Opinion

Is The Watertown Waterfront View Worth A Premium Over Parc Centros And A Treasure Trove?

Hello Stacked, I really love the content that you have put up. Great stuff! I am currently contemplating between Parc Centros, A Treasure Trove and Watertown. PC top in 2016, ATT in 2015 and WT in 2017. In terms of average…

• 5 Nov 2021
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5 Spacious HDB Apartments Above 1,400 Sqft

The last time we covered big HDB apartments in Units Of The Week, it was phenomenally well received. Perhaps no one should really be surprised at this point, with BTO construction delays and the need for more space at home…

• 4 Nov 2021
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3 Reasonably Priced Waterfront Condos In North Singapore (D28 Seletar/Yio Chu Kang)

In my first article on affordable waterfront condos and cluster houses in Singapore (which looked at condos around Jurong Lake and West Coast), a kind reader left a comment asking me to do the same for North and East Singapore…

• 31 Oct 2021
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9 Generously Sized 2,000+ Sqft Condo Units At $2 million Or Under

Among new launches, 2,000+ sq. ft. is a size you usually see with penthouse units, or some landed homes. However, it’s the kind of space that some extended families may need; or the kind of space you’re used to, if…

• 30 Oct 2021
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I Like People’s Park Complex For The Space And Location. Is It A Good Choice? (And More On Parc Clematis)

Question 1 Hi Stacked, Greetings from a loyal follower. I also take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks for your insightful articles and YouTube videos at Stacked Homes, which I have been reading and watching, and learning from for…

• 29 Oct 2021
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5 Unique Walk-Up Apartments With Well-Designed Interiors

There’s no question that a walk-up apartment isn’t for everyone. Other than the obvious downside of having to walk up (if you aren’t living on the first floor), you don’t have facilities and it definitely doesn’t have a modern exterior….

• 27 Oct 2021
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I’ve A Budget Of $4m+ For A Bachelor Pad. How Do I Narrow Down My Choice?

Hi, I’m looking for a bachelor pad I can live for a long time. Thinking of a 2+1 or 3br, budget around $4m+. Have seen a bunch of places and am quite torn over the following: Current favorites (and I’ve…

• 25 Oct 2021
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A Single Homebuyers Journey During Covid-19: How I Bought And Built My Own Home

The Singapore property market is known for being tough on single homebuyers; and it’s especially hard to find an HDB flat as a bachelor. Nonetheless, some home buyers do manage to build their ultimate bachelor pad, with a bit of…

• 22 Oct 2021
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10 Freehold 1,200+ Sqft Condos For $1.5 Million Or Under For Families

Larger condos are almost a must for HDB upgraders. Let’s face it, most people don’t consider it an “upgrade” if it’s smaller than their old HDB flat. But for some, owning a 99-year leasehold property is just disconcerting. So it…

• 21 Oct 2021
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5 Stylish And Modern Bachelor Pads You Can Immediately Move Into

The pandemic has brought about all sorts of changes to our lives – one of which is the realisation of the importance of home. With the amount of time spent at home, some younger singles are more aware of the…

• 20 Oct 2021
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10 Iconic Condos In Singapore’s History (And Present!)

With Singapore’s ever changing landscape, you see new buildings sprout up all the time. While many of the condos are increasingly generic looking, there are still some iconic gems (both from Singapore’s history and current day) that is worth knowing…

• 18 Oct 2021
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4 Affordable Waterfront Resale Condos In District 19 For More Scenic Views

Did you know that globally, waterfront views are priced at a 40% premium? But apparently, because Singapore is an island, waterfront views here are priced at just a 7.7% premium (all the better!). Bear in mind though, this was a…

• 17 Oct 2021
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9 Relatively New Condos With 3 Bedroom Units (1,200+ Sqft For $1.4 million Or Less)

For those of you who’ve been on the hunt for a private property, it may seem like property prices are always on the up. As of 2020, we even started to see condos below 500 sq. ft. reach the $1.3…

• 16 Oct 2021
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Should I Buy J Gateway Even Though The HSR Was Cancelled?

Hi there!  I’ve been a follower of your page and I’ve benefited much from your analysis of the private property landscape in S’pore. Data driven and no upselling like some sites! I’m currently single and 33 years old and looking to…

• 15 Oct 2021
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A Buyer’s Case Study With Stacked: JadeScape

Project Case Study: JadeScape Client Details Buyer’s Brief Challenges They Faced First Consultation Our first call started was in mid-July 2020. As always, our first priority was to know each other better and explain our working process. We also use…

• 14 Oct 2021
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5 Unique HDBs Above 1,600 Square Feet For More Space

Space has become a precious commodity during the pandemic, and many have been willing to pay the premium for a bigger home. Mix that with construction delays, and you can see just why resale homes have been so in demand….

• 13 Oct 2021
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9 Upcoming New Launches To Look Forward To As 2021 Comes To An End

As we enter the last quarter of 2021, demand for private homes continues unabated. Covid-19 has pushed many buyers to look at the resale market because of construction delays. There’s also a bigger focus on size, sometimes even at the…

• 8 Oct 2021
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Buying A Condo As A Single, Should I Buy A Resale EC Or Condo?

I have been reading your articles for a while and find them very insightful. Would like to get your opinion on my situation. I’m currently 27 and single (not eligible for HDB) and am looking for an own-stay condo unit…

• 8 Oct 2021
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