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24 Most Expensive Resale HDB Flats Over $1.5m In 2024: Here’s Where To Find Them

There was a time when a million dollars would have been record-breaking for an HDB flat. But we’ve reached the point where million-dollar flats no longer have the same shock value. In some projects, like Pinnacle @ Duxton, a million…

• 30 Dec 2024
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Are 3Gen HDB Flats Still A Good Buy Versus Executive Flats In 2024?

3Gen flats are designed for extended families; they’re bigger, but come with a tough restriction: you’re only going to be able to sell back to other extended families. As we write this, it’s been roughly a decade since 3Gen flats…

• 21 Dec 2024
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3 “Secret” Upcoming HDB Sites That Have Already Started Construction (But Not Yet Announced)

Good news for potential homeowners: several upcoming HDB sites are already under construction, even though they’ve yet to be officially announced. This early progress means shorter build times could be on the horizon for these projects. While launch dates and…

• 16 Dec 2024
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7 Top Tips For First-Time BTO Buyers: What You Need To Consider In 2024

When it comes to BTO flats, a lot of the shortlisting process has to be in our minds: we can’t see the actual view, we don’t know who the neighbours are, and we hope the amenities will turn out to…

• 13 Nov 2024
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We Review The February 2025 BTO Launch Sites (Kallang/Whampoa, Queenstown, Woodlands, Yishun)

October’s BTO launch was hard to top, with so many locations and the release of the first Plus model flats. For those of you who missed your dream flat, however, February 2025 does have highlights of its own; particularly in…

• 7 Nov 2024
• 5 min read
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Where To Find The Most Private HDB Flats In Singapore (With Fewer Neighbours Per Floor)

Some may claim that a drawback of HDB living is how crowded it gets. Now that’s subjective, as some homeowners like the communal sense; and with the size of today’s mega-developments, even some HDB projects look quieter. As a case…

• 28 Oct 2024
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5 Rare HDB Flats You Won’t Find Anywhere Else (Gated Access And 3 Bathrooms!)

Like many of our readers, we’re always on the lookout for scarce or one-of-a-kind HDB flats. Given how standardised public housing is (or will be getting), there’s a certain thrill in finding or owning a home that doesn’t conform; and…

• 19 Oct 2024
• 5 min read
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October 2024 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit

The October 2024 BTO launch is here, and it is one of huge significance as it will be the first launch using the new classification system of Standard, Plus, and Prime. For those looking for a new home, this BTO…

• 16 Oct 2024
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Looking For A High-Floor HDB Flat? Here Are The Cheapest Options In 2024 (From $490,000)

Most of us know Pinnacle @ Duxton is a great way to live 50 storeys above ground. But that’s not too useful for most of us, who would struggle to afford the million-dollar (or close to a million-dollar) price tag…

• 4 Oct 2024
• 4 min read
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Are Resale Flats “Across The Road” From Prime Location HDBs A Better Buy?

One of the effects of Plus and Prime model housing is the impact on pricing “across the road”. Because these housing models are not applied retroactively, existing resale flats may share the high value Plus or Prime locations, but lack…

• 1 Oct 2024
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Which BTO Flats Are The Most Profitable In 2024?

By now, you’ve probably heard all about those headline-grabbing, million-dollar resale flats. But let’s be honest – that’s not the kind of news most of us can act on, especially when such transactions represent just a tiny fraction of the…

• 21 Sep 2024
• 4 min read
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Can Older HDB Flats Really Hold Their Value? A Look At Resale Price Trends In 2024

As some of you may already know, prices of resale HDB flats can continue to go up even after 50 years. But does that mean they’re a safe bet in the long run? The real concern for many buyers is…

• 6 Sep 2024
• 7 min read
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We Review The Oct 2024 BTO Launch Sites (Bedok, Kallang/Whampoa, Jurong West, Sengkang, Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Batok, Geylang, Pasir Ris, Woodlands)

The BTO launch for October this year is one of the most varied to date. There are 8,500 new flats spread out over nine different HDB towns, including the new estate in Bayshore (categorised under Bedok Town). This will also…

• 3 Sep 2024
• 12 min read
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Should You Buy An Older Resale HDB Flat If You Are In Your 20s/30s?

Older resale flats may be spacious, but lease decay and age are major concerns. Whilst the most crucial issue is to not outlive the flat, there are other factors as well: older resale flats could have more maintenance issues, and…

• 2 Sep 2024
• 6 min read
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5 Unique But Practical HDB Layouts And Where To Find Them

You may think all HDB flats are broadly similar, and they kind of are from the outside (although that’s not true of HDB’s older, cooler, experimental phase). What affects us isn’t the exterior of our block though – it’s literally…

• 26 Aug 2024
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5 Unusual HDB Layouts From The Past That Are Hard To Find Today

HDB flats have been around since the 1960s, and we’ve seen many changes besides flat size. Before we had alternatives like DBSS flats, HDB undertook many experimental approaches – some of which laid the groundwork for today’s flats, and some…

• 15 Aug 2024
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Are Million-Dollar HDB Landed Homes Still Worth A Look In 2024 Despite Their Age?

The most affordable landed homes in Singapore aren’t usually private properties; rather, these are HDB terraced units, many of which date back to the 1950s. Because they’re so rare, there’s always a lot of attention when one is sold –…

• 9 Aug 2024
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$828k For A 3-Room HDB In 2024? Here Are The Most Expensive 3-Room HDB Transactions So Far

4-room and 5-room flats may be more popular, but let us explain why 3-room flats are important: they are, for the most part, the best option for family units on a tight budget. They’re even seen as a springboard by…

• 6 Jul 2024
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