HDB

Belvia DBSS Review: Great, Convenient Surroundings In The East But Not The Best DBSS

Belvia DBSS has a lease start date of 2014 and was built by CEL Development. Located in Bedok, this DBSS appeared in the news not too long ago.

• 19 May 2022
• 26 min read
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6 Unconventional HDB Layouts That May Be Tricky For Your ID

Despite being a public housing scheme, HDB is surprisingly experimental; over the years they’ve come up with many ingenious designs. And uh… some that aren’t. While all of the following are perfectly functional, they may pose additional challenges, and give…

• 11 May 2022
• 6 min read
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We Review The May 2022 BTO Launch Sites (Bukit Merah, Queenstown, Jurong West, Toa Payoh, Yishun)

With demand for HDB flats at a peak, the May BTO launch is bound to be hotly contested. In fact, HDB has mentioned that May 2022 will see a bumper crop, just for this reason. We’re seeing around 5,330 flats…

• 4 May 2022
• 8 min read
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5 Biggest And Cheapest HDB Flats Below $550,000 (Above 1,500 Sqft)

Despite borders opening up around the world, the past 2 years of the pandemic have still taught many that having enough space at home is a luxury worth paying for. While many of us would be having to head back…

• 28 Apr 2022
• 6 min read
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West Plains @ Bukit Batok Review: Great For Families Though Far From The MRT

West Plains @ Bukit Batok was launched in the February 2016 BTO exercise as part of HDB’s effort to grow the town’s population. But since 2012, the HDB has already launched 16 BTO sites at Bukit Batok.

• 21 Apr 2022
• 27 min read
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7 Less Central HDB Towns With Flats Creeping Towards $1 Million Price Tags

With a record number of million-dollar flats sold, some Singaporeans are starting to wonder if it’s ever going to be the norm. That day won’t be anytime soon, as million-dollar flats are still a small number of outliers; but it…

• 19 Apr 2022
• 5 min read
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Is $700,000 For A Keppel Club Site BTO Worth It?

When the Greater Southern Waterfront (GSW) was announced in 2013, one of the first things to draw attention was the announcement of public housing. How was it fair, we wondered, if future owners could land a flat in such a…

• 18 Apr 2022
• 5 min read
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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
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5 Special HDB Flats With Unique Layouts (And Where To Find Them)

Singapore’s approach to public housing is different from many other countries, and we’re not just referring to its policies. Although it may seem that every HDB block looks the same, our HDB projects are not as “cookie-cutter” as you’d expect…

• 12 Apr 2022
• 5 min read
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5 Nearly New Cheapest 4-Room HDB Flats Under $400,000 (Non-Mature Areas)

Not everyone feels the need for a mature-area HDB flat. If you’re not using the nearby amenities, it’s wasted money; and you may be able to get a far more spacious unit on the fringes. We also know some of…

• 9 Apr 2022
• 5 min read
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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
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Where Can You Find A Newish 5-Room Resale HDB For Under $600,000 In 2022?

As of 2022, the average price of a 5-room resale flat, island-wide, has reached around $612,520. This is the point where home buyers yell “No way”, because everything they’ve seen appears to be well past that price range. The truth…

• 31 Mar 2022
• 6 min read
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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
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6 Important Factors To Consider If You Are Looking For A Sales Of Balance Flat (SBF)/Open Booking

The balloting for HDB flats can be fickle and cruel to some; and if you’re running out of time, your best bet for a new flat may be from the Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) exercise, or an open booking…

• 22 Mar 2022
• 6 min read
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6 Common Mistakes To Avoid Right-Sizing To HDB Flats

With private property prices at a peak, some Singaporeans may decide this is the time to right-size and make a big contribution to other financial goals. While it’s not a bad idea in 2022, do make sure you’re up to…

• 18 Mar 2022
• 6 min read
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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
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Why These 10 HDBs Reaching MOP In 2022 Should Be In Your Bucket List

With the demand for ready-to-move-in homes during these pandemic times, many have been looking forward to 2022, where there’s a total of 36 BTO estates that will have reached the much-awaited MOP status. We recently compiled the full list, along…

• 7 Mar 2022
• 10 min read
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Old HDB Flats Are Being Snapped Up By Young Singaporeans, But Why?

In the past year, we’ve seen a renewed surge of interest in younger couples who are buying older (40+ year old) HDB flats. This runs contrary to attitudes from five years ago, when HDB flats were often criticised as “99-year…

• 4 Mar 2022
• 7 min read
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