We Make $27k Per Month And Own An HDB And Condo: Should We Sell The HDB To Buy Another Resale? Dear Stacked homes, Thanks for all the valuable information you have provided. I would like to ask for your advice on our situation. We are a mid-40 couple with 3 young children. We have a combined income of approx 27k… 20 Sep 2024 by Stacked 9 min read 0
Should You Buy An Old Tiong Bahru HDB In 2024? Here’s A Breakdown Of The Performance Tiong Bahru is unusual as far as HDB enclaves go. Some of the flats here are among the oldest in Singapore, and predate the HDB era; the housing board’s predecessor, SIT, is known for having built larger and less standardised… 19 Sep 2024 by Ryan J 4 min read 0
26 Resale 3-Bedder Condos That You Can Buy For Under $1 Million In 2023 The bad news is, the Buyer’s Stamp Duty has gone up by the time we’re writing this. The good news is, these resale three-bedders are priced so low, they’re not even affected by the recent rise in BSD. Some may… 17 Feb 2023 7 min read 0
5 Biggest 3-Bedroom Condos Above 1,700 Sqft (Under $2m) With the recent 2023 Budget update, the additional financial grants are certainly good news for those looking to acquire their first HDB flats. However, those looking at the private market might be a little bummed out by the higher stamp… 16 Feb 2023 8 min read 0
Touring Serangoon Landed Homes: Freehold Living In How Sun Drive Near Bartley MRT A few weeks ago, I toured Tai Keng Villas and Paya Lebar Crescent. After which, a reader expressed interest in the How Sun/Bartley enclave across Upper Paya Lebar road, so that’s where we’re headed today! If you want to get… 13 Feb 2023 12 min read 2
I’m 32 With A Budget Of $950k: Which Of These 2-Bedroom Condos In Tampines Is Best As A Rental Investment? Dear stacked homes, I would like to seek your kind advice on housing matters. I am 32 and married. I do not own any existing properties and have a budget of 950k. Have sought an IPA to confirm that I… 11 Feb 2023 14 min read 0
5 Old But Spacious Condos Above 2,100 Sqft (Under $3 Million) While many Singaporeans have been adjusting their lifestyles to the unavoidable effects of inflation as of late, it’s hard to compromise on space and budget when it comes to your home (especially if you’re living with a big family). Continuing… 9 Feb 2023 9 min read 0
I Moved House Because Of Eng’s Wantan Mee: Not Everything Is About “Making Money” People move to a new home for all sorts of reasons: work, being close to parents, right-sizing, etc. But this week we spoke to BC, a young single who recently sold his one-bedder and bought another, older resale unit. His… 7 Feb 2023 6 min read 1
Touring Jalan Kembangan: Freehold Landed Homes Near Kembangan MRT For $3m+ A few weeks back, I covered Frankel Estate in East Singapore and readers asked to see more of the area: specifically, Siglap, Dunbar as well as Kembangan. I didn’t want to bombard you guys with too much of the East… 5 Feb 2023 11 min read 3
I’m Looking To Buy A 3rd Property To Generate $10k Per Month Rental Income: Which $1.5m Property Is Best? Hi I kind of like the way you analyze things. And hence this email Am looking to set up a pool of assets to generate passive income. Am hoping to generate 20k sgd of passive income a month (10k from… 3 Feb 2023 12 min read 0
New Launch Condo Profits Since 2017: A Look At How Over 1,000 Sub Sale Sellers Have Fared With the housing supply still at an all-time low, some buyers are eager to snap up any units that are closer to completion – even if the seller foists Sellers Stamp Duty (SSD) costs onto them. As we saw last… 3 Feb 2023 7 min read 0
5 Old Freehold But Spacious Condos Above 2,300 Sqft As land prices and construction costs continue to skyrocket in Singapore, it’s no surprise that new launch units in Singapore have shrunk in size. For example, most new 2-bedroom units are around 6-700 square feet in size. Compare this to… 2 Feb 2023 9 min read 0
Touring Kovan Landed Estate: Affordable Landed Homes From $2.6 Million In D19 The last few landed tours showcased rather expensive areas, such as Ming Teck Park and Faber Hills, so I thought we should look at some more affordable options this week. As it turns out, someone requested that I review other… 29 Jan 2023 12 min read 0
I’m Under 35 And Single With A $900k Budget: Which Of These 5 Condos Is Suitable For Future Rental and Resale Potential? Hi Stacked Home Team, I have been reading your analysis for awhile which provided me with useful insights. Now that I have decided to purchase my first home on my own, your expert advices would really be helpful to me…. 27 Jan 2023 13 min read 0
5 Unique Walk-Up Apartments That Are Very Nicely Renovated Generally loved for its unique and spacious layout and disliked for the inefficient stairs, walk-up apartments can be a little of a double-edged sword. However, for those who know what they are getting themselves into, it’s no wonder why these… 26 Jan 2023 8 min read 0
Sell Your HDB Today, Get $0: How Negative Cash Sales Can Still Be Found In Today’s Property Market This is a question that has come to the forefront of late. For those looking to upgrade to a condo, there are two counterbalancing factors: higher resale flat prices seem to lower the risk of negative cash sales; but at… 24 Jan 2023 7 min read 0
7 Notable New Launch Condos Near An MRT Station In 2023 Whether you’re a homeowner or a landlord, having an MRT station nearby is still a major draw; and given the fewer launches in 2023 (compared to 2020/21), it’s important to be a bit more picky. There’s also just the “small”… 21 Jan 2023 9 min read 1
We Make $180k Per Year And Live In A 3-Room HDB. Should We Save To Buy An Investment Property, Upgrade To A Condo, Or Larger HDB? Hello, We’ve read with interest on your advice columns, and we especially appreciate the effort and detail put into the responses. My wife and I are in a bit of a dilemma. We live in a 3-room HDB in Clementi… 20 Jan 2023 9 min read 0
5 Spacious HDB Units Above 1,300 Sqft That Are Nicely Renovated We all know how home renovations can add up to quite a huge amount when it comes to buying a new home. From the costs of hacking, installing new flooring, carpentry and even the lighting can all add up. Not… 19 Jan 2023 8 min read 0
We Rushed To Buy A Home During The Pandemic: Here’s Why It Nearly Became A Big Regret The pandemic might have just been one of the worst times to buy a home. Unless you were one of the brave ones that went ahead during the early stages (the beginning of 2020), the constantly rising prices and terribly… 18 Jan 2023 6 min read 0