Opinion

Touring An Expensive Landed Estate In Bukit Timah: Freehold And 999-Year Homes Near Nanyang Primary From $9.5m

Today, we’re back again in the Coronation area in prime Bukit Timah. The area houses many famous schools, from MGS and RGS to ACS. The 2 parallel roads we’re visiting today (the Prince of Wales and the Princess of Wales)…

• 10 Nov 2024
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Is Emerald Of Katong Really A Good Buy? A Detailed Look At Pricing Vs Tembusu Grand And D15 Competitors

Just as with Chuan Park, Emerald of Katong is one of the most highly anticipated launches of 2024. But the Katong area has been awash with activity in recent months, and it will be the fourth out of all the…

• 9 Nov 2024
• 18 min read
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Where To Find The Biggest And Cheapest Condo Units In 2024 (From $1,360,000)

The higher up you go, the higher the prices climb; but this is quite the advantage of ground-floor lovers. Whether you hate waiting for the lift or prefer to look at the pool instead of the clouds, living on the…

• 8 Nov 2024
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5 Cheapest 4-Bedroom Condos Under $1.6M In 2024

Continuing our search for affordable housing, this week we’re showcasing some of the most budget-friendly four-bedroom condos that hit a sweet spot – priced under $1.6 million.  These units offer a mix of affordability and accessibility, with most just a…

• 7 Nov 2024
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Should You Buy Nava Grove? A Pricing Review Against Pinetree Hill And Other New Launches Today

Nava Grove Indicative Prices For those looking at the Pine Grove area, the introduction of Nava Grove is particularly interesting because of how the developers have decided to price it against its most immediate competition – Pinetree Hill. But let’s…

• 6 Nov 2024
• 18 min read
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Should You Buy Chuan Park? A Pricing Review Against The Scala, Amaranda Gardens And New Launches Today

With 6 new launch condos launched last weekend, buyers are having a field day (or a very tough time) in picking the right project. While it ultimately comes down to how successful you are with your ballot, it still pays…

• 4 Nov 2024
• 16 min read
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Touring A Private And Quiet Freehold Landed Estate At Sunset View

A few months back, we visited Sunset Way to look at the houses in this freehold, quiet enclave just down the road from Bukit Timah. And since housing prices have been escalating in Singapore, I know of several people who’ve…

• 3 Nov 2024
• 8 min read
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We Have $600k In Cash: Should We Wait 15 Months For An HDB Or 2 Condos Instead?

We are a couple in our early 40s who had just sold our condo (joint name). Currently we are staying in a rental unit as we would like to purchase a resale hdb which we can only do so after the 15 months waiting period.

• 1 Nov 2024
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5 Cheapest 3-Bedroom Condos You Can Buy In 2024 From $970k

Continuing our hunt for the most affordable units in the market, this week we’ve lined up five budget-friendly three-bedroom units starting from just $970,000.  That said, do note that some of these picks are well-lived in, so if you are…

• 31 Oct 2024
• 6 min read
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Are Resale Executive Condos No Longer “Affordable” Compared To Condos In 2024? Here’s The Surprising Answer

Executive Condominiums (ECs) are intended as a stepping stone between HDB housing and private condos; a sort of “sandwich class housing” if you will. So when these ECs go on the secondary market, a common assumption is that they’ll still…

• 30 Oct 2024
• 5 min read
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10 Cheapest Private Condos For First-Time Homebuyers (From $545,000)

Unless you’re in a high-income bracket or have help from parents, not many first-time buyers can start with a condo. This has been true for a long time, and it’s certainly true in the pricey 2024 market. However, we’ve put…

• 28 Oct 2024
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Touring An Affordable Yet Convenient Freehold Landed Estate Opposite Bishan MRT (From $4.2m)

A few weeks back, we visited Clover Avenue, and when exploring the neighbourhood I realised it was fairly close to Junction 8/Bishan MRT. On Google Maps, I saw some houses even closer to Junction 8, located right across the road….

• 27 Oct 2024
• 7 min read
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6 Unique Executive Condos With Dual-Key Penthouses And Other Rare Layouts

Over the years, ECs have narrowed the gap with their private counterparts; and we don’t just mean in price. It’s hard to tell the difference in terms of quality as well, and ECs have just as many creative layouts. In…

• 26 Oct 2024
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I Own A 4-Room 1985 HDB: Should I Sell To Buy A PLH BTO In Kallang Instead?

Hi, I wish to seek advice on whether to get a second BTO or stay at my current one. I’m in my mid 30s and currently own a 4-room flat from 1985, with less than $150k remaining on the mortgage….

• 25 Oct 2024
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5 Cheapest 4-Room HDB Flats On The Market From $449k

Looking for an affordable HDB flat near an MRT station? We get it – convenience and cost don’t always go hand in hand, but there are still several options if you know where to look.  This week, we’ve shortlisted five of…

• 25 Oct 2024
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What I Learned From Buying A Property In France: The Reality (And Risks) To Know

I wrote this before I got my keys to my soon-to-be cool studio apartment in France, but I really have to say, I am incredibly lucky that the process has been relatively smooth sailing without much unexpected nasty surprises and…

• 23 Oct 2024
• 9 min read
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Touring An Affordable Small Freehold Landed Estate In Katong With Prices From $3.5m In 2023

A few weeks ago, I wrote about Bournemouth Road, a landed estate in Katong where prices start(ed) from $5 million (at the time of writing, at least.) Before the article was published, I knew there would be feedback about how…

• 20 Oct 2024
• 8 min read
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Is It The Right Time To Sell Our $1.5m 5-Room BTO For An EC/Condo?

Hi stacked homes, Always enjoy your thorough analysis on different properties and scenarios.  Would like your advice on what’s my next step in property journey since my current 5 room hdb in Central location is already mop.  Agent approached us…

• 18 Oct 2024
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