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Are Property Valuations A Hidden Culprit In Rising Property Prices?

An often overlooked, but important, element of home loan financing is the valuation. For anyone buying a resale private property,…

15 Apr 2022 by Ryan J | 6 min read

23.8% Senior Citizens By 2030: How Singapore’s Ageing Population Will Affect Physical Real Estate

We recently came across this article in Straits Times with quite eye-opening statistics on Singapore’s ageing population: The proportion of…

13 Apr 2022 by Ryan J | 8 min read

A $48,000 HDB Renovation Breakdown: A Couple In Their 30s Shares Their Renovation Journey

This story is part of our new reno series, which details renovated houses in Singapore and a breakdown of their…

13 Apr 2022 by Stacked | 17 min read

Resale HDB Flat Prices Reach A Record High For Q1, But There’s Hope For Buyers Yet

Let’s start with a bit of bad news for homebuyers: resale flat prices ended Q1 2022 at a record high….

11 Apr 2022 by Ryan J | 6 min read

7 Real Life Examples Of How Property Data Can Be Used To Mislead Home Buyers

Singaporean home buyers have an innate trust for graphs, charts, and anything that suggests “serious hard data”. But while it’s…

8 Apr 2022 by Ryan J | 9 min read

What To Look Out For At A Resale HDB Viewing: A Step-By-Step Walkthrough (With Pictures)

I know the pains of the first-time HDB homebuyer in Singapore. It’s true that information on resale flats can be…

6 Apr 2022 by Sean | 25 min read

The Crafty Ways IKEA Gets You To Buy More Stuff: Here’s Why Singaporeans Are Addicted

Did you know that IKEA is currently the most valuable furniture brand in the world?  (It’s valued at over $21…

6 Apr 2022 by Adriano | 13 min read

Are Executive Condominiums A Better Investment Now With The New Cooling Measures?

Executive Condominiums (ECs) are more in demand than ever, given peak home prices in 2022. We’re expecting at least four…

5 Apr 2022 by Ryan J | 7 min read

The Most Expensive HDB Is Now $1.39 million: Here’s Why It Doesn’t Matter

HDB resale flat prices climbed slower in Q1 this year; news that’s overshadowed by a flat at Pinnacle @ Duxton,…

4 Apr 2022 by Ryan J | 7 min read

Don’t Be A Noob First-Time Homebuyer: Here’s How To Deal Direct With Experienced Seller Agents

Just last week, I brought my car for servicing and found out that my in-car camera that came originally with…

1 Apr 2022 by Sean | 13 min read

Fab Or Fail: We Rate These 7 New Condo Trends Of The Past Decade

Every now and then, a developer tries something new that takes off – then before you know it, every other…

30 Mar 2022 by Ryan J | 11 min read

Living On-site While Renovating? Here Are 6 Points That Will Help

Renovation delays are common due to Covid, and more buyers are unwilling to extend the date of vacant possession. For…

30 Mar 2022 by Ryan J | 8 min read

Is Housing In Singapore Still Affordable To The Average Singaporean In 2022?

Home prices are at record highs in 2022, and now we face the threat of higher interest rates; we’re not…

29 Mar 2022 by Ryan J | 9 min read

66 New Launch Condos Near Their ABSD Deadline In 2022/23

With home prices at an all-time high, buyers are looking in every possible nook and cranny for a better deal….

26 Mar 2022 by Ryan J | 8 min read

An Updated List Of New Launch Condos With Units Left (Broken Down By Unit Type) In 2022

So you’ve been told to “act fast” and buy, but you’re not sure if you’re being told the truth. It’s…

25 Mar 2022 by Ryan J | 11 min read

Your Monthly Interest Payments Are Set To Spike In 2022: Here’s What You Need To Know

Since around 2008/9, bank home loans have been significantly cheaper than HDB Concessionary Loans. Homebuyers have been warned repeatedly that…

23 Mar 2022 by Ryan J | 9 min read

Inside A Genuinely Authentic HDB Home With An Eclectic Mix Of Pre-Loved Furniture

Whatever your views are on older HDBs in Singapore, there’s always been a certain charm about them. Whether it is…

21 Mar 2022 by Stacked | 9 min read

The Housing Struggles Of Singles Below 35: Should We Be Easing Restrictions?

Homes for singles continue to be a hot topic, on sites from Reddit to coffee shop talk. Of late, we’ve…

19 Mar 2022 by Ryan J | 10 min read