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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 poised to shake up the property market. In these volatile and uncertain times, we’d say the changes are prudent –…

• 10 Oct 2022
• 5 min read
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A Leasehold Landed Went For $320,000 In Singapore! Here’s Where To Find The Cheapest Landed Homes In 2022

When it comes to landed properties, the truth is that the overwhelming demand is for freehold homes. But in 2022, with interest rates, as well as private homes, soaring, that may simply be impractical or unaffordable for most buyers. So…

• 5 Oct 2022
• 6 min read
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5 Interesting 4-Room HDB Layout Ideas To Utilise Your Space Better

Despite all the complaints that people may have about HDBs in Singapore, there’s a lot to admire about how different people have customised their homes to suit their lifestyle. It is quite fascinating to see just how creative some homeowners…

• 4 Oct 2022
• 6 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 properties. But in 2022, prices of new RCR condos have started to rise further, and are rapidly narrowing the gap…

• 4 Oct 2022
• 6 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 clearly learned well from that experience.  The recent cooling measure announcements have been done in a swift ninja stroke of…

• 1 Oct 2022
• 4 min read
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September 2022 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 response to rising interest rates and record-high home prices. Some of these, such as a higher floor rate for measuring debt servicing ratios, was long expected; but others, like an increased…

• 30 Sep 2022
• 7 min read
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My Biggest Regrets After Buying A New Launch Condo: We Share 5 Most Common Regrets Homebuyers Have

Unlike buying an iPhone (Apple has a great return policy btw) or even a new TV, you can’t just return a property if you realise that it doesn’t quite fit. And it’s not like you can just sell the house…

• 29 Sep 2022
• 8 min read
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Tour An Old 1980 Everton Park Transformation: How A Couple Achieved A Monochrome Look With A $110k Reno Budget

The term monochrome is often very much misunderstood when it comes to interior design. While it’s true that the word monochromatic literally means just one colour, it doesn’t exactly mean that you have to use just one specific colour tone…

• 28 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 2021. Mind you, 2021 already saw a record number of million-dollar flats, so we’ve truly reached a surreal stage in…

• 28 Sep 2022
• 6 min read
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Inside A Coronation Road Landed Home In Singapore With An Incredible 7m High Family Hangout Space

The initial brief was seemingly simple: A house that allowed their grown-up children to have privacy and yet have sufficient space for interaction. But sometimes, what may seem simple on the outside may not be so easy to execute.  After…

• 27 Sep 2022
• 9 min read
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Property Prices May Get Even More Expensive In 2023: Why New Land Betterment Charge Rates Will Affect Prices

When it comes to new launch prices, most Singaporeans are quick to pick up on the most obvious factors like land scarcity, agent commissions, or developer stamp duties. However, one factor that often slips under the radar – and that…

• 26 Sep 2022
• 6 min read
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A $13k Condo Renovation Breakdown: How This Creative Homeowner Self-Designed & Decorated Their 732 Sqft Home

Renovating a relatively small space can be quite challenging. You have to be creative with your design choices in order to really make the most of the space.  The approaches vary, but probably the most important at the top of…

• 24 Sep 2022
• 11 min read
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7 Ways To Avoid ABSD Legally In Singapore (Updated For 2022)

Remember back in the 1990s? Those were the days when Singapore property investors strutted around, explaining how every home they bought made the next home purchase even easier. The rent from one property paid for the next property, the rent…

• 22 Sep 2022
• 8 min read
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6 New MRT Stations On The Cross Island Line: How Will It Impact Property Prices?

If you haven’t heard already, the Cross-Island Line (CRL) will begin the phase two roll-out in 2023. This phase will see the opening of six new MRT stations, with interchanges at King Albert Park (Downtown Line), and Clementi (East-West Line)….

• 21 Sep 2022
• 7 min read
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Are Foreigners Really The Major Cause Of The Rise Of Property Prices In Singapore?

Whenever private home prices start to soar in Singapore, there’s a tendency to look toward foreign buyers. We were, for instance, subject to a slew of news reports about Chinese buyers rushing into the Singapore market during Covid-19; and veterans…

• 20 Sep 2022
• 5 min read
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6 Reasons Why Lentor Modern Sold 84% Of Its 605 Units During Launch

Despite rising interest rates and cooling measures, Lentor Modern had a phenomenal showing during its launch weekend: 508 units were sold, out of 605 units total (around 84 per cent sold out). It’s quite the reception for what some buyers…

• 19 Sep 2022
• 8 min read
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What I Regret Most After Buying My First Home: We Share 7 Most Common Regrets From Readers

The first time buying a home is an unforgettable experience. It’s a mix of anxiety and excitement, and almost always a tiny bit of cognitive dissonance. No matter how much you actually research, nothing can quite prepare you when you…

• 17 Sep 2022
• 9 min read
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How I Lost $5,400 In A Rental Scam In Singapore: Here’s My Story And How These Scammers Work

The property rental market is booming in 2022, and tenants are fighting tooth and nail for affordable accommodation. This sort of scenario is fertile ground for rental scams: tenants who are in urgent need may go out on a limb,…

• 16 Sep 2022
• 6 min read
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