Opinion

I’m 51 And Own A 5-Room HDB And 2 1-Bedder Condos. Should I Buy A Landed For Legacy Planning Or Remain Status Quo?

Dear Stacked Homes  I have been following your articles and am really enjoying your valuables insights and thorough analysis on the questions posted by readers. I have been wondering whether I still have runway to adjust my portfolio to prepare…

• 10 Jun 2023
• 13 min read
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5 Cheaper 1-Bedroom Units Next To Integrated Developments (A Lower Price Tag But Still Convenient)

For those who prioritise accessibility when choosing their homes, integrated projects would probably rank top of the list. Considering that these developments typically have a shopping mall and MRT/bus station located right under it, the convenience is pretty alluring.  The…

• 8 Jun 2023
• 7 min read
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5 Biggest Regrets After Renting In Singapore: Real-Life Experiences Shared By Tenants

It goes without saying that most landlords in Singapore are a happy bunch right now. Rental rates have been soaring, and the demand is still seemingly going strong (although yes, mortgage rates are at a high too). But as the…

• 7 Jun 2023
• 6 min read
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I Stayed At Hmlet Cantonment: Here’s What My Actual Co-Living Experience Was Like (Not Great)

Is the co-living experience as pretty as this picture of the Hmlet Cantonment backyard below makes it out to be? Read on to find out! So I’m back again for the 4th and final part of this co-living series, in…

• 4 Jun 2023
• 9 min read
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Should We Buy An Old But Central HDB, Or A Newer One But Located Further Away?

Dear Stacked Homes, I’m sure I’m not alone in this dilemma, but unfortunately my friends have been lucky enough to get BTOs and SBFs, leaving us with nobody to consult on this topic. We’re first-time buyers in our very late…

• 2 Jun 2023
• 11 min read
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5 Commonly Overlooked Condos That Are Very Convenient But In Noisy, High-Density Areas

Are you the sort who always picks function over form? Or perhaps a landlord catering to short-term and more practical tenants? If so, the following properties are worthy of consideration. They aren’t aesthetically pleasing, there’s no nearby green space, and…

• 1 Jun 2023
• 6 min read
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5 Lesser-Known Freehold 2-Bedroom Condos $995K And Under

Continuing our search for affordable and freehold housing, we take a look at 2-bedroom apartments this week. With a budget under $995K, these units might have a more compact floor plan or a less convenient location.  Missed last week? You…

• 1 Jun 2023
• 7 min read
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Uncovering 10 Startling Loss-Making Condos Of 2022/23: What Valuable Lessons Can We Learn?

Whether you’re checking the background of a property, or looking for a potentially undervalued unit, it helps to know the losers as well as the winners. It’s unusual indeed for projects to see substantial losses in a bull market like…

• 29 May 2023
• 7 min read
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A Detailed Tour Of Joo Chiat And Katong In 60 Photos: Here’s Why This Charming Neighbourhood Is So Popular

I’m sure many of you readers also share this love for the neighbourhood or have heard this phrase from friends who firmly believe that ‘east side, best side’.  For those who cannot comprehend the mass infatuation, it’s tough to put…

• 29 May 2023
• 18 min read
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My Honest Experience Booking A Co-Living Space: A Review Of Hmlet’s Booking Process

Note: this is not an advertorial for Hmlet as the stay was completely paid for by myself (not sponsored by Hmlet so you can rest assured that everything I write is wholly objective, based on my experience, and not a…

• 28 May 2023
• 9 min read
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We Own A 5-Room HDB & A 2-Bedder Condo. With The 15-Month Rule, How Can We Move To An Exec HDB?

Hello! I hope to seek Stacked Homes advice as we are really in a dilemma especially after the change of ruling (15mth after selling pte pty). We are a family of 3 currently residing in a 5 room HDB flat…

• 27 May 2023
• 12 min read
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5 Unique Homes In Singapore You Probably Didn’t Know You Could Live In 

Singapore may be small, but there are actually a lot of interesting homes in unsuspecting locations that you might just have never come across. Take, for instance, the landed home on top of International Plaza (in the middle of the…

• 26 May 2023
• 7 min read
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5 Interesting 3 Bedroom New Launch Condo Layouts In 2023

New launches have gotten more creative with their layouts lately, and the keyword seems to be flexibility. 2+1 layouts, with optional studies (or studies that could reasonably be turned into bedrooms), are becoming more common. At the same time, space-efficient…

• 25 May 2023
• 5 min read
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5 Lesser-Known Freehold 3-Bedroom Condos Under $1.5M

Given the choice, most Singaporeans generally prefer to own a freehold home. Needless to say, that unfortunately will always come at a premium.  That said, if you are set on a freehold condo or plan to have a long-term hold,…

• 25 May 2023
• 7 min read
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We Spend Our $3k Rent Budget (While Waiting For Our BTO) On Travelling The World Instead: Here’s How We Do It

Given the wait times for a BTO flat in Singapore, many Singaporeans have to look for alternative accommodation in the meantime. This usually comes in the form of having to stay at their parent’s/in-law’s place or having to rent for…

• 24 May 2023
• 6 min read
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We Live In A Top Floor Penthouse: Here Are The Pros And Cons About High Floor Living

Great views, fresher air, a (theoretically) pest-free environment… it’s no wonder the higher you go, the pricier your home gets. But what’s it really like living at the literal top? Rather than just trust the sales pitch, we spoke to…

• 23 May 2023
• 6 min read
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How I Picked My Co-Living Apartment: My Experience Booking Hmlet, Figment, & Coliwoo

Hello again! Last week, in the first unvarnished and objective article documenting the experience of co-living/moving out in Singapore, I compared renting and co-living and found that co-living made more financial sense for me. This week, we’re looking at the…

• 21 May 2023
• 7 min read
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20 Cheapest Executive Condos In Singapore In 2023 (From $754 PSF)

Resale condos, and in particular resale ECs, have been on the minds of buyers in 2023. It’s not surprising, given the combination of high-priced new launches, and the lack of upfront ABSD for upgraders (if you buy an EC before…

• 20 May 2023
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