Resale HDB

Are Resale Flats “Across The Road” From Prime Location HDBs A Better Buy?

One of the effects of Plus and Prime model housing is the impact on pricing “across the road”. Because these housing models are not applied retroactively, existing resale flats may share the high value Plus or Prime locations, but lack…

• 1 Oct 2024
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Can Older HDB Flats Really Hold Their Value? A Look At Resale Price Trends In 2024

As some of you may already know, prices of resale HDB flats can continue to go up even after 50 years. But does that mean they’re a safe bet in the long run? The real concern for many buyers is…

• 6 Sep 2024
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Should You Buy An Older Resale HDB Flat If You Are In Your 20s/30s?

Older resale flats may be spacious, but lease decay and age are major concerns. Whilst the most crucial issue is to not outlive the flat, there are other factors as well: older resale flats could have more maintenance issues, and…

• 2 Sep 2024
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5 Unique But Practical HDB Layouts And Where To Find Them

You may think all HDB flats are broadly similar, and they kind of are from the outside (although that’s not true of HDB’s older, cooler, experimental phase). What affects us isn’t the exterior of our block though – it’s literally…

• 26 Aug 2024
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5 Unusual HDB Layouts From The Past That Are Hard To Find Today

HDB flats have been around since the 1960s, and we’ve seen many changes besides flat size. Before we had alternatives like DBSS flats, HDB undertook many experimental approaches – some of which laid the groundwork for today’s flats, and some…

• 15 Aug 2024
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Are Million-Dollar HDB Landed Homes Still Worth A Look In 2024 Despite Their Age?

The most affordable landed homes in Singapore aren’t usually private properties; rather, these are HDB terraced units, many of which date back to the 1950s. Because they’re so rare, there’s always a lot of attention when one is sold –…

• 9 Aug 2024
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$828k For A 3-Room HDB In 2024? Here Are The Most Expensive 3-Room HDB Transactions So Far

4-room and 5-room flats may be more popular, but let us explain why 3-room flats are important: they are, for the most part, the best option for family units on a tight budget. They’re even seen as a springboard by…

• 6 Jul 2024
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Where To Find The Cheapest 3, 4, And 5-Room HDB Flats In Central Singapore In 2024 (From $365k)

A central area flat is a dream for many, but not all of us have a shot at Prime Location Housing (PLH). At the same time, resale flats in these areas are notoriously expensive; enough to even get a small…

• 30 May 2024
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Should You Buy A 3 Or 4-Room HDB? Here Are Some Key Things To Consider Beyond Size

The most obvious difference between 3-room and 4-room flats is size: the former tends to be around 700 sq. ft., while the latter is usually around 960 sq. ft. (sometimes a bit bigger, especially for older flats). But there are…

• 28 May 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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