Resale HDB

Should I Still Keep My HDB Flat If I’m Buying A Private Property? Here Are 5 Factors To Consider

Two decades ago, the answer to this question was almost always yes – it was the “default” move to rent out your flat, and use the rental income to cover the mortgage on a condo. In 2022 however, the question…

• 14 Nov 2022
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An Updated List Of 22 Executive Apartments In 2022: How Much Have Prices Increased & Where To Find Them

With private housing prices at a new peak, HDB upgraders may find condos are currently out of reach. The next best alternative might be the spacious Executive Apartments (EAs), which go up to a whopping 1,600+ sq. ft. in some…

• 22 Sep 2022
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Updated List Of HDB Maisonettes In 2022: How Much Have Prices Increased & Where To Find Them

Back in February, we wrote about HDB maisonettes, where to find them, and their prices. With private home prices soaring, an increasing number of buyers are considering larger flats instead of condos: and the first that come to mind will…

• 16 Sep 2022
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Non-Mature HDB Prices Are Fast Catching Up: Are We Going To See More Million Dollar Flats Here Soon?

It was once assumed that million-dollar flats were a phenomenon in the oldest mature towns only. But with prices rising for 26 straight months, many Singaporeans may now be priced out of the mature towns – and demand may be…

• 13 Sep 2022
• 5 min read
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Buy 3-Room Flat Now, Own 2 Properties Later: 7 Reasons Why These Flats Are An Underrated Choice

Among Singaporeans, there’s an unspoken agreement that – if you buy an HDB flat – you should go for the largest flat type you can get. It’s not always just about having more space or for future family planning; it’s…

• 9 Sep 2022
• 7 min read
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My $10,000 HDB Window Horror Story: How It Caused A 10-Month Delay

Most of us don’t think too much about the windows in our HDB flats… until it becomes a problem. Then we might find out it’s a pricey nightmare to change them; or that the type of windows we have can…

• 25 Aug 2022
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17 Cheapest BTO Flats That Have MOP-ed In 2022 (Updated With Latest Prices)

2022 has seen a bumper crop of flats reach their MOP; around 31,000+ flats to be precise. Good news for home buyers who can’t wait for four to five years for a BTO flat, but there’s one problem: many of…

• 16 Aug 2022
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Where Are The Cheapest 4-Room Resale HDB Flats In 2022?

The 4-room flat remains the most ubiquitous housing type in Singapore – and with prices soaring in 2022, it may be wiser to settle for a more modest unit. And while you might think that where you’ll find the cheapest…

• 4 Aug 2022
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Where To Find The Cheapest 5-room Resale Flats In 2022

It’s been more than a year since we last looked for the cheapest 5-room flats; and given that 2021 to 2022 has seen significant changes, it’s high time for an update. While the most affordable HDB towns haven’t changed much…

• 29 Jul 2022
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We Test Out A New Tool That Tells You What Your HDB Flat Is Worth: Does It Really Work?

It’s the most common query anyone has when it comes to buying an HDB – how much is the flat worth? Naturally, that’s a tough question to answer. While the majority of HDB flats do have the same layouts and…

• 15 Jul 2022
• 9 min read
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6 Cheapest HDBs Within 1KM To Singapore’s Top Primary Schools

We’ve heard the tagline before: all schools are good schools. That still doesn’t change the fact that school reputations matter – and even if you don’t believe in school rankings yourself, the future buyer of your home might. So for…

• 7 Jul 2022
• 20 min read
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Nearly Million Dollar 4-Room HDB Flats: Which Are Getting Close?

The proliferation of million-dollar flats in the past decade is nothing short of incredible. Keep in mind that the first million-dollar flat, at Mei Ling Street in Queenstown, was only in 2012; and it was an eye-opener at the time….

• 1 Jul 2022
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5 Unusually Designed HDBs Built In The 90s With Unique Layouts

As someone who writes about real estate, I’ve visited more than my fair share of HDB developments in Singapore. While some have been quite conventional, there have been some that have surprised me with just how distinct they are.  So…

• 14 Jun 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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