Opinion

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
• 13 min read
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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
• 6 min read
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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
• 6 min read
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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
• 9 min read
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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
• 7 min read
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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
• 7 min read
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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
• 12 min read
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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
• 9 min read
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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
• 13 min read
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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
• 7 min read
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Our Resale HDB Buying Journey: $700k+ Home At SkyTerrace@Dawson (Ethnic Quota Helped)

From the long wait for Permanent Resident (PR) status, to the process of house hunting, finding an HDB flat can be a challenge. But this week we spoke to A, who recently managed to find a new home with a…

• 10 May 2021
• 10 min read
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10 Sensational Ultra Luxury Million Dollar Property Transactions In 2021 (So Far)

I recently learned that Bugatti has created a USD$300,000 pool table. Yes, a pool table that costs as much as a HDB flat in Singapore – let that sink in.  To be fair, it isn’t all about being flash. It’s…

• 9 May 2021
• 9 min read
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Units Of The Week Issue #61

Now that it’s May, it’s quite crazy to think that we are more than a third of the way through 2021 – where has all that time gone!? In that span of time, we’ve seen the property market really move,…

• 5 May 2021
• 7 min read
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10 Cheapest New Launch Condos In 2021 For Families (3 Bedroom Units)

Singapore’s property market is on fire right now, despite the Covid-19 situation. Every day we hear more whispers about impending cooling measures, which in turn drives higher sale volumes. It’s hard for a bargain hunter to catch a break right…

• 1 May 2021
• 9 min read
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Units Of The Week Issue #60

While it may still be too early to claim that the high end market is back, we are seeing a range of luxury new launches that will be launching soon in the market. And so in that vein, we are…

• 28 Apr 2021
• 7 min read
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Are 1 Bedroom Units A Good Investment? Analysing 3,834 Transactions From 2011

It’s probably no surprise to hear that 1 and 2 bedroom units in a new launch are always the first to sell out. You don’t even have to look too far for evidence on this either. To give you an…

• 26 Apr 2021
• 7 min read
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Analysing Unprofitable Condos: 6 Reasons Why The Tennery Has Performed Poorly

As a continuation from our piece on 13 condos with the most unprofitable transactions, here’s where I (try to) dig deeper into why each particular condo has not done well.  Some may say that these reasons may only be obvious…

• 22 Apr 2021
• 9 min read
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Units Of The Week Issue #59

This week’s issue is a continuation of the “bigger-is-better” theme given the increased awareness of just how precious it is to have more space at home. But bigger spaces do come a price that may not be within one’s reach….

• 21 Apr 2021
• 7 min read
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