Opinion

Should You Buy Lentoria? A Detailed Pricing Review Against Lentor Modern, Lentor Hills Residences And Hillock Green

While we’ve always done this as part of our condo reviews, Lentoria is a particularly interesting one because there are already 3 other developments for sale before Lentoria’s launch (check out our review here). As such, potential buyers have a…

• 19 Feb 2024
• 15 min read
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Touring Pasir Panjang Hill: Affordable Freehold Landed Homes With Good Views From $3.88m

Today’s tour sees us off to Pasir Panjang Hill, a small road leading uphill which eventually splits into 2 forks. They lie in between the main Pasir Panjang Road and Zehnder Road. As you can see from the Masterplan below,…

• 18 Feb 2024
• 11 min read
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We Make $300k Per Year: Should We Buy An HDB Maisonette, Walk-Up Apartment Or A Condo?

Hi Stacked (Ryan), My housing situation is going to change in 2024- I am about to sell my 3BR BTO in Jan and upgrade to a bigger flat (open to either HDB 5rm/mansionette or condo) in the Beauty world area….

• 17 Feb 2024
• 11 min read
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5 Cheapest Freehold Condos Above 2,300 Sqft For Families Who Need Space (From $2.9m)

This week, we take a look at 5 of the cheapest freehold condos ideal for families seeking ample space and want to keep their homes for a long time. These apartments are sized above 2,300 square feet and prices start…

• 15 Feb 2024
• 9 min read
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Are Condos Near Hospitals A Good Investment? A Look At 66 Condos Near Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Most Singaporeans consider a hospital near their condo to be disadvantageous. As most realtors will tell you, this is something that they would prefer not to mention unless a prospective buyer asks. However, that’s for owner-occupiers – some landlords have…

• 13 Feb 2024
• 5 min read
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I’ve $500k In Cash Savings Looking For An Investment Condo In West Coast: Which Is Best For Rental And Capital Appreciation?

Hello Stacked Homes, I am a loyal reader of your articles as they are so informative to read, especially those pertaining to advice to readers. I would like to seek your advice regarding my situation and would like to hear…

• 9 Feb 2024
• 13 min read
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5 Cheapest HDB Executive Maisonettes For Families Looking For Space From $750k

Executive Maisonettes (EMs) are highly coveted products for those looking for a unique and spacious home. There aren’t too many of these around anymore, as they’ve stopped building them for many years. Due to the more mature age, these apartments…

• 8 Feb 2024
• 9 min read
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We Gave Up The $20k Proximity Housing Grant To Stay Further Away From My Parents: Here’s Why We Made This Tough Choice

Most Singaporeans are eager to shave $20,000 off the price of their flat, which is why for most, the Proximity Housing Grant (PHG) is attractive. However, there are a surprising few who intentionally choose to give it up. Sometimes this…

• 8 Feb 2024
• 5 min read
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20 Biggest Condo Transaction Losses That Were Bought And Sold During COVID-19

Success stories abound in the Singapore property market, because those stories sell condos (a little skeptical, but it’s an unavoidable truth). A lot of these highlighted condos also paint a glamorous picture of their districts and areas; and it may…

• 7 Feb 2024
• 7 min read
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Touring Lantana Avenue: Freehold Terrace And Semi-Detached Homes Close To Sixth Avenue MRT From $5.3m

A reader requested more Bukit Timah tours, without specifying exactly which landed enclave. Sixth Avenue covers a huge part of Bukit Timah, but we’ve only seen Namly and Ming Teck park so far. Hence, today, I thought we would visit…

• 4 Feb 2024
• 8 min read
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13 Spacious Condos Boasting 3+ Tennis Courts For Tennis Enthusiasts

For the serious tennis players out there, the number of tennis courts is certainly one that you’d look out for in a condo. It’s probably the facility that you most look forward to using; but it’s also the one most…

• 3 Feb 2024
• 6 min read
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We Have $1.5m In Cash And Make $680k Per Year: Should We Max Our Budget To Buy A 4 Bedder Condo Or A Smaller One?

Hello Ryan at Stacked, I absolutely love your advice column. Truly enlightening on how to navigate the property ownership journey.  Would greatly appreciate your practical and thorough wisdom on our investment/life situation.  We live in our 3BR condo, valued at…

• 2 Feb 2024
• 9 min read
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5 Cheapest Freehold Walk-Up Apartments From $1.25m Near An MRT

For those on the lookout for unique homes, staying in a walk-up apartment would have crossed your mind. Not only do these apartments have a more interesting layout, but they are typically quite well-sized and located near amenities.  However, it’s…

• 1 Feb 2024
• 8 min read
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4 Most Expensive Condos In Bugis: Is This The Next Most Prestigious Place To Live In Singapore?

Bugis is supposedly Singapore’s midtown – an area between the fringe regions and the city centre. But ever since South Beach Residences and the ongoing Ophir-Rochor Corridor, it’s seemed that the epicentre is slowly moving to Bugis itself. There have…

• 31 Jan 2024
• 5 min read
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We Uncover 6 Of Singapore’s Most Unusual Properties (Yes, One Includes A Free Balcony!)

As much as some people think that Singapore properties are quite safe and “boring” by nature, we have several really interesting and quirky projects that most people don’t know about. Some of them may have been born out of a…

• 31 Jan 2024
• 7 min read
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Touring Eng Kong Landed Estate: Affordable Freehold Landed Homes From $3.75m Near Primary Schools In D21

A while back, a reader requested a tour of Eng Kong estate. I’d not managed to get around to it yet when the second request came in, so it seems there is quite a bit of interest in this landed…

• 28 Jan 2024
• 7 min read
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I’m A Single Mum Making $100k Per Year: Should I Wait To Buy A BTO Or Resale HDB?

Hello, I’ve been following stackedhomes for sometime now and find your posts both informative, interesting and enlightening! Would you be able to provide me with some advice or different perspectives for my housing plans? I am a 44-year old single…

• 26 Jan 2024
• 6 min read
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5 Cheapest 4-Bedroom Condos Above 1,200 Sqft Priced Under $1.68M

If you’re on the lookout for a spacious and budget-friendly home, we have narrowed down five of the cheapest 4-bedroom apartments in the market that are under $1.68M.  Most of these projects are relatively new and are nestled within a…

• 25 Jan 2024
• 9 min read
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