Analysis

Are Mega Development Condos In Singapore Really More Profitable? Here’s What The Data Says

There used to be a time when home buyers frowned on mega-developments. These 1,000+ unit projects were thought to be noisy, lacking in privacy, overcrowded, etc. But as of the last few years, there’s been a huge shift in opinion:…

• 14 Feb 2025
• 5 min read
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Should You Buy ELTA? A Pricing Review Against Clavon, Clement Canopy And Other New Launches

Welcome to our pricing review of ELTA, the newest (and final) Government Land Sales (GLS) site along Clementi Avenue 1. If you’ve been watching this neighbourhood, you’ll know it’s been four years since the last condominium launch here – so…

• 13 Feb 2025
• 17 min read
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Is Parktown Residence A Good Buy? A Detailed Pricing Review Against Other Integrated Developments 

As we’ve said in our full review, Parktown Residence will be the first integrated development in Tampines, featuring a retail mall, direct MRT access, a new bus interchange, and a community hub. This marks a milestone for the area, which…

• 12 Feb 2025
• 19 min read
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Should You Buy A Bigger Or Smaller 1 Bedder As An Investment? The Data May Surprise You

As some of our readers may know, one of the things we like to do at Stacked is to test common sayings in the Singapore property market. One such saying is that investors – in particular landlords – should always…

• 7 Feb 2025
• 4 min read
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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
• 4 min read
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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
• 16 min read
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The Mystery Behind This Freehold Condo On Top Of A Mall: Why Katong Regency Isn’t As Profitable As You Might Think

Given the rise of Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ) and the prominence of District 15 (RCR), any properties in the area should be doing well. And if there is anything that Singaporeans love in their condo developments: it is the trifecta…

• 24 Dec 2024
• 6 min read
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Can Dual-Key Condos In Singapore Be Profitable?

The industry-accepted belief is that dual-key units are niche layouts, intended for either rental benefits or extended family living; and they’re much less desirable for resale gain. But how true is this? We did a bit of digging to find…

• 20 Dec 2024
• 3 min read
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Why Did Some Condos Fail To Appreciate During Singapore’s Pandemic Property Boom? Here’s What We Found

As a collective whole, most properties in Singapore tend to appreciate. This may be a result of many different factors, such as increasing land prices, the addition of better infrastructure, or broader economic growth (among many other reasons). This was…

• 30 Nov 2024
• 5 min read
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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
• 4 min read
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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
• 18 min read
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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
• 18 min read
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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
• 16 min read
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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
• 5 min read
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How Much Does The Unit Mix Matter When Buying A One-Bedder Condo?

In the Singapore property market, there are many persistent beliefs about shoebox (one-bedder) units, which are tough to prove. However, one thing is for sure – the demand is certainly there given it still is the cheapest entry into the…

• 18 Oct 2024
• 5 min read
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Larger Condo Units But Higher PSF? The Strange 2024 Singapore Property Trend You Need to Know

With the exception of some penthouses or very special premium units, the rule of thumb is “Smaller unit = higher price psf”. Condos like Piccadilly Grand, for example, had one-bedders which were priced at close to $2,200 psf at launch,…

• 14 Oct 2024
• 5 min read
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Should You Buy Norwood Grand? A Pricing Review Comparison With Rosewood And Surrounding Condos

There has been a lot of inevitable interest in Norwood Grand, and despite all the talk about prices in Woodlands hitting nearly $2k psf, the reality is also that this is just where the current new launch market is at…

• 12 Oct 2024
• 15 min read
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Just 14% Of 4-Room HDB Flats Under $500K Now: The Shocking Shift In HDB Prices Since 2000

When it comes to housing, it’s easy to get caught up in the headlines about skyrocketing prices or cooling measures. But to truly understand the shifts in HDB flat affordability, it’s essential to dig deeper than just average price tags…

• 24 Sep 2024
• 8 min read
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