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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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“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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