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A 23-Year-Old HDB In Bukit Panjang Gets A Unique Makeover Into A Spanish Country Style Home

Rach and Sam (@casagangsa) are a newlywed couple who bought a 5-room resale flat in Bukit Panjang that’s already 23…

• 21 Oct 2022
• 11 min read
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Is A HDB Flat Oversupply Inevitable In The Future? What Happens When Our Parents Generation Passes On

Given the demand for HDB flats over the pandemic period, HDB has ramped up production of new flats in 2021/22,…

• 20 Oct 2022
• 8 min read
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4 Ways URA’s New Move To Curb Shoebox Units In Central Areas Could Affect The Singapore Property Market

The last time URA moved to curb shoebox units (one-bedder units, generally defined as 510 sq. ft. or smaller) was…

• 19 Oct 2022
• 7 min read
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10 Illegal HDB Renovations You May Not Be Aware Of (Beware A $5,000 Fine)

It’s always fun to see how creative HDB homeowners can get with their homes. But while it’s fun to be…

• 18 Oct 2022
• 11 min read
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The Real Effect Of Loan Curbs On The Singapore Property Market: A Quick Look Back At History

One of the most dreaded policy tweaks by MAS is loan curbs – restrictions on how much you can borrow….

• 18 Oct 2022
• 5 min read
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Are New ECs Still Attractive After The New Cooling Measures?

After the December 2021 cooling measures, the general consensus was that Executive Condominiums (ECs) would be more attractive. At the…

• 17 Oct 2022
• 8 min read
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“I Ended Up A Tenant Of My Old Home” How 3 Singaporean Homeowners Are Dealing With The New Cooling Measures

The 15-month wait-out, from the September cooling measures, was one of the most stunning last-minute shifts we encountered. Several Singaporean…

• 12 Oct 2022
• 6 min read
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A Record 45 Million Dollar Flats In Sept 2022: But All Eyes On 4-Room And Smaller Flats

The cooling measures on 30th September seem timely, after the latest results. September 2022 has seen a record number of…

• 11 Oct 2022
• 5 min read
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Biggest Winners And Losers Of The Latest Cooling Measures In 2022: How Does This Affect You?

With tighter loan limits and a 15-month wait for some for resale flats, the latest round of cooling measures is…

• 10 Oct 2022
• 7 min read
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A Leasehold Landed Went For $320,000 In Singapore! Here’s Where To Find The Cheapest Landed Homes In 2022

When it comes to landed properties, the truth is that the overwhelming demand is for freehold homes. But in 2022,…

• 5 Oct 2022
• 9 min read
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5 Interesting 4-Room HDB Layout Ideas To Utilise Your Space Better

Despite all the complaints that people may have about HDBs in Singapore, there’s a lot to admire about how different…

• 4 Oct 2022
• 8 min read
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New Central Condos Cheaper Than City Fringe Ones In 2022? Here Are 4 Simple Reasons Why

The CCR has long maintained a reputation as Singapore’s prime region, where one finds the most luxurious – and pricey…

• 4 Oct 2022
• 8 min read
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“I’m Essentially Homeless For 15 Months Now”: New Cooling Measures Leaving Some Homeowners In A Difficult Situation

Ever since the July 2018 cooling measures (remember the one with the overnight queues at show flats), the Government has…

• 1 Oct 2022
• 5 min read
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NEW Cooling Measures Announced: An Attempt To Cool The Hot Property Market And How It May Affect You

The Singapore government has announced new cooling measures, in a response to rising interest rates and record-high home prices. Some…

• 30 Sep 2022
• 9 min read
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My Biggest Regrets After Buying A New Launch Condo: We Share 5 Most Common Regrets Homebuyers Have

Unlike buying an iPhone (Apple has a great return policy btw) or even a new TV, you can’t just return…

• 29 Sep 2022
• 11 min read
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Tour An Old 1980 Everton Park Transformation: How A Couple Achieved A Monochrome Look With A $110k Reno Budget

The term monochrome is often very much misunderstood when it comes to interior design. While it’s true that the word…

• 28 Sep 2022
• 11 min read
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Why Is A Million-Dollar Flat Reasonable To Some Homeowners In 2022?

We’re nine months into 2022 and already, more resale flats have crossed the $1 million mark than the whole of…

• 28 Sep 2022
• 7 min read
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Inside A Coronation Road Landed Home In Singapore With An Incredible 7m High Family Hangout Space

The initial brief was seemingly simple: A house that allowed their grown-up children to have privacy and yet have sufficient…

• 27 Sep 2022
• 11 min read
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