Opinion

Units Of The Week Issue #71

For Units Of The Week this week, we are back to broadening our scopes to the whole of Singapore. Yes, that’s right, no district focus this time. Still, let that not detract you away from some of the units on…

• 14 Jul 2021
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A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: Single, Over 35, And Looking For A Multi-Generational Home

35 is a threshold year for many singles in Singapore. If you’re not fortunate enough to be able to afford private property, 35 is the age at which you can buy your first HDB flat and decide whether you want…

• 11 Jul 2021
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Can You ACTUALLY Lose Money With Landed Property In Singapore? We Look At Data From 26 Years

Today, the purchase of a $40 million Bin Tong Park Good Class Bungalow by Grab CEO Anthony Tan hit the headlines. This follows the purchase of a $36 million Good Class Bungalow (GCB) last week. It’s clear that larger properties…

• 9 Jul 2021
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Units Of The Week Issue #70

This week, it’s back to District 3. It’s still one of our favourites for young families – the location is one of the highlights, being close enough to the city, yet far enough that you don’t get that overcrowded feeling….

• 7 Jul 2021
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6 Unique (Or Weird?) New Launch Condo Layouts For Those After Something Different

The Singapore private property market is subject to trends; that’s why you can often identify a condo’s age by its unit layouts. Condos built in the 1980’s probably have enclosed kitchens (open kitchens were not “in” until the early 2000’s),…

• 4 Jul 2021
• 8 min read
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5 Unpopular, Slow-Selling New Launch Condos In 2021: What’s Going Wrong?

Despite the uptick in the property market, not all condos are doing well. Sometimes it’s due to oversaturation, like in Holland V, while other times it may be issues like unpopular unit layouts. That said, not everyone looks for the…

• 1 Jul 2021
• 11 min read
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Units Of The Week Issue #69

It’s no secret that people are prioritising their home in this pandemic era, many want either a bigger home, or are willing to pay more to be able to move into a home as soon as possible. And with that,…

• 30 Jun 2021
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10 Most Affordable New Launch 4-bedroom Units Under $1,540 PSF For Families

Big units are in this pandemic season. It’s especially telling, as our recent piece on affordable 4 bedroom units in the resale category was very well received. On the ground, sales for bigger units have been moving – median unit…

• 27 Jun 2021
• 14 min read
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Units Of The Week Issue #68

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’d know that District 10 (or more specifically, the Holland area) currently has quite a number of new launch developments that aren’t doing as well as initially hoped. Still, let that not detract…

• 23 Jun 2021
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7 Affordable 4-Bedroom Condos For $1.1 Million Or Cheaper (For Bigger Families)

As many homeowners know, the trade-off between price and space is a painful one. It’s a real issue with HDB upgraders especially: let’s face it, it doesn’t feel like an upgrade if you’re going from a 950+ sq. ft. flat,…

• 20 Jun 2021
• 10 min read
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Units Of The Week Issue #67

We recently released a piece on the 10 biggest condos in Singapore (in terms of land size). And to no one’s surprise – it’s been really popular.  There’s no doubt about it at this point, that many Singaporeans value having…

• 17 Jun 2021
• 6 min read
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10 Mega-Sized Condos In Singapore For Families That Need Space (800,000 Sqft And Up)

One of the silver linings of the pandemic is the rediscovery of time for people. Less commuting has resulted in people spending more time at home, and through that, many are reevaluating what their needs are from a home. Chief…

• 13 Jun 2021
• 11 min read
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I Bought A $3M Leasehold Cluster Housing Home And I Have No Regrets

Cluster housing is a bit of an unusual property choice that most wouldn’t think about immediately. A lot of Singaporeans are inclined to ask “Why not just a fully landed home?” After all, cluster homes aren’t exactly cheap – and…

• 10 Jun 2021
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Units Of The Week Issue #66

This week, we’ve decided to continue our Units Of The Week search to neighbouring District 16. It’s a foodie paradise, and if you are fond of filling your belly, perhaps you’d know this area better by its famous soup bak…

• 9 Jun 2021
• 7 min read
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5 New Launch, 4-bedroom Condos In The CCR For Under $2,500 PSF (2021)

The Core Central Region (CCR) is never going to be the most affordable area for homes. But the Singapore private property market is nothing but diverse; and even in this region, there are new launches that – comparatively speaking –…

• 7 Jun 2021
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7 Penthouse Units At $1.5 Million Or Under In 2020/21 For More Spacious Living

Waking up with a penthouse view is on many a bucket list; or just having a living room you could play tennis in. Unfortunately, most Singaporeans are priced out of these high-end properties. But as we’re fond of pointing out…

• 4 Jun 2021
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Units Of The Week Issue #65

Perhaps to no one’s surprise, but the East is chock full of interestingly done up units – so much so that we’ve decided to continue our search this week with District 15. If you haven’t done so already, we’ve just…

• 3 Jun 2021
• 7 min read
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How Many Foreigners Are Really Buying Properties In Singapore? (A Breakdown From The Last 10 Years)

Back in the property heyday of 2013, foreigners were often denounced as the driving force behind inflation. But today, with Additional Buyers Stamp Duty (ABSD) for foreigners at 20 per cent, foreign ownerships are at a 17-year low (as of…

• 27 May 2021
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