Opinion

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
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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
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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
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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
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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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5 Property Deals That Got Away: These Were The Biggest Regrets Of Property Buyers

Ever heard of Laszlo Hanyecz? Perhaps not. But you may have very well heard of the guy that traded 10,000 bitcoins for two pizzas.  A true story that has resonated with so many, that the 23rd of May is now…

• 26 May 2021
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Units Of The Week Issue #64

You might have heard of the saying: Once an Eastie, always an Eastie. It’s been argued many a time that the East has the best food in Singapore. Couple that with the proximity to East Coast Park and the lovely…

• 26 May 2021
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Parc Canberra vs Provence Residence: What Happens When Two ECs Are Side-by-side?

Even before the last units at Parc Canberra had been sold, Provence Residence launched (selling just over half its total units at launch day, to boot). Pure home buyers may think nothing of it; but the more investment-minded are likely…

• 25 May 2021
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8 New Launch Condos With High Ceiling Loft Units

There’s just something about high ceiling loft units that immediately evoke a sense of grandness to a space. While you could say it is a bit of a niche product (not everyone is willing to pay the premium for one),…

• 22 May 2021
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Hitting The SERS Jackpot: How One Singaporean Timed His HDB Purchase Just Right

To many Singaporeans, the Selective En-bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS) is one of the best possible outcomes for their HDB flat. The compensation is generous, your lease is topped up to 99-years again, and you have a whole list of replacement…

• 21 May 2021
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Units Of The Week Issue #63

This week, we are back to another premium district in Singapore – District 9. If you’ve been following the market for the past few months, you’d know that the high end market is moving – the recent new launches and…

• 20 May 2021
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Is It Worth Paying A Premium For A Pre/Post-War Flat In Tiong Bahru? We Break Down The Numbers

Tiong Bahru flats have made headlines for its steep prices despite its relatively low lease remaining. A Straits Times article published in August 2020 highlighted a $1.1 million dollar 4-room flat that transacted despite having just 51 years left on…

• 16 May 2021
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5 New Launch 1,000+ sq ft Units Under $1.3 Million For Families That Need Space

When it comes to new launches, finding a total price of under $1.3 million is easy enough; but it often comes at the cost of living space. Most of the time, you’d end up with a squeezy 1+1 or two-bedder…

• 14 May 2021
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Are New Launches A “Sure Win”? We Analyse 450,000 Property Transactions

“Buy new launch, sure make money!” You may have heard of this statement before, whether it’s unsolicited advice from your friends, family, or from agents trying to push a new launch unit to you. And why not? This belief is…

• 12 May 2021
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Units Of The Week Issue #62

It’s probably no secret right now that there is a trend for bigger homes as families adjust to a new normal. This week, we look at some older properties (what’s new), with bigger living spaces for families looking for more…

• 12 May 2021
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