5 Cheapest 5-Room HDB Flats Close To The MRT Priced Below $600k More often than not, having convenient access to an MRT station would be something most home buyers would have high on their priority list. But understandably, this also comes with its limitations – ranging from higher cost outlays and higher… 18 Apr 2024 by Stacked 7 min read 0
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 by Ryan J 3 min read 0
I Have $500k In Cash And Make $182k A Year. Which 3-Bedroom Condo Near A Good School And MRT Should I Buy? Hello, I always love to see your articles because they are very informative. I am currently staying with my husband, 20 month old child and a helper at a 3 bedroom condo at OCR. The condo is owned by my… 6 Jan 2023 12 min read 1
5 Freehold Condos With Private Pools Under $2.3M While we focused on units with swoon-worthy balconies last week, we’re expanding our list to include units with private pools. For those who love hosting parties in the comfort of their home, a pool often makes all the difference in… 5 Jan 2023 7 min read 0
We Downgraded From A 5 Bedroom Landed Home To An HDB: Here’s Why I Was Happier Than Ever Sometimes, life’s unexpected turns require us to surrender certain luxuries; but sometimes, those luxuries aren’t all that great in hindsight. This week we talked to S, whose family initially right-sized from a landed property to a flat out of necessity…. 2 Jan 2023 5 min read 0
I’m A Retiree With A Fully Paid Condo And HDB. Should I Continue Renting Out The HDB Or Sell One Or Both? Hi Stacked, I am 68, a divorcee who has retired. I own a 19 year-old 3 bedroom private condo at Yishun and a 20 year old 4 room model A HDB flat in McNair area. Both are fully paid. The… 30 Dec 2022 14 min read 0
5 Unique HDBs With Rare Balconies That Have Been Recently Renovated For most homeowners, there’s always a corner in their home that’ll always have a special place in their hearts. For some, it could be the living room, kitchen or even the bedroom. But for those who love a bit of… 29 Dec 2022 8 min read 0
Touring Ming Teck Park A 999-Year Landed Estate That’s Peaceful With Greenery Views A while back, a reader asked for a tour of Namly Estate, which was quite well-received so, today, I thought I’d cross over to the other side of 6th Avenue and do a tour of Ming Teck Park! My first… 26 Dec 2022 9 min read 0
We Have A $4.5 – $6m Budget. Should We Buy A Freehold Condo, Cluster Landed, Or Landed Home? Hi We have a budget of $4.5 to $6m and would like to understand which of the options would make the most sense in terms of practicality and investment return. We are a family of 2 adults and 2 kids… 23 Dec 2022 11 min read 0
The Untold Mystery Of The Luxury Condo That Was Never Built In Singapore: The Ferrari-Themed Ferra In Orchard Singapore’s property development scene has a nearly 100 per cent rate of successfully completed projects. It’s a rare occasion when a developer can’t follow through, or willingly abandons a project midway (and perhaps even more so when it’s with one… 22 Dec 2022 7 min read 0
5 Beautifully Designed Newly MOP BTO Units While there will be a bumper crop of BTO units released over the next few years, there is still a ton of demand on the ground for ready-to-move-in units. It’s no surprise then, that for most people (budget aside), getting… 22 Dec 2022 8 min read 0
The Trivelis DBSS Vs Clementi Ridges Issue 10 Years On: Did Trivelis Owners Really Lose Out? Several years ago, the DBSS project Trivelis made the news, but not in a good way. Besides some quality complaints, the biggest issue was due to their newer neighbour next door. Buyers were miffed when a BTO project – Clementi… 20 Dec 2022 6 min read 0
My Experience As A Child Moving From A Landed To An HDB And Back To Landed: Why I Preferred HDB Living Anyway When it comes to choosing our housing, our children often don’t get a vote; even though we like to think we factor them into the considerations. This week, we spoke to R who has been in the unusual situation of… 17 Dec 2022 7 min read 0
We Make $26k Per Month And Have A Fully Paid BTO: Should We Upgrade To A Landed, Freehold, Or 99-Year Condo + Small Investment Property? Hi team, I have been following your posts and they have been informative. I have been in a dilemma for some time and wanted to tap on your expertise with regards to my next steps. My husband, baby daughter and… 16 Dec 2022 11 min read 2
5 Most Affordable 5-Room HDB Flats In Central Singapore Under $700,000 While the opinion on affordability might differ across individuals, we can all agree that size always matters – the bigger the space, the better. Especially for those who have a bigger family, not only is the number of rooms an… 15 Dec 2022 7 min read 0
Can Executive Condominiums Actually Be Unprofitable? 3 Interesting Points To Note From The Data Last week we put out a list of the most profitable Executive Condominiums, that were sold right after the five-year MOP. Our plan was to put out a companion piece this week, on the least profitable ECs; and to be… 14 Dec 2022 5 min read 2
I Moved From A Landed Home To An HDB, And I Wouldn’t Go Back Given The Choice A while ago we interviewed someone who right-sized from a landed home, and stayed in an HDB flat for a time. This time, we spoke to another person who moved out of a landed home, who had a different experience…. 13 Dec 2022 6 min read 0
Touring Spring Park Estate: Freehold Landed Living On Elevated Land Near East Coast Park Today, we’re touring Spring Park Estate and its neighbours in East Singapore – namely, the houses in between Evergreen Avenue, Bedok South Road, Sennett Road and Upper East Coast Road. (Despite the similar name, the area is not to be… 11 Dec 2022 9 min read 0
We Have $2.5m In Cash+CPF. Is It Better To Buy A Landed Home Near Our Children’s School Or Rent And Buy A Freehold Landed Elsewhere? Hi! I have been reading your articles and wonder if it’s possible to seek your advice. We currently stay in a 99-year leasehold 3-bed condo (heritage view) under husband’s name. As we have 2 children growing up, we would like… 9 Dec 2022 11 min read 0
An EC Made $1.38m In Profits? 10 Most Profitable Executive Condos In The Past 10 Years When it comes to Executive Condominiums (ECs), the dream is to buy and sell at a tidy profit right after the five-year Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP). While this is a common practice, the results differ significantly between projects. The most… 9 Dec 2022 10 min read 0