HDB Reviews

Telok Blangah Ridgeview Review: Peaceful With Greenery And Sea Views But Not Near MRT

Telok Blangah Ridgeview was launched in 2012 together with Depot Heights with Ridgeview having the better accessibility over Depot Heights due to its shorter distance to an MRT – Telok Blangah Hill Station along the Circle Line.

• 14 Apr 2022
• 20 min read
• 2

Woodlands Glen Review: A Self-Sufficient HDB Close To A Well-Equipped Park

Woodlands Glen was part of the January 2014 BTO launch exercise where it was one of 6 BTOs on offer – one of which was Punggol BayView which we’ve also reviewed.

• 7 Apr 2022
• 23 min read
• 0

Waterfront II @ Northshore Review: Stunning Sea Views And Unique Layouts But Is Far

Waterfront II @ Northshore (sometimes referred to as Punggol Northshore to refer to both Waterfront I & II) is mainly known for its sweeping views of the sea as it is very rare for an HDB.

• 28 Mar 2022
• 24 min read
• 2

Lake Vista DBSS Review: Not Near MRT But The Open Views And Jurong Lake Gardens Make Up For It

Lake Vista @ Yuan Ching DBSS was launched in October 2011 alongside Belvia (Bedok) and Trivelis (Clementi). It is the 2nd last batch of DBSS to be offered given the 13th and the last DBSS was launched afterwards (Pasir Ris ONE).

• 10 Mar 2022
• 24 min read
• 2

Fajar/Saujana HDB Estate (1980s) Review: Decent Amenities + Close To LRT

The old HDBs at Fajar/Saujana (in Bukit Panjang) presents a great opportunity for those looking for an affordable flat near amenities (and the LRT).

• 2 Mar 2022
• 21 min read
• 2

SkyPeak @ Bukit Batok Review: Spacious Grounds + Good Amenities But Not Near An MRT

Project: SkyPeak @ Bukit Batok HDB Town Bukit Batok Address: 292A-C Bukit Batok East Avenue 6, 293A-D Bukit Batok Street 21 Lease Start Date: Around 2017 No. of Units: 1,430 SkyPeak @ Bukit Batok is the 2nd “Sky” series of…

• 9 Feb 2022
• 25 min read
• 2

Central Horizon Review: Extremely Convenient But Dated Looking

Central Horizon HDB is an interesting development due to its history. Unlike most HDBs today, Central Horizon was actually built in the 1960s and was a landmark of its own.

• 16 Jan 2022
• 23 min read
• 6

Casa Clementi Review: A Large, Self-Sustaining Development With Lots Of Facilities

Casa Clementi may not be one of the newest HDB developments in the Clementi area, but there are many reasons why it can be seen quite favourably even as we compare it to the newer Clementi HDBs that’s close to the MRT.

• 5 Jan 2022
• 21 min read
• 0

Forfar Heights (SERS Block) Review: Great Facilities, Amenities And View, But Noisy

Forfar Heights is actually a relatively old estate made up of a total of 5 blocks whose lease started in 2006. As a result of the relocation of the SERS beneficiaries at Tanglin Halt and Commonwealth, several new BTOs were…

• 21 Dec 2021
• 22 min read
• 0

The River Vista @ Kallang Review: Great Riverfront Views But Lack Of Immediate Surrounding Amenities

When you think about waterfront HDBs, estates like Punggol and Sengkang may come to mind.

• 13 Dec 2021
• 21 min read
• 4

Skyline I & II @ Bukit Batok Review: Decent At Most Aspects With Traffic Noise Concerns

At first glance, Skyline I & II @ Bukit Batok probably looks like any other relatively new HDB project, with clean lines and at a towering nearly 40 stories high.

• 1 Dec 2021
• 25 min read
• 2

Senja Parc View Review: Unblocked Greenery Views But Noisy

Senja Parc View is one of the newer HDBs in Bukit Panjang. In fact, it was part of the October 2010 BTO launch along with another non-mature launch at Sengkang, Anchorvale Horizon.

• 17 Nov 2021
• 20 min read
• 0

Treelodge@Punggol Review: Greenery Living + Unique 5-Room Loft Units

Treelodge@Punggol may not be the oldest HDB development in Punggol, but it’s certainly a pioneering one.

• 8 Nov 2021
• 23 min read
• 0

Clementi Cascadia Review: One Of The Most Convenient HDBs In The West

Clementi Cascadia – if this name sounds familiar to you, it may be because you heard of Waterway Cascadia located in Punggol.

• 1 Nov 2021
• 20 min read
• 0

Keat Hong Mirage Review: Army-Inspired HDB With Good Amenities (Plus McDonald’s)

Keat Hong Mirage. It’s got quite a strange name, if you ask me. That is, till you find out its roots (I’ll explain further below).

• 25 Oct 2021
• 20 min read
• 0

Pasir Ris ONE DBSS Review: A Fantastic Location With Obvious Flaws

Pasir Ris ONE could just be one of the most infamous HDB’s in recent times. It has been criticised the moment residents moved in – and for a multitude of reasons.

• 13 Oct 2021
• 23 min read
• 0

SkyParc @ Dawson Review: Possibly The Best Unblocked Views In A Central Area + Close To Nature

SkyParc @ Dawson offers residents with an opportunity to own a high-rise flat with stunning greenery views in a central location, however, it’s not the most convenient in terms of MRT access or bus network.

• 5 Oct 2021
• 22 min read
• 1

City Vue @ Henderson Review: Amazing Views + Sheltered Walkway To MRT At Premium Prices

City Vue @ Henderson first gained a ton of public recognition when photos of its truly magnificient view was published in a Today article. From there, many have seen just what living in a tall development is like.

• 27 Sep 2021
• 20 min read
• 0