HDB

5 Steps To Find A Reasonably Priced Resale Flat In 2021

Resale flat prices are now at the highest since the last peak, in May 2013. On the ground, we’ve seen prices rise in both mature and non-mature neighbourhoods; and more than one reader has complained about Cash Over Valuation (COV),…

• 27 Dec 2021
• 6 min read
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23,000 BTO Flats Launched In 2022: What Does This Mean For Home Buyers?

HDB has decided to ramp up the supply of BTO flats in the coming years. This will ostensibly avoid situations like the present, where some first-time home buyers feel squeezed out: they keep losing at the BTO flat ballots, but…

• 24 Dec 2021
• 5 min read
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36 BTOs That Will MOP In 2022 + Project Review (Mature Estates)

With the pent up demand for homes in Singapore (due to Covid-19 and construction delays) resale HDB prices have been shooting through the roof. While BTO flats may be a more affordable option, it just isn’t feasible for some to…

• 23 Dec 2021
• 9 min read
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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
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Where To Find The Cheapest Resale Flats In Singapore (End-2021)

Despite new cooling measures, there’s no immediate relief for resale flat buyers. Let’s be frank: prices aren’t going to drop just because of minor loan curbs in the short term, and ABSD is more of an issue for the private…

• 19 Dec 2021
• 7 min read
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The Ultimate List Of BTOs That Will MOP In 2022 + Project Review (Non-Mature Estates)

With the potential delays in BTO projects due to Covid-19, it’s no surprise that many homeowners have moved towards resale HDBs instead – hence the price increases and new record prices being set every few months. And so, with that,…

• 18 Dec 2021
• 28 min read
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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
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The Evolution Of HDB Floor Plans Over The Years: For Better Or Worse?

From the days of HDB terrace houses to today’s tiny flats, the concept of an HDB property has changed over the years. We see it quite often on the faces of older Singaporeans: whenever someone is buying their second flat…

• 7 Dec 2021
• 9 min read
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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
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PLH Model HDB Flats VS Other “Prime” Resale Flats: How Do They Stack Up?

The first PLH model flats, River Peaks I & II, are part of the November BTO launch. It’s crunch time for some homebuyers, who are now faced with a tough choice: do they act as potential guinea pigs and go…

• 29 Nov 2021
• 4 min read
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5 Factors To Negotiate Besides Price When Buying A Resale Flat In 2021

With resale flat prices at an eight-year high, most buyers in 2021 are focused on negotiating the price. While that’s the crux of the purchasing decision, haggling over numbers sometimes draws attention from other things you can negotiate. Sometimes, a…

• 28 Nov 2021
• 5 min read
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Older HDB Flats Don’t Depreciate As Quickly As You Think. Here’s What The Numbers Show

Common wisdom holds that, because of their 99-year lease, older HDB flats should see a steeper depreciation than newer ones. For many homeowners, it’s a good reason to sell and upgrade early. It was even a big point of online…

• 20 Nov 2021
• 7 min read
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November 2021 BTO Launch: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit (New PLH Model)

Welcome to the last BTO guide of the year – our November 2021 BTO Launch Guide to help you choose the most suitable unit. This time, there will be 4,501 units across 6 estates on offer including the first Prime…

• 19 Nov 2021
• 31 min read
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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
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Is A PLH Model Flat Worth Buying? We Break Down The Pros And Cons

With the new PLH model housing unveiled, the question on everyone’s mind seems to be: is it worth it? While living in an area like Rochor seems nice, the slew of restrictions involved are jaw-dropping. In fact, we’d say these…

• 10 Nov 2021
• 7 min read
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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
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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
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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
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