Opinion

I Bought The Condo I was Renting; It Was My Best Move Ever

Singapore is a nation with 92 per cent home ownership, and most of us don’t rent. So when Erica and her partner moved into a two-bedder, it was intended to be temporary; they just wanted to get out from under…

• 24 Oct 2020
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Shophouse Versus Bungalows: Which Are Better Investments?

If you’ve explored the more hipster-ised parts of Singapore, or happen to live near historic areas, you may have noticed flashier shophouses. From boutique hotels to serviced apartments to restaurants, shophouses are starting to make their presence felt like it’s…

• 23 Oct 2020
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10 Biggest Property Losses Besides James Dyson’s $11.8m Penthouse Loss

You must have heard the news by now. British Billionaire James Dyson has sold his Wallich Residence penthouse at an eye-watering loss of $11.8 million. While we can’t determine the actual selling date, and hence, the Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD)…

• 21 Oct 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #33

Here’s a question that our team has been thinking about recently – is there a universally loved district in Singapore? Just a curious thought, but personally, my money would be on District 15. This week’s focus on District 16 isn’t…

• 20 Oct 2020
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Top 10 Old Condos That Have Seen The Highest Gains Since 2010

Sometimes you really just have to look past the dated exterior, peeling paintwork at places, and a facility list shorter than the list of countries we are currently allowed to travel to.  The truth is that old condos still have…

• 17 Oct 2020
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Which Districts Have Seen The Strongest Gains Since Covid-19?

It may sound like a bit of a strange title, given that most people wouldn’t expect to associate gains with the word Covid-19, but this is the current situation we find ourselves in. If you’ve been following the news, you’ll…

• 15 Oct 2020
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16 Condos Within 1km Of Popular Primary Schools In The East ($1.5 million Budget)

For all you young parents out there, we understand you want the best for your children – and that includes getting your child into the best primary school possible.  But as with many things in life, there will always be…

• 13 Oct 2020
• 17 min read
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Units Of The Week Issue #32

This week in our Units Of The Week issue, we take a closer look at District 3, where a mass of new towering condos have been sprouting up in recent years. If you haven’t been to the area in the…

• 13 Oct 2020
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26 Executive Condos That Are Within Walking Distance To The MRT

It’s not just your imagination – Executive Condos (ECs) really do tend to be further from MRT stations; we’ve briefly touched on this in a previous article. However, it’s not a universal fact. There are some ECs that manage to…

• 12 Oct 2020
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How Have The 2015 Batch Of Executive Condominiums Performed So Far?

In 2012, the first of the 2015 TOP bunch of Executive Condominiums (ECs) went up for sale across the island. It was a bit of a tough time, as 2011 had seen a slew of cooling measures (ABSD introduced); and…

• 9 Oct 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #31

This week in our Units Of The Week issue, we dive deeper into District 11 (Newton/Novena). For those who are unfamiliar with the area, it is well-known for its many private condo developments – although some might say its downside…

• 6 Oct 2020
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Why Are Private Home Sales And HDB Prices Rising Despite The Recession?

From all the property news you’ve read, you might be inclined to think real estate is pandemic proof. As of August, new private home sales in Singapore are up for a fourth straight month – according to URA data, 1,307…

• 5 Oct 2020
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A Buyer’s Case Study With Stacked: Kopar At Newton

Project Case Study: Kopar Client Details Couple in late 20s Baby Boy less than a year old Buyer’s Brief Currently staying in the West Looking for a minimum 3 bedroom condo in the Newton/Novena area Within 2km of SJI for…

• 3 Oct 2020
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10 Condos Under $1.2 Million For Small Families (With Floor Plans)

These days, plenty of condos have one or two-bedders with a low quantum (and a sky-high price per square foot). Gone are the days when we “built them big”, or with an eye toward families instead of expatriate tenants, students,…

• 1 Oct 2020
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Home Buying Stories #1: Buying A Condo At 25

Most Singaporeans imagine they’ll be in their 40’s – at least – before upgrading to a condo; and realistically speaking, this is the norm in Singapore’s private property market. Most of us are reliant on the proceeds from our first…

• 30 Sep 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #30

If you’ve been following the housing market, I’m sure you’ve heard the news of the Penrose by now – it has sold quite an incredulous 60 plus per cent on launch day. And this isn’t one of those launched in…

• 29 Sep 2020
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Units Of The Week Issue #29

Since we seem to be on a bit of a theme of districts, we’ve decided to just run with it and focus on a particular district each week. This week, it’s a district that is no stranger to most younger…

• 22 Sep 2020
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Analysing 3 Condo Floor Plans In District 21: Which Is The Best Family Friendly Unit?

Unlike buying a home if you’re single, buying a home for your family is a whole different proposition.  Why? Put simply, you no longer have to contend with just what you want – you now have to account for the…

• 16 Sep 2020
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