Buying

New Launches Near The 5-Year ABSD Deadline In 2021: Will We Be Seeing Developer Discounts?

As condos come close to their five-year ABSD time limit, homebuyers and investors start to pay more attention. There’s every chance that, with a handful of units left, the developer will decide to give deep discounts rather than pay a…

• 29 Oct 2021
• 6 min read
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10 Key Factors To Help You Pick The Ideal New Launch Condo Unit

The hard (or fun?) part is over. You’ve found your ideal condo development – it’s near to the MRT, there’s a 50m infinity lap pool, and the clubhouse has a karaoke room, lounge area, and even a foosball table. What…

• 28 Oct 2021
• 8 min read
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An Ultimate Guide To Using Your CPF To Buy Property: How Much Can You Really Use?

Most Singaporeans will use their CPF in some form, to purchase their property. This has resulted in some debates over the years, regarding how much of our CPF we should use; or whether HDB upgraders should be using more cash…

• 24 Oct 2021
• 7 min read
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Leedon Green VS Hyll on Holland: Which Should You Pick?

Despite how property prices are climbing everywhere else and demand seems to be insatiable, there’s an area in Singapore that seems to be bucking that trend – Holland Village. In fact, competition is intense enough that – despite a hot…

• 11 Oct 2021
• 10 min read
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7 Affordable Waterfront Condos And Cluster Houses In West Singapore

Last week, I listed out 7 areas in which you can find waterfront HDBs (as well as tips for people looking to live by the water). As you can probably tell by my property hunt journey so far, I’m the…

• 7 Oct 2021
• 7 min read
• 4

7 Areas With Waterfront HDBs For Affordable Scenic Views + Useful Tips To Choose One

Thanks to the stunning surge in COVID case numbers, it’s been a little trickier arranging property viewings as people are understandably wary about letting strangers in at the moment. (I’m not dying to mingle myself, at this point in time!)…

• 4 Oct 2021
• 9 min read
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Parc Greenwich VS Ola EC Shootout: Which Should You Pick?

Executive Condominiums (ECs) are the top choice for HDB upgraders; and right now two of the hottest names are Parc Greenwich and Ola. Situated in districts 28 and 19 respectively, both are fringe region properties with highly competitive price points….

• 1 Oct 2021
• 8 min read
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9 Often Overlooked Costs That Can Eat Into Your Condo Profits

New homeowners often focus on the price of the property, but not the additional fees, stamp duties, and recurring charges. It’s a common mistake to think these “miscellaneous” costs don’t amount to much – in fact, they can sometimes be…

• 21 Sep 2021
• 7 min read
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10 Useful Tips First-Time Homebuyers Should Know Before Buying In 2021

It’s always a huge challenge when first-time homebuyers ask “what do I need to know?” The Singapore private property market is so unique, and so dynamic, that what you know today may not apply tomorrow; and there’s just so much…

• 11 Sep 2021
• 9 min read
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Is Your New Launch Within A Popular Primary School Now? 122 New Projects Updated With The New Home-School Distance Changes

One of the biggest concerns among home buyers is school proximity. Even if you don’t have children yourself, it’s well known that schools are part of the “secret sauce”, when it comes to future appreciation. Now that the Ministry of…

• 10 Sep 2021
• 6 min read
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6 Often Overlooked Factors When Upgrading From An HDB To A Condo In 2021

When it comes to upgrading your HDB, one of the main concerns is whether to buy a new home first, or sell your existing place first. There are pros and cons to both; and while you may have heard the…

• 24 Aug 2021
• 6 min read
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New EC vs MOP EC vs Privatised EC: Which Is Right For You?

Through our different social media channels, we are able to see on the ground what is the sentiment when it comes to Executive Condominiums (ECs). Some people will insist that only resale ECs are worth buying. Others will only want…

• 23 Aug 2021
• 6 min read
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5 Top Selling New Launch Condos Of Q2 2021

Buyers can’t seem to catch a break in 2021. Just when they’d hoped a return to Phase II might slow the pace, the opposite has happened: transaction volumes and prices have started to creep up. For those waiting in the…

• 16 Aug 2021
• 7 min read
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6 New Launch Condos With Actual Price Decreases In 2021

The news is rife about Pasir Ris 8, and it may seem like prices are only going one way – up. Amid all the positivity, however, we have a little beacon of hope: some projects have seen lowered, rather than…

• 14 Aug 2021
• 8 min read
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6 Potential Money Wasters To Avoid When Buying Property

Property is one of those purchases where “small extra costs” do matter. Even a few extra square feet can run up to thousands of dollars, so the Singapore property market rewards the detail-oriented. However, most new buyers only know to…

• 21 Jul 2021
• 6 min read
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6 Super Useful Tips To Spot An “Undervalued” Property In 2021

2021 is a bit of a conundrum, to investors and homeowners alike. While home prices are rising across the board, it’s a little painful not to take advantage of super-low interest rates; or face the prospect of prices going even…

• 10 Jul 2021
• 7 min read
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6 Actionable Steps To Compare Between A New Launch And Resale Condo

We’ve covered the basics of new versus resale condos before, but now let’s get further into specifics. In practice, you’ll end up choosing between a mix of new and resale condos in a given neighbourhood; or you may have to…

• 6 Jul 2021
• 6 min read
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Don’t Be Fooled By “Official” Developer Sites: 7 Tell-Tale Signs To Uncover The Knock-Offs

It’s a common source of headaches for home buyers: you do a web search for a new launch condo, and you get a slew of pages all labelled “official”. Clicking on one takes you to a minefield of misinformation, irrelevant…

• 26 Jun 2021
• 8 min read
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