HDB

Where To Find Rare HDB Loft Units With High Ceilings In Singapore

Most HDB flats tend to look a bit same-ish, but there are some unique ones out there – such as maisonette types, those that come with a balcony, and even landed HDB units. But one of the most striking among…

• 23 May 2024
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8 Highly Anticipated HDB BTO Flats Reaching MOP In 2024/25

The resale flat shortage is slowly but surely coming to an end, and we might be seeing the start of a bigger influx of supply. Will this mean the end of high rent or high Cash Over Valuation (COV)? It’s…

• 30 Apr 2024
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Where Have HDB Prices Dropped The Most In 2023/24?

Resale flat prices have been at a high since Covid, but perhaps they’re finally beginning to level off. And while owners have been cheering their strong appreciation, resale flat prices are quite the nightmare for first-time home buyers or couples…

• 11 Apr 2024
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Where To Find The Cheapest And Biggest HDB Flats In 2024 (From $690,000)

The cheapest HDBs in Singapore are all 2-room and 3-room HDB flats. While a low quantum is nice, no one wants to cram into a 3-room HDB flat with their brother, sister, parents, grandparents, etc. Quite a few Singaporeans will…

• 28 Mar 2024
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4-Room HDB Flats Dangerously Close To A $1 Million Price Tag: Here’s Where They Are

By now, no one bats an eyelid at DBSS flats, maisonettes, jumbo flats, etc. reaching $1 million. It’s almost expected in the current resale flat market. But what about stock-standard, vanilla flats? That’s the market that bears watching, as it’s…

• 22 Mar 2024
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Where To Find The Cheapest Maisonette And Executive HDB Flats In 2024 (From $585,000)

For bigger families looking for more space and can’t quite afford to make the jump to private, an HDB Maisonette or Executive flat is the only viable option. It’s been a long time since these flats were built though, and…

• 12 Mar 2024
• 7 min read
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We Review The June 2024 BTO Launch Sites (Holland Village, Tanjong Rhu, Jurong East, Tampines, Woodlands, Yishun)

Well, with the February BTO in 2024 just concluded, it’s time to focus our attention on the next one coming our way. June’s BTO launch line-up is a very interesting one, as it includes Holland Village! At long last, public…

• 2 Mar 2024
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Where To Find The Cheapest 5-room Resale HDB Flats In 2024 (From $418,000)

Resale flat prices may be seeing slower growth, but they’re still past any price level prior to Covid; and from the look of things, the $500,000 resale 5-room flat may be a thing of the past. Or is it? As…

• 29 Feb 2024
• 8 min read
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6 Unexpected Million-Dollar HDB Flats In Singapore: Here’s Where To Find Them

Most of us know the usual places for million-dollar flats; Bishan, Queenstown, Tanjong Pagar, etc., appear so often on the lists, that it’s hardly a surprise anymore. However, the number of million-dollar flats is growing every year; and as of…

• 27 Feb 2024
• 7 min read
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February 2024 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit

The February 2024 BTO launch is the first of the year, with 4,126 units to select from 7 projects in different estates (Bedok, Choa Chu Kang, Hougang, Punggol, Queenstown, and Woodlands). Just one project this time will be under the…

• 21 Feb 2024
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Where To Find The Cheapest 4-room Resale HDB Flats In 2024 (From $350,000)

2024 is an important month, coming in at the tail end of the housing supply craze. With home production ramping up in the past two years, and Covid firmly in the rearview mirror, some HDB buyers are hoping for a…

• 14 Feb 2024
• 7 min read
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Is It Worth Buying A Big But Old HDB In Singapore? Here’s How The Biggest HDB Flats Have Performed

When it comes to the very biggest flats and whether it’s worth paying their high prices today, it seems that everyone has divided opinions. Some will tell you these flats are already at peak prices and quite old, with little…

• 27 Jan 2024
• 5 min read
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The Downside Of Buying A BTO Flat In Singapore: 4 Lesser-Known Challenges Of The 5-Year MOP

Many Singaporeans are aware of the main drawback of the Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP): ask around, and the most common response it’s “Oh, you can’t sell or rent out so you’re sort of losing money.” While that is one of…

• 23 Jan 2024
• 6 min read
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An HDB With A Tennis Court? 4 Unique HDB Projects That Have Condo-Like Facilities

The common argument against HDB projects is the lack of facilities. While many of them are designed to be self-contained with essential amenities, the availability and quality of recreational facilities can vary. In some instances, HDB estates are strategically located…

• 20 Jan 2024
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We Review The Feb 2024 BTO Launch Sites (Queenstown, Bedok, Hougang, Punggol, Woodlands, Choa Chu Kang)

The February 2024 BTO launch will see 4,100 flats, with the biggest highlight being the now-redeveloped Tanglin Halt. This iconic location will even feature an integrated development, so it’s quite clear where the spotlight will be. All in, there are…

• 16 Dec 2023
• 7 min read
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December 2023 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit

If you’ve been on the lookout for a BTO, Christmas has come early for you with the launch of the December 2023 BTO (most analysts have also mentioned the possibility of reduced demand). There’s a total of 6,057 units on…

• 6 Dec 2023
• 43 min read
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December 2023 BTO Launch: An Overview Of The 6,057 Units On Offer

The December 2023 BTO launch is out featuring over 6,000 units, and has mixed in some of the most desirable mature neighbourhoods (although that term is officially obsolete). In total, there are 8 projects that buyers can choose from – two…

• 5 Dec 2023
• 7 min read
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Buying An Old HDB Flat? Here Are 7 Crucial Things To Check Before You Buy

The good part about resale flats is they’re already built, and you can move in immediately. The bad part is that, for older flats, wear and tear can cause substantial problems later; and any extensive renovations (which are also more…

• 14 Oct 2023
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