Opinion

Where To Find The Cheapest Landed Estates In Singapore (From $660k)

Recently, Jalan Chempaka (near Simpang Bedok) has been in the news, with the landed homes facing a remaining lease of just 10 years. But beyond the issue of lease decay, this led to another kind of question: where were people…

• 17 Jun 2024
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Where To Find A Spacious And Peaceful Freehold Landed Estate In Singapore: Touring Faber Walk (From $6.5m)

Last year, I visited Faber Hills landed estate and was very impressed by how spacious and quiet it was. Hence, I thought I should go back to see the other side – Faber Walk! Like Faber Hills, Faber Walk struck…

• 16 Jun 2024
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I Have $1.5m In Cash But Don’t Own A Property: Should I Buy An HDB Or Condo In Bedok For Rental Income?

Hi,  Would like to seek your advice.  I would like to buy a property for rental income now, and in future capital appreciation/to stay.  Im currently staying with a friend and doesn’t need a place. In future, if I need…

• 14 Jun 2024
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5 More Affordable Yet Convenient 1-Bedroom Condos Near An Integrated Development

For most Singaporean homeowners today, living in an integrated project ranks high on their wishlist. Frankly, it’s not hard to see why.  These projects offer the full package  – transport, shopping, dining, groceries and entertainment all under one roof and…

• 13 Jun 2024
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10 Rare 3-Bedroom Condos Under $1 Million In 2024 (With Floor Plans)

The trouble with upgrading is that, quite probably, upgraders are family units; and families have no use for the affordable but too-tiny one or two bedder layouts. At 2024 prices though, a private home the size of a typical three-bedroom…

• 10 Jun 2024
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Is This One Of The Most Tranquil Landed Estates In Singapore? A Review Of Swiss View (Prices From $4.25M)

A while ago, I saw a beautiful apartment on Stacked located in the condo, La Suisse II, which piqued my interest in the area. (It looked so peaceful and beautiful!) When I checked it out on the map, I realised…

• 9 Jun 2024
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We Own A 4-Bedder EC In Punggol: Should We Buy A Newer Condo Or An Executive HDB?

Hi! I have some questions about my current situation. Hopefully u can shed some light! House: punggol 4 bed EC 1,442 sq ft/bought 1.16mil/ valuation ~ 2Mil now. Outstanding loan 545k. Decoupled. I own 100% now. My CPF+ accrued ~…

• 7 Jun 2024
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5 Little-Known Freehold 2 Bedroom Condos Under $960K

Continuing the search for affordable freehold condos, this week we look at some of the lesser-known 2-bedroom freehold condos priced under the $960K budget.  As a cherry on top, most of these projects are within walking distance of an MRT…

• 6 Jun 2024
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“My Dad Didn’t Let Me Sell Our Old Walk-Up” 3 Biggest Regrets Of Home Buyers Who Used The Bank Of Mum And Dad

Given how high property prices are today, it’s not surprising that more home buyers are turning to their parents for help. It’s also part of the great wealth transfer that’s happening in Singapore; and culturally, parents are anxious if their…

• 5 Jun 2024
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Here Are The Cheapest Condos In 2023/24 By PSF (From $800)

The hunt for affordable condos goes in 2024, as home buyers struggle with the post-Covid price surge. More projects are being completed, but that’s hardly helpful news to those who need to buy right now. And one of the complaints…

• 4 Jun 2024
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Touring An Expensive Landed Estate In Bukit Timah: Freehold Landed Homes Near Famous Schools From $7.2m

Today we’re exploring another landed estate in Bukit Timah, which consists of several Avenues all named after trees: Redwood, Elm, Oak, Fir, and Cypress. It’s about a 12-minute walk from Sixth Avenue MRT and 17 minutes from Methodist Girls’ School,…

• 2 Jun 2024
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We Make $14k Per Month And Own A 57-Year-Old HDB: Should We Get A BTO, An EC, Or A Jumbo HDB?

Hi Stacked Homes, We have a unique situation on hand and would love to hear your thoughts on this. My husband and I own a 3 room HDB flat in a very mature estate in Commonwealth that is 57 years…

• 31 May 2024
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5 Lesser-Known Freehold 3 Bedroom Condos Under $2M  

This week, we look at 5 of the most affordable freehold 3-bedroom condo apartments priced under the $2M budget.  But while they are freehold, the downside is that these projects are boutique condos located quite a distance from the nearest…

• 30 May 2024
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Are Larger Condo Units A Better Investment? Comparing Profits Of One, Two, and Three Bedroom Units

Some property buyers swear by family-sized units (i.e., three-bedders or bigger), whereas others believe in low quantum one and two-bedders. But as far as returns go, which of these unit sizes is actually better for investment? It’s worth a look…

• 26 May 2024
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I’m A Young Singaporean Buying A Property In France: Here’s My Experience Viewing 3 Apartments And What I’ve Learned

Most Singaporeans would be quite put off by small spaces; it is not surprising to hear negative sentiments and complaints about our tightened spaces in newer developments, both public and private. So to the surprise of many Singaporean friends who…

• 26 May 2024
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We Own A 2 Bedder EC At The Vales: Should We Sell To Buy A Condo, Buy An HDB Or Rent?

Bought The Vales EC two bedder in 2017 at $650k. Outstanding loan of $400k at 1.5% interest rate at five year fixed which ends 2025 sep.  We now have a four year old daughter. So thinking of our options and…

• 24 May 2024
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5 Most Affordable 4-Room HDB Flats in Central Singapore (from $440K!) 

Continuing our search for affordable and centrally located HDB units in Singapore, this week we zero in on the most popular flat type –  4-room HDB flats.  These units are located in more central estates like Bishan, Toa Payoh and…

• 23 May 2024
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Can “Ulu” Condos Still Be Profitable?

An ongoing assumption about condos is that, it is all about location location, and location. And while no one is really going to argue about the importance of that, it does make you wonder about the more obscure and less…

• 22 May 2024
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