Opinion

“Our Parents Became Our Next Door Neighbours” The Awkward Truth About Living Next To Our Parents

With more Singaporean families being dual-income, grandparents’ support has become vital. The topic has been in the news, on and off, for as long as most of us can remember. (Although we had better add, not all grandparents are happy…

• 17 Nov 2023
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5 Cheapest HDB Executive Apartments Above 1,370 Sqft (From $598k)

In our ongoing exploration of spacious housing options in Singapore, this week’s focus is on Executive Apartments (EAs). These unique residences offer a balance in size and layout that many families find appealing. Situated between the traditional 5-room flats and…

• 16 Nov 2023
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Can You Buy A Condo At A Low And Sell At A Market High But Still Suffer A Loss?

There’s a general consensus that, if you buy property at the low point of the market and sell when prices rise, you’ll definitely make money. But this tends to ignore how individualistic property assets can be. Unlike, say, dollars or…

• 14 Nov 2023
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20 One-Bedder Condos With The Best Rental Yields And What We’ve Learned From It

The one-bedder condo has long been the darling of the Singapore rental market. It headed the shoebox craze back in the 2010s, until URA had to regulate unit sizes. Then it became the main star of the “Sell One, Buy…

• 13 Nov 2023
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Touring Inglewood: Affordable Freehold Landed Homes From $3.6m That Looks Like An English Village (With A Secret Garden)

I’ve visited the Thomson area several times, covering Windsor Park and Thomson Ridge, among other areas. Today, I thought it would be nice to cross (the very busy) Upper Thomson Road and tour Inglewood instead! Inglewood is slightly different from…

• 12 Nov 2023
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We Own A 3-Room HDB And Make $23k Per Month: Should We Buy An Executive HDB And An Investment Condo Or Just 2 Condos?

Hi Stacked Homes team! We absolutely LOVE your content and videos and we made it a weekly thing to catch up on home tours and articles from you guys. Really love the balanced approach that your team provides to Singaporean…

• 10 Nov 2023
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5 Cheapest HDB Executive Maisonettes For Bigger Families (From $650k)

If you’re on the hunt for a spacious home that’s truly unique, Executive Maisonettes might just be the only option for you. They’re a rare find these days because HDB just isn’t making them anymore. These two-story flats offer plenty…

• 9 Nov 2023
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“I Regret Buying A 2 Bedder Condo” 5 Young Couples Share Their Biggest Regrets

With high home prices and a constraint on land space in Singapore, it’s not surprising unit sizes have become a compromise. All those 600 to 700 sq. ft. two-bedders sure look big in a show flat; and some buyers are…

• 7 Nov 2023
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Here’s Why These Condos Lost Money Despite Buying At A Property Market Low

This week, we looked at some properties that saw losing transactions, despite being bought at an “ideal” time – during 2003 to 2005, or 2015 to 2016 (all low points in the property market). And while many of the reasons…

• 6 Nov 2023
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Touring Seletar Hills Estate: Affordable Freehold Landed Homes From $3 Million

Note: The second last transaction at Jalan Ketumbit and the third last transition at Jalan Keruing were in the $2 million+ region but they occurred in 2021. However, I’m still mentioning them as buyers/sellers often like to use past transaction…

• 5 Nov 2023
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We Are Planning For Retirement With Passive Rental Income In Mind: Should We Invest In A Newer Leasehold Condo Or Older Freehold One?

Hi Stacked Homes, Thank you for all the great and insightful articles. My wife and I have been enjoying reading and watching contents from Stacked Homes, not to mention learning how to apply all the calculations. We are currently contemplating…

• 3 Nov 2023
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5 Spacious HDB Flats Above 1,300 Sqft But Under $590k

In our ongoing quest to discover budget-friendly HDB residences, we shift our focus this week to explore a collection of expansive 5-room units, each boasting a generous living space exceeding 1,300 sq ft. To enhance the appeal for families, we’ve…

• 2 Nov 2023
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10 Cheapest Dual Key 2-Bedroom Units (Starting From $853k)

Want tenants, but don’t want to pay the 20 per cent ABSD? There’s one alternative still available: the dual-key unit. These homes are split into two sub-units, allowing you to maintain a property count of one, while having a sub-unit…

• 1 Nov 2023
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Affordable Living Near Paya Lebar: Top 5 Eunos Condos To Consider

Most of us know what Singapore’s property hotspots are. Orchard, Bugis, Meyer, etc. But at today’s prices and home loan interest rates, not everyone can afford to stay in these prime locations. Well, there’s a simple solution: buy one train…

• 30 Oct 2023
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Touring Novena Landed Estate: Freehold Houses Next To An MRT Starting From $4.3 Million

When I was at Square 2 in Novena, I noticed a small enclave of houses right across from it – so close that I could see them from the entrance of the mall! Although the Novena-Thomson area is a bit…

• 29 Oct 2023
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We Have A $1.1 Million Budget And Want To Retire In A 3-Room HDB In Marine Parade: Should We Buy A New Launch Before Downgrading?

Hey Ryan, I have been following your YT channel very closely and have to say that it is extremely insightful unlike other property YT channel Me and my partner ( we are in our late forties) have been looking around…

• 27 Oct 2023
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Is Flipping Your Property In 3 To 4 Years A Good Move?

Do you remember a time in Singapore when you could buy a property and “flip” it in a couple of months (in some cases, just a few days) for a profit? SOLDON ADDRESS UNIT AREA(SQFT) SALE PRICE(S$ PSF) BOUGHTON PURCHASE…

• 27 Oct 2023
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Buying Singapore Property In A Downturn: Can You Still Lose Money?

We’re often warned to avoid “buying at the peak” as if it’s possible to identify when exactly that is (you never truly know except in hindsight, right?). But this tends to distract from a very important fact: timing the property…

• 26 Oct 2023
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