Opinion

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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My Search For A Better Alternative To Old Folks Homes In Singapore: Are Overseas Retirement Homes Better?

My Mother spent over 30 years of her life staying with and caring for her own mother. When she was no longer needed, she had to move out of the house in which she had stayed for almost half her…

• 14 Apr 2024
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We Have $5 Million In Cash And Live In A 3-Room HDB: Should We Buy A Larger Condo Or HDB?

My wife and I are celebrating our 50th year, still cherishing our humble beginnings in the resale 3-room HDB flat we bought in 1997, shortly after tying the knot. With three grown children, aged 17, 20, and 22, still under…

• 12 Apr 2024
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5 Cheapest 4-Room HDB Flats Close To The MRT Priced Below $495k

Convenient access to an MRT station has always been a highly prioritised consideration for most home buyers, though this obviously comes at a price premium. This is no surprise because, on top of having easy access to transportation, MRTs are…

• 11 Apr 2024
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Where To Find The Biggest Dual-Key Condo Units In Singapore (From 1,130 Sqft)

With ABSD rates now at 20 per cent (for Singapore citizens), buying a second unit for rental income or children/parents has become much less manageable. So it’s not surprising that some homeowners are now considering dual-key units: a single unit…

• 8 Apr 2024
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Touring Corporation Walk: Cheaper $2 Million+ Landed Homes Next To A Park Connector (99-Year)

A while back, a reader asked for a tour of Corporation Walk, so off to the West I went on a weekday mid-morning. Although the area is quite far West, it’s located in between Jurong Point and Jurong Gateway, so…

• 7 Apr 2024
• 9 min read
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5 Unique New Landed Homes Within A Condo Development: Here’s Where To Find Them

Want a landed property, but don’t want the hassle of maintaining the exterior, installing your own pool, etc.? Well, the most common alternative is cluster housing, but there is another option. Some condo projects have villas, or a small number…

• 7 Apr 2024
• 8 min read
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We Make $330k Per Year And Own An Executive HDB: Should We Buy A Resale Condo Or A Dual-Key 3 Bedder?

Hi Stackedhomes, I’ve been a silent reader of your articles for the last 4-5 years. Your articles were unbiased and provided great insights and analysis of home purchases. BACKGROUND.  My wife and I will be 42 & 43 respectively this…

• 5 Apr 2024
• 9 min read
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• Aaron

Should You Pay More For A Good View? A Case Study Of Two Sea-Facing Condos In Singapore

Investing in a new launch condo has many quirks to think about. Every developer will have a different price strategy, and prices can differ even more when it comes to a large development with many different stacks and facings. The…

• 4 Apr 2024
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5 Cheapest Freehold Condos With A Private Pool To Beat The Heat (Under $2.2M)

With the recent heat wave that has plagued Singapore, accessibility to a swimming pool might be in big demand – and what better way to cool off than in your own private pool? While some might assume that having a…

• 4 Apr 2024
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How This Singaporean Homeowner Transformed A 1,818 Sqft Maisonette Condo

High-ceiling, double-volume units hold a fascination for many homeowners. It’s impressive, gives a sense of space, and has twice the impact in Singapore. Huge homes aren’t exactly the norm here, and going double volume is a major flex. But it…

• 4 Apr 2024
• 5 min read
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New Condos With Big Price Discounts, How Have They Fared?: A Case Study On Urban Vista And Enclave Holland

A big drop in price for any condo always catches the attention of many, and the recent 20 per cent price drop at Cuscaden Reserve was no different. People love a good “bargain”, and the anchor price phenomenon is never…

• 1 Apr 2024
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Touring Jalan Mariam: Cheaper Freehold Landed Homes In A Spacious Estate From $3.3m

We’d previously visited Loyang Villas, a 99-year landed estate located just across the road from the Jalan Mariam and Lengkok Mariam landed enclave. In fact, when I was looking at the properties for sale in the area, I was surprised…

• 31 Mar 2024
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We Have $250k Cash After Selling Our BTO: Should We Buy A $1.5m New Launch Condo Or Resale?

Hi there! Thank you for sharing the useful articles. It has been enlightening and eye opening reading all the different property stories.  I do have a question. I recently sold my BTO house and will have about 250k in cash…

• 29 Mar 2024
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• Ameer

5 Huge Jumbo HDB Units Above 1,700 Sqft For Bigger Families (From $960k)

Space in Singapore is always a premium, and so despite the older ages of some of these HDB flats, there seems to still be strong demand for such homes. So this week, we take a look at some of the…

• 28 Mar 2024
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6 Rare Condos With Circular Balconies In Singapore For Those After Something Unique

Homeowners either love balconies or hate them – but there’s a dimension beyond this – and that’s the circular balcony. Depending on who you ask, this is either artsy and unique, or irritating because home fixtures are generally designed to…

• 25 Mar 2024
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Touring Mei Hwan Landed Homes: Affordable Freehold Landing Living From $4.1m In District 19

Previously, we’d viewed the houses at Tai Hwan and Li Hwan, so I thought we should cross Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 and tour Mei Hwan Road/Drive/Crescent, to get a more complete sense of the area. First things first, here’s…

• 24 Mar 2024
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