Opinion

5 Cheapest Yet Sizeable 4-Room HDB Flats From $490k

When it comes to finding a new home, space is often non-negotiable—but in land-scarce Singapore, balancing size and budget can feel like an uphill battle. That said, if you’re open to exploring locations that aren’t right in the thick of…

• 16 Jan 2025
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“Why I Bought My Property Even Though I Might Lose Money” Singaporean Homeowners Share Their Stories

Is your property a way to make money, or just a roof over your head? Well, the most honest answer from most Singaporeans is “Why not both?” But every now and again, we encounter true owner-occupiers; genuine home buyers as…

• 13 Jan 2025
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Touring A Quiet Freehold Landed Estate In The East With Terrace Homes From $3.8m

As everyone knows, it’s increasingly difficult to find a non-strata, non-leasehold landed property in Singapore for under $4 million these days. Hence, when I saw that there was an estate in the East which had not 1, but 2, freehold…

• 12 Jan 2025
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Where Are The Cheapest Recently MOP-ed HDB Flats In 2025 (From $270,000)

For some flat buyers, lease decay (aka the 99-year time bomb) is a concern. This has created a lot of demand for younger flats; the most desirable of which are five-year-old resale flats, which have only just reached their Minimum…

• 11 Jan 2025
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5 Cheapest And Newest 4-Bedroom Condos That Were Recently Built (Prices from $2.15m)

If you’re pressed for time and looking for a move-in-ready home, we’ve got you covered.  This week, we’ve rounded up five of the most affordable 4-bedroom condos that have recently TOPed, with prices starting from $2.15M. Better yet, each of…

• 9 Jan 2025
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Are Ground Floor Condo Units Less Profitable In Singapore?

In the Singapore property market, most people would gravitate towards a higher floor unit. This is even clearly reflected in developer pricing, where we expect that the higher floor units will come at a premium. But we’ve also discovered that…

• 7 Jan 2025
• 4 min read
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Are You Overspending On HDB Renovations? Why You Should Rethink Custom Cabinetry

I think many of my ID and contractor friends might kill me for writing this, but one of my biggest pet peeves of BTO and HDB renovations in Singapore is the amount of needless custom carpentry that is not only…

• 7 Jan 2025
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Should You Buy The Orie? A Pricing Review Comparing Gem Residences And New Launches Today

We recently shared our review of The Orie, and now we’re diving deeper into its pricing. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the indicative prices for this new launch, along with an analysis of how it compares at its current price…

• 6 Jan 2025
• 16 min read
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54 New Launch Condos With A Good Selection Of Units Available For Sale (From $1,160,000)

We’re expecting yet another slew of strong new launches in 2025, but in the meantime, there’s still inventory to clear. Here’s a rundown of new launches from the previous year or before, that still have several units available for sale….

• 6 Jan 2025
• 7 min read
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Touring A Rare Convenient Freehold Landed Estate Close To Katong Park MRT (From $5.3m)

Today, we’re back in the East, visiting Margate Road, which is a residential street that runs perpendicularly between Mountbatten Road and Meyer Road. It’s an interesting street because one end has large detached units, whilst the other end has terrace…

• 5 Jan 2025
• 8 min read
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5 Cheapest Condos With A Private Pool (From Just $1.38m) 

There’s something undeniably indulgent about having your own pool; a little slice of escape in the middle of the city.  And for those who like the idea of a refreshing dip steps from the living room but without an exorbitant…

• 2 Jan 2025
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Inside A Hidden Freehold Landed Estate In D11 With Cluster Landed Homes From $3.85m

I was on my way back from town when I came across some houses on Bo Seng Avenue – it’s a street I’d never visited before, so I thought it would be interesting to do a walkabout of it and…

• 29 Dec 2024
• 8 min read
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We Bought A New $2.2m Condo In River Valley: Is It Better To Sell Now Or Rent It Out?

Hi Team, Thank you for the years of amazing content at Stacked Homes. Always such informative articles and detailed analysis. We are currently faced with a decision which we’d love to have your opinion on if you also find it…

• 27 Dec 2024
• 11 min read
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6 Ultra-Private Condos In Singapore With No Next-Door Neighbours 

As Jean Paul Sartre famously wrote (and is famously misquoted), hell is other people. Some of us are naturally communal and like to hear the neighbour’s pets, children, relatives, etc. wandering by. But just as many of us have had…

• 26 Dec 2024
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5 Most Expensive HDB Flats For Sale Right Now (From $1.58m)

We last did this a year ago – when we looked at some of the most expensive HDBs on the market. At that time, the most expensive HDB in Singapore was a 5-room flat in Bukit Merah for $1.45m, which…

• 26 Dec 2024
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The Surprising Property Deals That Closed On Christmas Day In Singapore

Does anyone sell their home on Christmas? The answer appears to be yes! Some surprisingly profitable transactions occur on Christmas day, so maybe someone got a gift-wrapped new condo. Not literally, because that would take a lot of wrapping paper….

• 24 Dec 2024
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The Mystery Behind This Freehold Condo On Top Of A Mall: Why Katong Regency Isn’t As Profitable As You Might Think

Given the rise of Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ) and the prominence of District 15 (RCR), any properties in the area should be doing well. And if there is anything that Singaporeans love in their condo developments: it is the trifecta…

• 24 Dec 2024
• 6 min read
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My Search For A Better Old Folks Homes In Singapore: A Review Of A Spa-Like Retirement Home In London

Some time ago, I wrote an article about my search for a better retirement home (as compared to what we currently have in Singapore.) It seems I’m not the only middle-aged Singaporean concerned about his/her housing situation post-retirement, as the…

• 22 Dec 2024
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