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Ask Stacked Homes #01 – Top 5 Singapore housing questions of the week

Here at Stacked Homes we get many questions every week on Singapore housing. So, sharing is caring right? We hope you find this resource useful, if you do have any questions that you would like answered you can always reach…

• 12 Sep 2018
• 2 min read
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Singapore property market crash – When will the next crash be?

Ever since the last round of cooling measures on July 6, there has been much speculation about what will happen in the future. Will the Singapore property market crash? Or will prices dip down for a bit and rise back…

• 6 Sep 2018
• 8 min read
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Singapore Rental Market Trend – Top 20 homes with the biggest rental drop!

If you are moving to Singapore for work, or just looking for a temporary place to stay because of high property prices, now is probably one of the best times to rent.

• 7 Aug 2018
• 9 min read
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Singapore Cooling Measures – History of cooling measures since 2009

Could this be one of the most untimely Singapore cooling measures? For some time this year, it seemed like the property market was on the road to “recovery” and buying sentiment was on a brighter note before the news was…

• 30 Jul 2018
• 4 min read
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District 2 Singapore – Ultimate Guide for expats

If you are looking to come to Singapore to work as an expat (lucky you), the number one question on your mind would probably be:

• 23 Jul 2018
• 8 min read
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ABSD remission in Singapore – Everything you need to know

Once the latest cooling measures was announced, there was a mad last minute scramble as thousands of prospective homebuyers rushed down to the showflats to beat the dateline. To say it was a chaotic scene would be an understatement. And…

• 18 Jul 2018
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First-time home seller: Don’t sell your home without reading these 5 pricing strategies

If you are a first-time home seller, pricing your home can be a tricky thing to do. If you are serious on selling your home on your own, learning some basic pricing strategies can go a long way in helping…

• 14 Jul 2018
• 3 min read
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Additional Buyer Stamp Duty: How does this affect you?

Unless you have been living under a rock, you would have heard by now of the new cooling measures that were announced on July 5th. Although we cannot say we are surprised that measures have been taken to counter the…

• 6 Jul 2018
• 3 min read
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Selling HDB flat without agent – How should I price my home?

With HDB’s resale portal successfully launched this year, it has made the process much easier for anyone looking at selling HDB flat without an agent. Given that marketing your home can now be done easily online, the next toughest bit…

• 4 Jul 2018
• 5 min read
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Agent fee for rental renewal – Is it compulsory to pay?

One of the most common questions for landlords when it comes to renting out their property in Singapore is – Is it a must to pay the agent fee for rental renewal? This is hardly surprising to hear as there…

• 26 Jun 2018
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Minimum rental period in Singapore – how long can you actually rent?

Last year Singapore hit a record high of 17.4 million tourist arrivals. That is really rather impressive numbers judging from the fact that Singapore has only a population of about 5.7 million people. With such a huge influx of foreigners…

• 12 Jun 2018
• 2 min read
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Tenant Sublet in Singapore – Legal or illegal?

Subletting can be a big concern for any landlord, especially when it is done without prior knowledge or permission. However, there are always going to be tenants out there that are looking to sublet for different reasons. For example, the…

• 5 Jun 2018
• 3 min read
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Diplomatic Clause Singapore: How does it work?

Renting in Singapore as a foreigner can sometimes be a bit daunting as there have been many complaints from tenants that rental in Singapore is generally more pro landlord. Annoying aspects of renting in Singapore from r/singapore Not to mention,…

• 1 Jun 2018
• 4 min read
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Most expensive district in Singapore (to rent)

Given Singapore’s well known status of being the most expensive country in the world to own a car, it is not surprising that Singapore is also one of the most expensive real estate markets in the world. Some of the…

• 28 May 2018
• 3 min read
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Rental Stamp Duty in Singapore: How much is it?

The amount that you will have to pay for rental stamp duty is dependant on the average annual rent (AAR). So on any lease period of 4 years or less, it is just 0.4% of total rent for the period…

• 16 May 2018
• 2 min read
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Expat areas in Singapore: 8 areas that will make you feel at home

Singapore may be a small country, but don’t let its small size fool you. Moving to a new country is never easy, hence many expats would usually choose to live within an expat community so the assimilation process is easier. If you…

• 11 May 2018
• 5 min read
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Renting in Singapore tips that will help for a fuss free rental

We all know that Singapore is a great place to live in. After all, Singapore did come first again in HSBC’s annual expat survey. If you have made your decision to come to Singapore to work, getting your rent sorted…

• 4 May 2018
• 3 min read
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Renting in Singapore Guide (This will make your renting journey a lot easier)

“Singapore voted the best city to live in for Expats” “Singapore is the world’s most expensive city to live in for the fifth year in a row” With Singapore achieving both accolades in 2018, perhaps it is fitting that the…

• 30 Apr 2018
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