Opinion

Ultimate List Of 75 Mixed-Use Developments (Where To Find Them + Prices)

Unless you absolutely love peace and quiet, most people prioritise convenience pretty highly on their must-have list.  And while you may point out that it is really easy today to order food and groceries over delivery apps, there’s still nothing…

• 25 Jul 2021
• 13 min read
• 0

A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: My Personal Review Of 3 Resale Condos At Pasir Panjang + Tips!

My last article ended with me concluding that our next home would most likely be a resale condo. As my mother and I want to remain in a familiar area, we decided to concentrate our search for a multi-generational home…

• 24 Jul 2021
• 7 min read
• 0

The Previous Owner Made A Loss On The Unit. Does This Mean There’s A Better Chance To Earn Next Time? (And More)

We get a ton of questions each day, whether it is through Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or email. And unlike a normal Q&A, real estate is something that is really nuanced, and sometimes it really needs a lot of research (and…

• 23 Jul 2021
• 4 min read
• 0

Units Of The Week Issue #72

While the news of reverting back to the Phase 2 heightened alert is no doubt a mood dampener, life must still go on. Last week, we reviewed Pasir Ris 8, and judging from the crowds there, it seems to have…

• 21 Jul 2021
• 6 min read
• 2

A First-Time Homebuyer’s Journey: 5 Little-Known Tips To Avoid Ghosts, Floods, And Pests In Your Next Home

In this first-time homebuyer’s journey series, I hope to document down my journey into buying my first home in Singapore. What I’m actually buying may be fairly unique, but the process and decision-making behind it can apply to others too…

• 18 Jul 2021
• 6 min read
• 1

A Dream Home Or An Investment Asset? Here’s How This Couple Made Their Choice

“Why did you all buy a resale HDB? You might as well have bought a condo with that amount of money.” For couples who’ve recently bought a resale HDB in a central location, you might have encountered this reaction from…

• 17 Jul 2021
• 7 min read
• 2

10 Cheapest Dual-Key New Launch Condos In 2021

With the Additional Buyers Stamp Duty (ABSD) looking less “temporary” every day, most Singaporeans are priced out of owning dual properties. If you do need to move in with the in-laws and maintain privacy though – or you want rental…

• 14 Jul 2021
• 13 min read
• 0

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
• 6 min read
• 0

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
• 9 min read
• 0

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
• 2 min read
• 0

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
• 7 min read
• 0

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
• 0

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
• 2

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
• 6 min read
• 0

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
• 2

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
• 7 min read
• 0

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
• 11 min read
• 0

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
• 0