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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
• 5 min read
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This Singaporean Investor Owns 47 Properties Around The World: I Break Down 5 Of Them

In 2020, I met this fascinating lady when I was out socialising. Let’s call her Ms Dollar.   There were so many reasons why she left such a huge impression on me, but what truly took the cake was that she…

• 27 Apr 2022
• 13 min read
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Think Property Prices Will Fall In 2022? Here’s The One Statistic That May Say Otherwise

It’s incredible how fast Singapore’s property market can change. Back in September 2019, we were warned of a massive housing glut, with around 31,948 unsold units. At the time, analysts said it would take around four years to clear. From…

• 26 Apr 2022
• 6 min read
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Slowest Growth Of Property Prices In Nearly 2 Years: What You Need To Know

The numbers are in for Singapore’s property market in Q1 2022 – and while prices are up as expected, there’s seemingly a glimmer of hope for struggling first-time buyers as the rise in prices have been tampered, and transaction volumes…

• 25 Apr 2022
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