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10 Bathroom Accessories That Will Spruce Up Your Bathroom

For most people, the bathroom is an often neglected area in the house – and it’s easy to see why. It’s small and hidden, plus how many times do you possibly need to use the bathroom in a day? It…

• 13 Jul 2020
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Always Factor Maintenance Fees into Your Condo-Buying Decision

Condos are the most common form of private property in Singapore; and while most buyers will consider everything from the façade to the size of the air-con ledge, they often miss an important factor: the maintenance fees. Especially so for…

• 10 Jul 2020
• 5 min read
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Walk-Up Apartments: Treasures or Traps?

More than one Singaporean (or expatriate) has been ambushed with a walk-up apartment. You’re told a particular property is spacious, it’s got a great location, low price, etc. but then you arrive and find out the one problem: no elevator….

• 8 Jul 2020
• 6 min read
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Should “Sandwiched Singaporeans” Rent First, Or Buy The Cheapest Condo They Can Afford?

Should you rent or buy? With homeownership rates in Singapore at a staggering 90.4%, you might think that this scenario isn’t something that many people would experience.  After all, for many young couples they don’t actually have to face this…

• 7 Jul 2020
• 9 min read
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Should You DIY Or Use A Property Agent?

So like every other person, you’ve probably dwelled on the thought of doing the real estate transaction yourself – after all, a DIY sale can save you enough to pay for the renovation of your next property. And can we…

• 1 Jul 2020
• 7 min read
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10 Home Office Upgrades You Need To Work From Home

It goes without saying that there isn’t a single person that would have wished for a pandemic such as this to happen. But if (and a big one at that) we had to eke out a silver lining to the…

• 30 Jun 2020
• 8 min read
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10 Unique Dinnerware Pieces For Your Next Dinner Party

Depending on whether you’re an introvert or extrovert, you’d either describe your time home in the last few weeks as a “wonderful experience” or one akin to being “cooped up in a cage”. Well, whether you’ve enjoyed it or not,…

• 30 Jun 2020
• 7 min read
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Pros and Cons of Buying Property in Phase Two

It’s pretty amazing how long – and how quick – the months of the Circuit Breaker (CB) have passed. A few weeks ago, people were complaining that the isolation was driving them nuts; this week, having to wear pants to…

• 26 Jun 2020
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New Launch & Resale Condo Timeline: Everything You Need To Know

This is the final part of our 18-part first-time home buyer series. You may refer to the full table below: First Time Home Buyer Guide Financing Approval-in-Principle: Why It’s Your First Step for a Home Loan/Mortgage How Much Can You…

• 24 Jun 2020
• 5 min read
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13 Key Questions To Ask At A Showflat

When the salesperson at the showflat asks “do you have any questions?” you can immediately spot the first-time buyers.

• 23 Jun 2020
• 7 min read
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When Should You Consider A Dual-Key Unit?

This is Part 16 of our 18-part first-time home buyer series. You may refer to the full table below: First Time Home Buyer Guide Financing Approval-in-Principle: Why It’s Your First Step for a Home Loan/Mortgage How Much Can You Borrow…

• 20 Jun 2020
• 7 min read
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Shoebox Units: Key Factors You Need To Consider

This is Part 15 of our 18-part first-time home buyer series. You may refer to the full table below: First Time Home Buyer Guide Financing Approval-in-Principle: Why It’s Your First Step for a Home Loan/Mortgage How Much Can You Borrow…

• 19 Jun 2020
• 6 min read
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The Essential Guide To Read And Compare A Floor Plan

This is Part 14 of our 18-part first-time home buyer series. You may refer to the full table below: First Time Home Buyer Guide Financing Approval-in-Principle: Why It’s Your First Step for a Home Loan/Mortgage How Much Can You Borrow…

• 17 Jun 2020
• 8 min read
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7 Factors To Help You Decide On The Best Location For Your Home

This is Part 13 of our 18-part first-time home buyer series. You may refer to the full table below: First Time Home Buyer Guide Financing Approval-in-Principle: Why It’s Your First Step for a Home Loan/Mortgage How Much Can You Borrow…

• 16 Jun 2020
• 7 min read
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7 Key Questions To Ask About Condo Facilities

This is Part 12 of our 18-part first-time home buyer series. You may refer to the full table below: First Time Home Buyer Guide Financing Approval-in-Principle: Why It’s Your First Step for a Home Loan/Mortgage How Much Can You Borrow…

• 14 Jun 2020
• 7 min read
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11 Considerations To Pick The Best Condo Unit For You

This is Part 11 of our 18-part first-time home buyer series. You may refer to the full table below: First Time Home Buyer Guide Financing Approval-in-Principle: Why It’s Your First Step for a Home Loan/Mortgage How Much Can You Borrow…

• 13 Jun 2020
• 16 min read
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6 Creative Discount/Payment Schemes That Developers Offer

For those expecting property sales to fall, you might be surprised to learn that new private home sales in Singapore actually increased 74.7 per cent in May, to 484 units. Of course, any increase would be magnified, given that April…

• 12 Jun 2020
• 4 min read
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Big Condo vs Small Condo: Which Should I Pick?

This is Part 10 of our 18-part first-time home buyer series. You may refer to the full table below: First Time Home Buyer Guide Financing Approval-in-Principle: Why It’s Your First Step for a Home Loan/Mortgage How Much Can You Borrow…

• 10 Jun 2020
• 7 min read
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