Opinion

Our Landlord Will Likely Raise Our Rent Soon: Should We Buy A Forever Home Now Or Invest In A Condo First While Renting?

Hi there,  I’ve really enjoyed reading your real estate advice column and hope you can help us to think through our options.  We are currently renting a 3 bedroom condo for $2800 and it’s about 1300 sqft. We have reason…

• 2 Sep 2023
• 12 min read
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5 Cheapest 5-Room HDB Flats Below $550K Near An MRT

In our ongoing quest to find budget-friendly homes in Singapore, we’ve zeroed in on 5-room HDB flats this week, designed for families who need more living space and easy access to public transportation. So if you’re bound by a tight…

• 31 Aug 2023
• 8 min read
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I Regret Buying A DBSS: 5 Homeowners Share Their Biggest Regrets

Introduced in 2005 but discontinued in 2011, Singapore’s Design, Build & Sell Scheme (DBSS) remains a topic of conversation, even if it’s for its relatively short lifespan. This unique housing scheme aimed to elevate public housing by bringing in private…

• 30 Aug 2023
• 6 min read
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Touring Goldhill Landed Estate: A Surprising Hidden Freehold Oasis Near ACS With Terrace/Semi-D’s From $5.5m

I have passed the Goldhill landed estate many, many times in my life and, I must confess, sometimes rather patronisingly thought, “It must be so noisy for the people living here!” Perhaps because it’s located right next to ACS and…

• 27 Aug 2023
• 11 min read
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We Are In Our 20s Making $11.5k Per Month: Should We Buy An EC Or BTO?

Hi Team, I’m writing in to ask for some objective advise. My partner and I are below 30 yo, with a combined monthly income of $11.5k excluding bonuses. But as we are starting out in our careers, we both combined…

• 25 Aug 2023
• 11 min read
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I’m An Ex-Property Agent That Only Ever Made One Sale: A $9 Million Bungalow. Here’s My Story.

What would you think of a realtor who, as his very first deal, managed to transact a $9 million bungalow? Impressive right? But this week I spoke about the incident to this very same (former) realtor, who has an odd…

• 25 Aug 2023
• 7 min read
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5 Cheapest 3-Bedroom Condo Units (Starts From $999,000)

Everyone wants to find the cheapest home, but naturally, the more affordable price will often come with limitations. This could be in the form of the location, the age of the property, or maybe even the size of the unit….

• 24 Aug 2023
• 8 min read
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10 New Launch Dual Key Units Still Available In 2023 (To “Avoid” ABSD)

With ABSD rates as high as it is (recently increased to 20 per cent from 17), some Singaporeans have started to look for various other options. While going overseas is one possible route, not everyone wants to deal with learning…

• 23 Aug 2023
• 3 min read
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“Freehold Condos Had More Losses Than Leasehold” 7 Surprising Lessons From Unprofitable Condos Transactions Since 2011

Stories about sky-high profits are common in the property market – but fewer people talk about losing transactions. The fact is, some people do lose money when selling their homes, or make so little that they’d have been better off…

• 22 Aug 2023
• 8 min read
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Touring Jalan Seaview Landed Estate: Large Freehold Landed Houses Near The MRT In The East

Today’s tour is a rather belated walkabout of the landed estate at Jalan Seaview. It was requested by a reader some time ago and I’ve been putting it off – not because I wanted to procrastinate but rather because the…

• 20 Aug 2023
• 13 min read
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We Make $360K Per Year & Own A Condo & HDB In Our 50s: Should We Sell Or Keep Our Properties To Retire?

Dear Stacked Homes, I have been following your site for sometime and really want to thank you and your team for sharing your expertise and insights with us. I will like to seek your opinion as my hubby and I…

• 19 Aug 2023
• 12 min read
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10 Newly Completed Condos In 2023 With Available Developer Units (The Latest List)

If you need to move in immediately but still want something as new as possible, then your best bet is any project that just received its Temporary Occupancy Permit (TOP). It’s admittedly not the cheapest time to buy, and you’re…

• 18 Aug 2023
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Analysing Unprofitable Freehold Condos: 4 Reasons Why Starlight Suites Has Performed Poorly

In July 2023, Starlight Suites set a record-low price since the condo was launched for sale in 2010 – $1,359 psf for a 1,163 sq. ft. unit. It’s not something you’d expect for a freehold luxury development in walking distance…

• 17 Aug 2023
• 2 min read
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5 Freehold Homes With A Private Pool Under $2.6M

Finding a home with a private pool might seem like a lavish dream, especially in a market where such features often come with a hefty price tag. But you’ll be surprised to find that you can actually find units with…

• 17 Aug 2023
• 8 min read
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45 New Profitable Condos Since 2017: 6 Key Things You Can Learn From The Numbers

As we reach the end of Q3 2023, more homes are finally being finished, and new cooling measures are starting to bite. This will no doubt have an effect on sales eventually, but for now, it seems as if those…

• 14 Aug 2023
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Touring Katong Estate: Freehold Landed Living Near 4 Malls Starting From $4 Million

As you can see, that’s City Plaza right next to the landed houses. If you prefer a more modern mall. PLQ Mall is just a few steps away! (There’s also Grandlink Square and KINEX Mall!) Today, we’re headed back East…

• 13 Aug 2023
• 15 min read
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I Regret Buying A Mega-Development: 7 Homeowners Share Their Biggest Regrets

Singaporeans’ love for mega-developments is unmistakable. Recent sales figures consistently demonstrate their popularity, and it’s easy to see why. It could be a blend of attractive pricing, cost-effective monthly maintenance, or the irresistible array of amenities – be it 80m…

• 12 Aug 2023
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We Own A Jumbo HDB And Make $500k Per Year: Is It Worth Keeping Or Selling To Upgrade Or Rent?

Hi there, I have a unique question, if you can help me with some analysis – I would love to sign up with you for my future property purchases. My current situation Currently we are a family of 4, Singaporean…

• 11 Aug 2023
• 12 min read
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