Opinion

5 Really Spacious HDB Apartments Above 1,500 Sqft (Plus A Special Jumbo Unit)

It probably shouldn’t surprise you by now that we are yet on the hunt for spacious HDB units. This week, we’ve a couple of really interesting ones. From an Executive Masionette with a unique curved balcony, to a massive hunk…

• 20 Oct 2022
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I Nearly Bought A Condo With A Ceiling Leak & Depleting Sinking Fund Issue: Why MCST Problems Need To Be More Transparent

Of late, we’ve had questions from a reader about the MCST system in Singapore; and about how it’s a little opaque and unfair. If you’re a foreigner or have bought property overseas, you may be struck by how little information…

• 17 Oct 2022
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Touring Westwood Park: More Affordable Landed Homes From Under $2 Million In The West Of Singapore

When a reader asked for a tour of Westwood, I must confess, I sighed. (No offence to anyone living there!) After viewing several 99-year landed estates, I’d noticed that parking is usually in short supply and was dreading the endless…

• 16 Oct 2022
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A $3.5 Million Budget And 4 Options To Choose From In Bukit Timah: Here’s What This Buyer Picked For Their Family Home

M & W have got it all planned out for their kids. As they are alumni of both ACS and SCGS, they naturally wanted their kids to follow in their footsteps and go to the same schools. Well, that is,…

• 15 Oct 2022
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We Make $15k Per Month And Own An Executive Apartment In Queenstown: Should We Keep It Or Sell To Upgrade To A Condo?

Hi Stacked Homes!  You guys are an amazing trove of information for all things related to home buying/selling, with articles that are clear and easy to understand/digest. I appreciate the amazing work the team has put in to make this…

• 14 Oct 2022
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7 Cheapest New Launch Condos With 3 Bedrooms Under $2 Million In 2022

With even OCR new launches priced at $2,000+ psf, it’s an unofficial truth that HDB upgraders are mostly priced out. The chances of getting a family-sized condo unit, with a quantum of $2 million or under, seem to dwindle with…

• 14 Oct 2022
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5 Homes With Lovely Unblocked Water/Greenery Views Under $2.5 Million

In a country where tall buildings fill a housing estate, it may be hard to find a home with an unblocked view – more importantly, a view that doesn’t break the bank. After all, unblocked views with a gorgeous greenery/water…

• 13 Oct 2022
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I Tried Renting Out My Own Home In Singapore: Here’s Why I Would Never Do It Again

A common complaint is that property agents charge too much for handling “simple” rental deals; and it has to be said the rising GST rate doesn’t help either. As one landlord found out however, finding your own tenants can devolve…

• 12 Oct 2022
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New Launch Vs Resale: Which Is More Profitable? We Look At 3,612 Transactions Over 5 Years

There are some untested sayings that have been in the Singapore private property market for decades. One of the more persistent ones is that new launches are better for gains; largely on the basis of “early bird discounts”, or that…

• 11 Oct 2022
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Touring Siglap Landed Estate: A Freehold, Charming, Spacious & Peaceful Village With Old-Singapore Vibes

A few weeks ago, I toured Frankel Avenue and found the area to be charming and quaint. Although on the price side, it’s not that affordable, given the size of the houses. Several readers asked me to do add-on tours…

• 9 Oct 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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