Opinion

5 Best Condos For Rental In Singapore: Why New Investors May Want To Watch Out

There are certain projects in Singapore that consistently rank in the top five to ten for gross rental yield. From time to time, inquiries arise regarding these projects, asking why they are so special and why they never seem to…

• 30 Jan 2025
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Are Condos In Singapore With The Number “8” More Prosperous? 

In Asia, few numbers are more emblematic of prosperity than the iconic “8.” In Mandarin, “8” (“ba”) sounds similar to “fa,” which means wealth—a linguistic coincidence that has made “8” a symbol of abundance. So we’ve decided to put this…

• 28 Jan 2025
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Touring A Rare Convenient Freehold Landed Estate Close To Marine Parade MRT (From $5m)

Today, we’re headed to Jago Close and Chapel Road, 2 parallel streets in the East of Singapore. These 2 streets are just off East Coast Road and between Marine Parade MRT station, the Marine Parade HDB estate, and many famous…

• 26 Jan 2025
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5 Cheapest Yet Spacious 5-Room HDB Flats Priced From $685k

In our ongoing search for spacious yet affordable homes, we’ve rounded up five of the cheapest but generously sized 5-room HDB flats.  So, if you’re working with a budget under $685,000 and are after a home that offers both space…

• 23 Jan 2025
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Touring A Little-Known Affordable Landed Estate Near Bedok Reservoir (From $2.85m)

One thing you may have noticed when visiting landed estates in Singapore is the penchant for redeveloping older houses and re-building them as high as possible – no surprise in land-scarce Singapore. Hence, when I saw that there was a…

• 19 Jan 2025
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With $700k In Cash, Should Our First Condo Be New Launch Or Resale?

Hi Ryan / Stacked, I’ve been a long time reader of Stacked and have enjoyed the many wonderful analysis pieces by Ryan. I have been giving some thought to my situation and was wondering if it was possible to get…

• 17 Jan 2025
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5 Cheapest Yet Sizeable 4-Room HDB Flats From $490k

When it comes to finding a new home, space is often non-negotiable—but in land-scarce Singapore, balancing size and budget can feel like an uphill battle. That said, if you’re open to exploring locations that aren’t right in the thick of…

• 16 Jan 2025
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“Why I Bought My Property Even Though I Might Lose Money” Singaporean Homeowners Share Their Stories

Is your property a way to make money, or just a roof over your head? Well, the most honest answer from most Singaporeans is “Why not both?” But every now and again, we encounter true owner-occupiers; genuine home buyers as…

• 13 Jan 2025
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Touring A Quiet Freehold Landed Estate In The East With Terrace Homes From $3.8m

As everyone knows, it’s increasingly difficult to find a non-strata, non-leasehold landed property in Singapore for under $4 million these days. Hence, when I saw that there was an estate in the East which had not 1, but 2, freehold…

• 12 Jan 2025
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Where Are The Cheapest Recently MOP-ed HDB Flats In 2025 (From $270,000)

For some flat buyers, lease decay (aka the 99-year time bomb) is a concern. This has created a lot of demand for younger flats; the most desirable of which are five-year-old resale flats, which have only just reached their Minimum…

• 11 Jan 2025
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5 Cheapest And Newest 4-Bedroom Condos That Were Recently Built (Prices from $2.15m)

If you’re pressed for time and looking for a move-in-ready home, we’ve got you covered.  This week, we’ve rounded up five of the most affordable 4-bedroom condos that have recently TOPed, with prices starting from $2.15M. Better yet, each of…

• 9 Jan 2025
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Are Ground Floor Condo Units Less Profitable In Singapore?

In the Singapore property market, most people would gravitate towards a higher floor unit. This is even clearly reflected in developer pricing, where we expect that the higher floor units will come at a premium. But we’ve also discovered that…

• 7 Jan 2025
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Are You Overspending On HDB Renovations? Why You Should Rethink Custom Cabinetry

I think many of my ID and contractor friends might kill me for writing this, but one of my biggest pet peeves of BTO and HDB renovations in Singapore is the amount of needless custom carpentry that is not only…

• 7 Jan 2025
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Should You Buy The Orie? A Pricing Review Comparing Gem Residences And New Launches Today

We recently shared our review of The Orie, and now we’re diving deeper into its pricing. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the indicative prices for this new launch, along with an analysis of how it compares at its current price…

• 6 Jan 2025
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54 New Launch Condos With A Good Selection Of Units Available For Sale (From $1,160,000)

We’re expecting yet another slew of strong new launches in 2025, but in the meantime, there’s still inventory to clear. Here’s a rundown of new launches from the previous year or before, that still have several units available for sale….

• 6 Jan 2025
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Touring A Rare Convenient Freehold Landed Estate Close To Katong Park MRT (From $5.3m)

Today, we’re back in the East, visiting Margate Road, which is a residential street that runs perpendicularly between Mountbatten Road and Meyer Road. It’s an interesting street because one end has large detached units, whilst the other end has terrace…

• 5 Jan 2025
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5 Cheapest Condos With A Private Pool (From Just $1.38m) 

There’s something undeniably indulgent about having your own pool; a little slice of escape in the middle of the city.  And for those who like the idea of a refreshing dip steps from the living room but without an exorbitant…

• 2 Jan 2025
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Inside A Hidden Freehold Landed Estate In D11 With Cluster Landed Homes From $3.85m

I was on my way back from town when I came across some houses on Bo Seng Avenue – it’s a street I’d never visited before, so I thought it would be interesting to do a walkabout of it and…

• 29 Dec 2024
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