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7 Useful Questions To Ask Your Property Agent Before You Buy Or Sell Your Property

Most of us know the routine questions to ask a realtor, such as “how long have you been in the industry,” or “where was the last place you sold,” and so forth. These questions are so common that most realtors…

• 7 Dec 2022
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8 Different Executive Apartment HDB Layout Ideas To Utilise Your Space Better

There’s always a caveat to everything, isn’t there? There’s no question that everyone would want an Executive Apartment (if not for the lease decay). But for the buyer who doesn’t mind, it’s easy to see why these are in such…

• 7 Dec 2022
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“I Regret Buying From Taobao” 5 Homeowners Share Their Worst Renovation Regrets

Table Of Contents 1. Lack of ventilation in the bathrooms 2. Getting everything at the lowest price from Taobao 3. Buying fittings from Taobao 4. Insisting on starting renovations before you’ve checked for defects 5. Built too much in-built carpentry…

• 5 Dec 2022
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6 Things Foreign Investors Are Seldom Told About The Singapore Property Market

Singapore property is often advertised as a safe-haven asset, in a low-tax environment. Coupled with a history of continued price appreciation, and a high-quality built environment, it’s no surprise that our real estate finds its way into many foreign portfolios….

• 5 Dec 2022
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Tour A 4-Storey Multi-Generational Home Transformation: How A Couple Mixed An Aussie Aesthetic With Japandi Style

Designing a multi-generational house has always been a challenge as it needs to cater to both the individual and collective needs of the residents.  There are many nuances to consider. Do you create separate entrances for more privacy? How do…

• 2 Dec 2022
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6 Reasons Why You May Want To Avoid A Friend/Family As An Agent

It’s a common enough practice in Singapore: you have a friend or relative who is a property agent, so you’d feel bad not asking them to manage the buying or selling of your home. But what happens when something goes…

• 30 Nov 2022
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We Spoke To BCA To Clear Common Property Misconceptions In Singapore: Here Are 9 You Need To Know

Singapore has a high-quality built environment, so most of us don’t’ ponder questions like “what if my condo runs out of money?” Or “will the government kick out an incompetent management council?” These are questions to which we often receive…

• 29 Nov 2022
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Cheapest Condos And HDBs In Singapore: Here’s How Much Prices Have Risen Since 2020

With private home and resale flat prices rising across the board, is a cheap home even possible in 2022? It’s a tough year for first-time home buyers, and even HDB upgraders have been slowly starting to be priced out. Here’s…

• 28 Nov 2022
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Tour A Mid-Century Modern HDB Home In Cantonment Close That Doubles As A Private Dining Space

Private dining is a concept that may have been a little strange prior to the popularity of Airbnb, but if you’ve experienced one before, you’ll understand just why it’s been getting so in demand (you might even have to book…

• 28 Nov 2022
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“I Paid Down My Home Loan Early” 4 Homeowners Share How They Are Working Around Rising Interest Rates

With interest rates now sitting at over four per cent, and the potential for further hikes on the horizon, Singaporeans homeowners are beginning to feel the heat. From reaching CPF withdrawal limits, to questioning home affordability, Singaporeans are still feeling…

• 24 Nov 2022
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7 Best Home Renovations That Can Help Enhance Your Home Resale Value

When it comes to property valuation, renovations are the most elusive quality. There’s no universally accepted way to decide which renovations are worth more or less, or by what dollar amount. But just as there are valuation companies that can…

• 22 Nov 2022
• 7 min read
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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 had left his portion of the flat to her (30 per cent) after passing on. Her brother-in-law (who owned the…

• 22 Nov 2022
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“I Regret Not Installing A Ceiling Fan” 5 Real-Life Renovation Regrets Shared By Singaporeans

A lot can go wrong with renovations, and it’s not always the contractor’s fault. From picking an impractical (but seemingly pretty) design, to simple slip-ups like the positioning of wall sockets, many homeowners manage to inconvenience themselves. These can sometimes…

• 21 Nov 2022
• 7 min read
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Tour This Dawson BTO Transformation: How A Couple Achieved A Cosy Korean Aesthetic Look With A $50k Reno Budget

Who doesn’t like to work from home?  Other than the advantage of not having to spend money or time travelling, you get to enjoy working in a more comfortable environment. And what could be more comfortable than home, right? While…

• 21 Nov 2022
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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 been increasingly common in 2022, as the market is hot and agents are spoiled for choice of clients – and…

• 19 Nov 2022
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A $45,000 HDB Renovation Breakdown: A Couple Shares Their Reno Costs And Furnishings

For first-time homeowners looking to renovate their home, it’s often like navigating a maze. From choosing the right ID, to knowing how to compare quotes, or just trying to figure out if you are getting fleeced – it’s hard to…

• 17 Nov 2022
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How A Couple With A $70k Reno Budget Created A Minimalist And Clutter-Free Home

Unless you have an OCD nature, keeping a home constantly clean and neat is always a challenge. It happens to everyone. When you first move in, everything is brand new, and you are motivated to keep the house clean and…

• 16 Nov 2022
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“I Regret Spending $11,000 On My Kid’s Bedroom” 6 Painful Renovation Regrets Shared By Homeowners

Just like buying a home, the renovation process is one that is hard to reverse. It can be extremely costly (having to redo all the cabinetry), or just very disruptive to daily life (especially when you have little ones at…

• 15 Nov 2022
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