buying An Old Landed Property In Singapore Unless you’re tearing down the entire house to rebuild, old landed properties can have their share of issues. Some landed homes date back to the 1950s and before; and some were built in an era long before BCA, URA, or… 30 Oct 2023 6 min read 0
7 Must-Know Things To Look Out In A Floor Plan Before You Buy A New Launch Condo The floor plan is, ironically, both the most boring and important part of picking a unit. We know the show flat is much more attractive – but remember your unit isn’t going to have the staged lighting or pricey decor… 25 Oct 2023 7 min read 0
The Ultimate List Of Executive Condos (ECs) In Singapore: Here’s Where To Find All 76 Of Them With new launches currently averaging over $2,000 psf, even HDB upgraders may find themselves priced out. This is where the Executive Condominium (EC) may come in handy as a stepping stone. For families that need three or four-bedder units, ECs… 9 Oct 2023 2 min read 2
4 Hottest New Residential Land Plots To Keep An Eye On In 2023 There seems to be a real commitment from the Government to moderate property prices, with more supply being constantly ramped up. Despite the recent addition of 8 pretty attractive GLS sites, they have gone ahead with the release of some… 13 Sep 2023 2 min read 0
5 More Affordable Little-Known Freehold Landed Estates (Prices From $2.55 Million) When it comes to landed property in Singapore, a few neighborhoods like Nassim, Cluny Park, and for those familiar with the eastern side – Frankel and Opera Estates, often steal the spotlight. Those are the famous ones, but there are… 31 Aug 2023 6 min read 0
20 Most Profitable Old Freehold Condos In The Last 10 Years (Average $500k Profits) Real estate is often touted as a sound investment, but the reality is that not all properties appreciate at the same rate. For those seeking stability and growth in their investment, certain freehold condos in Singapore have consistently delivered. Between… 28 Aug 2023 < 1 min read 0
31 Most Profitable Condos Over The Last 10 Years (Some Are Surprisingly Old) There’s been a slew of interesting launches over the past decade. We’ve gone from an era when the shoebox craze was just dying down, to en-bloc fever, to the recent trend for larger condo units. This week, we’ve picked through… 23 Aug 2023 < 1 min read 1
6 Old-School Quirks You Can Only Find In Old Condos In Singapore When it comes to condos from the 1980s and earlier, you can often tell their age at a glance. What consumers wanted in a home was different back then – large patios, open rooftops, and perhaps even a more brutalist… 10 Aug 2023 2 min read 0
26 Upcoming New Launch Condos To Wait For In 2023 (One Will Be The Tallest In Singapore) As we cross beyond the second half of 2023, things are looking up on the buyer’s side. More new homes are being completed, and the uptick in prices has begun to moderate somewhat. There has been a spread of new… 7 Aug 2023 9 min read 0
Why Do People Still Opt For Pricier New Condos Over Resale in 2023: 4 Case Studies That Show PSF Isn’t Everything In 2018, there was a research report by DBS that forecasted new private homes to cost between $2,300 to $2,900 psf on average by 2030. This sounded incredibly bullish back then, especially when the average new private home cost about… 10 Jul 2023 7 min read 0
Grand Dunman vs The Continuum vs Tembusu Grand: How To Choose Between The 3 New Launch Condos In District 15 It’s been some time since we had a concentrated launch of condos in one area (the last was the glut of 7 new launches at Holland), and the three names above are the headline projects in the East right now…. 7 Jul 2023 10 min read 1
7 Commonly Overlooked Factors To Consider When Visiting A Show Flat In 2023 It was 2017, a time when the property market was in a rather sleepy state. I remember stepping into a show flat, where I was greeted by a tagger with the enthusiasm of a sloth on a lazy afternoon. My… 4 Jul 2023 6 min read 0
Avoid Homebuying Regrets: 9 Commonly Overlooked Things to Consider Before Buying a Home There are some housing issues that you can quickly research online, and there are issues which you only learn to spot with experience (or some in-depth expert insight). Rather than cover the usual stuff like defects, checking on the neighbours,… 19 Jun 2023 7 min read 0