Opinion

Which 3 Bedroom Should I Buy Among Ki Residences, Leedon Green and Hyll on Holland?

Hi Stacked, I have shortlisted my options to Ki Residences, Leedon Green or Hyll on Holland. But can’t decide. I am planning to buy a 3 bedroom. Hey there, Thank you for writing to us and thanks for sharing your…

• 17 Dec 2021
• 5 min read
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Touring MacPherson Garden Estate: Possibly The Cheapest Freehold Landed Estate In Singapore (Under $2.5 Million)

MacPherson Garden Estate is a small cluster of landed houses whose claim to fame is being amongst the cheapest freehold landed enclaves in Singapore. This is, of course, why I decided to hop over and tour the area and its…

• 15 Dec 2021
• 9 min read
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5 Sizeable 3 Bedroom Units That Are Stylish (Min 1,206 Sqft)

It’s the last month of 2021, and the year has just passed by in a blur. Property prices have not let up since the start of the year, and as of today, the demand seems yet to be satisfied as…

• 15 Dec 2021
• 7 min read
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6 Integrated Developments For Under $1.5 Million For Ultimate Convenience (In 2021)

For many homebuyers, integrated developments are dream homes – attached shops, eateries, and an MRT station makes them practically self-contained. On the flip side, prices are high in 2021; and the high demand for these properties has left many buyers…

• 12 Dec 2021
• 8 min read
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An Introvert Buys Property: Getting Prepared To Pull The Trigger (Part 4)

Every journey has to end. And sometimes, as poet T.S. Eliot wrote, it’s not with a bang, but with a whimper. And I certainly felt like whimpering when I made the decision to buy my flat. I’ve read countless articles…

• 11 Dec 2021
• 5 min read
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5 Fabulously Designed And Ready To Move In HDB Units

It’s the last month of 2021, and the year has just passed by in a blur. Property prices have not let up since the start of the year, and as of today, the demand seems yet to be satisfied as…

• 9 Dec 2021
• 7 min read
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An Introvert Buys Property: The Ones That Got Away (Part 3)

Buying property for yourself is not just any #treatyoself purchase – you’re imagining how your life could be better. That’s what makes letting go properties you like much tougher, because you’re passing on a version of you that could’ve been….

• 5 Dec 2021
• 7 min read
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The Curious Case Of Seahill: Good Rental Yield But Poor Resale Performance

If you are looking for a property for investment, which would you pick: Would you buy a property with a good rental yield but depreciating prices? Or… A property with decent potential for appreciation but a poor rental yield? I…

• 3 Dec 2021
• 6 min read
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Should I Buy A Centrally Located DBSS Or A Condo In Pasir Ris?

Hello there Stacked Homes, Good day to you. Our 4 room BTO just MOPed after 5 years. Just want to hear your opinion on the next home for us. Will you recommend us getting a DBSS like Natura Loft or getting…

• 3 Dec 2021
• 4 min read
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6 Lowest Priced New Launch Two Bedroom Units For Young Couples (Under $1.2 Million)

We can’t get around the fact that home prices are, well, crazy in 2021. It’s a rough time for young couples who, for whatever reason, are unable to buy HDB flats but are looking to settle down. And so for…

• 2 Dec 2021
• 8 min read
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5 High-Ceiling And Freehold Units For More Airy Living

Buying a home can be a very emotional purchase, and a very subjective one at that too. To give you an example (and as surprising as it may sound) there are some people that actually look out for bay windows!…

• 2 Dec 2021
• 7 min read
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Touring Pasir Ris By The Sea “Freehold” Condos For Under $2 Million (And Above 2,000 Sq ft!)

A while back, I wrote about freehold waterfront condos at Balestier (most waterfront properties in Singapore are 99-years leasehold in nature). The feedback from my Mom, who grew up in the area, was: “What river? It’s a big drain!” (Fact…

• 30 Nov 2021
• 8 min read
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Has Our Household Income Really Overtaken Growth in Property Prices? We Take A Look At The Data

A post on Reddit reported that since 2009, household income has outpaced the rise in property prices, which precipitated rave online comments on the credibility of the report. It’s an intriguing stat, isn’t it? Does this explain why property prices…

• 26 Nov 2021
• 6 min read
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For Freehold Condos At Stevens, Will Glyndebourne Or The Equatorial Be A Better Option?

Hi Stacked Homes, Wanted to get your views on freehold condos around Stevens. I noticed that many of those that are launched around 2010 or so (during the recovery period I assume) have been loss-making, such as Glyndebourne, while those…

• 25 Nov 2021
• 5 min read
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An Introvert Buys Property: Finding A Property Agent To Trust (Part 2)

As a self-professed introvert, I’m used to doing things on my own. But after months of fruitless solo property hunting, I finally conceded that I needed a property agent. It was just after Circuit Breaker ended in 2020 when I…

• 24 Nov 2021
• 7 min read
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5 Bright And Well-sized Units With Magnificient Views

In continuation with our theme for well-sized units, this week is no different, as we’ve scoured the mess that is PG listings to surface a few interesting ones. To up the ante too, we’ve decided to also look for units…

• 24 Nov 2021
• 6 min read
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Touring Sembawang Waterfront Landed Homes + 9 Landed Living Costs To Note

Last week, I headed over to explore the waterfront landed homes at Pasir Ris. In short, I concluded that they are close to nature, have a beautiful waterfront but are a tad crowded (at least the nearby beach and park…

• 22 Nov 2021
• 10 min read
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5 Older Developments With Roomy Units Above 1,300 Sqft

It may be a recurring theme for a while, but that seems to be no let-up to the demand for bigger units in Singapore. Despite the age of some of these developments (not just freehold, 99-year leasehold as well), people…

• 17 Nov 2021
• 7 min read
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