Resale HDB

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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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
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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
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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
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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
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Most Affordable 40-Year Old+ Resale HDB Flats In Singapore: 12 Areas To Find Them

What’s a home buyer to do, in a time of rising prices across the board and Covid-19? The answer may lie in older resale flats. While lease decay is an issue, these flats also tend to be larger, more affordable,…

• 28 Feb 2022
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6 Factors To Look Out For When Buying An Old 40-Year-Old Resale Flat

A few years ago, not many buyers would have been eager to buy a flat halfway through its lease. In fact, it was commonly pitched to HDB flat owners that they should quickly upgrade before depreciation took its toll. The…

• 24 Feb 2022
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17 Cheapest BTO Flats That Will MOP In 2022 + Approximate Prices Nearby

The resale flat market is booming in 2022, with prices rising for 19 consecutive months as of end-January. But just because there’s a surge in demand, that doesn’t mean every buyer will settle for any old flat (and neither should…

• 17 Feb 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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