Buying

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Up To $400k In New Launch Condo Discounts: 10 New Launches With Discounts In 2023

Most of the time, new launch condos are cheaper at the start and get pricier as the units get sold out (classic demand and supply). It’s all part of the usual developer strategy, to entice early buyers with early bird…

• 9 Jun 2023
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10 Surprising Most Profitable Condos So Far In 2022/23

Whether you’re thinking of selling your home or checking out investment prospects, here’s a history you can use: we’ve picked out the top 10 most profitable developments based on the past year’s transactions. And while you know the cliché saying…

• 6 Jun 2023
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How Profitable Are Old 1990s Freehold Condos In Singapore? Here’s The Top 20 Since 2013

In the Singapore property market, sometimes appearances can be deceiving. Despite the aged facades, peeling paintwork, and limited amenities, some old condos have managed to defy expectations and offer a trove of advantages that can’t be overlooked. These gems from…

• 5 Jun 2023
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New ABSD Rates In 2023: Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Additional Buyers Stamp Duty In Singapore

The so-called “temporary” ABSD measure has now been with us for over a decade – and over the years there have been changes. The multiple revisions have, we notice, caused some confusion among buyers; and many first-timers get confused by…

• 23 May 2023
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8 Overlooked Factors Your Property Agent May Not Mention When Choosing Your Home In 2023

There have been some changes to marketing strategies over the years, and it pays for home buyers to know them when picking units. While we’ve somewhat covered this topic before, consider this an update based on what we’re increasingly seeing…

• 10 May 2023
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6 Ideal 2-Bedroom Condo Layouts That Don’t Compromise On Practicality 

Two-bedders are the most tricky units to work with, in terms of interior space. They can be for young couples, retirees, roommates, or even a single homeowner who just wants more space. This makes it hard to come to an…

• 8 May 2023
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Can You Really Upgrade From A BTO To Landed Property Without Any Additional Cash?

Property progression is often discussed, and just as often misunderstood, by many home buyers. We blame sales pitches over the years, which have over-simplified it as a way to “get rich with property” while going only into the skimpy details….

• 3 Apr 2023
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How To Hunt For Affordable Landed Homes In The East: A Seasoned Landed Home Specialist Shares Her Tips

There’s always been much debate between the East and West in Singapore, but other than food Singapore’s East side is also well-known for high-rent and luxurious landed housing. Some of the most popular low-density enclaves can be found on this…

• 23 Mar 2023
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Where To Find “Undervalued” BTOs: HDB Towns With The Biggest Price Gaps Between BTO And Resale Flats

With the current housing shortage, buyers are caught between a long wait for BTO flats or sky-high resale flat prices. On top of that, a recent rule tweak means that backing out at flat selection – if you don’t like…

• 16 Mar 2023
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35 New Launch Condos Near Their ABSD Deadline In 2023

With the number of new launches over the past few years (and despite the notion that the property market is hot), there are still a fair few that have units left to move before their ABSD deadline. Buyers who are…

• 3 Mar 2023
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5 Things Developers Should Build To Attract The Modern Homebuyer In Singapore

Apart from the unanimous chant of “lower prices,” or “more storage” that is. Considering how high new launch prices have gone, buyers have every right to be more discerning and demanding. Certain trends from before – such as boasting a…

• 25 Feb 2023
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