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Units Of The Week Issue #29

Since we seem to be on a bit of a theme of districts, we’ve decided to just run with it and focus on a particular district each week. This week, it’s a district that is no stranger to most younger…

• 22 Sep 2020
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Analysing 3 Condo Floor Plans In District 21: Which Is The Best Family Friendly Unit?

Unlike buying a home if you’re single, buying a home for your family is a whole different proposition.  Why? Put simply, you no longer have to contend with just what you want – you now have to account for the…

• 16 Sep 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #28

This week in our Units Of The Week issue, we take a closer look at the District 15 area. It’s currently awash with new launches such as Nyon, Amber Park, Coastline Residences, MeyerHouse, and Meyer Mansion (just to name a few)….

• 15 Sep 2020
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Unraveling The Mystery Behind These 3 Highly Unprofitable District 9 Condos

With the high costs of property in Singapore, we all want to buy a condo whose value stands the test of time. Unfortunately, good unit appreciation potentials aren’t always fulfilled. Take Urban Vista for instance. A beautiful development situated within…

• 14 Sep 2020
• 9 min read
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Here’s What Happens When You Buy A New Launch At The Peak Of The Property Cycle

When is the right time to buy a house?  It’s a million-dollar question, both literally and figuratively.  Buy low and sell high is the mantra that everyone chants, but anyone experienced in real estate will know that it is impossible…

• 10 Sep 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #27

This week in our Units Of The Week issue, we are looking at specifically interesting units from District 10. Why District 10 you might ask? Well, if you really must know, we’ve had a ton of enquiries from our clients…

• 8 Sep 2020
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How Does An Upcoming MRT Line/Station Impact Housing Prices? A Case Study On The Downtown Line

With an average of over 3.5million passengers daily, the Singaporean MRT has to be one of, if not the most utilised amenity in Singapore since its inauguration back in November 1987. It’s also a no brainer that almost every investor/homeowner…

• 5 Sep 2020
• 9 min read
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Top 5 Selling New Launches Of Q2 2020: What Makes Them Stand Out?

The top selling new launches of Q2 2020 should be interesting to any buyer right now, for one reason: it was the period in which the Circuit Breaker was in full swing.  But even with the show flats closed, and…

• 4 Sep 2020
• 8 min read
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I Own Three Condos In My 40s: Here’s What It’s Like

For most Singaporeans, owning multiple properties is a classic “shake leg and collect money” scenario. This week, however, we talked to Jasmine (she prefers to exclude her surname), who explains how it’s anything but.  In her 40s, Jasmine owns three…

• 3 Sep 2020
• 8 min read
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5 Questions with Kenneth Heng, Founder of The Open Home Network: Finding Fulfilment in Giving Back to the Community

Often we’re so caught up trying to figure our lives out that we fall into this endless habitual loop of self-preservation. A loop that’s spurred on by our high standards/costs of living here in Singapore.   Now if there’s one thing…

• 3 Sep 2020
• 8 min read
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Units Of The Week Issue #26

It’s Tuesday, and our weekly roundup of Units Of The Week is here once again. Seeing how we are on issue 26 is strangely fulfilling, we’ve gone through half a year of UOTW already! Time flies. Our team’s pick of…

• 1 Sep 2020
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Can New Launches Raise the Prices of Older Condos Nearby?

It happens to every property owner at some point: you look out the window, and see that a massive crane is now obstructing your expensive/expansive view. Along with the drilling noises and dust, it slowly sinks in: the land plot…

• 30 Aug 2020
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Shrinking HDB Void Decks: For Better Or Worse?

I forged some of my fondest childhood memories at the void deck. As an adventurous child, I spent many late afternoons there chasing the community cat around. It was a space I associated with freedom and safety, as it was…

• 29 Aug 2020
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42 Upcoming New Launches In 2020/2021 (Land Price/Breakeven)

Being the first major new launch since the start of the circuit breaker, it was no surprise that all eyes were on Forett at Bukit Timah during their launch weekend on 8th of August 2020. For those competing developers keeping…

• 27 Aug 2020
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5 Top Property Picks For Lifelong, Work-from-home Types

Perhaps you were already working from home before, in which case Covid-19 has probably been a breeze to you. Or perhaps you only started during the quarantine, but work-from-home has now become an ongoing standard.  In either case, dedicated work-from-home…

• 26 Aug 2020
• 7 min read
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Units Of The Week Issue #25

This week, we’ve got a good mix between old and new developments. But some things don’t change in how we select our UOTW – each one is quite unique in its own way. Our team’s pick of the week? A…

• 25 Aug 2020
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How Well Do Regional Centre Properties Compare Against The CBD?

A short while back, we put out an article explaining how the Bugis – Beach Road area (district 7) has since become more expensive than Orchard. But those of you who follow Singapore’s private property scene may not be surprised;…

• 22 Aug 2020
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An Analysis Of 5 Shoebox Units Floor Plans From An Architecture Student

For many young singles in Singapore, purchasing and owning a property might be the biggest hurdle to overcome in their late twenties or early thirties.  Looking around me, the conversations have indeed shifted.  Although most of my peers are in…

• 19 Aug 2020
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