Opinion

5 Unique HDBs Above 1,560 Sqft (Special Penthouse + Jumbo Units)

Everyone wants to live in a bigger home. But there are spacious homes, and there are spacious homes with unique selling points. This week, we take a look at some of the biggest HDB units in Singapore, but these have…

• 8 Sep 2022
• 7 min read
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Touring Namly Estate: Freehold Spacious Landed Homes Near Good Schools In A Central Location

Last week, I toured Frankel Estate (as requested by a reader) and noted how it had some similarities to Sixth Avenue. This week, another reader asked for a tour of Namly Estate, so off I went to Bukit Timah! Fun…

• 4 Sep 2022
• 9 min read
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My Journey As A Single Homebuyer In Singapore: Why I Bought My 3-Room HDB & Spent $29k To Renovate It

We all know what it’s like for singles to buy a home in Singapore. Other than the prohibitive, and quite frankly, arbitrary minimum to be 35 years of age, the other problem is that you don’t have unfettered access to…

• 3 Sep 2022
• 12 min read
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We Make $190k Per Year. Should We Sell Our Punggol EC For $650k Profit Or Hold On & Rent It Out?

Hi Stacked Homes I have been following your articles for some time now because they are always provided good insights. Recently, your article, ”We make $180k per annum. Should we sell our EC for $650k profit to buy 2 condos…

• 2 Sep 2022
• 10 min read
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5 Spacious Freehold (But Old) 3 Bedroom Condos For More Space

It’s very clear by now that many Singaporeans prize space above all else. That, and a more flexible layout that allows you to hack down walls freely to create a space suited to your lifestyle. As always, if budget is…

• 1 Sep 2022
• 8 min read
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Is The First-Mover Advantage For New Launch Condos Real? Here’re 4 Case Studies To See If It’s True

The “first-mover” theory holds that, if you’re the first to buy in a yet-to-peak area, you’ll see better capital gains. In theory, you would be buying before property values start to spike, in a classic buy-low-sell-high move. But depending on…

• 31 Aug 2022
• 8 min read
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8 Old Freehold Shopping Centres You Can Surprisingly Buy A Home In (With PSF Prices You Can’t Find Today)

Before the popularity of online shopping, many Singaporeans would have been to Queensway Shopping Centre to browse all the sporting shoes on offer. While the shopping centre has seen better days, it still remains relatively well populated on the weekends. …

• 30 Aug 2022
• 8 min read
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Touring Frankel Estate: Freehold Living In The East For Foodies Next To A Park Connector

This week, we’re back in the East at Frankel Avenue. My first thought on seeing the area was “Hmmm, this reader has a bigger budget!” If you’re wondering why, the tour of Frankel Avenue was actually requested by a reader…

• 28 Aug 2022
• 11 min read
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We Make $18k Per Month And Are In Our Late 20s: Should We Get A New Launch, Resale Condo, Or Resale HDB?

Hi StackedHomes, I started reading your content a year ago and really enjoyed the articles on home renovation case studies and analysis on new condos. Now that my partner and I (late 20s) are currently looking to buy our first…

• 26 Aug 2022
• 11 min read
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5 Spacious HDB Units Above 1,300 Sqft Priced Under $600,000

It’s very clear by now that many Singaporeans prize space above all else. That, and a more flexible layout that allows you to hack down walls freely to create a space suited to your lifestyle. As always, if budget is…

• 25 Aug 2022
• 7 min read
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Touring Eastwood Landed Estate: Affordable 99-Year Landed Living With An Upcoming MRT & Good Amenities

Another week, another reader’s request! This week, we’ve had someone ask for a tour of Eastwood estate so off to the East I went. I had previously shortlisted Eastwood but, after viewing a couple of other 99-year landed estates and…

• 21 Aug 2022
• 9 min read
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We Make $510k Per Year And Own A Landed Home. Should We Redeem Our $1m Loan, Decouple To Buy Another Property, Or Rebuild?

Hi Ryan, I saw your article at Stackedhomes and would like to seek your advice on a few questions. Background.My wife (49 years old) and I (53 years old) and we have 3 school going kids of which the eldest…

• 19 Aug 2022
• 9 min read
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5 Affordable Freehold 4 Bedroom Homes Under $2 Million

It’s the time of the week again, where we show some of the more interesting units that we’ve come across. Given that the freehold 3 bedroom units were so popular, we figured that looking for 4 bedroom freehold units should…

• 18 Aug 2022
• 7 min read
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10 Stunning Rooftop Infinity Pools That You Can Find In A Condo

Did you know that the infinity pool was invented as early as the 1960s by American architect John Lautner? It may be surprising to hear as it does seem like a recent invention, given how modern it looks. But thanks…

• 17 Aug 2022
• 11 min read
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Confessions Of A Property Agent In Singapore: Why I Had To Drop My Worst Client Ever

We’ve all heard the terrible agent stories. Cheating unsuspecting buyers, always pushing for new launches for the high commission, hiding details that could break the deal – it’s no wonder many feel that an agent’s job is akin to one…

• 15 Aug 2022
• 7 min read
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Touring Windsor Park Estate: Freehold Landed Living Close To Crazy Rich Asians, Nature, And Amenities

Windsor Park Estate made the news in 2020 when 2 Good Class Bungalows (GCB) in the estate were sold for over $20 million during the circuit breaker. In fact, one sold for $21.68 million for a house without the buyer…

• 14 Aug 2022
• 9 min read
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121 Dual Key Condos To Consider For Rental/Multi-Gen Living (2022 Edition)

On a hunt for Dual-Key options? Look no further!

• 12 Aug 2022
• 24 min read
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We Make $180k Per Annum. Should We Sell Our EC For $650k Profit To Buy 2 Condos Or Just A Bigger HDB?

Hello Stacked, I enjoyed all the videos and articles produced by Stacked. It is very enriching and informative, especially to newbies like myself when it comes to residential issues. I hope to consult you on the best solution for my…

• 12 Aug 2022
• 12 min read
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