Opinion

Units Of The Week Issue #81

This week on Units Of The Week, we narrow our focus on older properties. Why? Well, for one, many of these have a certain charm you might say. Some people like the environment as it harks back to the “good…

• 22 Sep 2021
• 7 min read
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9 New Launch Condos That Will TOP In 2022 For Those Urgent To Move-In

As we near the end of Q3 2021, one sad truth is clear: Covid-19 is not going away any time soon. For those who have an urgent need to move, the resale market is a tough one to navigate at…

• 18 Sep 2021
• 9 min read
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A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: My Search For Waterfront Views + Review Of Waterfront Isle

With all the time we’re spending at home thanks to COVID-19, I had briefly entertained the idea of moving to Sentosa when prices fell below the Singapore mainland. Gorgeous views, low-density housing, a closely-knit community (according to online reviews), and…

• 17 Sep 2021
• 9 min read
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Is There Still Potential For Kingsford Waterbay As The Land Opposite Will Be An Industrial Zone? (And More On OLA)

Question 1 Hi Stacked, What do you think of the capital potential gain for Kingsford Waterbay given the opposite land/forest been earmarked as Lorong Halus light Industrial zone? Also, would the forest at the Sungei Serangoon one day be totally…

• 17 Sep 2021
• 3 min read
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Units Of The Week Issue #80

This week, we take a closer look at District 15 in our Units Of The Week issue. District 15 is well known for its mix of luxury and boutique condos, as well as sea views on offer – and being…

• 16 Sep 2021
• 6 min read
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Here Are The Cheapest Condos Within 1 KM To A Top-10 Primary School

With changes to the Home School Distance (HSD), we’re not surprised that homebuyers are taking a second look at their shortlist. For parents whose main priority is a good school, things can be tough in 2021 – from rising prices…

• 14 Sep 2021
• 11 min read
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New Launches That Dropped Prices in 2013/14: How Are They Faring Now?

2013 was the peak of the last property market, with all the havoc that often implies. As cooling measures swept in, many developments – especially new launches at the time – took a nosedive. Now if you’re buying in 2021,…

• 13 Sep 2021
• 6 min read
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A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: My Review Of 1 Canberra EC + The Wider Canberra/Yishun area

Have you heard of the Yishun curse? I hadn’t till this year when I forwarded a Yishun property listing to a good friend who immediately texted back, “NEVER, NEVER move to Yishun.” This friend is usually rather a calm person,…

• 12 Sep 2021
• 9 min read
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How Do I Choose The Right BTO At Bidadari?

Hi Stacked Team! As a first timer, I have some questions about choosing the right BTO. My partner and I have been recently invited to select a flat for the Toa Payoh/Bidadari exercise and we were hoping to get some…

• 10 Sep 2021
• 4 min read
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Units Of The Week Issue #79

This week, we continue to focus on large units – but this time around, we’re throwing in those with lifestyle elements to it! This includes a variety of penthouses – one with a private jacuzzi, another that’s just 1 level…

• 8 Sep 2021
• 7 min read
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Are 2 Bedroom Units A Good Investment? Analysing 3,383 Transactions From 2011

Over the past couple of years, 2 bedroom units have almost become the default choice among investors. The rationale is simple: big enough to accommodate a roommate or small families, but still at a low enough quantum, these are among…

• 7 Sep 2021
• 6 min read
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16 Condos Near A Nature Reserve Or Park That Will Help Boost Your Mental Health

“One with nature” You may have heard that phrase being uttered at many a new launch project today.  There’s a reason why developers are increasingly focusing on the green and nature aspects of their projects. Studies have shown that open…

• 5 Sep 2021
• 16 min read
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BTO-To-Resale Price Gap: Are They Always The Same? A Look At 19 Years Of Data

Resale flat prices are at their highest in around eight years, and it’s painful for first-time flat buyers. In this Covid-19 environment, with high risks of construction delays, picking between BTO and resale is the proverbial “rock and a hard…

• 3 Sep 2021
• 7 min read
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Is This Boutique Freehold Property At East Coast A Good Buy? (And More On The Antares)

Question 1 Hi Stacked, My agent is proactively promoting 77 @ East Coast. Could I have some unbiased views on this property? Looking at the 1+1 or 2 bedders. My agent cited a good location (was looking for East side!),…

• 3 Sep 2021
• 5 min read
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A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: List Of 27 ECs With Big Units + Review Of Citylife @ Tampines

Having viewed a number of ECs in the last few weeks, it seems that the developments with a fewer number of units (lower-density) generally tend to be older ones. More recently-built ECs tend to have a larger number of units,…

• 1 Sep 2021
• 9 min read
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Units Of The Week Issue #78

It’s a new week, and it’s stunning to see that we are nearly in the fourth quarter of 2021 – how fast time flies! There’s no escaping the demand on the ground for bigger units, and this week, it’s a…

• 1 Sep 2021
• 6 min read
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4 Key Lessons We Learned From Analysing 2,480 Transactions From The 2007/08 Property Highs

Is it possible to make money from your property, even if you buy it at a peak? We last looked at this among buyers from 2013; but to corroborate it, we also looked at the 2007/8 peak. The results are…

• 30 Aug 2021
• 7 min read
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5 Lower-Priced Alternatives To The Watergardens At Canberra

The Watergardens at Canberra is proving popular already, with its attractive new launch price (we have a full review of Watergardens at Canberra on Stacked). According to UOL, about 60% of the 448 units were sold over the launch weekend,…

• 29 Aug 2021
• 7 min read
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