Commentary

A Fight Over The Sale Of An HDB Flat: 3 Interesting Takeaways From A Co-ownership Tussle

In recent news, we’ve heard of the struggle between a widow and her brother-in-law, over an HDB flat. Her husband…

• 22 Nov 2022
• 6 min read
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Not Every Property Agent Wants To Sell/Rent Your Home: We Reveal 5 Reasons Why

Property agents are usually hungry for work, so it’s a surprise when they put you on the back-burner. This has…

• 19 Nov 2022
• 8 min read
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33 New Launch Condos Near Their ABSD Deadline In 2022/23

With the new condo supply at a current low, the chances of a discount are slim in 2022. But if…

• 10 Nov 2022
• 7 min read
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A Surprising Lack Of Bids For Bukit Timah And Hillview GLS Sites: Are Developers Less Confident?

The bids for two land plots at Bukit Timah and Hillview were a surprise to market watchers this week. These…

• 8 Nov 2022
• 6 min read
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Why Singapore Property Is A Hotspot For The Super Rich: The Rise Of The Centi-Millionaires

At this stage of cooling measures, there’s growing concern that even Singapore’s stable climate might put off foreign property investment….

• 7 Nov 2022
• 7 min read
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Singaporeans Share Their Frustrations About “Affordable” Public Housing: Here Are Some Of The Best Points From Reddit

There have been some split opinions on the affordability of HDB housing, following an infographic in the Sunday Times. Of…

• 26 Oct 2022
• 8 min read
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A Condo Built Specifically For The Elderly In Singapore? 5 Features We’d Like To See In Such A Development

Let’s face it: Singapore’s unofficial senior care body has become HDB. When it comes to housing for retirees, there’s an…

• 25 Oct 2022
• 10 min read
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Is A HDB Flat Oversupply Inevitable In The Future? What Happens When Our Parents Generation Passes On

Given the demand for HDB flats over the pandemic period, HDB has ramped up production of new flats in 2021/22,…

• 20 Oct 2022
• 8 min read
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4 Ways URA’s New Move To Curb Shoebox Units In Central Areas Could Affect The Singapore Property Market

The last time URA moved to curb shoebox units (one-bedder units, generally defined as 510 sq. ft. or smaller) was…

• 19 Oct 2022
• 7 min read
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The Real Effect Of Loan Curbs On The Singapore Property Market: A Quick Look Back At History

One of the most dreaded policy tweaks by MAS is loan curbs – restrictions on how much you can borrow….

• 18 Oct 2022
• 5 min read
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Are New ECs Still Attractive After The New Cooling Measures?

After the December 2021 cooling measures, the general consensus was that Executive Condominiums (ECs) would be more attractive. At the…

• 17 Oct 2022
• 8 min read
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“I Ended Up A Tenant Of My Old Home” How 3 Singaporean Homeowners Are Dealing With The New Cooling Measures

The 15-month wait-out, from the September cooling measures, was one of the most stunning last-minute shifts we encountered. Several Singaporean…

• 12 Oct 2022
• 6 min read
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A Record 45 Million Dollar Flats In Sept 2022: But All Eyes On 4-Room And Smaller Flats

The cooling measures on 30th September seem timely, after the latest results. September 2022 has seen a record number of…

• 11 Oct 2022
• 5 min read
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Biggest Winners And Losers Of The Latest Cooling Measures In 2022: How Does This Affect You?

With tighter loan limits and a 15-month wait for some for resale flats, the latest round of cooling measures is…

• 10 Oct 2022
• 7 min read
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New Central Condos Cheaper Than City Fringe Ones In 2022? Here Are 4 Simple Reasons Why

The CCR has long maintained a reputation as Singapore’s prime region, where one finds the most luxurious – and pricey…

• 4 Oct 2022
• 8 min read
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“I’m Essentially Homeless For 15 Months Now”: New Cooling Measures Leaving Some Homeowners In A Difficult Situation

Ever since the July 2018 cooling measures (remember the one with the overnight queues at show flats), the Government has…

• 1 Oct 2022
• 5 min read
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NEW Cooling Measures Announced: An Attempt To Cool The Hot Property Market And How It May Affect You

The Singapore government has announced new cooling measures, in a response to rising interest rates and record-high home prices. Some…

• 30 Sep 2022
• 9 min read
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Why Is A Million-Dollar Flat Reasonable To Some Homeowners In 2022?

We’re nine months into 2022 and already, more resale flats have crossed the $1 million mark than the whole of…

• 28 Sep 2022
• 7 min read
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