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We Rank The Most Profitable BTO Flats Of All Time In Singapore: Here’s How Much They Made

While it’s common knowledge among Singaporeans that BTO flats can be profitable, the burning question often is: just how much? While some standout properties like the Pinnacle @ Duxton boast exceptional returns, how do the majority really fare? In this…

• 12 Oct 2023
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Clementi Towers Review: A Rare Integrated HDB That’s Incredibly Convenient (With Unblocked Views)

Clementi Towers was launched as part of the replacement blocks under a SERS exercise in 2005. Due to the lack of marketing and the early years when it was built (2010-2011), not much is said or written about this development….

• 9 Oct 2023
• 18 min read
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October 2023 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit

For those who’ve been used to the timely launches, it might seem a little strange (or surprising) to see an October BTO launch. This time, HDB has launched 6,800 BTO flats across four key areas: Choa Chu Kang, Kallang/Whampoa, Queenstown,…

• 4 Oct 2023
• 33 min read
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30 Upcoming BTO Projects Reaching MOP In 2024/25: Here’s Where To Find Them

In 2023, despite some HDB estates experiencing moderating prices, a consistent trend remains: for homeowners desiring a long-term stay in HDB and finding the wait for a BTO daunting, flats that have freshly reached their Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) present…

• 2 Oct 2023
• 2 min read
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The Best And Worst Performing HDB Estates In 2023: Where Does Yours Rank?

Resale flat prices are finally starting to slow; but that’s not the impression on the ground level. Just about everyone we’ve spoken to continues to complain of high prices, and the sensational reports of million-dollar flats may not be helping….

• 26 Sep 2023
• 5 min read
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46 Affordable HDB Homes To Enjoy Waterfront Views In Singapore: Here’s Where To Find Them

We’re not talking about facing the canal, or tiny streams in park connectors here. We’ve picked out HDB developments with nice coastal views, reservoir views, or something a condo would be proud to advertise. These HDB flats aren’t easy to…

• 24 Sep 2023
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19 Resale HDB Flats That May Be More Valuable Now (Thanks To The New Prime/Plus Model)

With the new Prime, Plus, and Standard classifications, the top winners are the owners of certain mature-area flats. These existing flats don’t have 10-year MOPs or Subsidy Recoveries but are every bit as desirable as a newer Prime or Plus…

• 16 Sep 2023
• 2 min read
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Centrale 8 DBSS Review: Relatively Convenient HDB Living Close To MRT & Amenities

Centrale 8 At Tampines DBSS was the 8th out of 13 DBSS to be built in Singapore, and it holds a special place in Singapore’s DBSS history as one of the most (if not the most) scandalous DBSS that formed…

• 11 Sep 2023
• 20 min read
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Most Profitable BTOs In 2023: These “Ulu” BTOs In The North Made Almost 3x For Its Owners

When is a resale flat at its peak? To most buyers, this is the five-year mark: a flat that’s sold as soon as it reaches the Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP). These flats are the newest possible HDB resale flats you…

• 9 Sep 2023
• 3 min read
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Shrinking HDB Sizes: How Much Have HDB Sizes Really Shrunk Over The Years?

Along with many other property sites, it is probably the common consensus that only very old flats have a significant size difference. But it’s time to quantify that: how old is “very old”, and how much of a size difference…

• 21 Aug 2023
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41 Upcoming HDB BTO Projects Reaching MOP In 2023/24: Here’s Where To Find Them

While some HDB estates are seeing moderating prices in 2023, one fact remains unshaken: for homeowners seeking a long-term stay in an HDB property and finding the wait for a BTO untenable, targeting flats that have just reached their Minimum…

• 8 Aug 2023
• 7 min read
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26 HDB Estates With The Biggest Price Increase Since COVID-19: Here’s What The Data Shows

While housing prices may seem to be moderating at this point, it’s still quite shocking to look back at prices in 2020 and now. Some HDB estates have increased significantly across the board (whether it be 3, 4, or 5-room…

• 29 Jul 2023
• 5 min read
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5 Surprising HDB Estates With Declining Prices In 2023

As the dust of the post-Covid phase begins to settle, the narrative surrounding the HDB resale flat market appears to be changing. It is true that prices have surged to unprecedented heights, in part fueled by a growing demand for…

• 26 Jul 2023
• 7 min read
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We Review The August 2023 BTO Launch Sites (Queenstown, Tengah, Kallang/Whampoa, Choa Chu Kang)

Another August, another BTO launch; but this time with a twist: this is the first launch where new rules involving first-timers will be in effect. If you win the ballot but don’t turn up for flat selection, you’ll be kicked…

• 19 Jul 2023
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5,000 New HDB Flats At Mount Pleasant: Should You Wait For This Heritage Site Transformation?

It’s probably not a coincidence that, with the Ridout Road Black & White bungalows seeing so much drama, the Mt. Pleasant site has come up again. Originally mentioned by HDB back in 2021, this upcoming site isn’t just centrally located:…

• 15 Jul 2023
• 6 min read
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27 Soon To Be Million Dollar HDB Flats: Here’s Where You Can Find Them

The pace of million-dollar HDB transactions may have slowed, but we’re still seeing record resale HDB prices. At the time of writing, the record price for an HDB flat has hit $1.5 million, for a jumbo flat in Tiong Bahru….

• 6 Jul 2023
• 6 min read
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Park Central @ AMK DBSS Review: Close To Mall, MRT And Amenities But Needs Better Maintenance

Project: Park Central @ AMK DBSS HDB Town Ang Mo Kio Address: 588A-D Ang Mo Kio Street 52 Lease Start Date: July 2011 No. of Units: 578 Park Central @ AMK is a Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS) development…

• 7 Jun 2023
• 20 min read
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May 2023 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit

BTO launches are always an exciting time for homeowners, and this latest May 2023 BTO launch is no different. There are more units launched this time as compared to the previous February 2023 BTO launch, and we’re looking at 5,495…

• 30 May 2023
• 28 min read
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