Opinion

5 Freehold Condos With Private Pools Under $2.3M

While we focused on units with swoon-worthy balconies last week, we’re expanding our list to include units with private pools.  For those who love hosting parties in the comfort of their home, a pool often makes all the difference in…

• 5 Jan 2023
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We Downgraded From A 5 Bedroom Landed Home To An HDB: Here’s Why I Was Happier Than Ever

Sometimes, life’s unexpected turns require us to surrender certain luxuries; but sometimes, those luxuries aren’t all that great in hindsight. This week we talked to S, whose family initially right-sized from a landed property to a flat out of necessity….

• 2 Jan 2023
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I’m A Retiree With A Fully Paid Condo And HDB. Should I Continue Renting Out The HDB Or Sell One Or Both?

Hi Stacked, I am 68, a divorcee who has retired. I own a 19 year-old 3 bedroom private condo at Yishun and a 20 year old 4 room model A HDB flat in McNair area. Both are fully paid. The…

• 30 Dec 2022
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5 Unique HDBs With Rare Balconies That Have Been Recently Renovated

For most homeowners, there’s always a corner in their home that’ll always have a special place in their hearts.  For some, it could be the living room, kitchen or even the bedroom. But for those who love a bit of…

• 29 Dec 2022
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Touring Ming Teck Park A 999-Year Landed Estate That’s Peaceful With Greenery Views

A while back, a reader asked for a tour of Namly Estate, which was quite well-received so, today, I thought I’d cross over to the other side of 6th Avenue and do a tour of Ming Teck Park! My first…

• 26 Dec 2022
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We Have A $4.5 – $6m Budget. Should We Buy A Freehold Condo, Cluster Landed, Or Landed Home?

Hi We have a budget of $4.5 to $6m and would like to understand which of the options would make the most sense in terms of practicality and investment return. We are a family of 2 adults and 2 kids…

• 23 Dec 2022
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The Untold Mystery Of The Luxury Condo That Was Never Built In Singapore: The Ferrari-Themed Ferra In Orchard

Singapore’s property development scene has a nearly 100 per cent rate of successfully completed projects. It’s a rare occasion when a developer can’t follow through, or willingly abandons a project midway (and perhaps even more so when it’s with one…

• 22 Dec 2022
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5 Beautifully Designed Newly MOP BTO Units

While there will be a bumper crop of BTO units released over the next few years, there is still a ton of demand on the ground for ready-to-move-in units. It’s no surprise then, that for most people (budget aside), getting…

• 22 Dec 2022
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The Trivelis DBSS Vs Clementi Ridges Issue 10 Years On: Did Trivelis Owners Really Lose Out?

Several years ago, the DBSS project Trivelis made the news, but not in a good way. Besides some quality complaints, the biggest issue was due to their newer neighbour next door. Buyers were miffed when a BTO project – Clementi…

• 20 Dec 2022
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My Experience As A Child Moving From A Landed To An HDB And Back To Landed: Why I Preferred HDB Living Anyway

When it comes to choosing our housing, our children often don’t get a vote; even though we like to think we factor them into the considerations. This week, we spoke to R who has been in the unusual situation of…

• 17 Dec 2022
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We Make $26k Per Month And Have A Fully Paid BTO: Should We Upgrade To A Landed, Freehold, Or 99-Year Condo + Small Investment Property?

Hi team, I have been following your posts and they have been informative. I have been in a dilemma for some time and wanted to tap on your expertise with regards to my next steps. My husband, baby daughter and…

• 16 Dec 2022
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5 Most Affordable 5-Room HDB Flats In Central Singapore Under $700,000

While the opinion on affordability might differ across individuals, we can all agree that size always matters – the bigger the space, the better.  Especially for those who have a bigger family, not only is the number of rooms an…

• 15 Dec 2022
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Can Executive Condominiums Actually Be Unprofitable? 3 Interesting Points To Note From The Data

Last week we put out a list of the most profitable Executive Condominiums, that were sold right after the five-year MOP. Our plan was to put out a companion piece this week, on the least profitable ECs; and to be…

• 14 Dec 2022
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I Moved From A Landed Home To An HDB, And I Wouldn’t Go Back Given The Choice

A while ago we interviewed someone who right-sized from a landed home, and stayed in an HDB flat for a time. This time, we spoke to another person who moved out of a landed home, who had a different experience….

• 13 Dec 2022
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Touring Spring Park Estate: Freehold Landed Living On Elevated Land Near East Coast Park

Today, we’re touring Spring Park Estate and its neighbours in East Singapore – namely, the houses in between Evergreen Avenue, Bedok South Road, Sennett Road and Upper East Coast Road. (Despite the similar name, the area is not to be…

• 11 Dec 2022
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We Have $2.5m In Cash+CPF. Is It Better To Buy A Landed Home Near Our Children’s School Or Rent And Buy A Freehold Landed Elsewhere?

Hi! I have been reading your articles and wonder if it’s possible to seek your advice. We currently stay in a 99-year leasehold 3-bed condo (heritage view) under husband’s name. As we have 2 children growing up, we would like…

• 9 Dec 2022
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An EC Made $1.38m In Profits? 10 Most Profitable Executive Condos In The Past 10 Years

When it comes to Executive Condominiums (ECs), the dream is to buy and sell at a tidy profit right after the five-year Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP). While this is a common practice, the results differ significantly between projects. The most…

• 9 Dec 2022
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5 Cheapest 4-Room HDB Flats in Central Singapore Under $500,000

As part of the recent cooling measures announced earlier this year, HDB’s Loan-To-Value limit for HDB loans has decreased from 85% to 80%, which has inevitably tightened many future homeowners’ budgets. The downside is that most homebuyers’ needs still remain…

• 8 Dec 2022
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