Opinion

Just $100k For An HDB In 2024? 4 Odd Property Transactions In Singapore

Property is one of the most unique asset classes, because of how each unit is so stubbornly independent. With other assets, one barrel of oil is the same as the next, and one dollar is the same as the next….

• 4 May 2024
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I Just Bought My First Condo At Age 50: Should My Wife Buy Another Condo Or Invest The Cash?

Dear Stacked Homes, I have been a regular reader of your articles. I appreciate your efforts to put in much analysis in answering real issues faced by the community on property matters.  I seek your recommendations on my situation I…

• 3 May 2024
• 7 min read
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• Daron

5 Most Affordable Newly-MOP 4-Room HDB Units From $618K

Typically, those on a budget would likely take the BTO route and deal with a longer waiting time. But for those who do not have the luxury of waiting for their new homes to be built, the next natural choice…

• 2 May 2024
• 8 min read
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How To Choose Between Grand Dunman, The Continuum, Tembusu Grand: A Detailed Pricing And Floor Plan Overview

Last year, District 15 saw the launch of three notable residential projects: The Continuum, Tembusu Grand, and Grand Dunman, providing prospective homeowners with a variety of options in this sought-after area of the East. This year, anticipation surrounds a new…

• 1 May 2024
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Touring A Lesser-Known Landed Estate Near Orchard: A Review Of Fernhill Estate (From $4.8m)

Some time ago, we visited Kimsia Park, the landed enclave behind Lucky Plaza. The location is undoubtedly very convenient for those who spend a lot of time in town. However, it’s also right smack in the hustle and bustle of…

• 28 Apr 2024
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What Makes A Small Boutique Condo Profitable?

Boutique condos are something of a niche buy. Often with 100 units or less (in some cases even fewer than a dozen units), these projects are known to be typically volatile: transactions tend to be few, so even a single…

• 27 Apr 2024
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We Are 28 And Have $1.2 Million In Cash: As First-Time Homeowners Should We Buy A Resale HDB First, Condo, Or Landed?

Dear Stacked team, We’re huge fans of your editorial and have been following for years, and are looking to dip our toes in Singapore’s property market – we’re hoping to lean on your well informed advice. My partner and I…

• 26 Apr 2024
• 11 min read
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• Jared

5 Affordable Apartments With Good Unblocked Views From $1.05 Million

Most can agree that having unblocked views from the comfort of one’s home is not a common treat in a land-scarce city like Singapore.   But those who have had the pleasure of having unblocked views – be it verdant spaces,…

• 25 Apr 2024
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Are Old Freehold Condos Still Profitable In Singapore?

In theory, freehold condos should continue to appreciate well over the years. One common argument you’ll hear, for example, is that because developers won’t need to top up the lease, freehold projects have better en-bloc value and potential. But there’s…

• 24 Apr 2024
• 3 min read
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10 Cheapest Executive Condos In 2023/24: Here’s Where To Find Them

Whilst private home prices seem to be stabilising a bit, we’re still coming off a high point in property prices – and with new launch and resale condo prices both at a high quantum, many homebuyers may still be considering…

• 24 Apr 2024
• 6 min read
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Are Cluster Landed Homes Still Profitable? Here’s How They’ve Performed Over 10 Years

Cluster homes are in that weird spot between landed housing and condos. On the one hand, they’re landed; on the other hand, you still have an MCST, and common facilities. But next to walk-up apartments, this may be one of…

• 22 Apr 2024
• 6 min read
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Touring Phoenix Estate: An Underrated Landed Home Cluster With Unblocked Views And Spacious Roads

Not to be confused with Phoenix Park in the Tanglin area, Phoenix Estate is a landed enclave in Choa Chu Kang. I’ll be honest and confess that I wasn’t expecting much before I visited: Choa Chu Kang isn’t exactly known…

• 21 Apr 2024
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Why This District 9 Condo Made Each Owner $775k In Profit: Uncovering The Numbers Behind The Success

Luxury condos in Singapore are often skeptically viewed as poor financial commitments. The recent fire sales of high-end developments such as the W Residences at Sentosa or Cuscaden Reserve have only served to add to that ongoing narrative. But some…

• 20 Apr 2024
• 6 min read
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We Own A $1.1 Million HDB And Make $22k Per Month: Is It Feasible To Upgrade To A Condo Without Additional Cash?

Hi Stacked Homes, I wanted to check in with you regarding the possibility to upgrade to a condo in terms of financial stability and suitability. Currently owning a 4 room HDB flat at Saint George Towers. It has recently MOP…

• 19 Apr 2024
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• joshua

5 Unique Boutique New Launch Condos You’ve Probably Not Heard Of (From $1.471 Million)

We know some of you are die-hard boutique condo fans, who don’t want big crowds around your pool or other facilities. Unfortunately, a lot of these smaller projects tend to be less aggressive with their marketing; and some of them…

• 18 Apr 2024
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5 Cheapest 5-Room HDB Flats Close To The MRT Priced Below $600k

More often than not, having convenient access to an MRT station would be something most home buyers would have high on their priority list. But understandably, this also comes with its limitations – ranging from higher cost outlays and higher…

• 18 Apr 2024
• 7 min read
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Can Old Leasehold Condos Still Be Profitable? A Case Study Of 355 Leasehold Condos

The perspective on leasehold condos has been changing in recent years. Homebuyers are a little less hung-up on freehold status; that’s thanks to the high freehold premium and the realisation that many condos go en-bloc long before it matters. But…

• 18 Apr 2024
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5 Lesser-Known Condos With Unique Duplex Units (From $2.08m)

For some people, the impact of a duplex, double-volume unit is worth the maintenance effort. Singapore homes are getting more cramped as the years go by, so just like the preference for bigger condos, we’re also starting to see more…

• 16 Apr 2024
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