Opinion

5 Cheapest 4-Room HDB Flats Above 1,100 Sqft From $488k

Continuing our hunt for spacious and affordable homes in Singapore, we turn to take a look at 4-room HDB flats this week.  These apartments are all sized above 1,100 square feet and are priced from $488K, which might be more…

• 28 Dec 2023
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20 Rare Condos That Don’t Sell Many Units Per Year (Which May Not Necessarily Be A Good Thing)

Here’s one of the indicators of a project that is also one of the least helpful to buyers – the number of transactions relative to the number of units. That’s because few transactions can go both ways, either living there…

• 26 Dec 2023
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Touring Clementi Crescent: A Small Private Freehold Landed Estate You Probably Don’t Know About

Today, we’re going to tour Clementi Crescent, a very private estate in D21, opposite Sunset Way. Now some of you may be scoffing at the fact that I called a landed enclave in D21 “the most exclusive landed estate.” However,…

• 26 Dec 2023
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We Make $19k Per Month. Should We Decouple Our EC To Buy 2 Properties For Investment?

Hi It was an interesting article on decoupling. But I’m still a little confused on the math. Don’t mind me asking. Potentially we are also looking at decoupling our present EC ( over MOP) value 1.4 mil about  My wife…

• 22 Dec 2023
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7 Surprising Hidden Residential Plots On The Master Plan You May Not Know About

Even in a country as strict as Singapore, it’s hard to rigidly apply urban planning. Somehow or other, buildings still end up in the wrong zones; perhaps due to timing issues (the zoning rules changed while they were still there),…

• 21 Dec 2023
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5 Cheapest 4-Bedroom Condos Under $1.6M That Have Recently Been Built

In Singapore’s real estate market, the descriptions ‘spacious homes’ and ‘affordability’ don’t typically mix well together. Space is often seen as a luxury, though this does not diminish the need for rooms and space, especially when big families are on…

• 21 Dec 2023
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13 Oldest Apartments In Singapore (From 1966): Do They Still Appreciate?

Do old condos in Singapore still appreciate in value? A while ago, we looked at the typical age of developments before they go en-bloc; and we concluded that it’s rare for private non-landed projects to last beyond their 40s. But…

• 20 Dec 2023
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How A Singaporean Property Investor Converted An Old 3 Bedder Condo Into A 4 Bedder Dual Key Unit

Converting a regular condo layout to a dual-key one isn’t very common as it’s a rather niche preference. These are condo units which are subdivided into two separate living spaces – that way landlords can live with residents while preserving…

• 19 Dec 2023
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27 HDB Flats With The Best Views In Singapore: Here’s Where To Find Them

What’s the most pleasant part of your HDB flat to gaze at? That’s right, the number of zeros in its resale value. But besides that, you can also consider the windows. While some HDB flats give you an unblocked view…

• 18 Dec 2023
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Touring Springwood & Jalan Mat Jambol: Freehold Houses In Pasir Panjang Near The MRT And The Greater Southern Waterfront

Today, we’re off to Jalan Mat Jambol and the Springwood estate to take a look at the landed houses in the area. These houses are quite close to the Chwee Chian estate, which I visited a while back, but they…

• 17 Dec 2023
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We Make $15k Per Month And Have $350k Cash: Should We Buy A Resale HDB Or Condo (And Are Freehold Condos Better?)

Hi team at stackedhomes, Help! We need advise! My husband and I just got married early this year and are looking to buy either a HDB or condo. Some things to note here would be. With the rising interest rate,…

• 15 Dec 2023
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5 Cheapest Condo Units With A Private Pool (Under $1.95m)

If you’re big on lifestyle facilities, having a private pool in the comfort of your home would be a big allure to have. It makes the apartment feel more unique and offers homeowners the opportunity to enjoy a private and…

• 14 Dec 2023
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Touring Tamarind Road: Affordable Freehold Houses In A Spacious, Quiet Landed Estate (From $3.5 Million)

Quite a while ago (sorry for the delay), a reader requested a review of Tamarind Road. It’s pretty far out, so it took me a while to get there, but we’re finally there today! Let me show you exactly what…

• 10 Dec 2023
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My Parents Bought An Investment Property Under My Name: Should We Sell To Apply For A BTO Or Resale HDB?

Hi there! Wanted to get your opinions of the following: I have a fully paid private condo under my name (paid by parents) for investment purposes. The issue now is that I can’t apply for public housing with my partner….

• 10 Dec 2023
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5 Most Expensive HDB Flats On The Market Right Now (From $1.5 Million!)

Million-dollar HDB flats might have been the talk of the town a few years back, but nowadays, it has become quite the norm especially when looking at the usual suspects (like Tanjong Pagar and Toa Payoh).  While this is not…

• 7 Dec 2023
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10 Cheapest 3-Bedder Resale Condos In 2023 Under $1 Million

An upgrade doesn’t really feel like one, if you end up having to squeeze into a smaller home than your previous flat. So it’s not surprising that HDB upgraders almost always want at least a three-bedder; and it may even…

• 4 Dec 2023
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Touring Jalan Jelita: Freehold Landed Houses Behind Cold Storage Jelita And Within 1 km Of Henry Park Primary School

We’ve had a few reader requests for tours of Bukit Timah landed enclaves, and what with the recent en bloc sale of the 999-year leasehold, 2-storey Cold Storage Jelita mall (with a plot ratio 2.2), for $91.68 million in November…

• 4 Dec 2023
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We Own A JB House, A Punggol Condo, & A Executive HDB: Should We Sell Both Our HDB And Condo Or Rent Them Out For Retirement?

Hi. I am 65  years old and doing part time and probably fully retired next 2 years. My wife will be retired too in couple of years.  Currently staying in a 2 bedroom condo in Punggol (River Isle) with balanced mortgage…

• 1 Dec 2023
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