Opinion

“I Said No to My Condo’s En-Bloc Sale” Why These 3 Singaporeans Said No To En-Bloc Millions

Most Singaporeans see their condo’s en-bloc sale as a windfall. For many, it may even be a planned exit strategy: ask around, and some investors will tell you it’s the specific reason they like older condos (i.e., buy cheaper because…

• 5 Dec 2024
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5 Spacious Yet Cheapest Executive Apartment HDBs From $670k 

For those looking for bigger-sized HDB flats, Executive Apartments are the ones to go for as they share similarities with 5-room flats but offer a little extra in the form of a dedicated study, catering to larger families or anyone…

• 5 Dec 2024
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5 Under-The-Radar Freehold Walk-Up Apartments Near An MRT Station (From $1,180,000)

If you like affordable private residences and loathe maintenance fees, walk-up apartments may be the way to go. The problem is that walk-up apartments aren’t always in the most convenient areas: they’re sometimes near inaccessible landed enclaves or far from…

• 4 Dec 2024
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Retiring On A Cruise Ship In Singapore For $4.4k Per Month: Does It Make Sense?

To many, living on a cruise ship after retiring, and touring the world sounds like a dream. It’s somewhat similar to being on a permanent holiday! The fact that it comes with a thriving social scene, which many people lack…

• 1 Dec 2024
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Why Did Some Condos Fail To Appreciate During Singapore’s Pandemic Property Boom? Here’s What We Found

As a collective whole, most properties in Singapore tend to appreciate. This may be a result of many different factors, such as increasing land prices, the addition of better infrastructure, or broader economic growth (among many other reasons). This was…

• 30 Nov 2024
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I Have A Monthly Income Of $10K: Should I Buy A Tiny 1-Bedder Condo Or An Old But Centrally-Located Resale HDB?

Hi team,  Thank you so much for providing great insight and articles over the years!  I am really hoping you could give me some advice on my current situation. I am torn between this 2 My goal is eventually be…

• 29 Nov 2024
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5 Cheapest Executive Maisonette HDBs You Can Buy In 2024 (From $725k)

While modern HDBs tend to follow a more standard, cookie-cutter approach, some older public housing has a certain charm. Think landed HDBs and the ever-iconic HDB maisonettes. This week, we’re exploring five of the most affordable Executive Maisonettes (EMs) currently on…

• 28 Nov 2024
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What $1.4M For A One-Bedder at Emerald Of Katong Gets You: Here Are Some Surprising New Launch Comparisons

As we near December, Emerald of Katong (EOK) is the best-selling launch of 2024, and perhaps a few years to come. It’s been a while since a project as big as EOK sold out 99 per cent of its units…

• 27 Nov 2024
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5 New Condo Dual Key Units That Are Still Available In 2024 (From $2,116,000)

Dual-key units are the preferred option for multi-generational family living, or for landlords who want to both stay and rent out parts of the unit. The problem is, that developers are hesitant to build too many of these: they cater…

• 25 Nov 2024
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We Make $400k Per Year And Own A Bidadari HDB: Should We Look At 2 Properties Instead Of 1 Freehold Landed?

Hi Stacked Homes!  Thank you for writing these interesting articles! It has been very helpful.   I’m writing to seek some advice on our next home purchase. My family of three (with another one on the horizon) is currently living in…

• 22 Nov 2024
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5 Cheapest Yet Spacious HDB Flats Above 1,300 Sqft In November 2024

This week, we’re uncovering some of the more spacious HDB flats without the hefty price tag. Imagine over 1,300 square feet of living space, all starting from $570,000. What’s even better? Each home is just a short stroll away from…

• 21 Nov 2024
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Why Emerald Of Katong Sold 99% Of Units In Just 2 Days: We Break Down The Sale Prices

Here’s a little-known way to gauge just how attractive a new condo really is: check how many property agents have signed up to buy it themselves. (Talk about putting your money where your mouth is.) For Emerald of Katong, the…

• 18 Nov 2024
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Inside A Tiny Freehold Landed Estate In Ang Mo Kio Near The MRT From $4.75m

Shangri-La Close is a tiny, tiny, TINY freehold landed estate off Ang Mo Kio Avenue 2 and Ang Mo Kio Street 11 (it is connected to both of these roads.) It lies in between 2 estates that we had previously…

• 17 Nov 2024
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I Own A Million Dollar HDB Flat At Tiong Bahru: Should I Sell Now For A New Launch Condo?

Hi, I am currently a Singapore PR looking at the possibility to upgrade from HDB to a 3-bedroom condo for better capital appreciation and potentially beef up my retirement funds from the sale of the condo in the future. I’m…

• 15 Nov 2024
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5 Cheapest 4-Room HDB Flats In Central Singapore From $480k

This week, we’ve rounded up 5 HDB units that offer a balanced mix of convenience, space, and at a more affordable price – all while being close to some of Singapore’s most well-connected MRT stations, markets, and food options. Missed…

• 14 Nov 2024
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10 Cheapest Cluster Landed Homes In Singapore From $1,840,000

Landed housing is a dream for many, but at 2024 prices, it’s the province of the most affluent. Fortunately, there’s an alternative in the form of cluster landed homes – and it can even be preferable to some home buyers…

• 13 Nov 2024
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5 Noteworthy Condos In Clementi: Why This ‘Fringe’ Area Is Now A Property Hotspot

Clementi may be considered a fringe area on paper, but it’s a property hotspot nonetheless. From access to key educational institutes (NUS and the NUS High School of Maths and Science, Nan Hua, and Singapore Polytechnic), to its good mix…

• 11 Nov 2024
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Where To Find The Cheapest Resale Condos By Bedroom Type In 2024 (From $545,000)

Given the higher prices compared to previous years, getting a condo as your first home is less viable in 2024. In a market where even fringe region condos can reach $2,000+ psf, the options have narrowed somewhat for sandwiched Singaporeans….

• 11 Nov 2024
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