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10 Key Factors To Help You Pick The Ideal New Launch Condo Unit

The hard (or fun?) part is over. You’ve found your ideal condo development – it’s near to the MRT, there’s a 50m infinity lap pool, and the clubhouse has a karaoke room, lounge area, and even a foosball table. What…

• 28 Oct 2021
• 8 min read
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10-Year MOP For Prime Region HDB Flats: All You Need To Know About The New PLH Model

The November 2021 BTO launch will be a big deal, introducing the new Prime Location Housing (PLH) model. This is a topic we covered in an earlier article; and it seems we now have a response. In this upcoming pilot…

• 27 Oct 2021
• 7 min read
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Landlord And Tenants Take Note: How Singapore’s Rental Market Has Changed In 2021

2020 and 2021 have been some of the most unusual years in Singapore’s history. The combination of Work From Home arrangements, to the impact of the Circuit Breaker, have sent many scrambling to find their own place as soon as…

• 26 Oct 2021
• 7 min read
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An Ultimate Guide To Using Your CPF To Buy Property: How Much Can You Really Use?

Most Singaporeans will use their CPF in some form, to purchase their property. This has resulted in some debates over the years, regarding how much of our CPF we should use; or whether HDB upgraders should be using more cash…

• 24 Oct 2021
• 7 min read
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How Does Having Fewer Big Property Agencies Affect Homebuyers?

It was just in 2017 that OrangeTee and Edmund Tie & Company announced a new joint venture called Orange Tee and Tie (OTT) to form the third biggest property agency in Singapore with more than 4,400 agents. How things have changed…

• 23 Oct 2021
• 7 min read
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The Ultimate Design Brief For Your Interior Designer In 7 Steps (Sample Template Included)

Renovations are prime grounds for a misunderstanding; because some concepts are tough to put into words. To avoid wasting both time and money, it’s important to know how to express exactly what you want to your Interior Designer (ID), and…

• 20 Oct 2021
• 6 min read
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Breaking Down The Costs Of Development: Is Property Development Unsustainable In Singapore?

There’s a common misconception today that property developers are the cause of higher property prices in Singapore. After all, it seems obvious that developer pricing is the main factor in a condo’s cost. Perhaps that may have been true in…

• 19 Oct 2021
• 7 min read
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Leedon Green VS Hyll on Holland: Which Should You Pick?

Despite how property prices are climbing everywhere else and demand seems to be insatiable, there’s an area in Singapore that seems to be bucking that trend – Holland Village. In fact, competition is intense enough that – despite a hot…

• 11 Oct 2021
• 10 min read
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Could Prime CCR Condos Start Surging In Demand After Q3 2021?

Overall home prices continued their steady upward pace in 2021; but property analysts have tipped private property prices to continue their rise as 2021 comes to a close. Prime region properties, which were lagging far behind fringe region counterparts, have…

• 10 Oct 2021
• 4 min read
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7 Affordable Waterfront Condos And Cluster Houses In West Singapore

Last week, I listed out 7 areas in which you can find waterfront HDBs (as well as tips for people looking to live by the water). As you can probably tell by my property hunt journey so far, I’m the…

• 7 Oct 2021
• 7 min read
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7 Areas With Waterfront HDBs For Affordable Scenic Views + Useful Tips To Choose One

Thanks to the stunning surge in COVID case numbers, it’s been a little trickier arranging property viewings as people are understandably wary about letting strangers in at the moment. (I’m not dying to mingle myself, at this point in time!)…

• 4 Oct 2021
• 9 min read
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You Can Buy A House In Japan For Just $500. Here’s What You Need To Know

Quite a number of Singaporeans dream of overseas properties, and a favourite aspiration is Japan. So with news of vacant Japanese homes going for around $500 – or even outright free in some cases – a number of locals may…

• 2 Oct 2021
• 7 min read
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Parc Greenwich VS Ola EC Shootout: Which Should You Pick?

Executive Condominiums (ECs) are the top choice for HDB upgraders; and right now two of the hottest names are Parc Greenwich and Ola. Situated in districts 28 and 19 respectively, both are fringe region properties with highly competitive price points….

• 1 Oct 2021
• 8 min read
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Property Market Update: Private Home Sales Dip, While Prices Keep Climbing (August 2021)

2021 continues to be an interesting year. First-time homeowners continue to keep their fingers crossed, hoping for a break; while at the same time sellers wonder if now’s the time to sell (if you sell high, you might buy high…

• 25 Sep 2021
• 6 min read
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9 Often Overlooked Costs That Can Eat Into Your Condo Profits

New homeowners often focus on the price of the property, but not the additional fees, stamp duties, and recurring charges. It’s a common mistake to think these “miscellaneous” costs don’t amount to much – in fact, they can sometimes be…

• 21 Sep 2021
• 7 min read
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China’s Biggest Developer Evergrande Is $300 Billion In Debt: Here’s What Overseas Property Investors Need To Know

Evergrande is China’s largest property developer and – at this point – possibly its largest real estate disaster. All of this has happened at a rapid pace – from red flags raised in 2018, to the risk of stalled construction…

• 16 Sep 2021
• 5 min read
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Why Are Good Class Bungalows (GCBs) Headed For A Record High In 2021?

Property prices really have gone up across all segments, even the extreme luxury end. Good class bungalows (GCBs) have been all the rage in 2021: from $144 million worth in transactions in 48 hours (in July), to news of tech…

• 15 Sep 2021
• 5 min read
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10 Useful Tips First-Time Homebuyers Should Know Before Buying In 2021

It’s always a huge challenge when first-time homebuyers ask “what do I need to know?” The Singapore private property market is so unique, and so dynamic, that what you know today may not apply tomorrow; and there’s just so much…

• 11 Sep 2021
• 9 min read
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