Should You Buy An Old Tiong Bahru HDB In 2024? Here’s A Breakdown Of The Performance Tiong Bahru is unusual as far as HDB enclaves go. Some of the flats here are among the oldest in Singapore, and predate the HDB era; the housing board’s predecessor, SIT, is known for having built larger and less standardised… 19 Sep 2024 by Ryan J 4 min read 0
5 Cheapest 5-Room HDB Flats That Are Spacious From $595k This week, we look at five spacious HDB flats sized above 1,100 square feet at an affordable price point. These flats are either within walking distance to the nearest MRT Station or have convenient access to several dining or grocery… 19 Sep 2024 by Stacked 7 min read 0
10 New Launch Dual Key Units Still Available In 2023 (To “Avoid” ABSD) With ABSD rates as high as it is (recently increased to 20 per cent from 17), some Singaporeans have started to look for various other options. While going overseas is one possible route, not everyone wants to deal with learning… 23 Aug 2023 3 min read 0
“Freehold Condos Had More Losses Than Leasehold” 7 Surprising Lessons From Unprofitable Condos Transactions Since 2011 Stories about sky-high profits are common in the property market – but fewer people talk about losing transactions. The fact is, some people do lose money when selling their homes, or make so little that they’d have been better off… 22 Aug 2023 8 min read 0
Touring Jalan Seaview Landed Estate: Large Freehold Landed Houses Near The MRT In The East Today’s tour is a rather belated walkabout of the landed estate at Jalan Seaview. It was requested by a reader some time ago and I’ve been putting it off – not because I wanted to procrastinate but rather because the… 20 Aug 2023 13 min read 0
We Make $360K Per Year & Own A Condo & HDB In Our 50s: Should We Sell Or Keep Our Properties To Retire? Dear Stacked Homes, I have been following your site for sometime and really want to thank you and your team for sharing your expertise and insights with us. I will like to seek your opinion as my hubby and I… 19 Aug 2023 12 min read 4
10 Newly Completed Condos In 2023 With Available Developer Units (The Latest List) If you need to move in immediately but still want something as new as possible, then your best bet is any project that just received its Temporary Occupancy Permit (TOP). It’s admittedly not the cheapest time to buy, and you’re… 18 Aug 2023 < 1 min read 0
Analysing Unprofitable Freehold Condos: 4 Reasons Why Starlight Suites Has Performed Poorly In July 2023, Starlight Suites set a record-low price since the condo was launched for sale in 2010 – $1,359 psf for a 1,163 sq. ft. unit. It’s not something you’d expect for a freehold luxury development in walking distance… 17 Aug 2023 2 min read 0
5 Freehold Homes With A Private Pool Under $2.6M Finding a home with a private pool might seem like a lavish dream, especially in a market where such features often come with a hefty price tag. But you’ll be surprised to find that you can actually find units with… 17 Aug 2023 8 min read 0
45 New Profitable Condos Since 2017: 6 Key Things You Can Learn From The Numbers As we reach the end of Q3 2023, more homes are finally being finished, and new cooling measures are starting to bite. This will no doubt have an effect on sales eventually, but for now, it seems as if those… 14 Aug 2023 2 min read 0
Touring Katong Estate: Freehold Landed Living Near 4 Malls Starting From $4 Million As you can see, that’s City Plaza right next to the landed houses. If you prefer a more modern mall. PLQ Mall is just a few steps away! (There’s also Grandlink Square and KINEX Mall!) Today, we’re headed back East… 13 Aug 2023 15 min read 1
I Regret Buying A Mega-Development: 7 Homeowners Share Their Biggest Regrets Singaporeans’ love for mega-developments is unmistakable. Recent sales figures consistently demonstrate their popularity, and it’s easy to see why. It could be a blend of attractive pricing, cost-effective monthly maintenance, or the irresistible array of amenities – be it 80m… 12 Aug 2023 2 min read 2
We Own A Jumbo HDB And Make $500k Per Year: Is It Worth Keeping Or Selling To Upgrade Or Rent? Hi there, I have a unique question, if you can help me with some analysis – I would love to sign up with you for my future property purchases. My current situation Currently we are a family of 4, Singaporean… 11 Aug 2023 12 min read 0
5 Biggest 3-Bedroom Units Above 1,700 Sqft Priced Under $2M As the average size of condos in Singapore continue to shrink and the prices continue to rise, the demand for value-for-money and generously sized apartments gets more competitive, too. This week, we found 5 spacious 3-bedroom apartments sized above 1,700… 10 Aug 2023 8 min read 0
8 Cheapest 3-Bedder Prime District Condos Under $1.9 Million In 2023 Indeed, they do exist, but these are admittedly few and far between. If you’re okay to consider older resale condos, the following might be a way to live within the prized Core Central Region (CCR), without having to break the… 9 Aug 2023 2 min read 0
Touring Happy Estate: More Affordable Freehold Landed Living Near An MRT From $3.48 Million I have a confession. I was somewhat prejudiced against Happy Gardens estate before I visited. You see, I’d previously toured Macpherson Garden estate, which is across the road, and was, shall we say, not very impressed by it. So I… 6 Aug 2023 11 min read 3
10 Less-Known Old Freehold Apartments With Spacious Units Everyone knows the usual classification of properties in Singapore: condos, HDBs, shophouses, landed homes, etc. But there are certain subsets within each category that perhaps need more explaining (and are harder to find). For example, large freehold condos with big… 5 Aug 2023 8 min read 0
We Make $324k Per Year: Should We Sell Our 28-Year-Old HDB To Upgrade To A New Launch Or Resale Condo? Hi team, It’s been a pleasure reading your informative articles and I really enjoy your data-driven approach. My family and I have been staying in a 5 room HDB for more than 5 years (in Boon Keng area) and we… 4 Aug 2023 12 min read 2
5 Spacious Cluster Landed Homes Above 3,000 Sqft Near Green Spaces Landed homes may initially seem like the perfect choice for families in need of ample space. However, the reality often includes high maintenance and alteration & addition (A&A) costs, making it an unrealistic option for many. Additionally, those who live… 3 Aug 2023 9 min read 0
How Much Have New Launch Condo Prices Risen (Or Fallen) In 2023: We Track 74 New Condos The appeal of buying early is usually the “early bird discount” granted by a developer. In theory, once prices “normalise” in subsequent sales phases, you would then make a quick return on your property already. Unfortunately, due to competition from… 2 Aug 2023 7 min read 0