Opinion

6 Lesser-Known Townhouses In North Singapore For More Space

Townhouses are a rare breed of having a landed home feel (and space), without having to compromise on facilities and security. If you’ve been following this series, I’ve recently covered townhouses in the West and East of Singapore. As such,…

• 27 Mar 2022
• 12 min read
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Which 1 Bedroom At The Poiz Residences, Park Colonial Or Sennett Residence Would Be A Better Investment?

Hi there, I am a single looking for a studio/1 bedroom unit (preferably 1 bedroom) around the RCR region with a budget of around $920k. This is an investment for now and I plan to rent it out. As such,…

• 25 Mar 2022
• 8 min read
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♠️ I Was Once Nearly A Professional Poker Player: Here’s How It’s Helped Me Be A Better Property Agent

There was a period in my past life when I used to play poker regularly. I was in my early 20s back then and played against opponents much older than myself – most were in their 30s and 40s. At…

• 24 Mar 2022
• 7 min read
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5 Tastefully Renovated 4-Bedroom Units Under $2.3 Million

For bigger families, 3 bedroom units are definitely a no-go. Once you have 3 kids (even if 2 were to share one room), it may only be feasible when they’re young, but once they get bigger living conditions may start…

• 24 Mar 2022
• 7 min read
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Buying A New Launch Condo Early Vs Late: Here’s How It Compares

You’ve done all your homework, and have finally found the right home after months of searching. It’s a popular new launch condo, and you submit your cheque to be part of the balloting process. There have been more than 1,000…

• 21 Mar 2022
• 8 min read
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7 Spacious Townhouses In East Singapore For A Good Mix Of Space & Facilities

Ever since the start of my series on landed property in Singapore, there has been a number of requests for reviews of properties in the East, so this week we’ll be looking at 7 townhouses in East Singapore. These span…

• 20 Mar 2022
• 11 min read
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How I Earned Bitcoin From MapleStory In 2011: The Rise Of Crypto And The Metaverse

I guess you could say I am lucky. Maybe being lucky is an understatement.  In the year 2009, I remembered being FOMO-ed into creating an account for an online multiplayer game called “MapleStory” – everyone in my school was so…

• 18 Mar 2022
• 6 min read
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The Impact Of War On The Singapore Property Market: Here’s What History Teaches Us

The year of the Tiger was supposed to be “roar-some”. Yet, there hasn’t been much to cheer about from the start of 2022 so far. The last thing on our minds was a war breaking out, which was exactly what…

• 17 Mar 2022
• 8 min read
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5 Unique HDBs Above 1,500 Sqft (Special Penthouse + Multi-Gen Flat)

There’s no stopping the desire for large HDB units in Singapore. The prime targets are always the usual, Executive Maisonettes, Executive Apartments, and Jumbo flats. While we do have the few usual suspects, we have also found two very special…

• 17 Mar 2022
• 6 min read
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7 Rare Townhouses In West Singapore For Those Looking For Space And Facilities

Given the interest in bigger living spaces we’ve seen since 2020, it seemed appropriate to do a series on townhouses in Singapore. I suppose as, like real landed houses, townhouses (and cluster houses) offer more space, but often at lower…

• 15 Mar 2022
• 11 min read
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Why Jervois Mansion Sold 98% During Launch: We Break Down A Successful Project Launch

If you haven’t heard already, Jervois Mansion has now fully sold out, with its show flat completely packed up.  It sold 98% of its units during launch weekend – quite a stunning result, if you ask me.  Some naysayers may…

• 11 Mar 2022
• 10 min read
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We Are A Family Of 5+1 Helper & 2 Dogs. Would A Penthouse At Riverside Melodies Or Oasis Garden Be A Better Fit?

Hi Stacked team, I am emailing you to get advice and an insider on buying property. My family of 5+1 helper and two dogs have decided to move from a 5 room (115sqm) HDB to larger premises due to space constraints in…

• 11 Mar 2022
• 7 min read
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5 Units With Beautiful Unblocked Greenery Views

While it seems that many people around us have been traveling and things are opening up, we still aren’t out of the woods yet where the pandemic is concerned. And so there are still a fair number of people working…

• 10 Mar 2022
• 6 min read
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Why We Ditched That $1.6 Million Condo For A Resale HDB Flat Instead

It’s nearly a cliche by now that every Singaporean’s dream is to buy a condo. Whether it is in the hopes of making money or to chill by the swimming pool on weekends, there’s no denying that the pull is…

• 9 Mar 2022
• 6 min read
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10 Generously Sized Condos With Less Units (Only 360 And Below)

Sometimes it’s not just about the land area, but the number of units as well. And so while we’ve covered mega-developments, and bigger-sized ones, here’s an interesting equation to think about: big land developments with a comparatively small number of…

• 8 Mar 2022
• 10 min read
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Touring Meadows @ Peirce: A Freehold Condo With Luscious Grounds And Spacious Units

Whilst touring Teacher’s Housing (Landed) Estate last year, I couldn’t help noticing the condominium (Meadows @ Peirce) perched on slightly higher land next to it. Meadows enjoys many of the advantages that Teachers Housing Estate does (i.e. close to nature…

• 6 Mar 2022
• 10 min read
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Will 1 Canberra, The Warren, Or A Small Freehold Condo In Potong Pasir Be A Better Choice For A Family Of 4?

Hi stacked homes, I have just recently started property shopping, and I am very impressed by your insightful editorials. I would like to seek your advice on comparisons of a 3-bedder at the Warren next to the CCK MRT (17yr…

• 4 Mar 2022
• 9 min read
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5 Well-Sized 3 Bedroom Units Under $2.5 Million With Cosy Patio/Terrace Spaces

Bigger-sized units are definitely still in vogue right now, even as we are hopefully seeing the tail end of the pandemic. Which is why we are always on the lookout for well-sized 3 bedroom units as that is the sweet…

• 3 Mar 2022
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