Opinion

Will Kingsford Hillview Peak, Q Bay Residences, Or La Fiesta Be A Better Bet For A 2 Bedroom Unit?

Dear Stacked team, We need your help! My husband and I have been great admirers of your research and in-depth articles on property buying in Singapore, we read almost every article that you guys post on a daily basis. We…

• 8 Apr 2022
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5 Beautifully Designed HDB Units That Are Ready To Move In

With the recent news of a $1.39 million Pinnacle @ Duxton unit that was sold, it was inevitable that resale HDB’s would be in the news again. Prices have risen for the 21st straight month, and it’s hard to see…

• 7 Apr 2022
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I Invested $19,000 SGD On Virtual Lands In The Metaverse. Here’s My Experience.

I remember my first time hearing about virtual real estate from my friend back in 2020. He shared with me about a blockchain 3D reality platform called ‘Decentraland’ – something he chanced upon when going down the Reddit rabbit hole…

• 4 Apr 2022
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Touring The Luxurie: A Rather Upscale Condo In Sengkang That’s Well Located

The Luxurie first came to my attention because of its duplex penthouses which have lift access to both floors, a rarity in the Singaporean property market (if you can’t afford to drop $15 million on a flat, that is.) As…

• 3 Apr 2022
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15 Most Profitable Condos By Transactions (Divided By Region)

We last wrote about the 13 condos with the most unprofitable transactions (sorted by region) in Singapore. And with condo prices going up everywhere, it can seem like there’s “no wrong choice” right now. But remember that things can change…

• 2 Apr 2022
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Which Thomson Condo Within 1KM Of Ai Tong School Is Better With A Budget Under $1.5 Million?

Hello Stacked team! Firstly, I want to say a great job on the extensive property content across the site and YouTube videos. We have benefited much from the vast knowledge and insights shared. I would like to seek your views…

• 1 Apr 2022
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5 Freehold Units With A Private Pool Under $2 Million

This isn’t the first time we’re covering such a category (see here for the previous), but given the popularity of it, we knew we had to do it again. Except for this time, we’ve narrowed it down further to just…

• 31 Mar 2022
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My Journey Into The Metaverse: Here’s What I’ve Learnt From 345 Hours Of Research

In 1994, Jeff Bezos was a Senior Vice President of a hedge fund, not a shoddy position by any measure. But he came across a staggering stat: the Internet was growing 2,300% per year. It was a big enough revelation…

• 28 Mar 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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