Opinion

We Own An Executive Maisonette And A Condo. Should We Sell Our EM To Buy Another Condo? Or Sell Both To Buy A Landed?

Hi stackedhomes! I have been following and reading your articles religiously as I enjoy the different perspectives that you bring to the table. We are currently in a tricky property situation and would appreciate your professional advice.Here is a summary…

• 7 Oct 2022
• 17 min read
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We Moved From A 3-Room Tanglin Halt HDB To A Dakota Breeze BTO: Our Covid-19 New Home Journey

Tanglin Halt, which went under the Selective En-Bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS) in 2014, was for many the iconic HDB neighbourhood. As one of the five districts of old Queenstown, Tanglin Halt was one of the longest surviving HDB estates, rivalling…

• 6 Oct 2022
• 9 min read
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5 Old But Freehold & Spacious 3 Bedroom Condos You Can Buy

If you’re in the new launch market, you’re probably used to seeing 3 bedrooms having a shared living/dining space, or not having a utility yard at all (something that even every HDB of all flat types have!). This makes it…

• 6 Oct 2022
• 7 min read
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6 Most Interesting Homes In Singapore And Where To Find Them

A common criticism is that Singaporean homes are all “cookie-cutter”, with developers seldom daring to take risks. But some developers have managed to be bold despite the risk of five-year deadlines and ABSD rates; or built interesting homes in the…

• 3 Oct 2022
• 6 min read
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Touring Westlake Gardens: Scenic Freehold Landed Living At MacRitchie Reservoir & Near Famous Schools

Have you ever dreamed of living next to a lake (okay fine, in Singapore’s context, reservoir)? Well, if so, you should head over to this particular small estate, Westlake Gardens, which is right next to MacRitchie Reservoir with just under…

• 2 Oct 2022
• 10 min read
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We Are In Our 50s With $5m Assets & Earn $480k Per Year. Should We Keep Our Condo And Decouple Or Sell It To Purchase A Landed Home?

Hi Ryan,  We have been avid readers of your Stacked Home articles, thank you for writing and sharing your knowledge with all.  We are in a dilemma with some of our property decisions and would like to seek your advice….

• 30 Sep 2022
• 13 min read
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5 Unique Freehold Walk-Up Apartments Near An MRT Station

A walk-up apartment is certainly not for everybody. Most will have zero facilities to speak of, and having a security guard isn’t going to be on the table either (thankfully that’s not much of an issue in Singapore). It’s also…

• 29 Sep 2022
• 7 min read
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A Landed Home For Just $780k? Touring Jalan Chempaka Kuning & Bedok Walk: Landed Estates With A Lot Of Character

We seem to have a lot of readers who love the East lately, as there have been quite a few reader requests for landed tours in the East! And so today, I’m heading over to Bedok Walk for my weekly…

• 25 Sep 2022
• 14 min read
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We Make $350k Per Year And Are Both 30. Which Of These 3 Condos Is Best With Primary Schools In Mind?

Hi Stacked Homes Happy to say I am an avid follower and reader of your site as it provides really helpful insights to home ownerships in Singapore. I am reaching out to you in hopes that you might provide a…

• 23 Sep 2022
• 17 min read
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5 Charming HDB Units Above 1,000 Sqft That Are Ready To Move In

Singapore may have lifted mask restrictions so that it’s not so stifling today, however, construction and material costs have not yet come down. This creates a problem for those who are looking to do home renovations, especially given the climate…

• 22 Sep 2022
• 7 min read
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A Case Study On The Old Normanton Park: 3 Little Known Factors To Think About Before Buying A Home

Normanton Park’s en-bloc sale in 2017 was a bittersweet occasion for my wife and her family. Sad on the one hand because it meant goodbye to a childhood home; elation and relief on the other as the stars had aligned…

• 21 Sep 2022
• 7 min read
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Exploring Tiong Bahru In 60 Pictures: A Detailed Walkthrough Of What Makes This Old Estate So Charming

What makes a place feel like home? Is it that 50m infinity pool, the numerous dining pods, or the fact that you have an open roof top patio that overlooks an unblocked view? Sure, all that’s important when it comes…

• 19 Sep 2022
• 18 min read
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Touring Yew Lian Park & Thomson Ridge: 2 Relatively Affordable Freehold Landed Estates Close To An MRT

A few weeks ago, I toured Windsor Park at a reader’s request. Whilst in the area, I passed Yew Lian Park and Thomson Ridge. These 2 landed estates looked interesting, thanks to their proximity to Thomson Plaza, the MRT and…

• 18 Sep 2022
• 11 min read
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We Are In Our 50s With $1 Million In Cash Staying In A 5-room HDB. Should We Sell Our HDB To Buy A Condo?

Dear Stacked homes, I have been reading your articles and find them very helpful thus would like to seek your advice.We are currently living in a 5 room HDB flat. Our total family income is 18k. We are around 50…

• 16 Sep 2022
• 10 min read
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5 Freehold Homes With A Private Pool Under $2 Million

Whether you like to swim or not, most people would find it hard to turn down the allure of boasting that they have a private pool at home. Because besides taking a dip in private on a hot day, there…

• 15 Sep 2022
• 7 min read
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6 Hard To Find New Launch 2-Bedders With Easily Enclosed Kitchens

It’s always the same thing in new launches these days. For the bigger 3, 4, and 5 bedroom units, these will always come with enclosed kitchens. But for 2 bedroom units? Finding one that has an enclosed kitchen is almost…

• 10 Sep 2022
• 7 min read
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We Make 300k Per Annum. Should We Pay ABSD For A 2nd Property For Investment When We Own A 5-Room HDB?

Hi StackHomes, Foremost, thank you for your insightful articles and unbiased views on residential matters provided to the community and I believe many had benefited from it. Owning an investment property is an aspiration of many and to be honest,…

• 9 Sep 2022
• 9 min read
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$340,000 For An Apartment? Here Are 6 Surprisingly Affordable Homes You Can Find In Old Shopping Malls

While we’ve yet to see the results from Lentor Modern, we’ve seen from the sales figures of integrated projects like Piccadilly Grand and Pasir Ris 8 that Singaporean’s just love their convenience. But given the high prices of these projects…

• 8 Sep 2022
• 7 min read
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