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5 Most Affordable 5-Room HDB Flats in Central Singapore Under $780K

This week, we have narrowed down five 5-room HDB units located in central locations (like Bishan and Toa Payoh) under $780,000 that might be a practical choice for those who are in need of space and working with a tighter…

• 11 May 2023
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My Aunt Cheated Us Out Of Our Property: An Expensive Lesson Learned On “Trusting” Family Members

There are many reasons for putting your property assets under another person’s name. In some cases, this is a transfer of the property so you can avoid Additional Buyers Stamp Duty (ABSD) on another home; in others, it might be…

• 9 May 2023
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Touring Everton/Blair Road: Freehold Conservation Landed Houses That Are Convenient But Not Near Schools

I’ve always been fascinated by conservation houses and would love to live in one. Of course, I don’t think that it would be possible, given that the ones at Emerald Hill started from about $10 million at the time of…

• 7 May 2023
• 12 min read
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I Sold My Condo And Made $1 Million In Cash/CPF: Should I Buy A New Launch Or Invest In Fixed Income?

Hi guys. First of all, let me say that it has always been a pleasure reading your articles and watching your videos. Love it!!! I would love to see your advice on my current situation and on how to move…

• 6 May 2023
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“I Lost My $10K Deposit And A 300% Property Appreciation” 4 Readers Share Their Missed Property Opportunities

Hindsight is 20/20, but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn from it. From near-misses of bad investments to lost opportunities, we’ve asked people about their top “what if” investments. Here are some stories from investors who could have, or luckily…

• 5 May 2023
• 5 min read
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5 Condos With Disappointing Early Sales That Became Profitable Later (Some Had To Discount)

If you are visiting a hawker centre for the first time, how do you decide which chicken rice stall to go for? Is it the photos displayed? How the chicken looks as it is hung up? While that may play…

• 4 May 2023
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5 Unique Loft Units Under $960K

For those who want something a little different to call home, living in a loft has probably crossed your mind at least once. While it’s not for everyone, its distinctive high ceilings and bigger window panels are charming features that…

• 4 May 2023
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I’ve Lived in A Landed Home In Orchard For 5 Years: Here’s An Insider View On What It’s Like

For most Singaporeans, living right in the middle of our legendary shopping belt is a dream. However, there are downsides we may not have considered; and with ongoing decentralisation, some may even say Orchard is losing a bit of its…

• 1 May 2023
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Touring Chip Bee Gardens: Freehold Landed Homes Among SLA-Owned Residential Near Holland Village

I’ve always loved the Chip Bee enclave of houses near Holland Village but assumed that they were all government-owned properties. One day, I was surfing the property portals and found a house in the area for sale! Apparently, not all…

• 30 Apr 2023
• 12 min read
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I’m Looking To Upgrade From An HDB To Condo For $1.5 Million. Should I Get A Freehold 3 Bedder Or Dual Key Condo?

Hi Stacked Homes I have enjoyed reading your articles and liked your insights in property. Thanks for doing this great work that helps in making decisions. We are a family with 2 children (elder daughter is 15 yrs, and younger…

• 29 Apr 2023
• 15 min read
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27 New Launch Dual Key Condos To “Avoid” ABSD In 2023

Whether it’s for extended families or rentals, dual key units are one way to split your property and avoid the Additional Buyers Stamp Duty (ABSD). There is, however, a wide range of dual-key layouts; and not all are equal. Some…

• 28 Apr 2023
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5 Cheapest Newly MOP 4-Room HDB Flats Under $590k

It might seem like resale HDB prices are uncontainable to the casual observer, especially with the recent headlines of the record 5-room Ghim Moh flat that was sold for $1.223 million.  And although the supply of BTO flats will be…

• 27 Apr 2023
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7 Huge Developments With Over 1,000 Units You Move Into In 2023

There’s a slew of 1,000+ unit mega-developments that are finally being finished this year; and while most of them are sold out, there’s always a chance that sellers are out there. After all, some of the projects are nearing the…

• 25 Apr 2023
• 9 min read
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Touring Kimsia Park: Freehold Landed Homes In Orchard Which Are Not As Pricey As You Might Think

When people think of Orchard Road, shopping and malls are the first things to come to mind. Landed houses, not so much. Even then, one would imagine that you would need to be a Crazy Rich Asian to afford a…

• 23 Apr 2023
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I’m Stuck With An Old Condo I Bought Last Year That Isn’t Earning Much Rent: Should I Continue Renting It, Sell Or Just Move In?

Hi I have been reading your articles and found the analysis very informative. Last year, I have been looking for a condo to invest or stay.  After a few rounds of unsuccessful ballots for new launches, in 2nd half of…

• 22 Apr 2023
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I Bought A 4-Bedroom Condo In Cash (And Paid ABSD) But Still Live In An HDB: Here’s Why

For many Singaporeans, moving from a flat to a condo is a big step up in life; and a four-bedder condo of 1,400+ sq. ft. is probably an even bigger dream. This week, however, we spoke to someone who –…

• 21 Apr 2023
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Can New ECs Actually Lose Money? 4 Lessons Learned From 1,094 Unprofitable Transactions 

While most property stories in Singapore are success stories, it’s important to know the flip side as well. So you may be surprised to know that even “sure-fire” investments like new Executive Condominiums can sometimes transact at a loss. But…

• 20 Apr 2023
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5 Homes With Beautiful Unblocked Greenery Views (Starting From $1 Million)

As far as our living environment is concerned, one key takeaway most of us had from the pandemic is the true joy of having a good view to enjoy from your apartment.  What we notice is that many homeowners now…

• 20 Apr 2023
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