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How To Handle Renovation Problems: An Introvert Renovates (Part 5)

Renovation problems can be complex and expensive to rectify. And because they often involve multiple parties and perhaps even an element of confrontation, they can be the stuff of nightmares for conflict-averse introverts. I was wincing so hard reading Stacked’s…

• 6 Jun 2022
• 6 min read
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Tour This Beautifully Chic 1,500 Sq ft Duplex Home Designed For Hosting Friday-Night Dinners

In a world where a fridge can play YouTube videos for easy-to-follow recipes as you cook, or even send you a note to remind you to buy milk as supply is running low – it’s hard to imagine life without…

• 4 Jun 2022
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Renting To Expats? 6 Key Factors To Note For Better Returns

Expats are the common tenant demographic that landlords think about. However, landlords looking at this demographic face intense competition; and the properties that cater to expats are often on the pricier end. This can mean lower yields, and serious financial…

• 1 Jun 2022
• 8 min read
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Should You Invest In A Condo’s Commercial Space? Here Are 6 Things To Note

With new cooling measures in place, some property investors are now considering alternatives – and one that feels close to home is commercial spaces inside condos. It’s not uncommon for many developments to have minimarts, clinics, cafés, etc. within the…

• 31 May 2022
• 6 min read
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5 Stunningly Beautiful Boutique Hotels To Steal Design Inspiration From For Your Home

Have you ever been so enamoured with a hotel, that you were tempted to just stay inside all day instead of exploring the city? Well, I certainly have. And more often than not, it’s not your typical 5-star hotel chain…

• 25 May 2022
• 10 min read
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7 Highly Impractical Condo Design Features That We’d Be Happy To See The End Of

When it comes to condo design features, novelty can sometimes get in the way of practicality. There are features that have appeal just on the basis of being new or unusual. Give it a few years, however, and you might…

• 23 May 2022
• 6 min read
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10 Things Non-Rich Singaporeans Who Buy Property In Their 20s Must Know

Honest response now: how many of you immediately asked “If not rich how to buy property in my 20’s” the moment you saw this headline? That’s one of the things we’re going to talk about below. The fact is, plenty…

• 20 May 2022
• 8 min read
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How To Choose An Interior Designer: An Introvert Renovates (Part 4)

When it came to renovating my flat, I learnt my lesson from my property search – I needed help.  I knew I needed an interior designer, less so for design because I was pretty sure of how I wanted my…

• 18 May 2022
• 6 min read
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5 Things Property Agents Are Not Required To Do (But Might Anyway)

Singaporeans expect quite a bit from their property agents, given the service fees they pay. You may be surprised, however, to learn how limited the job scope technically is; quite a number of services provided are not actually within the…

• 17 May 2022
• 6 min read
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We Spent $36k On Our 4-Room BTO Renovation: Here’s Our Scandi-Boho Result

Perhaps because of the increasing home renovation costs, or maybe it’s because of how easy it is to get interior inspiration online today. But there is definitely an increasing trend of homeowners who are more adventurous (and creative) to attempt…

• 14 May 2022
• 11 min read
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Why You Will Never Buy When There Is A Market Crash

The stock market is the only market where people run away when things are on sale.  A seemingly innocent sentence, but perhaps none truer than what is happening in the markets right now. Stocks, crypto, the shocking implosion of Luna…

• 13 May 2022
• 7 min read
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What To Look Out For At A Resale Condo Viewing: A Step-By-Step Walkthrough (With Pictures)

For any first-time homebuyer, looking to buy your first home is always going to be a daunting experience.  Especially if you are looking at the resale market, you absolutely have to make a trip down (or several) to see the…

• 12 May 2022
• 17 min read
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An Introvert Renovates: How To Furnish An Introvert’s Home (Part 3)

The walls, floors and ceilings are done. All the fixtures and carpentry are in place. Now comes the fun bit – filling your newly-renovated home with furniture and decor. Well, it can be fun if you’re not an introvert with…

• 9 May 2022
• 6 min read
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Is $2,000 PSF Going To Be The New Norm For New Launches In 2022 And Beyond?

There’s an old saying that, if you want to view a more expensive property, you should just revisit the same unit next week. It’s an exaggeration of course; but as of 2022, it’s closer to the truth than some home…

• 5 May 2022
• 5 min read
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Singapore Landlord Allegedly Kicks Tenant Out Only To List Property 40% Higher: Here’s The Breakdown

In a recent post on KiasuParents, there was a comment regarding a possible rental loophole when it comes to renting an HDB; one that could be used to the detriment of a tenant. This has caused a bit of worry…

• 3 May 2022
• 6 min read
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An Introvert Renovates: How To Design An Introvert’s Home (Part 2)

I think I’ve been preparing for this my whole life. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been interested in interior design. As a school kid, I remember eagerly awaiting the arrival of the yearly IKEA catalogue in the…

• 2 May 2022
• 5 min read
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7 Like-New Executive Condos That Will MOP In 2022

With home prices at record highs, resale condos are back in the spotlight. None more so than newly MOP-ed Executive Condominiums (ECs), which are at least halfway to full privatisation. There are a couple of things to note, however: An…

• 30 Apr 2022
• 7 min read
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Will Rich Foreigners Still Want Your Prime District Condo In 2022?

As of December 2021, there’s been an ongoing debate on whether Singapore property is still attractive to foreigners. Some believe the answer is a definite no, with stamp duties hiked by a whopping 10 per cent; yet others point to…

• 29 Apr 2022
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