Opinion

Why Emerald Of Katong Sold 99% Of Units In Just 2 Days: We Break Down The Sale Prices

Here’s a little-known way to gauge just how attractive a new condo really is: check how many property agents have signed up to buy it themselves. (Talk about putting your money where your mouth is.) For Emerald of Katong, the…

• 18 Nov 2024
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Inside A Tiny Freehold Landed Estate In Ang Mo Kio Near The MRT From $4.75m

Shangri-La Close is a tiny, tiny, TINY freehold landed estate off Ang Mo Kio Avenue 2 and Ang Mo Kio Street 11 (it is connected to both of these roads.) It lies in between 2 estates that we had previously…

• 17 Nov 2024
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I Own A Million Dollar HDB Flat At Tiong Bahru: Should I Sell Now For A New Launch Condo?

Hi, I am currently a Singapore PR looking at the possibility to upgrade from HDB to a 3-bedroom condo for better capital appreciation and potentially beef up my retirement funds from the sale of the condo in the future. I’m…

• 15 Nov 2024
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5 Cheapest 4-Room HDB Flats In Central Singapore From $480k

This week, we’ve rounded up 5 HDB units that offer a balanced mix of convenience, space, and at a more affordable price – all while being close to some of Singapore’s most well-connected MRT stations, markets, and food options. Missed…

• 14 Nov 2024
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10 Cheapest Cluster Landed Homes In Singapore From $1,840,000

Landed housing is a dream for many, but at 2024 prices, it’s the province of the most affluent. Fortunately, there’s an alternative in the form of cluster landed homes – and it can even be preferable to some home buyers…

• 13 Nov 2024
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5 Noteworthy Condos In Clementi: Why This ‘Fringe’ Area Is Now A Property Hotspot

Clementi may be considered a fringe area on paper, but it’s a property hotspot nonetheless. From access to key educational institutes (NUS and the NUS High School of Maths and Science, Nan Hua, and Singapore Polytechnic), to its good mix…

• 11 Nov 2024
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Where To Find The Cheapest Resale Condos By Bedroom Type In 2024 (From $545,000)

Given the higher prices compared to previous years, getting a condo as your first home is less viable in 2024. In a market where even fringe region condos can reach $2,000+ psf, the options have narrowed somewhat for sandwiched Singaporeans….

• 11 Nov 2024
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Touring An Expensive Landed Estate In Bukit Timah: Freehold And 999-Year Homes Near Nanyang Primary From $9.5m

Today, we’re back again in the Coronation area in prime Bukit Timah. The area houses many famous schools, from MGS and RGS to ACS. The 2 parallel roads we’re visiting today (the Prince of Wales and the Princess of Wales)…

• 10 Nov 2024
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Is Emerald Of Katong Really A Good Buy? A Detailed Look At Pricing Vs Tembusu Grand And D15 Competitors

Just as with Chuan Park, Emerald of Katong is one of the most highly anticipated launches of 2024. But the Katong area has been awash with activity in recent months, and it will be the fourth out of all the…

• 9 Nov 2024
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Where To Find The Biggest And Cheapest Condo Units In 2024 (From $1,360,000)

The higher up you go, the higher the prices climb; but this is quite the advantage of ground-floor lovers. Whether you hate waiting for the lift or prefer to look at the pool instead of the clouds, living on the…

• 8 Nov 2024
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5 Cheapest 4-Bedroom Condos Under $1.6M In 2024

Continuing our search for affordable housing, this week we’re showcasing some of the most budget-friendly four-bedroom condos that hit a sweet spot – priced under $1.6 million.  These units offer a mix of affordability and accessibility, with most just a…

• 7 Nov 2024
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Should You Buy Nava Grove? A Pricing Review Against Pinetree Hill And Other New Launches Today

Nava Grove Indicative Prices For those looking at the Pine Grove area, the introduction of Nava Grove is particularly interesting because of how the developers have decided to price it against its most immediate competition – Pinetree Hill. But let’s…

• 6 Nov 2024
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Should You Buy Chuan Park? A Pricing Review Against The Scala, Amaranda Gardens And New Launches Today

With 6 new launch condos launched last weekend, buyers are having a field day (or a very tough time) in picking the right project. While it ultimately comes down to how successful you are with your ballot, it still pays…

• 4 Nov 2024
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Touring A Private And Quiet Freehold Landed Estate At Sunset View

A few months back, we visited Sunset Way to look at the houses in this freehold, quiet enclave just down the road from Bukit Timah. And since housing prices have been escalating in Singapore, I know of several people who’ve…

• 3 Nov 2024
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We Have $600k In Cash: Should We Wait 15 Months For An HDB Or 2 Condos Instead?

We are a couple in our early 40s who had just sold our condo (joint name). Currently we are staying in a rental unit as we would like to purchase a resale hdb which we can only do so after the 15 months waiting period.

• 1 Nov 2024
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5 Cheapest 3-Bedroom Condos You Can Buy In 2024 From $970k

Continuing our hunt for the most affordable units in the market, this week we’ve lined up five budget-friendly three-bedroom units starting from just $970,000.  That said, do note that some of these picks are well-lived in, so if you are…

• 31 Oct 2024
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Are Resale Executive Condos No Longer “Affordable” Compared To Condos In 2024? Here’s The Surprising Answer

Executive Condominiums (ECs) are intended as a stepping stone between HDB housing and private condos; a sort of “sandwich class housing” if you will. So when these ECs go on the secondary market, a common assumption is that they’ll still…

• 30 Oct 2024
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10 Cheapest Private Condos For First-Time Homebuyers (From $545,000)

Unless you’re in a high-income bracket or have help from parents, not many first-time buyers can start with a condo. This has been true for a long time, and it’s certainly true in the pricey 2024 market. However, we’ve put…

• 28 Oct 2024
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