Opinion

Larger Condo Units But Higher PSF? The Strange 2024 Singapore Property Trend You Need to Know

With the exception of some penthouses or very special premium units, the rule of thumb is “Smaller unit = higher price psf”. Condos like Piccadilly Grand, for example, had one-bedders which were priced at close to $2,200 psf at launch,…

• 14 Oct 2024
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Why We Bought A 4-Bedroom Unit At The Arden For $2.4m

In the world of property, two things tend to draw the most attention: the priciest projects and the most affordable.  As we approach the close of 2024, The Arden in Bukit Panjang* falls firmly into the latter category as one…

• 14 Oct 2024
• 6 min read
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Touring One Of The Cheapest Landed Estates In Bukit Timah: Inside The Leasehold Kingsville (From $3.9m)

As we all know, property prices in Singapore are still pretty high at the moment. Even older leasehold landed properties are not bucking the trend: at the time of writing, there were 4 units at Kingsville for sale, ranging from…

• 13 Oct 2024
• 7 min read
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Should You Buy Norwood Grand? A Pricing Review Comparison With Rosewood And Surrounding Condos

There has been a lot of inevitable interest in Norwood Grand, and despite all the talk about prices in Woodlands hitting nearly $2k psf, the reality is also that this is just where the current new launch market is at…

• 12 Oct 2024
• 15 min read
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We Make $500k Per Year And Own 2 Condos: Should We Sell Both To Buy A Landed Or Cluster Home?

Hello Stacked Homes My wife and I are avid readers of your articles – big thanks again for the insightful articles which are very refreshing for the local real estate scene. Grateful if we could get your thoughts on our…

• 11 Oct 2024
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5 Old But Huge HDB Flats Above 1,700 Sqft In Size

Some older HDB flats are known for their generous layouts, offering significantly more space compared to the more compact newer BTOs If size tops your priority list, we’ve picked five units – each over 1,700 square feet. On top of…

• 10 Oct 2024
• 7 min read
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Where To Find Rare Condo Maisonettes For Multi-Gen Living In Singapore

Maisonette units are quite scarce to find in Singapore (for both HDB and private properties), and may get even rarer in future (developers these days are less confident about being able to move high quantum units). But for those moving…

• 9 Oct 2024
• 8 min read
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26 Cheapest One-bedder Condo Units In Each District In 2024 (From $545,000)

We recall a time called the shoebox craze, when one-bedder condo units were as low as $600,000 (brand new!) Those days are long past though, with many new one-bedders today reaching beyond the $1.2 million mark – something that would…

• 7 Oct 2024
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Touring A Prime Freehold Landed Estate In Katong With Prices From $5m

Bournemouth Road is a long road in the Mountbatten area, considered by many to be the “prime” part of D15. It’s located between Mountbatten Road and Dunman Road and leads onto Tanjong Katong Road, where you’ll find some commercial shophouses….

• 6 Oct 2024
• 7 min read
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Should We Sell Our Bishan DBSS And Pay $1m More To Upgrade To A Condo?

Hi there! We’ve always been reading your articles at stacked homes and appreciate the insights given. Hope you can help shed some light on our situation too! We are a couple in our early 40s and own a 5 room…

• 5 Oct 2024
• 8 min read
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5 Affordable Lesser-Known Freehold 3-Bedroom Condos Under $2 Million

This week, we’re looking at five 3-bedroom condos priced under $2 million. While these developments may fly under the radar, they offer both space and affordability.  As a bonus, these are also freehold properties (some with 999-year leases), which would…

• 3 Oct 2024
• 7 min read
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52 Condos With Unique Duplex Units In Singapore

Whether it’s the appeal of a high ceiling or just an intergenerational home with a high floor view, there’s an undeniable appeal to maisonette units. As of 2024, there’s definitely a scarcity factor: few developers build such unique units anymore,…

• 1 Oct 2024
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Touring A Quiet Freehold Landed Estate In Bishan: 15 Mins To Bishan MRT And Junction 8 (From $4.18m)

Located in D20, Clover Avenue is a very long road, with a few side streets. There are some commercial shophouses on one side, and a large park, Clover Crescent Playground, on the other. When I was driving here from town,…

• 29 Sep 2024
• 8 min read
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We Own 4 Properties (Bought Before ABSD) What Are Our Best Moves In Today’s Property Market?

Hi Stacked Homes, I have been reading your articles which I find interesting and objective. I am particularly interested in those articles providing analysis and advice to people who wrote in. Your analysis on various scenarios and situations helped me…

• 27 Sep 2024
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5 Cheapest 4-Bedroom Condo Units Priced Under $2 Million In 2024

If you’re looking for a home with both space and convenience, this week we’ve shortlisted five 4-bedroom units that are located near an MRT Station (and affordably priced under $2 million!).  Missed last week? You can view the previous issue…

• 26 Sep 2024
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The Cheapest Condos For Rent In 2024: Where To Find 1/2 Bedders For Rent From $1,700 Per Month

For singles, younger couples waiting for their BTO, or even foreigners looking to settle in Singapore for a while, finding a temporary rental can be a practical choice. If you’re searching for something beyond room rentals, we’ve identified some of…

• 26 Sep 2024
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The Unexpected Realities Of Home Ownership: How Health Issues Caused A Homeowner To Move

When we think about staircases, the height of lightswitches, when to sell our home, etc. most of us plan for retirement – there’s an assumption that such concerns may be less relevant to younger people. However, we shouldn’t forget that…

• 24 Sep 2024
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Just 14% Of 4-Room HDB Flats Under $500K Now: The Shocking Shift In HDB Prices Since 2000

When it comes to housing, it’s easy to get caught up in the headlines about skyrocketing prices or cooling measures. But to truly understand the shifts in HDB flat affordability, it’s essential to dig deeper than just average price tags…

• 24 Sep 2024
• 8 min read
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