Opinion

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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5 Cheapest & Biggest HDB Flats Above 1,345 Sqft From $650k

This week, we zoom right back to take a look at spacious HDB apartments because let’s be real, there’s always demand for them in Singapore.  With a mix of executive apartments and maisonettes, here are five of the most affordable…

• 30 Nov 2023
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Touring Lentor Green & Lentor Grove: Affordable Freehold Houses From $3.6m Right Beside Lentor MRT

The Lentor area has been the talk of the town in the last few months. Mainly because there have been three condo projects launched in the last 14 months alone: Lentor Modern, Lentor Hills Residences, and Hillock Green. If you’re…

• 26 Nov 2023
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10 Biggest One-Bedroom Condos With Maximum Interior Space (From 1,000 Sqft)

In the quest for the perfect one-bedroom condo, size does matter – especially when it comes to liveable, indoor space. In today’s market, it’s easy to be misled by listings boasting spacious one-bedders, only to find out that much of…

• 25 Nov 2023
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We Have $1.8m In Cash & $1.1m In CPF: Should We Buy A 4 Bedder Condo And Small Investment Condo Or Commercial Unit?

Dear Stacked Homes Being an avid reader of your materials, I was wondering if you provide some (free) advice on our situation: 01. We are already in the process of selling our current joint-named property. 02. The following will be…

• 24 Nov 2023
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5 Spacious HDB Flats That Come With Unique Balconies

Contrary to general perception, HDB flats can be more unique than one might think. It’s not just about the layout, views, or shapes; sometimes, it’s about unique features that add an unexpected charm to your living space. This week, we’re…

• 23 Nov 2023
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Touring Ceylon Road: Affordable Freehold Shophouse & Landed Living From $3.4m (Some Can Build 5 Stories)

Not long ago, I embarked on a tour of the conservation houses along Blair Road. As part of the research for the article, I managed to speak to some individuals who had once owned or lived in these historic dwellings….

• 19 Nov 2023
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We Bought A $1.6m Braddell View Unit Hoping For En Bloc: Should We Convert It To A Dual Key For Rental Or Rightsize To A BTO Instead?

Hi Ryan Good Day! Recently started to c ur U tube. Would like some advice. We currently hold a sizeable unit at Braddell View (BV). Bought a couple of years ago hoping for the enbloc, which of course did not materialise. It…

• 18 Nov 2023
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