Opinion

Touring Greenwood/Hillcrest Landed Estate: Freehold Landed Living Near Good Restaurants

Quite a while back, a reader asked for a tour of the Hillcrest area so today we’re headed to the Hillcrest and Greenwood estate for a look. It is part of a well-connected landed enclave between Dunearn Road, Eng Neo…

• 5 Mar 2023
• 12 min read
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We Make $10k Per Month And Are In Our 50s. Should We Sell Our 4-Room HDB To Upgrade To A Condo Or EC?

Hello, Thank you for all the insightful articles.  We are in a dilemma with some property decision and hope you can advise us.  We live in a 4-room resale HDB which we bought for $388k. Husband is 51 years old and…

• 3 Mar 2023
• 10 min read
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5 HDB Units With The Best City, Sea, And Waterway Views

In the HDB scene where most of our residential blocks look (somewhat) synonymous, there’s frankly not much to differentiate one unit from another other than the obvious location, unit layout, and neighbourhood amenities.  One wild card, however, is the unique…

• 2 Mar 2023
• 7 min read
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I Bought My Parent’s Condo (For A Higher Price): Here’s What I’ve Learnt

Buying a property from your own parents should be less stressful; but as one reader shares with us, it’s also a very unsettling experience. This sort of transaction goes outside the usual financial boundaries: it makes you also query things…

• 27 Feb 2023
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Touring Century Woods And Woodgrove Estate: Landed Houses From $2.2 Million In An “American” Suburb

A while back, a reader asked for a tour of Century Woods, which is an enclave of ninety-nine 99-year leasehold properties located at Woodgrove View, Marsiling (97 terraces and 2 detached homes, to be exact) that was built in 2002….

• 26 Feb 2023
• 9 min read
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We Have $750k Cash: Should We Buy An HDB In Cash To Avoid The High Interest Or Buy A $2m Condo With A Loan?

Dear Stackedhomes Team, Thank you for the valuable insights and articles in recent years, I have enjoyed them over the past 5 years. I am at a crossroad selecting my first property purchase – a Resale HDB or a Private Property….

• 24 Feb 2023
• 12 min read
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My Tenant Passed Away At My Rented Property: My First (And Hopefully Last) Experience As A Landlord

Of all the things that can go wrong during a tenancy, the least expected is death. Most landlords have never had to deal with this, but it’s good to keep in mind that – touch wood – it may happen….

• 23 Feb 2023
• 4 min read
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5 Million-Dollar HDB Flats That Are Nicely Renovated & Move-In Ready

While I’m sure we all have differing thoughts on public housing affordability in Singapore, the fact that million-dollar HDB flats are increasing in frequency is causing quite a stir (see the recent parliament debate). And it’s not just limited to…

• 23 Feb 2023
• 8 min read
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2B2B Vs 2B1B New Launch Condo Units: Which Is A Better Investment?

When it comes to a 2-bedder condo layout for investment, there is one vital question: one bathroom or two? Conventional “property wisdom” holds that two bathrooms are always the preferable choice; and like a high ceiling or sea view, it’s…

• 22 Feb 2023
• 5 min read
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How We Got “Lucky” With Our Dakota Crest BTO: Why We Chose A 3-Room Over A 4-Room

The Dakota Crest BTO launch was one of the most desired sites to date. Who would want a place that’s around five minutes walk from an MRT station, and on the city fringe to boot? As you can imagine, it…

• 21 Feb 2023
• 6 min read
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Touring Jervois Ville: Freehold Landed Living In A GCB Neighbourhood (More Affordable Than You Think)

Today, we’re at the Jervois neighbourhood, which is my favourite out of all I’ve toured so far. The first time I realised there were more “affordable” terrace houses in the area was when I visited a work colleague (She actually…

• 19 Feb 2023
• 11 min read
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We’ve Saved About $1m In Cash + CPF And Own 2 Condos: Should We Sell Both Or Rent For Now?

Good Day Team, We have always read your content with interest which are helpful for the common folks. As such we will like to share our situation and appreciate your advice on what is the next best option. We are…

• 17 Feb 2023
• 10 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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