Opinion

Touring A Prime Freehold Landed Estate In Katong With Prices From $5m

Bournemouth Road is a long road in the Mountbatten area, considered by many to be the “prime” part of D15. It’s located between Mountbatten Road and Dunman Road and leads onto Tanjong Katong Road, where you’ll find some commercial shophouses….

• 6 Oct 2024
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Should We Sell Our Bishan DBSS And Pay $1m More To Upgrade To A Condo?

Hi there! We’ve always been reading your articles at stacked homes and appreciate the insights given. Hope you can help shed some light on our situation too! We are a couple in our early 40s and own a 5 room…

• 5 Oct 2024
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5 Affordable Lesser-Known Freehold 3-Bedroom Condos Under $2 Million

This week, we’re looking at five 3-bedroom condos priced under $2 million. While these developments may fly under the radar, they offer both space and affordability.  As a bonus, these are also freehold properties (some with 999-year leases), which would…

• 3 Oct 2024
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52 Condos With Unique Duplex Units In Singapore

Whether it’s the appeal of a high ceiling or just an intergenerational home with a high floor view, there’s an undeniable appeal to maisonette units. As of 2024, there’s definitely a scarcity factor: few developers build such unique units anymore,…

• 1 Oct 2024
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Touring A Quiet Freehold Landed Estate In Bishan: 15 Mins To Bishan MRT And Junction 8 (From $4.18m)

Located in D20, Clover Avenue is a very long road, with a few side streets. There are some commercial shophouses on one side, and a large park, Clover Crescent Playground, on the other. When I was driving here from town,…

• 29 Sep 2024
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We Own 4 Properties (Bought Before ABSD) What Are Our Best Moves In Today’s Property Market?

Hi Stacked Homes, I have been reading your articles which I find interesting and objective. I am particularly interested in those articles providing analysis and advice to people who wrote in. Your analysis on various scenarios and situations helped me…

• 27 Sep 2024
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5 Cheapest 4-Bedroom Condo Units Priced Under $2 Million In 2024

If you’re looking for a home with both space and convenience, this week we’ve shortlisted five 4-bedroom units that are located near an MRT Station (and affordably priced under $2 million!).  Missed last week? You can view the previous issue…

• 26 Sep 2024
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The Cheapest Condos For Rent In 2024: Where To Find 1/2 Bedders For Rent From $1,700 Per Month

For singles, younger couples waiting for their BTO, or even foreigners looking to settle in Singapore for a while, finding a temporary rental can be a practical choice. If you’re searching for something beyond room rentals, we’ve identified some of…

• 26 Sep 2024
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The Unexpected Realities Of Home Ownership: How Health Issues Caused A Homeowner To Move

When we think about staircases, the height of lightswitches, when to sell our home, etc. most of us plan for retirement – there’s an assumption that such concerns may be less relevant to younger people. However, we shouldn’t forget that…

• 24 Sep 2024
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Just 14% Of 4-Room HDB Flats Under $500K Now: The Shocking Shift In HDB Prices Since 2000

When it comes to housing, it’s easy to get caught up in the headlines about skyrocketing prices or cooling measures. But to truly understand the shifts in HDB flat affordability, it’s essential to dig deeper than just average price tags…

• 24 Sep 2024
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We Make $27k Per Month And Own An HDB And Condo: Should We Sell The HDB To Buy Another Resale?

Dear Stacked homes, Thanks for all the valuable information you have provided. I would like to ask for your advice on our situation. We are a mid-40 couple with 3 young children. We have a combined income of approx 27k…

• 20 Sep 2024
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Should You Buy An Old Tiong Bahru HDB In 2024? Here’s A Breakdown Of The Performance

Tiong Bahru is unusual as far as HDB enclaves go. Some of the flats here are among the oldest in Singapore, and predate the HDB era; the housing board’s predecessor, SIT, is known for having built larger and less standardised…

• 19 Sep 2024
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5 Cheapest 5-Room HDB Flats That Are Spacious From $595k

This week, we look at five spacious HDB flats sized above 1,100 square feet at an affordable price point. These flats are either within walking distance to the nearest MRT Station or have convenient access to several dining or grocery…

• 19 Sep 2024
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Which Resale Executive Condos Are The Cheapest In 2024? We Break It Down By Bedroom Type

The housing supply crunch may be over, but as we keep hearing, it’s hard to tell. New launches and resale condos alike are still pricey, leaving one remaining option: the Executive Condominium (EC). Due to their lower price point, ECs…

• 19 Sep 2024
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Should You Buy 8@BT? A Pricing Review Comparison With The Reserve Residences And The Linq @ Beauty World

The official prices for 8@BT aren’t out yet, but the developers have indicated a starting $PSF of $2,530. With that, here’s a guesstimate of what we think the starting $PSF for each unit type would be based on this information:…

• 17 Sep 2024
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From Landed House To Condo: A Family’s $300k Renovation Journey To Create A Spacious Home

For larger families, moving from the spaciousness of a landed property to a condo can be challenging; but it also brings new opportunities – and with the right kind of layout and design, a smaller condo unit can still feel…

• 16 Sep 2024
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Touring A Small 999-Year Landed Estate Near An MRT Station In Upper Bukit Timah

Last week, we visited Cashew Terrace in D23 and I was very impressed by how expansive and accessible the area was (it is right next to an MRT station and only 1 stop away from various malls, but still quite…

• 15 Sep 2024
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Why Some Old 99-Year Condos Can Still Be Worth Investing In: Here’s The Math

There’s no shortage of biases in the Singapore property market. Some long-time investors swear by freehold properties, while others prefer resale homes, finding new launch prices too steep. And if you’ve spoken to a property agent, you’ve likely heard the…

• 14 Sep 2024
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