Opinion

Touring An Affordable Yet Convenient Freehold Landed Estate Opposite Bishan MRT (From $4.2m)

A few weeks back, we visited Clover Avenue, and when exploring the neighbourhood I realised it was fairly close to Junction 8/Bishan MRT. On Google Maps, I saw some houses even closer to Junction 8, located right across the road….

• 27 Oct 2024
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6 Unique Executive Condos With Dual-Key Penthouses And Other Rare Layouts

Over the years, ECs have narrowed the gap with their private counterparts; and we don’t just mean in price. It’s hard to tell the difference in terms of quality as well, and ECs have just as many creative layouts. In…

• 26 Oct 2024
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I Own A 4-Room 1985 HDB: Should I Sell To Buy A PLH BTO In Kallang Instead?

Hi, I wish to seek advice on whether to get a second BTO or stay at my current one. I’m in my mid 30s and currently own a 4-room flat from 1985, with less than $150k remaining on the mortgage….

• 25 Oct 2024
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5 Cheapest 4-Room HDB Flats On The Market From $449k

Looking for an affordable HDB flat near an MRT station? We get it – convenience and cost don’t always go hand in hand, but there are still several options if you know where to look.  This week, we’ve shortlisted five of…

• 25 Oct 2024
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What I Learned From Buying A Property In France: The Reality (And Risks) To Know

I wrote this before I got my keys to my soon-to-be cool studio apartment in France, but I really have to say, I am incredibly lucky that the process has been relatively smooth sailing without much unexpected nasty surprises and…

• 23 Oct 2024
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Touring An Affordable Small Freehold Landed Estate In Katong With Prices From $3.5m In 2023

A few weeks ago, I wrote about Bournemouth Road, a landed estate in Katong where prices start(ed) from $5 million (at the time of writing, at least.) Before the article was published, I knew there would be feedback about how…

• 20 Oct 2024
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Is It The Right Time To Sell Our $1.5m 5-Room BTO For An EC/Condo?

Hi stacked homes, Always enjoy your thorough analysis on different properties and scenarios.  Would like your advice on what’s my next step in property journey since my current 5 room hdb in Central location is already mop.  Agent approached us…

• 18 Oct 2024
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How Much Does The Unit Mix Matter When Buying A One-Bedder Condo?

In the Singapore property market, there are many persistent beliefs about shoebox (one-bedder) units, which are tough to prove. However, one thing is for sure – the demand is certainly there given it still is the cheapest entry into the…

• 18 Oct 2024
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5 Spacious Freehold Condos Above 2,400 Sqft Priced From $3.3m

Continuing our search for spacious homes, this week we picked five interesting units that offers space, comfort and a freehold tenure.  Each of these condos boasts over 2,400 square feet of expansive living space, giving you plenty of room for…

• 17 Oct 2024
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10 Rare Spacious Condos In Singapore That Offer The Most Space Per Resident

With Singapore’s population recently hitting a record 6 million, finding condos with spacious grounds is becoming increasingly appealing. One of the most common frustrations among upgraders is that some condos don’t feel like a true upgrade—despite the addition of facilities,…

• 15 Oct 2024
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Larger Condo Units But Higher PSF? The Strange 2024 Singapore Property Trend You Need to Know

With the exception of some penthouses or very special premium units, the rule of thumb is “Smaller unit = higher price psf”. Condos like Piccadilly Grand, for example, had one-bedders which were priced at close to $2,200 psf at launch,…

• 14 Oct 2024
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Why We Bought A 4-Bedroom Unit At The Arden For $2.4m

In the world of property, two things tend to draw the most attention: the priciest projects and the most affordable.  As we approach the close of 2024, The Arden in Bukit Panjang* falls firmly into the latter category as one…

• 14 Oct 2024
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Touring One Of The Cheapest Landed Estates In Bukit Timah: Inside The Leasehold Kingsville (From $3.9m)

As we all know, property prices in Singapore are still pretty high at the moment. Even older leasehold landed properties are not bucking the trend: at the time of writing, there were 4 units at Kingsville for sale, ranging from…

• 13 Oct 2024
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Should You Buy Norwood Grand? A Pricing Review Comparison With Rosewood And Surrounding Condos

There has been a lot of inevitable interest in Norwood Grand, and despite all the talk about prices in Woodlands hitting nearly $2k psf, the reality is also that this is just where the current new launch market is at…

• 12 Oct 2024
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We Make $500k Per Year And Own 2 Condos: Should We Sell Both To Buy A Landed Or Cluster Home?

Hello Stacked Homes My wife and I are avid readers of your articles – big thanks again for the insightful articles which are very refreshing for the local real estate scene. Grateful if we could get your thoughts on our…

• 11 Oct 2024
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5 Old But Huge HDB Flats Above 1,700 Sqft In Size

Some older HDB flats are known for their generous layouts, offering significantly more space compared to the more compact newer BTOs If size tops your priority list, we’ve picked five units – each over 1,700 square feet. On top of…

• 10 Oct 2024
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Where To Find Rare Condo Maisonettes For Multi-Gen Living In Singapore

Maisonette units are quite scarce to find in Singapore (for both HDB and private properties), and may get even rarer in future (developers these days are less confident about being able to move high quantum units). But for those moving…

• 9 Oct 2024
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26 Cheapest One-bedder Condo Units In Each District In 2024 (From $545,000)

We recall a time called the shoebox craze, when one-bedder condo units were as low as $600,000 (brand new!) Those days are long past though, with many new one-bedders today reaching beyond the $1.2 million mark – something that would…

• 7 Oct 2024
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