HDB

19 Unique BTO Layouts You Can Find In Singapore (For Those After Something A Little Different)

There’s always this perception that HDB BTO flats are boring, but the truth is – HDB flats are less “cookie cutter” than many of us assume. From the ‘60s to the present, flats have evolved to match trends and lifestyles;…

• 19 Jun 2021
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Here’s Where You Can Find The Biggest 5-Room HDB In All 26 Estates

By now it’s no secret that HDB flats have shrunk over the years. In fact, the size difference between a 4-room unit built in the 1980’s (average of 1,130 sq. ft.) is not far off from a 5-room unit today…

• 17 Jun 2021
• 7 min read
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Will We See Million Dollar HDBs In Non-Mature Estates Soon? A Closer Look At The Narrowing Gap

Amid the backdrop of rising HDB prices, one fact has begun to stand out: resale flats in non-mature estates have to “narrow the gap”. One of the transaction records for non-mature flats, in March 2021 was in Punggol; this was…

• 11 Jun 2021
• 6 min read
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Buying A BTO Flat In 2021? 5 Important Changes You Should Be Aware Of

It’s BTO season right now with the launch of the May 2021 BTO flats. As of the time of writing, the number of applicants is more than 5x oversubscribed for 3-room flats and above – and by the end of…

• 31 May 2021
• 6 min read
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BTO Defects Checklist: 6 Important Areas To Check During Inspection For Your New BTO

HDB is known for being quick to rectify BTO defects. After you move in though, you’ll realise there’s still a problem: knowing where to find the defects. It’s seldom as obvious as a burst pipe or a big hole in…

• 29 May 2021
• 6 min read
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May 2021 BTO Launch: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit

If you’re applying for the May BTO 2021 exercise, you might already be aware that as of this writing, over 11,000 applications have been received for just 3,879 BTO units on offer – and we haven’t even hit the weekend…

• 28 May 2021
• 18 min read
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50 BTO Flats That MOP In 2020/2021 (We Sieve Out The Most Affordable Ones)

With BTO flats seeing delays of a year or longer, it’s no surprise that resale flats are back in vogue. However, resale flats aren’t just more expensive; they come with the issue of lease decay. And for home buyers who…

• 24 May 2021
• 5 min read
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SkyVille @ Dawson Review: Convenience In A Centrally Located Area With Breathtaking Views

SkyVille @ Dawson is probably the most well-known HDB in the Queenstown Dawson area – or perhaps in Singapore (besides The Pinnacle@Duxton).

• 20 May 2021
• 27 min read
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Most Affordable Resale HDB Flats You Can Buy For Those Aged Under 30

If you want a BTO flat these days, it can feel like there are flaming hoops to jump through. Coupled with oversubscribed flats and recent Covid-19 construction delays, you may be better off looking for a resale flat instead.  “But…

• 5 May 2021
• 11 min read
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Where To Find The Cheapest 5-room HDB Flats In Singapore

With Covid-19 still hampering the economy, some homeowners may be opting for prudence; that could mean getting a larger resale flat, instead of a condo. But if your intent is still to upgrade to private housing at some point, then…

• 7 Apr 2021
• 7 min read
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Hougang Capeview Review: Great Unblocked River Views + Amenities

Hougang Capeview was launched in the November 2011 BTO exercise. Back then, some people were complaining about this launch being “so ulu” and “near a reservoir”.

• 6 Apr 2021
• 30 min read
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Is It Worth Buying A Resale HDB For Rental Income? Top 10 HDB Towns By Rental Yield

One of the biggest advantages of HDB flats is their low cost, in comparison to the potential rental income. In terms of gross rental yield, the typical mass-market condo averages two to three per cent per annum (as of 2021)….

• 1 Apr 2021
• 5 min read
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Natura Loft Bishan DBSS Review: A Condo-Looking HDB With Excellent Amenities

If Natura Loft sounds familiar to you, it could be because it has been making headlines for minting million dollar HDBs.

• 30 Mar 2021
• 34 min read
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Waterway Woodcress Review: Affordable Waterfront Living With Inconvenient Commutes

Launched in September 2011, Waterway Woodcress recently obtained its 1st MOP (lease start date in 2016) and was the first HDB housing developments fronting Punggol Waterway to be completed.

• 21 Mar 2021
• 34 min read
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Top 5 Hottest HDB Towns By Resale Volume (Q1 2021)

Resale flat prices are at an eight-year high; but market watchers saw it coming as early as October 2020. At the time, the volume of resale transactions were at the highest point since 2010; and the momentum doesn’t seem to…

• 17 Mar 2021
• 7 min read
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A Detailed List Of 13 DBSS Projects And Their Prices Today

The Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS) is controversial to this day. Depending on who you ask, DBSS flats were either great, or a wasteful form of housing (in terms of expense).

• 9 Mar 2021
• 8 min read
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A Complete List Of 23 Executive Apartments And Where To Find Them + Price And Size

Every decade in Singapore, our flats and condos alike seem to grow smaller. Space is at a premium; and for big families, it could be a tough call to spend over $1.6 million to fit into a sizeable three-bedroom condo….

• 6 Mar 2021
• 6 min read
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August 2021 HDB BTO: Can You Afford A Flat In Queenstown Or Jurong East?

August 2021 will be one of the most exciting and contested HDB launches to date, for one reason: two of the HDB towns involved are Queenstown and Jurong East. These are two of the most popular neighbourhoods; and with only…

• 3 Mar 2021
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