Opinion

5 Spacious 3 Bedroom Homes For $1.5 Million (1,400 Sqft And Up)

You may have heard about the record-breaking HDB at Dawson selling for $1.418 million dollars. Some have said it’s a ridiculous price for an HDB, while others pointed out that for its size and location, that is a fair price….

• 14 Jul 2022
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Record $1.418 Million Dollar Dawson Flat: Was There Really Any Better Alternative?

SkyTerrace @ Dawson just set a new record for the most expensive resale flat, at $1.418 million. That begs the question: is the price unreasonable? As some readers are bound to point out, $1.418 million could fetch the buyer a…

• 13 Jul 2022
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From EC To District 10 Condo: How A Couple’s Property Investment Decision Evolved

Would you pay off an Executive Condominium (EC) in full, or buy a District 10 condo on loan? They’re vastly different approaches to real estate, and you might think we’re talking about two different buyer profiles. However, that’s the journey…

• 11 Jul 2022
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Touring Yunnan Gardens: Attractively-Priced Freehold Terrace Houses At $1,000 Psf

In Singapore, the smallest landed houses (usually terrace houses) are often the cheapest if we look at price quantum, but they can be pretty pricey when we look at the price per square foot (PSF.) For example, at MacPherson Garden…

• 10 Jul 2022
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6 Slow Selling New Launches That Became Profitable Later (More Than 90% Made Money)

A common marketing tactic in real estate is to slap “selling fast” on new launch websites. We tend to assume that what starts well will also end well – so any property that’s selling out quickly must, by conventional thinking…

• 8 Jul 2022
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Ki Residences, Phoenix Residences, Or The Arden: Which 3 Bedroom Is Better With A Budget Under $2 Million?

Hi, I will share more background on my scenario. I am looking for a condo that can house 6 persons – (myself, my wife, my mum, 2 toddlers, and a helper) thus space is quite important and 3 bedrooms is…

• 8 Jul 2022
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5 Massively-Sized HDB Units Above 1,600 Sqft That Are Move-In Ready

HDB prices seem to be breaking new records each week, with the recent one being a $1.01 million 5-room HDB at Marine Crescent – the first million-dollar transaction of the estate. It does boast sweeping views of East Coast Park,…

• 7 Jul 2022
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Touring Pavilion Park: More Affordable Freehold Landed Living With Great Protected Views In Bukit Batok

The freehold landed houses at Pavilion Park have been on my watchlist for a while, as Pavilion Park is one of the few freehold estates in Singapore where you can still get a semi-D for around $4 million. A few…

• 3 Jul 2022
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La Fiesta Vs Jewel @ Buangkok: Which Is Better For Family Stay With Capital Appreciation In 5-10 Years?

Hi Stacked Home, Happy Friday! Alongside with my partner, we are looking for 3 Bedroom Resale Condo in D19. We have shortlisted 2 Projects – La Fiesta & Jewel @ Buangkok – and would love to hear your review on…

• 1 Jul 2022
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5 Exquisitely Designed & Spacious Condo Units Above 2,000 Sqft

This week, we showcase 5 condo units that are extremely generous in size (they are all above 2,000 square feet) and are very well-designed too. While design can be a very subjective thing, what we really like about these is…

• 30 Jun 2022
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Single, Under 30 And Renting: Why And How These 2 Young Singaporeans Are Making It Sustainable

In a previous piece, I explored why we seemed so averse to renting and it was really interesting to see the widely differing opinions on Facebook and Instagram. It was the clearest indication of the different age groups on these…

• 27 Jun 2022
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Buying An HDB At 24: The Inspiring Story Of Lisa And Her Struggle To Provide For Her Family

Adulting is never easy, especially when circumstances don’t give you much choice. Today’s story is a really special one as we’ll be touching on a Singaporean’s journey and the challenges she faced when she bought her first HDB flat at…

• 25 Jun 2022
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Symphony Suites, Skies Miltonia, Or Signature At Yishun: Which 3-Bedroom Is Better For A 5-10 Year Horizon Exit?

I am currently considering a 3 bedroom unit at symphony suite, skies miltonia, and signature at Yishun. May I know what are your views of these projects if I’m looking at a property that can exit in 5 to 10…

• 24 Jun 2022
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5 Sizeable HDB Units Above 1,300 Sq ft Priced Under $600,000

This week, we are back to looking for spacious HDB units as there seems to be no lack of demand for such homes in Singapore. With the recent news of Pasir Ris and Woodlands resale HDB hitting the notable million-dollar…

• 23 Jun 2022
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Why I Bought A 3Gen HDB Flat Instead Of An Executive Maisonette For My Family

In a perfect world, everyone will have a generously-sized home, affordable, and maybe even the capacity to practice filial piety, all while planning to grow our family within budget. It’s every Singaporean’s dream, right?  But here’s the reality: big homes…

• 17 Jun 2022
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Will A Freehold 3 Bedroom Or Leasehold 2 Bedroom In D15 Be A Better Choice For A Family Of 3?

Hi, I saw your advice about a family of 3 looking for condo in the City Square or Potong Pasir area and thought to email you as well. We are also a family of 3 and looking to move to…

• 16 Jun 2022
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5 Spacious And Well Decorated Homes With Seaviews

Clearly, differentiated types of housing in Singapore are something that many people are looking at beyond your usual condo and apartment types. And so seeing as how last week’s collection of freehold walk-up apartments was received, we’ve decided to look…

• 16 Jun 2022
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Why I Chose To Rent Instead Of Buying A Home In Singapore

Growing up, I lived in a HDB flat my parents owned. During all the social studies lessons we had (you can probably tell my age from this!), I was taught that a home you owned was always an asset to…

• 13 Jun 2022
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